Status Effect

Hello everyone! WE got a packed show for you this week!

This week's news cycle had a lot to unpack!

From Pokémon Violet & Scarlet's new starters, receiving some hilarious new names, Twisted Metal taking the jump to TV, Steam Deck being delivered to players by Gabe Newell Himself, and Bender making his triumphant return to Futurama, we got all the biggest news from the week. 

Uncharted the Movie is out, and it has struck gold in the box-office! Alfonso and Joe will break down this funny fantasy adventure and highlight some of the welcome surprises and pitfalls from the movie. 

And Elder Ring is finally out! and the Reviews have been nothing short of perfection. We will take on a spoiler free first look of the game and will give our honest first impressions with our first 30 hours in the land between. 

Time for us to find out.. WHAT'S YOUR STATUS?!!

As always, we want to give a huge shout out to Consoul Musical Group for the amazing intro and outro theme music for our episodes! Based out of Brooklyn NY, this group performs some of the best video game theme music, all with a smooth jazz groove. If you're interested in hearing more from this fantastic group, head on over to Consoul.nyc or check out their albums on Bandcamp!

Hey hey everybody!

First of all congrats to the winners of our first big giveaway! Check out @StatusEffectPC on the "gram" to watch a recording of our livestream!

Next, the word on the street is that Elden Ring is pretty good, not to mention Street Fighter 6 got announced and what a logo they have! Is the next Call of Duty delayed... for up to two years?! We discuss all this and more in our news section!

And in part 3 of our Black History Month Awareness campaign, we talk about some impactful moments and artists in music history! We also talk about a few rising stars that are making our world brighter today: Donald Glover, Jordan Peele, & Amanda Gorman!

Let's find out what's Your Status?!

As always, we want to give a huge shout out to Consoul Musical Group for the amazing intro and outro theme music for our episodes! Based out of Brooklyn NY, this group performs some of the best video game theme music, all with a smooth jazz groove. If you're interested in hearing more from this fantastic group, head on over to Consoul.nyc or check out their albums on Bandcamp!

Hello everyone!

This week we have a ton of news on the way!

From Netflix acquiring the rights to Bioshock the movie, Sony potentially purchasing Capcom or Konami, Nintendo closing the eshop for wii and 3ds, & Bender from Futurama taking a stand for equal pay, there is alot to unpack!

And in part 2 of our Black History Month Awareness campaign, we are discussing the impact that comedy had in telling the stories of the black community. Using laughter as the medium, some titans of comedy like: Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, and Dave Chapelle, tackled difficult issues head-on.

Let's find out what's Your Status?!

As always, we want to give a huge shout out to Consoul Musical Group for the amazing intro and outro theme music for our episodes! Based out of Brooklyn NY, this group performs some of the best video game theme music, all with a smooth jazz groove. If you're interested in hearing more from this fantastic group, head on over to Consoul.nyc or check out their albums on Bandcamp!

Hello everyone!

At Status Effect, we focus on the emotions people feel every day. Black History Month can bring so many of these feelings to the surface, that we would like to start the dialogue and invite others to join the conversation.

We will take a look at multiple movies and shows this week: from the 1992 Biopic "Malcolm X", 2016 Epic Journey "Moonlight", 2019's Social Justice Struggle "Just Mercy", & 2020's Horror Fiction "Lovecraft Country".

All this and one final announcement for the giveaway on February 18th 2022!

We invite everyone to come listen and let us find out what's your status.

As always, we want to give a huge shout out to Consoul Musical Group for the amazing intro and outro theme music for our episodes! Based out of Brooklyn NY, this group performs some of the best video game theme music, all with a smooth jazz groove. If you're interested in hearing more from this fantastic group, head on over to Consoul.nyc or check out their albums on Bandcamp!

Hello Everyone!! We've got a fantastic show lined up for you!

When it rains, it pours! We have more news this week, from the first full trailer for Halo debuting on Paramount+ to another game company acquisition. We talk about what's been lighting up the internet!

DC and James Gunn just dropped Peacemaker on HBO Max! Is it another disappointing comic book adaptation or does it stand alongside some of the best? We share our impressions of the first episode!

Get over here!! Ed Boon, one of the original creators of Mortal Kombat, is getting a Lifetime Achievement Award! We look back on the games, movies, and lasting impact of the influential franchise!

& Finally: did you send our Instagram page (STATUSEFFECTPC) the "Phrase of the week" to gain more chances towards our 1,000 download giveaway? We have yet another set of chances for you to win this week!

Time to find out, "What's your Status?!

As always, we want to give a huge shout out to Consoul Musical Group for the amazing intro and outro theme music for our episodes! Based out of Brooklyn NY, this group performs some of the best video game theme music, all with a smooth jazz groove. If you're interested in hearing more from this fantastic group, head on over to Consoul.nyc or check out their albums on Bandcamp!

Hello Everyone!! Got a great show lined up this week!

