Episode #39: Bunkers & Badasses, Roiland's Case Dismissed, Marvel's Major Problems, and Our Favorite 7/10 Games!

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A secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.…

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Hey hey everybody!
Let's get into our topics for this week!
First up, Joe and Alfonso discuss the Borderlands D&D game they've been playing called Bunkers and Badasses! They share how their first session went and what they've been enjoying so far!
Then, Joe and Alfonso discuss the recent developments of Justin Roiland's court case and then some pretty troubling news around Marvel! They discuss the layoffs and the headlines around Jonathan Majors!
Finally, a listener sent in a question: What is the best 7/10 game you ever played?
Joe and Alfonso share some of their favorite middle of the pack games!
What are some of yours?! Feel free to send us your responses at statuseffectpc on instagram or statuseffectpc@gmail.com!

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!

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Episode #39: Bunkers & Badasses, Roiland's Case Dismissed, Marvel's Major Problems, and Our Favorite 7/10 Games!

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Episode #50: Giveaway Time! 18:31

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Happy 50th everybody!! It has been a journey getting to this monumental episode! Every member of our Status Effect family, yes that includes YOU, has made it worth it and this giveaway is a small token of gratitude! A video portion of this episode will be available on our instagram at statuseffectpc. =) Time for us to find out... WHAT'S YOUR STATUS?! And who has won! 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!…

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Episode #49: NYC Air Quality, Apple Vision Pro, & Your Last Chance for Giveaway Entries! 1:03:16

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Hey everyone! Apologies for the late upload! It’s been a crazy week! Also, the fires in Canada have been devastating the country and the smoke has made its way down to the US making it a health hazard to be outside without a mask. We hope everyone is safe in both Canada and US! Now our topics for this week: Joe and Alfonso share their thoughts on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse's amazing opening weekend numbers, the ousting of GameStop's CEO, and an international pink paint shortage! Next, Apple announced the Vision Pro during WWDC! This new headset is setting the internet on fire! Is it the future or should it get added to the pile of overpriced tech!? Joe and Alfonso go over the specs and discuss how they're feeling about this new entry! Finally , this is your LAST opportunity to gain bonus entries in our GIVEAWAY ! Make sure to listen and dm us on instagram the phrase of the week and your answer to the question of the week! Good luck everyone! What are your thoughts?! Feel free to reach out to us at statuseffectpc on Instagram or email us at statuseffectpc@gmail.com ! 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!…

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Episode #48: Nintendon't Want Emulation, Street Fighter 6 & Diablo 4 Hype Level Checks, and The PlayStation Showcase! 1:19:22

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What's up everybody! We've got another great episode for you this week! First, the Nintendo Fun Police are at it again!! Joe and Alfonso discuss Nintendo's latest IP protection efforts against emulation and how it actually hurts more than it helps! Next, Street Fighter 6 and Diablo 4 have early reviews glowing about them! Joe and Alfonso share how these impressions are increasing the hypemeter!! Finally, "Huh? Whose footprints are these?" Sony recently held their latest PlayStation Showcase ! Joe and Alfonso talk about some of the standout showings and questionable reveals! For reference: https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/playstation-showcase-recap-everything-announced-at-todays-show/ Remember to tune in to find out more about our giveaway ! Only 2 weeks remaining to gain more chances to win! What are your thoughts?! Feel free to reach out to us at statuseffectpc on Instagram or email us at statuseffectpc@gmail.com ! 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!…

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Episode #47: MGS 3 Remake, Mortal Kombat 1?, and The SPOILERCAST for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3! 2:07:15

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Howdy y'all! We've got an amazing episode for you this week! First Joe checks in on Alfonso's trip to Texas! YEEHAW! Next, an MGS 3 Remake?! Mortal Kombat 1 ?! Arnold Schwarzenegger is Chief Action Officer for Netflix ?! WTF?! Joe and Alfonso react to some of the latest announcements and rumors! Finally, the main event! Joe and Alfonso breakdown the final chapter in the James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy ! Is it the send off the trilogy deserves or are the dog days far from over! Remember to tune in to find out more about our giveaway ! What are your thoughts?! Feel free to reach out to us at statuseffectpc on Instagram or email us at statuseffectpc@gmail.com ! 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!…

