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Gamertag Radio
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Step into the world of gaming with Gamertag Radio! As one of the most established gaming podcasts, we bring you twice-weekly episodes packed with breaking news, expert reviews, and exclusive interviews. Join hosts Danny Peña, Peter Toledo, Parris Lilly, and Riana Manuel-Peña as they dive into the latest gaming trends and topics. Podcasting since Feb 2005. Business Email: [email protected]
Episodes
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Hands-On With The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake
Danny Peña and Parris Lilly are joined by special guest Brittany (aka Blonde Nerd) to break down Parris’ hands-on preview experience playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake on Nintendo Switch 2 at Nintendo’s 2026 Holiday Showcase! Parris shares details from his 80-minute preview...
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The Truth About Gears of War E-Day Sales + Microsoft’s Surface Event!
Danny Peña and Parris Lilly return to discuss the biggest stories in gaming and tech! In this episode, the duo dives deep into the early estimated sales numbers for Gears of War: E-Day, addressing the online discourse around Game Pass vs. direct sales and why artificial sales metrics don't paint...
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Xbox XP Discussion: Creators, Community Events, and Industry Impact
Xbox recently announced XBOX XP, a new division focused on Xbox Pictures, Products, Places, and Partnerships. But what does this major announcement actually mean for content creators, influencers, and gaming communities? In this episode of Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña sit down...
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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Hands-On Preview
Parris Lilly had the opportunity to check out Nintendo Switch Sports Resort at the Nintendo Holiday Showcase in New York City! In this hands-on preview, I walk through my experience testing out both exploratory and competitive modes: Island Exploration: Power cruising (wave racing), prop plane...
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Call of Duty MW4 on Switch 2! Fan Mail and Gears of War E-Day RTX 5090
The whole crew is back! Danny Peña, Parris Lilly, and Peter Toledo sit down to catch up on the latest gaming news, hands-on impressions, community voicemails, and industry rants. First, the team listens to community voicemails touching on compassion during industry layoffs, Danny’s work with…
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Protecting and Empowering Young Gamers in the Digital Age
In this episode of Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña, a panel featuring clinician scientist & content creator, airiesummer, Teamwork CEO Lynetta Cunningham, and MediaWise interactive learning designer Sean Marcus discusses strategies for keeping young gamers safe online. The panel...
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Gears of War: E-Day Interview with The Coalition
We sit down with Creative Director Matt Searcy and Art Director Aren Hamak at the Gears of War: E-Day event in Los Angeles to discuss bringing the franchise back to its darkest roots! In this interview, the team behind Gears of War: E-Day breaks down:The Fall of Kalona: - How the city evolves and...
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Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Review
We played through the Gears of War: E-Day co-op campaign across PC, Xbox Series S, and the ROG Xbox Ally X to deliver our honest impressions! From witnessing Emergence Day in real-time to testing Unreal Engine 5 performance, new cover mechanics, weapon modding, and city destruction, we break down...
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Is The Witcher 3 Remastered Worth Playing in 2026?
Danny Peña and Parris Lilly dive into The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered! Over a decade after its original release, CD Projekt Red has delivered a major update packed with PC Path Tracing, DLSS 4.5 support, reworked combat animations, UI updates, transmog, auto-looting, and accessibility…
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Control Resonant Spoilercast: Ending Explained & Remedyverse Secrets
In this special episode of Gamertag Radio, Riana Manuel-Peña sits down with Kahlief Adams (Spawn on Me) and Tony Polanco (Tom's Guide) for a full deep-dive discussion on Control Resonant. The crew breaks down their history with Remedy Entertainment, overall impressions, character arcs, mechanics,...
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Logitech G PLAY: 15 New Announcements & Hands-On Interview
We were live at Venice Beach for the global Logitech G PLAY celebration! In this interview, Andrew walks us through Logitech G’s massive wave of announcements, featuring 15 new products and new software tools. We check out the return of an iconic microphone with the new Yeti 2, test the magnetic...
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The Xbox Big Reset: Studio Closures, Layoffs & Massive Restructuring Explained
Danny Peña and Parris Lilly breakdown the massive news surrounding the "Xbox Big Reset". From major studio shakeups and layoffs to big organizational shifts across Halo Studios, Rare, Bethesda, and Activision, we unpack what these huge changes mean for the future of Xbox and its core franchises.…
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Kojima Moves to Xbox & Game Pass Big Changes Rumor?
