The Danny and Riana Show

Streamers, podcasters, and games journalists have early - sometimes months early - access the biggest video games every year. How do they get on these gaming company "lists"? How do publishers and developers scout good candidates for previews and even development feedback? In this episode, Danny and Riana reveal what's behind the curtain to discuss answers to these questions and even give their advice to get noticed as a creator.

What upcoming games would you like to preview?

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South of Midnight is an upcoming title from Compulsion Games published by Xbox, so why are they releasing a documentary? Follow along as Danny and Riana discuss this approach to showing how (and why) this game is being made.

Are you excited about South of Midnight? What other titles would you like to see a documentary about?

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Danny and Riana shares an update about the podcast.

Netflix invited Riana to an exclusive early screening of the new animated film, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. Here's her spoiler-free review.

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Prime Video's highly anticipated series, Secret Level, is on the horizon and Danny has seen a preview of the New World: Aeternum episode! Join us as we break down his spoiler free preview, discuss what does and doesn't work about these videos game adaptations, and share what we're excited for in the remaining episodes.

Are you excited about Secret Level? Which release strategy do you think works the best?Let us know in the comments!

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This episode is a hit list of Danny and Riana's best advice for landing a job in video games,  whether you're an artist, developer, designer, or still figuring it out! These top 5 tips from our 30+ years of industry experience will help you prepare for a successful career in games and increase your chances of landing your dream job.

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In this episode, Danny and Riana explore the new Google Notebook LM AI tools in real time! We'll hear their honest first impressions as they listen to an AI podcast discussing their consulting deck, and get their thoughts on this tool's practical applications for content creation and small business operations.

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Danny and Riana have been on their fair share of press trips, but this one takes the top spot! Thank you to Xbox and the team at Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 for sponsoring this unforgettable trip to the Grand Canyon! Not only did we see this wonder up close and personal, we saw it in the sim and from the sky! Listen for our thoughts on the most ambitions game from Xbox this year, and what it was like taking the controls of a Cirrus Vision SF50 jet for the first time. PLUS: Riana announces her new channel!

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Danny and Riana both love to play shooters, and they are ready to talk details on the upcoming Black Ops 6! Hear their thoughts after spending time in the closed and open betas, what they like, and what they hope to see more of in the full game's release. Also, we get a quick bonus topic of favorite shooters over the years!

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In this lighthearted episode, Danny and Riana discuss their hidden talents. Danny shares his talent for fixing and building things, his business acumen as a kid, and his passion for video production. Riana talks about her lifelong love for dance, from ballet to jazz to Latin dance, and her talent for singing. They reminisce about their past projects and performances, showcasing their diverse skills and interests.

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