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Episode #46: Upcoming Releases, The Steam Deck vs. The ASUS ROG Ally , & Giveaway Details! 1:18:07

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Happy Belated Mother's Day to all the mothers out there! Here are our topics for the week: First , Street Fighter 6 , The Super Mario Bros Movie coming to digital, and more! Joe and Alfonso discuss the new games and movies on the horizon! Next, HERE COMES A NEW CHALLENGER!! The Steam Deck might be getting some stiff competition from the latest entry into the portable PC market from the ASUS ROG Ally ! Joe and Alfonso share their thoughts on the specs sheet! Here is the article for reference: https://www.ign.com/articles/asus-rog-ally-vs-steam-deck-which-is-better And finally we’ve got deets about our 50TH EPISODE giveaway! So stay tuned! What are your thoughts?! Feel free to reach out to us at statuseffectpc on Instagram or email us at statuseffectpc@gmail.com ! 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!…

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Episode #45: The Writer's Strike Fallout, Joe's Review of Guardians Vol. 3, & Listener Questions! 1:22:39

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Hey everyone! Here are our topics for this week: We have an update on the writer's strike! Joe and Alfonso go through the latest delays and share their statuses on the fallout! Articles with details on delays: IGN Article NPR Article Next, Joe is going to share his thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ! Is he "Hooked on a Feeling" or did he get burned again by Marvel ?! Finally, "Ooo Ooo pick me!" Joe and Alfonso answer some of their fans' burning questions! What are your thoughts?! Feel free to reach out to us at statuseffectpc on Instagram or email us at statuseffectpc@gmail.com ! 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!…

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Episode #44: The Hollywood Writers Strike & An Axe to Grind with Broken @ss Games! 1:03:01

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Yo yo party people!! We've got an exciting show for you this week! Here are our topics: First , BREAKING NEWS!! The Writer’s Guild of America is going on strike! Joe and Alfonso discuss how this could effect upcoming shows and movies?! Next, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are right around the corner! Joe and Alfonso share their statuses on each! Next, why do games still come out broken?! Joe has an axe to grind with the state of unfinished and unpolished games, so let's get sharpening! Lastly, we have a very special announcement! So stay tuned to find out more! What are your thoughts?! Feel free to reach out to us at statuseffectpc on Instagram or email us at statuseffectpc@gmail.com ! 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!…

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Episode #43: Our Thoughts on "The Best-ish Final Bosses in Games" 1:31:01

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What's good everyone?! Here are our topics for this week: This week was pretty light in news, so Joe and Alfonso decided to have a little discussion around a recent article from TheGamer.com titled "The Best Final Bosses in Games." Now y'all know these gents have pretty strong opinions! So tune in to find out what their thoughts were on the bosses listed! You can check out the article here: https://www.thegamer.com/best-final-boss-fights-in-games/ What are your thoughts?! Feel free to reach out to us at statuseffectpc on Instagram or email us at statuseffectpc@gmail.com ! 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!…

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Episode #42: Suicide Squad: Delay the Justice League, The State of AI, and the Future of TLOU! 1:09:10

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Hey everybody! Here are our topics for this week: First, Joe and Alfonso share some of what they've been playing and watching this week, like Bunkers and Badasses , a cool Pokémon mod, Ted Lasso Season 3, and more! Then, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League gets yet another delay! Is there anything that can save this game?! Joe and Alfonso give their two cents on this recent development! Next, Skynet has become self-aware! Psyche! AI has become a hot topic recently, so Joe and Alfonso discuss whether they fear or welcome the future! Finally, The Last of Us has a few more surprises for us! Joe and Alfonso talk about the latest news of the franchise! What are your thoughts?! Feel free to reach out to us at statuseffectpc on Instagram or email us at statuseffectpc@gmail.com ! 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!…

