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70:01

Call of Duty MW4 on Switch 2! Fan Mail and Gears of...

Gamertag Radio ·

2026/10/04

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, Parris gives a deep dive into Gears of War: E-Day running on PC. Sponsored segment details powered by

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61:30

Protecting and Empowering Young Gamers in the Digital...

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2026/10/02

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, combatting toxicity, and leveraging video games as positive tools for mental wellness and informal learning.This

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16:29

Gears of War: E-Day Interview with The Coalition

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2026/10/01

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 crumbles as the outbreak unfolds. - Marcus & Dom’s Origin: Exploring their relationship following the Pendulum Wars. - Modernized Gameplay: Upgraded cover mechanics, new movement, and enhanced

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32:59

Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Review

Gamertag Radio ·

2026/10/01

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 everything you need to know. Is this prequel story a return to peak horror-infused Gears of War, or does repetition hold it back?

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21:29

Is The Witcher 3 Remastered Worth Playing in 2026?

Gamertag Radio ·

2026/09/28

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 features. In this episode, Danny and Parris break down their hands-on impressions across PC and Switch 2, discuss why the inclusion of Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine for free makes this the ultimate

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70:25

Control Resonant Spoilercast: Ending Explained &...

Gamertag Radio ·

2026/09/27

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, side missions, sound design, and where this title stands in the Game of the Year conversation.⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This discussion contains full story, character, and ending spoilers for Control Resonant

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19:45

Logitech G PLAY: 15 New Announcements & Hands-On...

Gamertag Radio ·

2026/09/24

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 haptic click on the Pro X3 Superstrike gaming mouse, break down the Pro X2 Rapid analog keyboard, and explore how Streamlabs and G HUB are making content creation easier for every type of gamer.Sponsored by

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33:23

The Xbox Big Reset: Studio Closures, Layoffs &...

Gamertag Radio ·

2026/09/22

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.In this episode:The Impact of Layoffs & Closures: Over 260 employees impacted across Halo Studios and Xbox Game Studios, along with the closure of Ninja Theory. Halo Studios Moves to Activision: What

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64:42

Kojima Moves to Xbox & Game Pass Big Changes Rumor?

Gamertag Radio ·

2026/09/20

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 the latest rumors surrounding Xbox Game Pass, could day-one releases be coming to an end, and what does the future hold for game subscription models and rising AAA budgets?Special thanks to NVIDIA GeForce

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54:39

The Attention Economy and the Underbelly of the...

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2026/09/18

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 clickbait, detecting AI-generated content, and maintaining media literacy in today's attention economy. Want to win a $50 Visa gift card? Complete our quick survey to share your feedback about today's discussion,

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47:06

Why Control Resonant Might Be Remedy's Best Game Yet!

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2026/09/18

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 customizable assist options, the team discusses why Control Resonant stands out as a potential contender for Game of the Year 2026. Whether you are playing on PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X | S discover how

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26:41

ROG Xbox Ally X20 OLED Interview with Whitson Gordon

Gamertag Radio ·

2026/09/13

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 variable refresh rate (VRR), TMR joysticks, rubberized grips, micro SD Express support, and transforming D-pad. They also dive into the new TV docking station improvements, the exclusive Pelican case

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33:51

Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 Review

Gamertag Radio ·

2026/09/10

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 into how Insomniac handles Logan’s story, brutal combat mechanics, and team dynamics.In this discussion, we cover:Story & Universe: How Insomniac’s take on Team X, Nathaniel Essex, and the X-Men world

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43:57

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Interview: Trilogy...

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2026/09/10

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 with modern action RPG mechanics, and landing the plane for this legendary story. Danny also dives into multi-platform development on the Nintendo Switch 2, how the trilogy connects to Advent Children, and

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9:06

Is DLSS 5 Worth the Hype? Hands-On Impressions with...

Gamertag Radio ·

2026/09/07

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 by NVIDIA GeForce, I break down how developer Visual Concepts actually implemented DLSS 5 into NBA 2K27 using 3D guided neural rendering. Learn how targeted, asset-specific application transforms player

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58:52

The Current State of Gaming Spaces & Information...

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2026/09/04

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 discusses how rumors spread rapidly across social media, why negative clickbait dominates the algorithm, and the real-world impact fake leaks and toxic discourse have on both game developers and gaming

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17:46

The Blood of Dawnwalker: Combat Deep Dive:...

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2026/09/03

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 combat difficulty to keep players engaged. The conversation also covers player customization, skill tree trade-offs, and the mechanical differences between playing as a human utilizing witchcraft during the

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15:33

The Witcher 3 Remake & Songs of the Past Expansion...

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2026/09/01

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 – Their reaction to the surprising Opening Night Live announcement, free current-gen upgrades, included expansions (Hearts of Stone & Blood and Wine), and massive quality-of-life improvements. Songs of the

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8:02

Fable Hands-On Gameplay Impressions! | Gamescom 2026...

Gamertag Radio ·

2026/09/01

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 skeleton swarms and ghoul mini-bosses. Difficulty Scaling – Playing through the demo on default and stepping up to Heroic/Legendary difficulty. Visuals & Performance – Impressions from playing on PC and

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5:45

State of Decay 3 Hands-On Gameplay Impressions! |...

Gamertag Radio ·

2026/09/01

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 permission controls, and managing friends in your survivor group. Scavenging & Gameplay – Exploring infected towns for resources, dealing with zombie swarms, and managing procedural survivors with

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