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Is Halo: Campaign Evolved Worth It?
The Gamertag Radio crew reviews Halo Campaign Evolved! Danny, Parris, and Riana break down the Unreal Engine 5 visuals, modern mechanics like sprint, and the brand new bonus prequel missions featuring Sergeant Johnson. Plus, they share platform performance details and discuss what this means for the future of Halo.Episode Highlights Visuals & Engine: Built in Unreal Engine 5 (4K, 60+ FPS) featuring improved visuals, richer sound, and added environmental details like wildlife. Modern Mechanics: Adds sprint, clamber, ground pounds, vehicle hijacking, and improved enemy AI. Rebalanced Arsenal: Weapons feel refreshed; the Needler and Needle Rifle are far more effective, while the iconic pistol remains strong. Bonus Prequel Levels: Set one year before the main story, these new missions omit Cortana, feature Sergeant Johnson, and support chaotic four-player co-op. Performance: Plays great on PC and ROG Ally X, but performance is poor on the original white ROG Ally. No Microtransactions: All cosmetics, such as alternate Master Chief skins, are earned strictly through gameplay. 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.
This week on Gamertag Radio, Last week, Sony Pictures invited me to the Spider-Man: Brand New Day press conference with the cast and filmmakers. Truly grateful for the opportunity. Tom Holland Zendaya Jacob Batalon Sadie Sink Jon Bernthal Director Destin Daniel Cretton Producer Kevin Feige Producer Amy Pascal Here are some of the quotes from the press conference: Tom Holland on Peter's isolation: "Sometimes the bravest thing that you can do is ask for help. And he is actively ignoring that advice, and it is having a profound effect on his life..."Tom Holland on Sadie Sink: "..For me, I think Sadie is an unsung hero because she can't talk about anything, right?"Zendaya on the MJ/Peter dynamic shift: "In previous films MJ was always the pessimist and it was Peter that was always the optimist... Now that he's alone, he's kind of adopted that negativity and she's adopted his positivity without even knowing it."Jon Bernthal on protecting the Punisher: "I think what we set out to do is to make it believable that the Punisher could walk out of one of those TV-MA shows and onto this set and vice versa."Amy Pascal on the true essence of Spider-Man: "...when he is sitting on the floor by the washing machine... looking at the key to the city, which is the thing that's supposed to make him feel good about himself, and this little washing machine in this little apartment and his suit in there spinning around, I thought that is the essence of Spider-Man."Thanks once again to Sony Pictures for giving me the opportunity. I can't wait to check out the film!
More Xbox Console Exclusives Are Coming
This week on Gamertag Radio, Xbox’s strategy is shifting, and the future of Halo, Fallout, Game Pass, and exclusives is all on the table. In this episode, Danny and Parris break down what’s changing and what’s still unclear. All this and more only on GTR!In this episode: The real reason Microsoft is slow on the exclusives and whether Xbox will play the long game or just fold Sony’s push for digital, its impact on small studios, and whether physical media is heading to the archives The future of game exclusivity, how Xbox and PlayStation plan to handle multi-platform titles in the era of cloud and streaming Why Game Pass might evolve but won't disappear, plus the tricky math of hardware prices amid a chip shortage The unfiltered truth about Halo, Fallout, and other big IPs missing in action, and if we’re headed for a dry spell or a bounty of content 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.
Denshattack! Review: 2026's Biggest Surprise
This week on Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña reviews Denshattack! Find out why this is one of 2026's best games.
Xbox, PlayStation, and the Future of Games: Gaming Is Expensive
This week on Gamertag Radio, the whole crew is back! Gaming’s getting expensive, chaotic, and all digital. From Sony killing physical discs in 2028 to Microsoft’s disc-to-digital plans, layoffs, and price hikes. Paris Lily, Peter Toledo, and Danny Peña break down how inflation, exclusives, and corporate moves are turning a hobby into a luxury.In this episode: How Sony’s 2028 digital-only shift could lock you out of your favorite games The real reason behind the rising console prices—spoiler: it’s not just inflation Why the industry’s debt spiral might be the biggest threat to gaming’s future The death of physical media and the implications for game preservation Industry insiders weigh in on layoffs, studio closures, and the madness of rumors The impact of government regulation on digital ownership and the murky waters of licensing Future of backward compatibility and the long road to game preservation 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.
Orbitals Hands-On Impressions
This week on Gamertag Radio, Danny and Riana share their hands-on impressions of Orbitals, an upcoming game for Nintendo Switch 2.
Xbox Hit With 3,200 Layoffs as Gaming Revenue Declines
Xbox layoffs and a shifting hardware market are reshaping gaming fast. In this episode on Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña and Riana break down what’s happening behind the scenes, why the industry feels more uncertain than ever, and what it means for the future.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.
Splatoon Raiders Hands-On Preview
Nintendo invited Danny Peña to NYC for a private Splatoon Raiders hands-on event. On this week’s Gamertag Radio, he breaks down single-player, multiplayer, weapon upgrades, and everything you need to know.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.
From Solo Dev to Xbox Game Showcase: The Story Behind JOIN US
This week on Gamertag Radio, Joe Dietsch of Wolf Haus Games shares the wild story behind JOIN US. A darkly funny cult-building game where you recruit followers, survive chaos, and race the end of the world. From a solo indie idea to the Xbox Game Showcase, this episode dives into the satire, strategy, and behind one of the weirdest co-op games in the works.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.
ILL Interview with Team Clout & Mundfish Powerhouse
This week on Gamertag Radio: an interview with Team Clout & Mundfish Powerhouse about their new horror game, ILL. Discover how four friends turned a simple idea into a game inspired by classics like Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and more.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.
Xbox Layoffs & Studio Closures: The Gaming Industry Crisis Explained
In this special episode of Gamertag Radio, Danny and Riana discuss the ongoing gaming industry crisis, Xbox layoffs, studio closures, skyrocketing AAA development costs, and why even award-winning games struggle to make money. They explore the harsh realities of Game Pass economics, consumer behavior, and how the entertainment industry (including Hollywood) is shifting. A passionate conversation about supporting devs, buying games, and building a better future for the industry.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.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Interview
In this interview, we sit down with Danira Karović Lačević, Lead Producer at Mad Head Games (a Saber Interactive studio), to talk about Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival. We discuss the game’s development, story, horror design, and what fans can expect from this new Hellraiser title.
Xbox Going Back to Exclusives and Answering Fan Mail
The GTR crew is back to discuss the gaming industry’s latest changes with Xbox, plus topics like exclusives, rising costs in gaming, Nintendo Direct announcement about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and other topics. Danny, Parris, and Pete also answer listener questions and more, only on Gamertag Radio!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.
Out of Words Interview
Out of Words Interview
Blood Dungeon Interview with Messhof
Blood Dungeon Interview with Messhof