Welcome to Episode 1600 of Gamertag Radio! In this episode, Danny Peña and Parris Lilly dive into the latest massive shifts in the video game industry. We break down the shocking news regarding Hideo Kojima, PlayStation, and Xbox, including recent updates on his upcoming project. Plus, we discuss...
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The Attention Economy and the Underbelly of the Business of "Fun"
In this live episode of Gamertag Radio sponsored by MediaWise, host Danny Peña is joined by co-host Riana Manuel-Peña, actor/composer Greg Chun, content creator Destin Legarie and MediaWise Deputy Director, Brittani Kollar. Together, they dive deep into navigating online toxicity, avoiding...
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Why Control Resonant Might Be Remedy's Best Game Yet!
In this non-spoiler review, Danny Peña, Riana Manuel-Peña, and Parris Lilly break down their early hands-on impressions and deep dives into Remedy’s latest release, Control Resonant. From its expanded open-world Manhattan setting and deep combat mechanics to its incredible soundtrack and...
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ROG Xbox Ally X20 OLED Interview with Whitson Gordon
Danny Peña speaks with ASUS's Whitson Gordon to discuss the official announcement and details of the limited edition ROG Xbox Ally X20 20th Anniversary model! Whitson shares insights from Gamescom, detailing the device's standout features—including its hot-off-the-press 7.4-inch OLED display with...
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Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 Review
In this episode of Gamertag Radio, Riana Manuel-Peña and Tony Polanco deliver their non-spoiler review, first impressions, and gameplay breakdown of Insomniac Games' Marvel’s Wolverine for the PlayStation 5! Tony shares his thoughts after 100% completing the game, joining Riana for a deep dive…
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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Interview: Trilogy Ending, DLC Plans, & Switch 2 Development
Gamertag Radio's Danny Peña speaks with Square Enix directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Teruki Endo to discuss Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final chapter in the remake trilogy. The team reflects on the 10-year journey of rebuilding Final Fantasy VII, balancing nostalgic battle design…
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Is DLSS 5 Worth the Hype? Hands-On Impressions with NBA 2K27!
NVIDIA GeForce DLSS 5 is officially here, and NBA 2K27 is the first title to take advantage of it! Following early leaks and initial controversy surrounding how the tech works, I had the chance to get hands-on experience both at Gamescom and at home on my RTX 5090 rig. In this segment, sponsored…
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The Current State of Gaming Spaces & Information Disorder with Mediawise
In this episode of Gamertag Radio, hosts Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña team up with MediaWise to explore the impact of online misinformation and toxic culture within video game spaces. They are joined by lead web developer at Poynter, Jay Tillery and veteran 3D artist Del Walker. The panel...
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The Blood of Dawnwalker: Combat Deep Dive: Customization, Difficulty, and Vampire Powers with Rebel Wolves
At Gamescom, Parris Lilly catches up with Lead Combat Designer from Rebel Wolves, to discuss the immersive combat systems in The Blood of Dawnwalker. He breaks down the design behind the game's directional sword fighting, optional accessibility options like Omni-blocks, and how the team balanced...
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The Witcher 3 Remake & Songs of the Past Expansion Impressions! | Gamescom 2026
Fresh back in Los Angeles after Gamescom, Danny Peña and Parris Lilly break down their hands-on theater presentation and impressions of The Witcher 3 Remaster and its massive new story expansion, Songs of the Past! In this episode, Danny and Parris discuss: The Witcher 3 Remaster Announcement –...
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Fable Hands-On Gameplay Impressions! | Gamescom 2026 Preview
Parris Lilly and Danny Peña share exclusive hands-on impressions of the upcoming Fable reboot straight from Gamescom! In this video, Parris breaks down his 45-minute hands-on combat demo from Playground Games: Combat Breakdown – Swordplay, ranged mechanics, spell casting, and fighting through...
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State of Decay 3 Hands-On Gameplay Impressions! | Gamescom 2026 Preview
Parris Lilly and Danny Peña share hands-on impressions and co-op details for State of Decay 3 from Gamescom! In this video, Parris breaks down his 45-minute hands-on gameplay session playing State of Decay 3 for the first time: Co-Op & World Host Mechanics – How persistent co-op worlds work, host...
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ONTOS & Hello Sunshine Impressions! | Gamescom 2026 Preview
Danny Peña and Parris Lilly return to Gamer Tag Radio to break down two unique indie titles that stood out during their playtime at Gamescom: ONTOS – From the developers behind SOMA, this sci-fi psychological horror mystery puts players in high-stakes environments filled with puzzles, branching...
