ESRB: A Parent’s Guide to Hades II, Written by C. Riana Manuel-Peña
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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.

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Riana Co-hosts Black Voices In Gaming Showcase
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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.

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ESRB: A Parent’s Guide to Monopoly Go!, Written by C. Riana Manuel-Peña
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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.

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Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver's Origins | BLE Breakdown
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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.

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Riana on BBC World Business Report
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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.

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Bandai Namco wanted Secret Level’s Pac-Man episode to be as weird as possible 
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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…

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Meet C. Riana Manuel-Peña | CEO, Content Creator, & Marketing Maven
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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…

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