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Episode #41: Puerto Rico, Air is a Slam Dunk, Super Mario Bros. Movie, and.... the NCU?! 1:09:15

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Let's-a-go! Here are our topics for this week! First, Alfonso regales us with his Puerto Rican adventure! He discusses some of the sights, sounds, and food he partook in while he was away! Next, Joe gives us the rundown as to why the new Ben Affleck movie, Air, needs to be seen by sports fans and sneaker heads alike! Then, Joe and Alfonso share their thoughts on the Super Mario Bros. Movie - with minor spoilers! Is it a Super Star or a pile of Dry Bones?! Finally, Joe and Alfonso discuss what a Nintendo Cinematic Universe (NCU) could look like! Who do they want to see and how would they fit together?! What are your thoughts?! Feel free to reach out to us at statuseffectpc on Instagram or email us at statuseffectpc@gmail.com ! 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!…

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Episode #40: New Street Fighter Film, John Wick 4 & Diablo 4 Hype, E3 Cancelled, and RE4 Remake Impressions! 1:25:15

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Yoyoyoyo everybody! Let's get into our topics for this week! First up, Joe and Alfonso talk about the latest in live action movie announcements! From Lilo and Stitch to Street Fighter, Joe and Alfonso discuss which ones they are looking forward to and what it takes for a good live action version of Street Fighter ! Next, the power of the 4th! Joe and Alfonso discuss Diablo 4 and John Wick 4 , respectively, and share whether or not they recommend fans experience them! Then, Joe and Alfonso share their reactions to the news of E3 getting cancelled! SPOILER ALERT.... they weren't surprised! Finally, "What are you buying?" RE4 Remake ! Joe and Alfonso talk about their impressions of the latest remake from Capcom! What are your thoughts?! Feel free to reach out to us at statuseffectpc on Instagram or email us at statuseffectpc@gmail.com ! 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!…

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Episode #39: Bunkers & Badasses, Roiland's Case Dismissed, Marvel's Major Problems, and Our Favorite 7/10 Games! 1:31:32

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Hey hey everybody! Let's get into our topics for this week! First up, Joe and Alfonso discuss the Borderlands D&D game they've been playing called Bunkers and Badasses ! They share how their first session went and what they've been enjoying so far! Then, Joe and Alfonso discuss the recent developments of Justin Roiland's court case and then some pretty troubling news around Marvel! They discuss the layoffs and the headlines around Jonathan Majors! Finally, a listener sent in a question: What is the best 7/10 game you ever played? Joe and Alfonso share some of their favorite middle of the pack games! What are some of yours?! Feel free to send us your responses at statuseffectpc on instagram or statuseffectpc@gmail.com ! 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!…

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Episode #38: The Games that Have Us Hype for 2023...So Far! 1:25:21

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What’s up Party People?! Let's get into our topics for tonight! First, Joe and Alfonso discuss what they've been playing, watching, and what movies that are coming out soon they're excited to see! Then Joe and Alfonso take a look at the game releases for 2023! Which games have been hitting or missing so far, and which ones have yet to be released that still have promise?! 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!…

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Episode #37: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Spoilercast! 1:25:36

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Hey hey hey! Let's get into our topics for tonight! First, Joe and Alfonso discuss what they've been playing and what travel plans they have coming up! Shout outs to the Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo and The Empire City Garrison ! Then the MAIN event! Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuanutMANIA !!! Joe and Alfonso dissect the movie, from the characters to the story, and give their final reviews! So get your Pym Particles locked and loaded as we jump straight into the Quantum Realm! 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!…

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Episode #36: Hogwarts and All, The Latest Flash Trailer, & The PSVR 2 Launch! 1:12:40

