Gamertag Radio

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-Fi cloud streaming, FSR 4.1 support, and the ongoing debate over the greatest years in video game history!

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 developers today. Chris breaks down why developers are shifting to direct-to-consumer web shops, how direct player connections impact studio sustainability, and the critical importance of building long-term player trust over purely transactional relationships. They also dive into topics including user-generated content (UGC), player digital asset ownership, and the future outlook for traditional home consoles.

Additionally, Parris Lilly shares impressions of Phantom Blade Zero using NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 with Ray Reconstruction and Path Tracing for the ultimate visuals and performance with a RTX 50 Series GPU #RTXON sponsored by NVIDIA GeForce. Sponsored segment.

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 purely off handheld devices, comparing performance, ergonomics, battery convenience, and overall experience against traditional desktop PCs, the Xbox Series S/X, and the Steam Deck.

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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 faceplate and the GTA IV: Lost and Damned Xbox 360), they break down the most creative, high-effort, and memorable gaming collectibles sent by developers over the years.

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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:

Special thanks to Activision for providing review copies.

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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 occur and what the future holds for the franchise across platforms. Plus, Parris breaks down his hands-on experience playing Call of Duty multiplayer on the Nintendo Switch 2 and discusses how bringing COD to Switch 2 expands its global ecosystem.

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 inside the Forest Temple. The crew discusses the new dedicated jump button, updated combat and camera controls, voice acting, enemy redesigns, and whether this remake stays faithful to the 1998 N64 classic.

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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 Event in San Francisco, breaking down the Surface Laptop Ultra, the RTX Spark architecture, and what it all means for the future of PC gaming and AI integration. The hosts also look ahead to the Xbox 25th Anniversary fan event in Seattle, predicting potential hardware announcements, Project Helix details, and the evolving future of consoles.

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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 break down the real-world impact of XBOX XP.

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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:

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort releases on October 22, 2026. Big thanks to Nintendo for inviting me out!