ESRB: A Parent’s Guide to Hades II, Written by C. Riana Manuel-Peña
Meeting, befriending, and battling legendary characters from the pantheon of Greek gods is usually only possible in my wildest dreams. As a mythology and gaming nerd always on the hunt for new takes on classic stories, it really doesn’t get any more satisfying (or more stylish!) for me than in Hades II. The fast-paced action, deliciously difficult dungeons, and plethora of power-ups and gameplay customization are just as enticing as the narrative spun out across countless hours of playing and replaying (and replaying!) the same levels over and over with seemingly never-ending new dialogue and lore. You can probably see how I feel about the game, but you may be wondering if it’s appropriate for your kids.
Riana Co-hosts Black Voices In Gaming Showcase
IGN presents Black Voices in Gaming, showcasing diverse developers and their creations, with co-hosts Derrick Fields and Riana Manuel-Peña. The livestream features interviews and game trailers, highlighting unique indie titles and their creators' journeys. Explore upcoming games and learn about the experiences behind their development.
Gamertag Radio’s Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña join MediaWise’s game streamer initiative
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (February 10, 2026) — MediaWise, Poynter’s media literacy initiative, is expanding its Gamers Against Manipulation Efforts (G.A.M.E.) with the addition of Danny Peña, founder and host of Gamertag Radio, and video game consultant and content creator Riana Manuel-Peña, as new ambassadors.
What video gaming will look like in 2026 (ABC NEWS Interview)
Gamertag Radio founder Danny Peña on what the video game industry has in store for new releases, storytelling and next-level play.
ESRB: A Parent’s Guide to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Written by C. Riana Manuel-Peña
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds offers a kart racing experience for your family to compete in countless hours of challenges, triumph, and fun. It supports single-player, split-screen multiplayer, and online play, making it easy for kids to jump in with friends or siblings. But is Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds appropriate for your kids?
ESRB: A Parent’s Guide to Monopoly Go!, Written by C. Riana Manuel-Peña
Monopoly Go! is a virtual board game inspired by the titular family game night classic. In this mobile experience, players roll dice, move their piece around various game boards, and earn virtual currency used to upgrade their board and unlock special rewards. There are power-ups, steals, and minigames along the way that add interest and excitement to an addictive loop of familiar fun.
Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver's Origins | BLE Breakdown
In this BLE Breakdown, CEO Bryna Dabby Smith and CCO Rashad Redic sit down with Podcast Hall of Famer Danny Peña to discuss Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver, the game's origins, and how the Wu-Tang Clan got involved.
Trends to watch in the gaming industry in 2025 with Danny Peña & Riana Manuel-Peña
Danny Peña & Riana Manuel-Peña, join Remy Blaire at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss trends to watch in the gaming industry in 2025. Additionally, the pair discuss the Gamertag Radio podcast.
Riana on BBC World Business Report
Hear Riana's expert insights on the video games industry as she joins the BBC World Business Report for 2024 - 2025. In this discussion Riana shares her thoughts on industry layoffs, new hardware, and in-game transactions, providing valuable perspectives for developers, publishers, and players.
Bandai Namco wanted Secret Level’s Pac-Man episode to be as weird as possible
Although all of the episodes in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming Secret Level anthology series are based on video games and their respective worlds, some are weirder than others. Case in point: the Pac-Man episode. While the classic video game revolves around a yellow circle eating pellets, fruits, and ghosts, the Secret Level episode seems to be focused on a robed alien and his spherical companion…
Meet C. Riana Manuel-Peña | CEO, Content Creator, & Marketing Maven
We had the good fortune of connecting with C. Riana Manuel-Peña and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi C. Riana, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
Growing up as a millennial in the Midwest I was taught that you’re supposed to go to college, intern at a big company, work there for 15 years, and gradually move up until eventually retiring. But this path wasn’t available to me nor to many of my counterparts after graduation. We came into a workforce and an economy turned upside-down, and we were forced to compete for entry-level roles alongside 10+ year veterans in some cases. I quickly realized that my career was entirely in my own hands and true success – financial security and job fulfillment – would only come if I worked for myself…
Why marketers still don’t have a going rate for creator campaigns - PR Week
Riana Manuel-Peña and other marketing vets weigh-in on the challenges of setting up creator campaigns.
Turning gaming from a hobby to a career - Fintech
Fintech TV interviews Danny Peña about his gaming career, podcasting, Gamertag Radio and his children's book, Danny Loves Video Games.
Un latino se abre paso en el mundo de los videojuegos y llega al ‘Podcasting Hall of Fame’ - Telemundo
Danny Peña es el primer latino que ha conseguido posicionarse como un experto en videojuegos en Estados Unidos, logrando interactuar y jugar con grandes personalidades como Bill Gates. Conoce su historia.
Danny Peña interview: Creating a career talking about video games - Venture Beat
Danny Peña has one of those fairy-tale stories that the video game industry is so good at creating.
These Latino gamers are blazing a path for the next generation of game designers - NBC News
They’ve faced limited pathways and few mentors, but Latino game designers are using their experiences to help others.
Danny and Riana’s panel on the Halo TV Series - Paramount Plus
Riana Manuel-Peña, Danny Peña , Parris Lilly, and Stella Chung gather for a discussion about diversity and inclusion within the Halo universe and how the best science-fiction reflects the world we live in.