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Iain McParland
A northerner from England, Iain is passionate about all things film, TV, and video games (he has an obsession with popping them trophies in PlayStation games). When not consuming pop culture, Iain can be found drawing on MS Paint, learning Mandarin, watching football (soccer), or at pub quizzes. Mostly the pub thing, although he actually has not drunk a drop of alcohol since a messy Christmas Eve over a decade ago...

Why Raphael Is, and Always Will Be, The Worst Ninja Turtle

Raphael is the worst Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, and it’s not even close. Let Iain tell you why the short-tempered loner just doesn’t fit into the TMNT team dynamic.
by Iain McParland | November 8, 2025 | , , ,

The Impact of Blindspot on Critical Role and The Legend of Vox Machina

You wouldn’t think it, but Blindspot had a big effect on the story of Critical Role. Iain explains why Campaign One and the NBC show are linked so heavily by Ashley Johnson.
by Iain McParland | November 4, 2025 | , ,

Hollow Knight: Silksong Was Worth It's Meme-worthy Long Wait

Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally been released after 84 long years of waiting. Iain tells us all why this game from Team Cherry was worth the meme-worthy long development time.
by Iain McParland | November 2, 2025 | , , , ,

Good Boy? More Like Best Boy! Indy Must Be Protected!

Indy the dog stars in Good Boy, a horror film shot from the canine perspective. Iain tells us why this movie may have made him want to get a dog and protect him with his life.
by Iain McParland | October 25, 2025 | ,

Marlon Wayans’ Terrific Performance Can’t Save HIM from Mid-table Mediocrity

Him should have been a homerun, blending sports and horror and coming from Jordan Peele’s production company, but it wasn’t. Let us tell you why not even a career-best performance from Marlon Wayans could save this film
by Iain McParland | October 23, 2025 | ,

Did Alanah Pearce Just Tease The Next Sony Santa Monica Game?

Did Alanah drop the biggest hint yet about what Sony Santa Monica is working on in her latest interview with Katee Sackhoff? Join Iain where he speculates what it could all mean!
by Iain McParland | October 14, 2025 | , , , , ,

Absolum is the Roguelike Revelation of a Side-Scrolling Beat ‘Em Up

Absolum, the new game from Dotemu and Guard Crush Games, is a mix between Hades and Streets of Rage 4. Let us tell you why this roguelike is a revelation in the side-scrolling beat ‘em up genre.
by Iain McParland | October 9, 2025 | , , , ,

Top 10 Villains So Hunky That You Swoon in Defeat

After a few weeks of listing the baddest baddies in video games, it’s time for the men to step into the light. Move aside ladies, it’s time for the hottest 10 hunks in video games!
by Iain McParland | October 6, 2025 | , , , ,

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A Terrific Comeback For The Ninja Classic

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance continues the Year of the Ninja in style! Check out why Iain thinks this 2D action platformer with metroidvania elements is a must-play this year!
by Iain McParland | September 28, 2025 | , , , , ,

2025 Game of the Year - Prediction Time!

The Game Awards is less than three months away, so it’s time we here at CouchSoup give you our predictions for the grand poobah of video game award shows. This will be the GOTY shortlist and winner in 2025!
by Iain McParland | September 17, 2025 | , , , , ,
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Couch Soup contributors Luis Reza and Andrea Carter take a second lap at finding out who is the true Couch Soup-reme leader. We went to F1 Arcade in Las Vegas and settled it all on the track. Find out who won here!
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