Latino Voices in Gaming: A Conversation with Danny Peña

The Gaming Duo

In this special Hispanic Heritage Month episode of The Gaming Duo, we are joined by a legendary guest—Danny Peña, founder and host of GamerTag Radio, Podcaster Hall of Fame inductee, and trailblazer in the gaming industry. Join Kelvin and Rob as they sit down with Danny to discuss his journey into gaming, the inception of GamerTag Radio, and the crucial topic of Latino representation in gaming. From discussing the low percentage of Latino developers to highlighting organizations like LatinX in Gaming, this episode dives deep into the challenges and the future of Latino visibility in the gaming world. Plus, we get Danny’s hot takes on the PS5 Pro and his thoughts on whether it's time for an upgrade!

Check out Danny Peña here:

• Twitter: twitter.com/godfree
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dpena7
• Instagram: instagram.com/godfree
• Facebook: facebook.com/godfree
• GamerTag Radio: gamertagradio.com

Time Stamps:

Intro: 0:00

Interview with Danny: 2:15

Ps5 pro 30th edition: 51:15

• LatinX in Gaming: An organization dedicated to increasing Latino representation in the gaming industry, providing networking and career advancement opportunities, and showcasing the diverse talents and perspectives of the Latinx community in gaming.

• The Puerto Rican Game Developers Association (PRGDA): Supporting, educating, and providing opportunities for Puerto Rican game developers.

• Xbox Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month - Minecraft Education: Minecraft Education, in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, created LatinExplorers to inspire and educate young players by featuring Latino leaders and celebrating Hispanic culture.

• Hispanic Heritage Foundation: Partnering with Xbox, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation focuses on education, workforce, identity, and social impact through leadership and culture initiatives.

• CARE: Working globally to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice in over 100 countries, including Latin America and the Caribbean.

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