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Chronos: Lazarus, Chronicles Medieval & Control Resonant Impressions! | Gamescom 2026 Preview
Danny Peña and Parris Lilly break down their hands-on impressions and previews of three major upcoming titles from Gamescom: Chronos: Lazarus – First hands-on impressions with the new expansion! Danny and Parris discuss the faster pacing, new traversal and stealth mechanics (like short-range...
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Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake Developer Interview - Quality of Life, Playstyles & 2027 Release
Danny Peña spoke with Eric Damien-Vernay (Brand Director for Might & Magic at Ubisoft) about bringing back an iconic strategy classic in the Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake! In this interview, we dive into why Ubisoft is modernizing the game for new and veteran players alike, including new...
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Showa American Story Developer Interview - Quentin Tarantino & B-Movie Action Inspirations
Interview with the Director Xiangyu "XY" Luo to talk about his upcoming action RPG, Showa American Story! Inspired by 80s pop culture, post-apocalyptic tropes, and B-movie directors like Quentin Tarantino, Takashi Miike, and Takeshi Kitano, this title blends humor, violence, and nostalgia. In…
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Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch 2! Infinity Ward & Digital Legends Interview (Crossplay, Beta & File Size)
Danny Peña sat down with Jack Hoppis (Technical Designer at Infinity Ward) and Beatriz González (Production Director at Digital Legends) to discuss bringing Call of Duty to the Nintendo Switch 2! We break down crossplay and cross-progression, unique Switch 2 control options like gyro and mouse...
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Tim Willits Interview: Hellraiser, Jurassic Park, John Wick, & Saber's Big Game Slate
We sat down at Gamescom with industry legend Tim Willits, Chief Creative Officer at Saber Interactive and former id Software veteran (Doom, Quake, Wolfenstein), for an in-depth developer interview! In this conversation, Tim breaks down how Saber Interactive approaches massive IP adaptations...
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The Wolf Among Us 2 Interview: Returning Voice Cast, Comic Canon, & Episodic Format
In this podcast exclusive interview, we sat down with Leslie Harwood (Principal Scene Coordinator) and Jessica Harra Campbell (Design Director) from Telltale Games to discuss the long-awaited development of The Wolf Among Us 2! During our exclusive interview, the dev team breaks down the decision...
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From Battletoads to Murals: Dlala Studios on Their First Single-Player Game in 13 Years
Danny Peña sat down with AJ Grand-Scrutton, CEO of Dlala Studios and Director/Co-Writer of Murals, to discuss their brand-new isometric action-adventure title! After building hit multiplayer experiences like Battletoads and Disney Illusion Island, Dlala Studios is pivoting to their first...
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – Evil Empire & Konami Developer Interview
We sit down with the teams at Evil Empire and Konami to discuss the development of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. In this interview, Lead Level Designer Sandro Bordi, Marketing Director Béranger Dupré, and the Konami team break down how they balanced nostalgia for longtime fans with accessibility...
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PM Studios CEO Interview: The Wolf Among Us 2, Physical Games & PANAX
During Gamescom 2026, Danny Peña sat down with Michael Yum, CEO and co-founder of PM Studios, to chat about publishing, supporting indie games, and bringing back The Wolf Among Us 2. Michael discusses what PM Studios looks for in developer partnerships, why physical game preservation and...
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Conversation with Jason Ronald about the Xbox disc to digital program
Exclusive! Live from the Xbox booth at Gamescom, the team catches up with Jason Ronald (Vice President of Next Generation at Xbox) to break down major news for physical game collectors. Xbox is launching a new feature for Xbox Insiders that allows players to convert physical discs into digital...
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Crazy Taxi World Tour Gameplay & Hands-On Preview! | Gamescom Impressions
We got our hands on Crazy Taxi World Tour at Gamescom! In this episode of Gamer Tag Radio, Danny Peña and Riana Manuel Peña share their full hands-on preview, first impressions, and gameplay breakdown after spending nearly an hour with the game. From exploring the Germany map to testing out new...
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Stranger Than Heaven Gameplay Preview & Hands-On Impressions! | Gamescom 2026
Danny Peña and Riana Manuel Peña share their hands-on impressions of Stranger Than Heaven from Sega's press event in Los Angeles! From developer balance updates and revamped boss fights to the game's unique combat mechanics, photorealistic visual style, and 50-year narrative arc, we break down…
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Gears of War: E-Day Hands-On Campaign Preview & Hands-On Impressions
Danny Peña, Parris Lilly, and Riana Manuel-Peña sit down to share their hands-on impressions of the single-player campaign preview for Gears of War: E-Day! The team dives deep into playing Chapter 1 and parts of Act 2, highlighting key gameplay updates, performance on Xbox Series S vs. PC, new...
