Status Effect

Happy Holidays from Status Effect!

As we get ready to celebrate Christmas this year, we look back on some of our fondest childhood memories and family traditions. 

We delve into some of the movies we watch this time of the year and what have been some of our absolute favorite gifts!

& Finally, we dive head first into the Multiverse! Spider-Man: No Way Home came out this past week and we are going to be talking SPOILERS! 

We discuss the moments that hit us the hardest, questions we may still have, and where this movie leaves the MCU!

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!

A Jampacked Episode to help you get through the Holiday Rush!

Letitia Wright has given up her role of "Shuri", in the Marvel MCU, how will this effect Black Panther 2?

Cowboy Bebop has been officially canceled, and while it's no surprise, it does beg the question: Should Netflix give up on Anime live Action Shows?

The 2021 Game Awards, had amazing reveals, and some stunning upsets! We will discuss the big winners, and what we are looking forward to most in 2022!

& Finally, the Matrix Resurrection is coming out in 2 weeks, and with all the mystery surrounding the movie, we try break down the trailers, and even theorize some potential plotlines for the movie!

We are taking on all these and Borderlands, Dying Light 2 , Saints Row & 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!

Live from the Festival of Games in Garden City, NY, this is Status Effect!

Alfonso and Joe will be reliving some of the best moments from the convention, with a live in person audience!

From classic video games, amazing vendors, incredible tacos and some hilarious interactions, they will give the full details of the day, and for the first time: Take on a live Q&A Session with Listeners!

Time for us to hand over the reins, and find out:

What's Their 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!

Our 10th Podcast is in the books! 

We start off the show discussing our excitement for the Long Island Festival of Games Convention and our first Official meet and Greet! Alfonso gives his insight on recent release Back 4 Blood, while Joe explains the difficulty surrounding a Permadeath Pokémon mode called “Nuzlocking”!

Take 2 interactive is under heavy scrutiny after creating a series of copyright infringement suits on company’s including the game of the year nominee “it Takes 2” from Hazelight Studios! Legit Claim or Petty Dispute? Alfonso weighs in.

Sony is unveiling a brand new service that is said to Rival Xbox Gamepass called “Project Spartacus”. Will it be enough for them to make up ground after losing Bethesda? This and the shocking allegations surrounding former VP of Engineering: George Cacioppo, will be discussed.

Finally The Marvel MCU had a flurry of information that came out this week, and we will cover it all! From the Amazing Across the Spider-Verse Trailer, The Hawkeye TV show, Charlie Cox Reprising his role as Daredevil, and Jon Bernthal fighting for character authenticity, we and the listeners will go over everything!

Time to 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!

The listeners have responded!

With the most single week responses ever, We open the floor to user reviews on Battlefield 2042, Cowboy Bebop, & take on the most impactful moment we have each had in gaming!

The 2021 Video Game Awards are right around the corner! We will discuss some of the nominees & their chances of winning!

Finally: the Marvel Cinematic Event of the Year is here in Spider-Man: No Way Home! Our duo discusses the struggles of trying to secure tickets on "Spider Monday", the impact this movie will have on the MCU, & will Tom Holland now be the face of Marvel?

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!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! 

We kick off with Thanksgiving traditions, favorite foods, and some of the best ways to spend the holiday with family! 

Battlefield 2042 is out and the reviews..are pretty brutal. We read an actual gameplay review, and discuss where EA and Dice dropped the air-strike.

Cowboy Bebop has released and it’s toeing the line between innovation and authenticity. We break down the first two episodes with some takeaways and observations.

And finally, League Of Legends: Arcane has wrapped up its finale to its first season! What an amazing trip! Alfonso details the mental struggles and the success the show has with Jinx, while Joe makes a serious Hot-Take on the importance of this show for video games. Hint: Dark-Knight the movie will be mentioned! 

Grab your holiday leftovers, take a seat, and 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!

In this weeks Jam-Packed Episode:

Reviews have started to come out for GTA and Battlefield 2042..and it isn't pretty! Game Breaking flaws, poor maps,  graphical errors and more are at the forefront of our conversation! Based off of actual reporting and beta-testers, we will dig into the newest titles of these franchises.

Ever heard of Nintendo Power? Tips and Tricks? Brady Games? Once upon a time, Game magazines and guides were the only way to get thru difficult challenges. Now with all the information you need one click away, we take a trip into the time machine to relive a harder time, when information wasn't as accessible.

League of Legends: Arcane, has released the second batch of episodes, and they are even better then the first! We take a look at how time has changed Vi, Powder, Jayce, Caitlin, and the rest of the League gang.

and Finally, Covid-19 has created serious supply change issues around the world. Especially in the area of electronics. With Sony, Nintendo and even Apple struggling to keep up, we set the record and expectations straight for holiday shopping, and even include a few handy options for gift giving.

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!

What's going on everyone! We have got a great show lined up this week!

What makes a video game story, truly memorable?  Character development?  Good vs. Evil? Joe & Alfonso discuss what motivates them, to finish a game to its full completion. 

League of Legends: Arcane has released to MASSIVE anticipation & Fantastic Reviews! We will discuss the first three episodes, the world they are building and, characters our listeners hope to see in the future!

Finally: Rockstar Games is releasing GTA 3, Vice City, & San Andreas, as a Triple Pack Remaster, but is it enough to hold it's player base until GTA 6?? Our duo discuss if Rockstar, is relying too much on nostalgia and DLC, instead of pushing the series forward.

Don't blow your NEXUS! It's 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!

We hit the ground running this week, taking on listener questions regarding Nintendo Online!

Flaws like Lag Inputs, no button Mapping, save state failures, & more, have opened the door to some fierce backlash from gamers all over. Alfonso and Joe discuss the fallout, and the disastrous first week launch.

Is money the root of all evil? It definitely was the source of some serious bad behavior, on the Smash hit Squid Game! We are going in-depth with spoilers, emotions, and the impact the show has left on everyone who watched it! From never looking at Marbles the same way, to our duo trying to decide what childhood game would they play to try and stay alive, we are going all in until the majority votes to quit!

WARNING: If you wish to avoid spoilers for Squid Game, please skip to 45:14!  :P

Finally, One of the greatest Anime's of all time, is getting a major live action reboot, in Cowboy Bebop! With Netflix producing the show, We discuss our hopes for the series, and the challenges it will face. From Fan Expectations, to de-sexualization for character growth, everything is on the table!

So grab your Gganbu's, get all your stuff together..3..2..1..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!

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Join us with our biggest live audience yet, as we discuss some of the scariest horror movies and games that kept us up at night! From Outlast, Exorcist, Candyman, P.T. and more, we will be keeping a light on for this one!

Castlevania has been a cornerstone of the horror community for decades. Since the Netflix show has come out, Konami has been inching closer to a new title to potentially develop.  Our hosts discuss the impact the TV show has had on the franchise, and their hopes for a new entry into the Belmont's Battle against Dracula. We also have a special surprise giveaway for a lucky listener! 

Finally Alfonso & Joe debate on the most impactful game to the horror genre: RESIDENT EVIL 2 Vs. SILENT HILL 2!! All bets are off as we take sides: Mr X or Pyramid Head, Zombie City or Ghost Town, who will survive the night?

Grab your holy water and light a candle as we fight off the forces of evil and 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!