Episode #2: Achievements & Gamerscore: Is 100% truly worth it? Bluepoint possibly remaking Metal Gear Solid/Bloodborne, & Metroid Dread fighting for it's survival against Emulation & Kotaku!
10/15/21 • 59 min
In this weeks episode, Alfonso & Joe discuss both the struggles and benefits to completing a game to 100%. Either from personal experience, or live studio audience members, they are taking on Persona 5 Royal, Skyrim and even World of Warcraft!
Bluepoint Games, is rumored to be developing a new remake! With rumblings of Metal Gear Solid and Bloodborne possibly getting a facelift, our duo picks sides, for the choice they would rather see become realized!
Finally, Metroid Dread is crushing the early reviews, but Samus faces a new challenge as Emulation threatens her chance at a successful comeback! Our hosts discuss emulations place in the gaming community, and the media's responsibility in preserving not only its past, but its future.
So kick back, relax, and ponder these questions and more as we discover:
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 episode, Alfonso & Joe discuss both the struggles and benefits to completing a game to 100%. Either from personal experience, or live studio audience members, they are taking on Persona 5 Royal, Skyrim and even World of Warcraft!
Bluepoint Games, is rumored to be developing a new remake! With rumblings of Metal Gear Solid and Bloodborne possibly getting a facelift, our duo picks sides, for the choice they would rather see become realized!
Finally, Metroid Dread is crushing the early reviews, but Samus faces a new challenge as Emulation threatens her chance at a successful comeback! Our hosts discuss emulations place in the gaming community, and the media's responsibility in preserving not only its past, but its future.
So kick back, relax, and ponder these questions and more as we discover:
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!
Previous Episode
Episode #1: Welcome to Status Effect! OLED Switch vs Steam Deck? Is Deathloop Game of the Year?
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?
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!
Next Episode
Episode #3: Mobile Gaming, DC Fandome, Nintendo Online, & Reviews for Metroid Dread!
We have a packed episode this week!
Alfonso & Joe, take on Mobile Gaming! With the rise of new titles like League of Legends: Wild Rift, Pokemon GO, & Call of Duty, our hosts discuss if mobile gaming can compete with consoles & PC's at the competitive level!
DC Fandome 2021 had enough info to keep the Batcomputer running for months! We break down some of the biggest sneak peeks and trailers, from the event.
Nintendo has raised its online pricing model, but are the perks worth it? With N64 and Sega Genesis multiplayer on the way, our duo debates if nostalgia for the past, will produce a quality experience for Nintendo Online's future.
Finally, We tackle Metroid Dread and the Nintendo OLED Switch, with our first review! We go in-depth to see, if the wait was finally worth it!
Listener Questions, Viewer insights, & More as we discover:
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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