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Podcast interview with Sonic Creative Officer, Takashi Iizuka and Shimazu Shintaro about the new multiplayer game, SONIC PICO PARK.
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Join us for an exclusive podcast interview with Paramount Games Studio about transforming iconic franchises. Discover how passion, authenticity, and innovation are driving Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, AVATAR LEGENDS: The Fighting Game, and Star Trek: Shadow Frontier into immersive, story-rich experiences. All this and more only on Gamertag Radio!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
Revealed during the Summer Game Fest showcase, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin is a AAA action-adventure game being developed by Platinum Games and published by Paramount Games. Based on the popular comic book series, TMNT: The Last Ronin follows the last surviving Ninja Turtle as he embarks on a desperate mission for vengeance. TMNT: The Last Ronin will be available on consoles and PC.
After crashing onto a distant planet overtaken by a strange alien consciousness, Ro Laren must survive in an environment that is as breathtaking as it is lethal. In true Star Trek fashion, Ro’s mission is driven by duty and purpose. But here, discovery comes at a terrible cost. The more she uncovers, the deeper she is pulled into a corrupted labyrinth where her memories twist, and the planet threatens to sever her connection to reality.
Only by solving the mysteries of this strange world can Ro hope to make peace with the demons of her past, boldly going into the heart of darkness like never before.
Paramount Games Studio, a unified gaming studio built on captivating storytelling, exceptional production values, and bold creative ambition, in collaboration with Bloober Team, the acclaimed studio behind SILENT HILL 2 and Cronos: The New Dawn, today revealed Star Trek: Shadow Frontier.
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This week on Gamertag Radio! Interview with Stanley Pierre-Louis, CEO of the Entertainment Software Association. Learn how 212 million Americans, from all ages, are gaming weekly, boosting mental sharpness and social bonds. Uncover surprising insights on gaming's impact on mental health, culture, and real world skills.
Players continue to break stereotypes for who is a ‘gamer’.
• 212.3 million Americans play video games every week, up 3% (7.2 million) compared to 2025.
• The gender of players is split fairly equally between men and women, with 53% of men and 46%
of women actively playing. Slightly more boys and men play than girls and women in all
generations except Boomers (ages 62-80) where 52% of Boomer women play games compared
to 47% of men.
• Video games are for everyone, not just kids. While more than 80% of Gen Alpha (age 5-13) and
Gen Z (age 14-29) play video games, the majority of adults are powering up as well: 71% of
Millennials (age 30-45), 56% of Gen X (age 45-61) and 50% of Boomers (age 62-80) say they play
weekly. Even 32% of the silent generation (age 81-90) are joining in on the fun.
• Adult players are more likely to be employed full-time (39%) or to have children (35%) compared
to the general U.S. population – 34% and 30%, respectively.
Parents prefer their kids play video games, and love playing with them, too.
• The majority of American parents (75%) actively play video games each week, with most (81%)
saying they also game with their children (52% at least weekly).
• Nearly half (49%) of parents whose children play video games believe playing games teaches
important skills to their children, such as problem solving and creative thinking.
• Two thirds of parents say they use parental controls with that number jumping to 70% for
parents of kids 12 and under.
Americans feel overwhelmingly positive about video games.
• Most American adults recognize the positive benefits of playing video games, such as them
being fun (85%), bringing joy (81%), offering stress relief (78%), and providing mental stimulation
(79%). Younger players (Gen Z) especially believe that video games offer a great way to bring
people together (88%) and build relationships (87%).
• Most adults agree that playing video games helps develop problem-solving skills (76%) and
teamwork/collaboration (67%), as well as adaptability/resilience (58%) and STEAM (53%) and
communication skills (52%).
• Nearly nine-in-ten (89%) players who play a sport both on-screen and in real life say playing the
video game version of their sport improves their real-world performance.
Mobile leads the way, with people playing across genres and platforms.
• Playing on a mobile device is the most popular across all age groups (80%), while PC and console
gameplay is more common with Gen Alpha, Gen Z and Millennials.
• Puzzle, primarily driven by older players, is the top genre on mobile (66%) and PC (60%) but falls
behind action (66%), shooter (60%) and arcade (60%) games on console.
Americans believe video games offer the most value for their money.
• A majority of players (63%) report that video games deliver the most entertainment value for
their money, compared to video streaming services for music, TV and movies, as well as books,
magazines and news articles.
• Most Gen Alpha (69%), Gen Z (78%) and Millennial (67%) players have purchased in-game
content, typically spending $20 per month (median).
• Parents also purchase in-game content for their children (54%). Of those that do, nearly all of
them (93%) require approval for in-games purchases made by their kids.
• More than half (58%) of players downloaded a game for free in the past 12 months, while 43% purchased a game, 35% purchased a game subscription and 19% borrowed a game.
The full Essential Facts About the U.S. Video Game Industry report is now available. For more information, visit the ESA's website.
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This week on Gamertag Radio, our reaction to State of Play June 2026. Discover explosive announcements like Marvel's Wolverine, Silent Hill Townfall, and Tomb Raider: Legend of Atlantis, God of War Laufey and much more. We explore the strategic timing of game releases and presentation review. All this and more on GTR!
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This week on Gamertag Radio, our hands-on impressions of the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Danny Peña was invited to Infinity Ward to check out the new game’s campaign and multiplayer, new mechanics, and much more. Only on Gamertag Radio!
Danny Peña is one of the first in the world to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 at Infinity Ward! Thanks to Activision for the invite. He had an amazing time playing multiplayer for a couple of hours. It feels good to be back!
Here are some details about the game:
Campaign: Full scale Korean Peninsula invasion, Private Park’s zero to hero story, rogue Captain Price, and massive set pieces from Korea to New York, Paris & Mumbai.
Multiplayer: New Ballistic Authority system delivers ultra precise gunplay (no bloom), grounded movement, and 12 fresh 6v6 maps at launch.
It’s also the first game launching natively on Nintendo Switch 2! Listen to the latest Gamertag Radio episode for more of my hands-on impressions.
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Join Danny Peña and Parris Lilly as they dive into the '007 First Light' review, exploring gameplay mechanics, and the immersive James Bond experience. Discover why this game stands out in the franchise and much more only on Gamertag Radio.
007 First Light powered by NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 with Dynamic Multi Frame Generation for the ultimate 007 experience.
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Discover how Tribeca's Games Festival bridges gaming and film, turning indie dreams into global hits. Danny Pena interviews Casey Baron, Senior Programmer for Film & Games at Tribeca. All this and more, only on Gamertag Radio!
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Gaming's future is here; adapt or be left behind. Danny Peña reveals why change is crucial, answering fan mail questions about generational differences in gaming and whether we should have movie or TV game adaptations. All this and more only on Gamertag Radio!
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Forza Horizon 6 Review: Discover why this is a game of the year contender. Experience breathtaking landscapes, dynamic gameplay, and endless customization in this ultimate racing adventure.
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