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What's up y'all! Here are the topics for the week! Joe and Alfonso start with a quick temp check on Episodes four through six of HBO's The Last of Us ! Next, it has been a difficult launch for Hogwarts Legacy ! It's not because of the quality of the game, but the stance JK Rowling has shared about the trans community! Joe and Alfonso share their thoughts on the goings-on over in the Wizarding World! Then, "Yeah, I'm Batman!" The new trailer for The Flash movie came out last week! Did the it change the minds of Joe and Alfonso, or is it still running in place?! Finally, is it finally time for virtual reality to take the gaming world by storm or is it still a gimmick?! With the the launch of the PSVR 2, Joe and Alfonso discuss their thoughts on what makes it exciting and what may be holding it back from greatness! 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!…

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Episode #35: The Last of Us Check In, Speculations on The Day Before, & A Trip Down PS Memory Lane! 1:20:26

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Hey hey everybody! We have a great show for you! Here are the topics for the week! HBO's The Last of Us continues to impress! Joe and Alfonso do a quick check in to share some of their thoughts on Episode 3! Next, the game that may never get released! The Day Before has had a bit of a turbulent journey thus far! Not to mention the developer Fntastic has been nothing, but shady! Joe and Alfonso discuss if why they are waiting for The Day After ! Finally, time for a little throwback! With the Playstation Plus Collection coming to an end soon, Joe and Alfonso are getting all nostalgic! They look back at some of their favorite PS1 and PS2 era games! Also we'd love to hear from you! Send us some of your favorite games from these eras or other topics you'd like to hear us talk about! Send your responses to statuseffectpc@gmail.com or instagram @statuseffectpc 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!…

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Episode #34: Thoughts on Tyre Nichols, Forspoken Flops, & First Impressions of HBO's The Last of Us! 1:19:15

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What's good everyone?! After a little break, we are back! Here's what we have lined up for you this week! The assault of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police was horrific. We at the show were deeply affected by footage released last week. Our hearts go out to the Nichols family. Joe and Alfonso share how they are each processing what has happened. Here is a link to NAACP's website as referenced in the show: https://naacp.org/find-resources Next, Square Enix has recently released Forspoken and it's been.... a little rough to say the least! Joe and Alfonso explain how this game was better left "unsaid." Finally, The Last of Us tv show has been out for a few weeks, but... is it any good? Joe and Alfonso discuss whether they are heading to the Boston QZ or staying home, locking the doors, and hiding underneath a blanket! 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!…

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Episode #33: Response to Listener's Status, QuantuMANIA, DC Headquarters Still Burning, & The Last of Us Love! 1:11:34

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What is up everybody?! We've got a great show for you this week! Don't yuck my yum! Joe and Alfonso address a listener comment that took some umbrage with their take on Resident Evil last week! Seems like they EFFECTED someone’s STATUS! As Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania approaches, Joe and Alfonso share their thoughts on the recent trailer! Is it setting up something big for the MCU or will it end up smacking into a windshield?! And Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s Angela Bassettt brings home a huge win at the Golden Globes! Let's all take a moment to congratulate her! DCEU can't seem to catch a break! Joe and Alfonso talk about the latest happenings (or not happenings) over at DC Headquarters! Finally, we are mere days away from the world premiere of The Last of Us television series on HBO! Joe and Alfonso discuss the early rumblings from critic reviews to see if everything is "clicking" into place! Grab your backpack, crafting items, and a few bandages as we set out to find: 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!…

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Episode #32: A Look Back on 2022's Best & Worst, & What We Missed! 1:34:40

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Hey hey everyone! Happy New Year!! As we launch into 2023, let's look back on the experiences 2022 provided! Joe and Alfonso reflect on the movies, shows, and games that really stood out to them. Is it a trash fire or something truly special? For each category they'll talk about their personal best and worst! They'll also discuss the biggest misses they plan on making time for in the new year! So, let's sit down by the fireplace with a bottle of wine and reminisce over last year 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!…

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Episode #31 Holiday Special! Best and Worst Gifts ever, James Gunn takes on DC, & Henry Cavill leaving it! 1:08:57