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NVIDIA Gamescom 2026 Announcements: DLSS 4.5, Ray Reconstruction & RTX Spark Laptops
Danny Peña and Parris Lilly break down all the major announcements from NVIDIA's GeForce event at Gamescom! From the rollout of DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction to the new RTX Spark laptops and GeForce NOW upgrades, here is everything you need to know about the future of PC gaming graphics. (Sponsored...
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Exclusive Interview: Xbox & Bungie Industry Veterans Reveal Their New Action RPG, Crimson Moon
Podcast exclusive! Danny Peña sits down with industry veterans Jerry Hook (former Xbox Live co-creator and Bungie executive) and Scott Brodie (design director and Xbox Live Arcade pioneer) from Team Metal / Probably Monsters to discuss their upcoming Gothic action RPG, Crimson Moon. In this...
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Gamescom Co-Founder Felix Falk: Inside the World’s Biggest Gaming Event
Danny Peña sits down with Gamescom co-founder Felix Falk to break down what makes the world's largest gaming event tick. From record-breaking exhibitor numbers to the massive growth of indie games and the evolution of international reach, get an insider's look at how the event comes together. In...
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Elder Scrolls 6 Release Date Predictions & Gamescom 2026 Preview!
The crew discusses their upcoming trip to Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, and dives into rumors and realistic release timelines for Bethesda's highly anticipated The Elder Scrolls VI. Danny, Paris, and Pete get into a heated discussion about Rockstar Games potentially locking an extended look of...
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Splatoon Raiders Is the Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game
In this episode of Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña and Riana Manuel Peña dive deep into their hands-on review of Splatoon Raiders for the Nintendo Switch 2! Danny breaks down why he believes it is easily the best exclusive title on the Switch 2 so far, praising its highly addictive single player...
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Is Onimusha: Way of the Sword Capcom’s Next Masterpiece?
Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peno share their hands-on impressions of Capcom's upcoming action-adventure game, Onimusha: Way of the Sword! Danny details his experience from a recent preview event in Los Angeles, including a tough boss battle and exclusive footage of the game running on the…
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Xbox Is NOT Leaving Steam + GTA 6 Hype & Gaming Price Increases
On this episode of Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña and Parris Lilly debunk the internet rumors about Xbox leaving Steam, discuss Rockstar's silent marketing approach for Grand Theft Auto 6, and react to Nintendo's recent releases, including hands-on impressions of Splatoon Raiders. Plus, a deep dive...
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Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Hand-On Impressions 12-Player Horde Siege Mode
The GTR crew got early hands-on access to the Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta! Join Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña as they break down their experience testing out the brand-new 12-player Horde Siege Mode, updated gameplay mechanics, and full-launch details. From coordinating across three...
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Why Silent Hill: Townfall's '90s Setting Makes the Game Scarier
This week on Gamertag Radio, most horror fans are used to playing Silent Hill in third-person, but Silent Hill: Townfall changes how you play the series. Now a first-person experience, it's more terrifying and atmospheric than ever before. In this episode, Danny Pena shares his hands-on…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Non Spoiler Movie Reaction & Review
Danny Peña and Parris Lilly give their spoiler-free reactions live from The Grove in Los Angeles right after seeing Spider-Man: Brand New Day! From Jackie Chan’s stunt team handling the ground-breaking fight choreography to the incredible dynamic between Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal’s Punisher…
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MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS Interview with Mara Junot
This week on Gamertag Radio. Meet Mara Junot, the iconic voice behind Storm in Marvel’s Fighting Souls. From radio DJ to superhero legend, Mara reveals how she's breaking barriers for diversity in gaming. Dive behind the scenes as she shares audition secrets, balancing hero vs. villain roles, and...
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Is Halo: Campaign Evolved Worth It?
The Gamertag Radio crew reviews Halo Campaign Evolved! Danny, Parris, and Riana break down the Unreal Engine 5 visuals, modern mechanics like sprint, and the brand new bonus prequel missions featuring Sergeant Johnson. Plus, they share platform performance details and discuss what this means for...
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Step into the world of gaming with Gamertag Radio! As one of the most established gaming podcasts, we bring you twice-weekly episodes packed with breaking news, expert reviews, and exclusive interviews. Join hosts Danny Peña, Peter Toledo, Parris Lilly, and Riana Manuel-Peña as they dive into the latest gaming trends and topics. Podcasting since Feb 2005.
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