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Gamertag Radio

Gamertag Radio 500 episodes Nov 8, 2026

Step into the world of gaming with Gamertag Radio! As one of the most established gaming podcasts, it brings twice-weekly episodes packed with breaking news, expert reviews, and exclusive interviews. Hosts Danny Peña, Peter Toledo, Parris Lilly, and Riana Manuel-Peña dive into the latest gaming trends and topics. The podcast has been running since February 2005.

Episodes

Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake & Xbox Nano Controller Review
Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake & Xbox Nano Controller Review Nov 8, 2026 58:14 Danny Peña, Parris Lilly, and Peter Toledo get together to discuss the biggest gaming topics of the week.In this episode, the crew breaks down the release of the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, the massive lines at launch, and whether a remake of a classic title deserves to be in the Game of the Year conversation. Plus, Parris gives his hands-on impressions of the Xbox Nano controller, direct Wi-F
Phantom Blade Zero RTX 5090 Test & Interview with Xsolla President Chris Hewish
Phantom Blade Zero RTX 5090 Test & Interview with Xsolla President Chris Hewish Nov 2, 2026 40:02 In this episode of Gamertag Radio, host Danny Peña sits down with Chris Hewish, President of Xsolla. With over 25 years of experience in the gaming industry at companies like Activision, DreamWorks, and Skydance, Chris shares valuable insights on the evolving business of video games.Danny and Chris discuss the shift in premium game pricing, hardware costs, and the economic realities facing game d
Why the ROG Xbox Ally X Became My Primary Gaming Device
Why the ROG Xbox Ally X Became My Primary Gaming Device Oct 28, 2026 21:46 While preparing for an international move to Punta Cana, Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña put all their major gaming rigs and consoles into storage. The result? Danny spent the last two months reviewing all major upcoming and new game releases strictly on the ROG Xbox Ally X, while Riana tested out the Nintendo Switch 2!In this episode of Gamer Tag Radio, they break down what it’s like living pur
20+ Years of Rare Gaming Merch & Exclusive PR Packages Unboxed!
20+ Years of Rare Gaming Merch & Exclusive PR Packages Unboxed! Oct 25, 2026 49:18 In this episode of Gamer Tag Radio, Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña take a trip down memory lane to react to and share their absolute favorite video game swag, press kits, and promotional packages received throughout their gaming careers!From a limited-edition 007 gold gun display and a custom Sifu tea set to pizza-scented TMNT Xbox controllers and ultra-rare consoles (like the E3 2005 Xbox 360
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Review (Spoiler-Free)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Review (Spoiler-Free) Oct 19, 2026 15:23 Join host Danny Peña and special guest Riana Manuel-Peña on this special episode of Gamertag Radio for a spoiler-free review of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign!Danny and Riana dive deep into their hands-on impressions across multiple platforms—including Riana's experience on Xbox Series S and Danny's early impressions playing on Nintendo Switch 2. They break down: Story & Pacing:
The Truth About Call of Duty Sales, Game Pass Mistakes, & COD on Nintendo Switch 2
The Truth About Call of Duty Sales, Game Pass Mistakes, & COD on Nintendo Switch 2 Oct 18, 2026 46:20 Danny Peña and Parris Lilly dive deep into the ultimate history and current status of the Call of Duty franchise. The duo examines COD's historic sales domination since 2005, comparing its performance against industry giants like Halo 3, Grand Theft Auto, and Red Dead Redemption.They also evaluate the business impact of releasing Call of Duty on Game Pass on day one, analyzing why strategy shifts
Hands-On With The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake
Hands-On With The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Oct 14, 2026 49:30 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 session, covering Kokiri Forest, the Deku Tree, Hyrule Field, Hyrule Castle Town, and adult Link combat insi
The Truth About Gears of War E-Day Sales + Microsoft’s Surface Event!
The Truth About Gears of War E-Day Sales + Microsoft’s Surface Event! Oct 11, 2026 1:02:46 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 the whole picture.Later, Parris shares his hands-on experience at the Microsoft and NVIDIA Surface Eve
Xbox XP Discussion: Creators, Community Events, and Industry Impact
Xbox XP Discussion: Creators, Community Events, and Industry Impact Oct 8, 2026 45:37 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 with industry veteran Andy Lunique (aka Chef Andy, former games influencer marketing specialist) to br
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Hands-On Preview
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Hands-On Preview Oct 6, 2026 6:26 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 flying, and skateboarding with photo objectives Competitive Modes: Thumb wrestling, archery, table tennis
Call of Duty MW4 on Switch 2! Fan Mail and Gears of War E-Day RTX 5090
Call of Duty MW4 on Switch 2! Fan Mail and Gears of War E-Day RTX 5090 Oct 4, 2026 1:10:01 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 media outreach on major games, and accessibility options like difficulty modes in modern RPGs.   Then, Pa
Protecting and Empowering Young Gamers in the Digital Age
Protecting and Empowering Young Gamers in the Digital Age Oct 2, 2026 1:01:30 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 covers navigating age ratings, fostering open communication between parents and children, combatti

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