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Hello Everyone! Happy Holidays! We have a lighthearted discussion regarding the Best and Worst possible gifts someone could receive according to our listeners! As well as discussing if Die Hard qualifies as a Christmas Movie! (Joe: "It Does!") Alfonso gives his final Rating on the Netflix Smash-hit "Wednesday"! With James Gunn now taking over DC Movies and TV, Joe and Alfonso discuss the opportunities to finally challenge the Marvel universe, and can he finally create a storyline dark enough to put them in on a new path? and finally, Henry Cavill is stepping down from both the roles of Superman, and Geralt from the Witcher. The group debates if either franchise will survive, and what potential roles he can play if he does join the MCU! So, grab some hot chocolate, sit with a warm blanket, and let's find out: "What's your holiday 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!…

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Episode #30: Reactions to 2022 Video Game Awards, Next Year's Slate of Games, & Nintendo’s Poor Decision 1:25:10

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What is up everyone?! Let's get into our topics for the week: Joe and Alfonso discuss the Game of the Year winner from the 2022 Video Game Awards! They share their reactions to the results, but will they break bread over the winner? Also there were a ton of 2023 games announced at the event, just in time for Christmas! Joe and Alfonso talk about the ones they are hyped for and the ones they'll throw into the fireplace! Finally, Nintendo is in hot water as they have put the world of competitive Super Smash Bros on indefinite hold. Joe and Alfonso discuss the fallout of the announcement and what this means for the Smash community! Here is a link to Kotaku's article of the announcement as reference: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-smash-world-tour-fgc-shut-down-panda-esports-1849833867 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!…

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Episode #29: Wakanda Forever Spoilercast! 1:28:54

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We are dedicating this episode to our amazing friend Carlos Carrera! Much love brother! Let's go over our topics for the episode: First, Joe and Alfonso discuss what they've been playing - such as Pokémon and GoW: Ragnarok, their impressions of the latest Mario movie trailer, and which game they are more hype for, Callisto Protocol or Crisis Core! Then the MAIN event! Wakanda Forever !!! Joe and Alfonso dissect the movie, from the characters to the story! So strap in as they plunge into the depths of Talocan in search of Vibranium! 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!…

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Episode #28: Dave Chapelle takes Over SNL, God of War / COD MW 2 First Looks & Kevin Conroy! 1:08:08

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Alright everyone, we have some heavy topics this week! Sorry for the lateness. We got caught up in some serious life events, which we'll discuss at a later date. Let's jump into the topics for the episode: Dave Chappelle recently hosted SNL and it was... pretty controversial. Joe and Alfonso discuss their thoughts on "Cancel Culture" and what their takeaways are from Dave's monologue. Here is a link to Newsweek's article of his monologue as reference: https://www.newsweek.com/dave-chappelle-snl-opening-monologue-read-full-jokes-1759195 God of War Ragnarok and COD: Modern Warfare 2 are out! They discuss their early thoughts on each game and which one may be able to knock Elden Ring off the top of the mountain! Finally, Kevin Conroy's passing has shaken the world. Joe and Alfonso honor his legacy by discussing some of their favorite memories and how his contribution to character development has changed what to expect from voice acting forever! 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!…

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Episode #27: DC Superwoes. Silent Hill Remake, and Start of Season 2! 1:08:00

3 years тому1:08:00

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WELCOME BACK TO STATUS EFFECT: SEASON 2! Alfonso and Joe, are back ready to get into all the great new things entering our world of pop culture! We start with a new grading system going into season 2 of how our duo will react to our topics for current and future episodes! DC Comics and entertainment was once the shining example of proper comic book licenses and media. But lately, it has been one misstep after another. Our group will take a look at recent projects such as Black Adam, Gotham Knights, and the controversy surrounding Flash Actor Ezra Miller. Can DC be saved... or are we headed for a crash? Silent Hill is back! The once storied Konami Horror Franchise has been out for the limelight the last few years since the cancellation of P.T. But now, with four new games on the way, including a remake of their greatest work Silent Hill 2, can Konami challenge capcom and its Resident Evil Franchise and scare the title away? All this and more, as we celebrate the return of the dynamic duo! So sharpen your bat-a-rangs, grab batteries for your radio, and lets find out: "WHATS YOU'RE 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!…

