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Assassin's Creed Shadows Review, Half-Life 2 RTX & Atomfall Hands-On Impressions Mar 18, 2025

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In this episode of Gamertag Radio, hosts Parris Lilly and Danny Peña discuss their experiences with the remastered Half-Life 2 RTX, highlighting the impressive graphics and performance enhancements made possible by Nvidia's technology. They delve into the differences between the original game and the remaster, emphasizing the impact of ray tracing and DLSS 4. They also talked about their experiences with the upcoming game Atomfall. They share their initial impressions from preview events, delve into gameplay mechanics, the game's survival elements, exploration, and the challenges players may face.
Danny and his special guest, Khalif Adams from Spawn on Me dive deep into Assassin's Creed Shadows. They discuss their gameplay experiences, character dynamics, and the game's storytelling elements. The conversation also touches on technical performance, controversies surrounding the game's historical representation, and the unique gameplay styles of the two main characters, Naoi and Yasuke.
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GTR Retro - Xbox vs Gamecube 2001 Mar 13, 2025

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This week on Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña takes a trip down memory lane to 2001. We're digging up original audio interviews from gamers, recorded live from the Xbox and Nintendo Gamecube events in NYC, before the consoles were even released. Listen in as gamers share their first impressions of both consoles and the games they were eager to purchase back then.
Buy Danny's new children's book, "Danny Loves Video Games" now on Amazon! English (Hardcover / Kindle) or Spanish (Hardcover / Kindle).
"Danny is your typical young boy. He loves playing video games! Read along and find out how he transformed his passion into his career. Based on the true story of Gamertag Radio Founder & Host, Danny Peña."
Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podcast Story now for free on Youtube - story.gamertagradio.com | Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.

Peter Moore Looks Back: An Interview Celebrating the Xbox 360's 20th Anniversary Mar 06, 2025

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In this conversation, Peter Moore reflects on his journey from Sega to Xbox, discussing pivotal moments in the gaming industry, including the launch of the Xbox 360 and the Zero Hour event. He shares insights on key partnerships, the challenges faced in the Japanese market, and the strategic decisions that shaped the Xbox brand. Moore emphasizes the importance of putting gamers first and the evolution of the industry towards a multi-platform strategy. In this conversation, Peter Moore reflects on the evolution of the gaming industry, discussing the shift from traditional console wars to a more collaborative environment, the impact of social media on gaming engagement, and his personal legacy within the industry. He also shares insights on the changing landscape of gaming events like E3 and the resilience of Nintendo in the market.
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Buy Danny's new children's book, "Danny Loves Video Games" now on Amazon! English (Hardcover / Kindle) or Spanish (Hardcover / Kindle).
"Danny is your typical young boy. He loves playing video games! Read along and find out how he transformed his passion into his career. Based on the true story of Gamertag Radio Founder & Host, Danny Peña."
Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podcast Story now for free on Youtube - story.gamertagradio.com | Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.

Split Fiction Review Mar 05, 2025

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This week on Gamertag Radio, Danny and Riana review Hazelight's newest game, Split Fiction. Could it be a contender for Game of the Year (GOTY)? Tune in to hear their thoughts on the game.
Buy Danny's new children's book, "Danny Loves Video Games" now on Amazon! English (Hardcover / Kindle) or Spanish (Hardcover / Kindle).
"Danny is your typical young boy. He loves playing video games! Read along and find out how he transformed his passion into his career. Based on the true story of Gamertag Radio Founder & Host, Danny Peña."
Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podcast Story now for free on Youtube - story.gamertagradio.com | Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.

GTR Retro - The First Episode Feb 20, 2025

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In this special episode of GTR Retro, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our podcast. The first episode of Gamertag Radio with Godfree & Nano aired on February 25th, 2005.
Danny and Riana are to announce the launch of the new business "D&R Media Consulting" and podcast called "The Danny and Riana Show". New episodes every Wednesday. Check it out! http://dannyandriana.com
Buy Danny's new children's book, "Danny Loves Video Games" now on Amazon! English (Hardcover / Kindle) or Spanish (Hardcover / Kindle).
"Danny is your typical young boy. He loves playing video games! Read along and find out how he transformed his passion into his career. Based on the true story of Gamertag Radio Founder & Host, Danny Peña."
Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podcast Story now for free on Youtube - story.gamertagradio.com | Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.

