17 episodes

Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña have lived and worked in the games industry for a combined 30+ years. What have they learned in that time? Life (like gaming) is better together!

Join them on their journey through gaming conferences, red carpet events, baby milestones, marriage hurdles, and the occasional work update. Play along with game recommendations for busy parents and enjoy this seasoned couples’ sazón as they talk about their favorite memories, products, and experiences.

Business Email: rianaisnow@gmail.com

The Danny and Riana Show Danny and Riana

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Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña have lived and worked in the games industry for a combined 30+ years. What have they learned in that time? Life (like gaming) is better together!

Join them on their journey through gaming conferences, red carpet events, baby milestones, marriage hurdles, and the occasional work update. Play along with game recommendations for busy parents and enjoy this seasoned couples’ sazón as they talk about their favorite memories, products, and experiences.

Business Email: rianaisnow@gmail.com

    Why is Summer Game Fest So Important?

    Why is Summer Game Fest So Important?

    If you follow gaming at all, you e probably heard of E3. But since 2020 there's been an astronomical rise of the new big gaming event in town, Summer Game Fest. Why do we (and thousands of other content creators, games media, and fans) gather in LA each June to watch presentations and play games from publishers of all sizes? Danny & Riana talk about their reasons in this episode and list a few things they're looking forward to seeing and playing this weekend.

    Poll of the week: Are you excited for Summer Game Fest?
    Yes
    No
    I wasn't, but I am now!

    Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials:
    Twitter/X @godfree @RianaTweetsNow
    Instagram @godfree @RianaGramsNow

    • 35 min
    Vice or Value? Consuming Content in Uncertain Times

    Vice or Value? Consuming Content in Uncertain Times

    Our dollars don't go as far as they used to, and we are seeing layoff after layoff in multiple industries. When the economy feels so strained, how do we decide what to watch and play? In this week's episode, Danny and Riana discuss what gamers want and how we choose where to spend our money.

    Poll of the week: do you choose between game, movie, or TV content to save money?
    Yes
    No
    N/A (It's My Job)

    Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials:
    Twitter/X @godfree @RianaTweetsNow
    Instagram @godfree @RianaGramsNow

    • 36 min
    Going Independent

    Going Independent

    In this very vulnerable episode, Riana shares the reasoning behind her big life change. Follow along as Danny and Riana open up about leaving their traditional careers behind, going all-in on their business, and betting on their own future.

    Poll of the week: Is full-time work a sure thing?
    Yes
    No
    Not these days

    Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials:
    Twitter/X @godfree @RianaTweetsNow
    Instagram @godfree @RianaGramsNow

    • 37 min
    What Makes A Great Handheld?

    What Makes A Great Handheld?

    Danny and Riana are back with a life update and an in-depth discussion about handheld consoles and what makes them great. Follow along as we recall what we loved (and hated) about handhelds of the past and present, and look ahead to what we hope to see in future handhelds from Nintendo and Xbox.

    Poll of the week: How do you prefer to play games?
    Handheld
    Console
    Mobile
    PC

    Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials:
    Twitter/X @godfree @RianaTweetsNow
    Instagram @godfree @RianaGramsNow

    • 49 min
    Hades 2 Technical Test Impressions

    Hades 2 Technical Test Impressions

    This week Danny and Riana go hands-on with Hades 2! The Hades series is one of the first games this duo played side-by-side, and the hype for the sequel is REAL! We also discuss what a technical test even is, why game studios "release" games before they're finished, and how we hope to cover gaming reviews on this channel.

    Poll of the week: Are you excited for Hades 2?
    Yes
    No
    I still need to play Hades 1!

    Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials:
    Twitter/X @godfree @RianaTweetsNow
    Instagram @godfree @RianaGramsNow

    • 34 min
    Video Game Adaptations

    Video Game Adaptations

    Since we can't stop thinking about the Fallout TV series, this week let's continue our video game adaptation conversation! We talk about our favorite adaptations over the years, what we think made them successful, and where others fell short. We also offer our industry insider perspective on why there are so many new video game adaptations coming out right now, and briefly discuss our most anticipated upcoming projects.

    Poll of the week: Do video game adaptations increase your interest in playing the game?
    Yes
    No
    Depends

    Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials:
    Twitter/X @godfree @RianaTweetsNow
    Instagram @godfree @RianaGramsNow

    • 37 min

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