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Bonus Episode 2! Getting ready for Season 2! 36:22

3 years тому36:22

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Hello Everyone! It has been a while! In this final Bonus Episode before the start of season 2, Alfonso and Joe, relieve some amazing new experiences they have gone thru in the last few months. From Jobs, relationships, movies and gaming, the duo will get in depth with how they have grown, and how they plan to elevate the podcast for next season! So take a seat relax, and give us a few to explain: "What's our 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!…

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Bonus Episode: Status Effect Status Update! 40:19

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Hey everybody! This week we have a status update to give y'all! After being MIA for a little bit now, you are probably wondering where the duo has been! They are still here!! In this episode Joe and Alfonso talk about what's been keeping them away and possible solutions for the future to ensure the good times keep on rolling! They also talk about an upcoming birthday, their favorite dishes, some games, and talk positively about.... NFTs! What is going on over there?! Time for us to find out: When are they coming back?! 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!…

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Episode #26: The Slap heard Around the world, Major Delays in Gaming, and E3 Canceled?! 1:47:18

3 years тому1:47:18

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Hello everybody, we have got tons of news content to discuss this week! Major News this week, from Sony on the verge of a Massive 3rd party developer purchase and the release of PlayStation Plus's new online package, Elden Ring's biggest bosses are taking on Tekken, Mobius drains its fans at the movies, and Delays for both the Legend of Zelda and Star Wars Franchises. Alfonso and Joe will discuss the "Slap heard around the World", between Will Smith and Chris Rock, and both the social and racial backlash the moment had on the media world. Moon Knight joins the Marvel MCU! We discuss the background, storyline and cinematography of Disney+'s newest show, and juggling the concepts of mental struggle and being a hero. And finally, we discuss the sudden cancellation of the E3 Gaming Conference. We will discuss the history of E3, their successes, failures, and will they be able to recover to be the 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!…

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Episode 25: The Deleted Crown Prince, New Game Updates, Thoughts on Turning Red, & First Impressions of the Halo Series! 1:36:06

3 years тому1:36:06

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Alright peeps, we've got a great show for you this week! First off, here’s a quick show update! We are now releasing our episodes on MONDAY! Now you can start your week with a little Status Effect! In our news section, we discuss the deleted scene from The Batman, those “amazing” reviews for both Michael Bay's Ambulance and Gran Turismo 7, the announcement and then trashing of GTA+, the support of Microsoft for a potential union at Activision Blizzard, the retirement of a WWE Legend, and more! Next up, Turning Red is Pixar's latest animated film! It's a coming of age story that is bold and has a lot of heart! We discuss why this movie deserves your time and attention! Finally, we climb aboard a UNSC drop ship to find out if Halo on Paramount+ really deserved those shaky early review scores! We share our impressions of the first episode and let you know if it takes a plasma grenade to the face! Woot woot woot! 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!…

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Episode 24: Capcom Teases Us, Elden Ring Updates, Ms. Marvel Hype, What's Up with the Steam Deck & a Bethesda Retrospective! 1:54:56

3 years тому1:54:56

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Alright everyone, we have a lot to discuss this week! First off, this is a redux of Episode 24 because it got lost in SPAAAAACE! We have re-recorded it for your listening pleasure! We've got a news cycle so packed this week, it's bursting at the seams! From Capcom announcing a new game, Elden Ring trolls and our updated reviews, a new Netflix price hike, our first look at the Ms. Marvel show on Disney Plus, and the Steam Deck running on low battery! There is a lot to discuss! Finally, Bethesda's Starfield is dropping in November of this year! We take a look into Bethesda's future and its past to decide if it is something we are excited to explore! 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!…

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Episode 23: "Emerging from Shadow Edition" feat. The Batman Movie Review with Special Guest Duncan from GDT! 2:16:53

3 years тому2:16:53