Avowed Review Feb 17, 2025

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Danny Peña, Parris Lilly, and Riana Manuel-Peña review Obsidian Entertainment's latest game, Avowed. Hear why it's already a Game of the Year contender in our book.
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Danny and Riana are to announce the launch of the new business "D&R Media Consulting" and podcast called "The Danny and Riana Show". New episodes every Wednesday. Check it out! http://dannyandriana.com
Buy Danny's new children's book, "Danny Loves Video Games" now on Amazon! English (Hardcover / Kindle) or Spanish (Hardcover / Kindle).
"Danny is your typical young boy. He loves playing video games! Read along and find out how he transformed his passion into his career. Based on the true story of Gamertag Radio Founder & Host, Danny Peña."
Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podcast Story now for free on Youtube - story.gamertagradio.com | Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.

Split Fiction Interview with Josef Fares Feb 13, 2025

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Interview with Josef Fares, founder of Hazelight Studios, about Split Fiction.
Danny and Riana are to announce the launch of the new business "D&R Media Consulting" and podcast called "The Danny and Riana Show". New episodes every Wednesday. Check it out! http://dannyandriana.com
Buy Danny's new children's book, "Danny Loves Video Games" now on Amazon! English (Hardcover / Kindle) or Spanish (Hardcover / Kindle).
"Danny is your typical young boy. He loves playing video games! Read along and find out how he transformed his passion into his career. Based on the true story of Gamertag Radio Founder & Host, Danny Peña."
Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podcast Story now for free on Youtube - story.gamertagradio.com | Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.

GTR Retro - Gears Of War 2 Midnight Launch Nationwide Coverage Feb 13, 2025

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In this special episode of GTR Retro, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our podcast. This episode was released on Nov 07, 2008.
"Gears of War 2 is finally in stores nationwide! Last night, the GTR staff brought you nationwide coverage of the midnight launch event, with help from our listeners in Miami, Maryland, Chicago, and other locations. Go behind the scenes and find out what happened at the launch. Plus, we've got an exclusive interview with Mike Capps, President of Epic Games, who dishes on GOW2 and more."

South of Midnight Hands-On Preview Feb 11, 2025

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Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña talk about their hands-on preview of South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. Thanks to Xbox for giving us the opportunity to preview the game.
Danny and Riana are to announce the launch of the new business "D&R Media Consulting" and podcast called "The Danny and Riana Show". New episodes every Wednesday. Check it out! http://dannyandriana.com
Buy Danny's new children's book, "Danny Loves Video Games" now on Amazon! English (Hardcover / Kindle) or Spanish (Hardcover / Kindle).
"Danny is your typical young boy. He loves playing video games! Read along and find out how he transformed his passion into his career. Based on the true story of Gamertag Radio Founder & Host, Danny Peña."
Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podcast Story now for free on Youtube - story.gamertagradio.com | Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.

Monster Hunter Wilds Interview Feb 11, 2025

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Danny Peña sits down with Ryozo Tsujimoto, Series Producer, and Kaname Fujioka, Executive Director and Art Director, to discuss Monster Hunter: Wilds.
Danny and Riana are to announce the launch of the new business "D&R Media Consulting" and podcast called "The Danny and Riana Show". New episodes every Wednesday. Check it out! http://dannyandriana.com
Buy Danny's new children's book, "Danny Loves Video Games" now on Amazon! English (Hardcover / Kindle) or Spanish (Hardcover / Kindle).
"Danny is your typical young boy. He loves playing video games! Read along and find out how he transformed his passion into his career. Based on the true story of Gamertag Radio Founder & Host, Danny Peña."
Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podcast Story now for free on Youtube - story.gamertagradio.com | Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.

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