News from around the Entertainment Industry! Three new Star Wars games headed to a Galaxy not far away at all, Halo gets a new TV trailer during the NFL AFC Championship Halftime show, & GTA V playable on the GAMEBOY???!!!

"The Batman" scheduled for a release in March of this year, just had its 1st test screening, OF 4 HOURS... We will discuss: At what point is too long for a movie,  & some of the best and worst lengthiest movies of all time.

"Elden Ring", the most anticipated game of 2022: has according to developers had its difficulty adjusted to be more inclusive to players. A big turnaround from company FROM Software. We discuss the implications, and some of the most unforgiving video games of all time.

& Finally: did you send our Instagram page (STATUSEFFECTPC) the "Phrase of the week" to gain more chances towards our 1,000 download giveaway? We have another set of chances for you to win this week!

Sit back and lets find out: "What's your Status?!

As always, we want to give a huge shout out to Consoul Musical Group for the amazing intro and outro theme music for our episodes! Based out of Brooklyn NY, this group performs some of the best video game theme music, all with a smooth jazz groove. If you're interested in hearing more from this fantastic group, head on over to Consoul.nyc or check out their albums on Bandcamp!

Just when we thought we had an idea how this generation of gaming was going to go, a massive deal shakes the entire landscape! 

Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard in a blockbuster deal worth over $68 billion! With Sony reeling from a $20 billion dollar loss in one day, we discuss the franchises that will be effected, potential moves Sony can make to combat the losses, and whether Microsoft is creating a monopoly! 

Uncharted and The Witcher are the latest video games to transition to movies and TV. Alfonso and Joe will discuss the games that created the source materials, the moments that made them fans, and similar games you might enjoy! 

And finally..we had a MAJOR MILESTONE ANNOUNCEMENT!!

We have hit 1,000 downloads, and to celebrate we are hosting a major giveaway!! Multiple gifts and multiple winners! How to win? You will have to listen and find out!

So sit back, and let’s find out: WHATS YOUR STATUS?!!

As always, we want to give a huge shout out to Consoul Musical Group for the amazing intro and outro theme music for our episodes! Based out of Brooklyn NY, this group performs some of the best video game theme music, all with a smooth jazz groove. If you're interested in hearing more from this fantastic group, head on over to Consoul.nyc or check out their albums on Bandcamp!

We have a ton of stuff to talk about this week, so much this is our longest episode ever!

We take on all of the biggest news events to hit this week: Scott Pilgrim making an EPIC comeback on Netflix, Dying Light a 500 Hour game?! , Take 2 Interactive with the Most expensive Video Game acquisition in History buying ZYNGA, and The War for the Soul of Battlefield 2042: Developers Vs. The Consumers! 

and we are going to end the 2021 Game of the Year Debate once and for all!

Alfonso and Joe have beaten both "DeathLoop" & "It Takes Two" ! They are going to break down the stories, gameplay, best moments and decide who stands on top, as their GOTY!

All this plus Guardians of the Galaxy, Drama on Reddit, and more!

Time for us to find out...What's Your Status?!!

As always, we want to give a huge shout out to Consoul Musical Group for the amazing intro and outro theme music for our episodes! Based out of Brooklyn NY, this group performs some of the best video game theme music, all with a smooth jazz groove. If you're interested in hearing more from this fantastic group, head on over to Consoul.nyc or check out their albums on Bandcamp!

This Week we discuss Sony's announcement of the new PSVR2 system. Will it be the future of VR Gaming, or just continue to appeal to a smaller crowd? Alfonso breaks down the hardware, while Joe discusses what VR needs to truly contend in the vast gaming market. 

We then get into the Matrix Resurrections! From storyline to character development, we are going to deep dive into everything. Something tells us that Agent Smith, was writing this script... Your not going to want to miss, what we have to say about this one.

All This, Listener Questions, Sony's Morbius Movie Delayed Again, Pokémon, and More!

Time for us to find out: What's Your Status?!!

As always, we want to give a huge shout out to Consoul Musical Group for the amazing intro and outro theme music for our episodes! Based out of Brooklyn NY, this group performs some of the best video game theme music, all with a smooth jazz groove. If you're interested in hearing more from this fantastic group, head on over to Consoul.nyc or check out their albums on Bandcamp!

It's our Special New Year's Shindig where we reflect on the past and look to the future!

We sit down with our resident collector Joe and special guest Vinny Jimenez to go over their experiences as collectors!

We pick their brains on how this past year has affected their hobby and what advice they wish to pass on to those who want to begin their own journey!

& Finally, Alfonso and Joe debate whether physical or digital items are the way to go!

Grab your QR Codes and Raspberry Pi because you won't want to miss it!!

Time for us to find out:

What's Your Status?!

As always, we want to give a huge shout out to Consoul Musical Group for the amazing intro and outro theme music for our episodes! Based out of Brooklyn NY, this group performs some of the best video game theme music, all with a smooth jazz groove. If you're interested in hearing more from this fantastic group, head on over to Consoul.nyc or check out their albums on Bandcamp!