Status Effect
Status Effect
Joseph Roman & Alfonso Marquez
Welcome Everyone, to Status Effect! A New Gaming and Pop Culture Podcast hosted by Joe Roman and Alfonso Marquez. Real life friends and video game enthusiasts, Joe & Alfonso introduce themselves to the world! Ready to share their insights, passions, & knowledge, these two focus on the emotions that are created, when experiencing some of the greatest titles of all time. Quick with a laugh, and faster with a debate, sit-in on some of the most thought provoking dialogue surrounding the industry. The term status effect can be applied both to changes that provide a character an advantage, and those that hinder the character. They will share both their status's on the topics of discussion, as well as listeners with live discussion and email questions! Be part of Gaming's newest podcast, and let us find out: What's Your Status?
Bonus Episode: Status Effect Status Update!
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?!
May 9, 2022
40 min
Episode #26: The Slap heard Around the world, Major Delays in Gaming, and E3 Canceled?!
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 
Apr 18, 2022
1 hr 47 min
Episode 25: The Deleted Crown Prince, New Game Updates, Thoughts on Turning Red, & First Impressions of the Halo Series!
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?!!
Mar 28, 2022
1 hr 36 min
Episode 24: Capcom Teases Us, Elden Ring Updates, Ms. Marvel Hype, What's Up with the Steam Deck & a Bethesda Retrospective!
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?!!
Mar 20, 2022
1 hr 54 min
Episode 23:  "Emerging from Shadow Edition" feat. The Batman Movie Review with Special Guest Duncan from GDT!
Hello everyone, we have an amazing show lined up this week! Steam Deck delays, God of war getting a TV show, John Cho talking about his last ride as Spike Spigel, I Am Legend sequel in the works, Battlefield 2042 is on the scoreboard, and GTA takes a step forward and backwards at the same time..tons to get into with our news for the week! We have a special guest this week! Duncan Sheridan:  Co-Host of “GDT” podcast, stops by to talk about his favorite movies, inspirations for his podcast, and his first film project! And we all team up to take on the most anticipated movie of the year: The Batman! Alfonso, Joe & Duncan, break down the cast, direction, tone, story and cinematography, of this Batman epic. All this and once and for all we are going to settle what is the number one Batman movie of all time! Time for us to find out..WHAT’S YOUR STATUS?!!
Mar 11, 2022
2 hr 16 min
Episode #22: Pokemon's New Starters, Uncharted the Movie, & Elden Ring!
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?!!
Mar 5, 2022
1 hr 49 min
Episode 21: Part 3 of Black History Month: A Little Music History & Some Rising Stars!
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?!
Feb 25, 2022
1 hr 39 min
Episode 20: Part 2 of Black History Month: Comedy: Awareness by Laughter
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?!
Feb 20, 2022
1 hr 43 min
Episode 19: Part 1 of Black History Month: Media's Portrayal of the Black Struggle & Rise
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.
Feb 11, 2022
1 hr 36 min
Episode #18: Thoughts on the Latest Halo Trailer, Peacemaker Impressions, & Mortal Kombat Retrospective!
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?!
Feb 4, 2022
1 hr 40 min
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