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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.
Key Topics Covered:

Moving setup changes & why everything went into storage

Why the ROG Xbox Ally X replaced a high-end gaming PC for reviews

Testing games on ROG Ally X: Gears of War: E-Day, Control Resonant, Silent Hill, Hellraiser, Forza Horizon, and more

Switch 2 impressions & split Joy-Con ergonomics

Playing Call of Duty campaign offline on Switch 2

ROG Ally X vs. Steam Deck performance comparisons

Handhelds as dad/parent gaming solutions & mini PC alternatives

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.
Games & Items Featured in This Video:

GoldenEye 007 Limited Edition Display Case

Viva Piñata Custom Wooden Box & Character Piñata

Starfield Custom Xbox Headset & Controller

Sifu Press Kit with Stoneware Tea Set & Life Coins

Cronos: The New Dawn PS5 Controller & Limited Release Vinyl

Xbox x Samsung Note 20 Cloud Gaming VIP Kit

Xbox x OPI Summer Nail Polish Collection & Custom Controller

Space Jam: A New Legacy LeBron James Figurine & Controller Set

TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Pizza-Scented Xbox Controllers

Xbox Series X Oversized Jenga Tower

The Last of Us Emergency Survival Kit & Flashlight

Outriders: Worldslayer Pyromancer Class Hot Sauce Challenge

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Event Swag & "Winky Wash"

Tell Me Why Authentic Tlingit Hand-Painted Wooden Figures & ARG Mailers

Psychonauts 2 Raz Goggles & Brain Puzzle Unboxing

Minecraft Legends Mini Creeper Fridge

Titanfall Respawn Developer Easter Egg Controller

South of Midnight Vinyl Soundtrack

Battletoads Flash Drive Cassette Tape & Promo Box

GTA IV: The Lost and Damned Limited Edition Console

10th Anniversary Xbox Live Signed Console

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:

Story & Pacing: Riana's thoughts on why this is her favorite Modern Warfare campaign yet, the TV-show quality story structure, and engaging character arcs.

Gameplay & Performance: How the game performs on Switch 2 and Series S, branching player choices, stealth missions, and new mechanics.

Open-World & DMZ Integration: A preview of the semi-open campaign missions and how they set expectations for DMZ.

Special Surprises & Tips: Highlights on the integrated Wu-Tang Clan elements, crucial advice for the end-credits, and a look ahead to multiplayer.

Special thanks to Activision for providing review copies.
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Danny Peña

Parris Lilly

Pete Toledo

Riana Manuel-Peña

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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.
Connect with us:

Danny Peña

Parris Lilly

Pete Toledo

Riana Manuel-Peña

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.