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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...

10 Games Not Nominated for GOTY That We LOVED in 2025

The GOTY nominations have been announced and they’re all great games, but here at CouchSoup, we loved a whole bunch more from 2025. Here are some of our favorites NOT nominated for the top award!
by Iain McParland | November 22, 2025 | , , , , ,

Raymond Reddington, Elizabeth Keen and Tom Keen’s Endings Are The Key To The Blacklist's Downfall

Three major character endings affected the quality of The Blacklist greatly. Let’s discuss Raymond Reddington, Liz Keen, and Tom Keen’s endings and how they impacted the wider story of the show.
by Iain McParland | November 20, 2025 | , ,

Bye Sweet Carole is a Sinister Disney Animated Feature Made Playable

Bye Sweet Carole is the 2D survival game from an alternate Disney universe where everything is creepy and sinister. Iain tells us that, despite its flaws, this game might still be worth your time.
by Iain McParland | November 17, 2025 | , , , , , ,

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 | , , , ,
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10 Games Not Nominated for GOTY That We LOVED in 2025

The GOTY nominations have been announced and they’re all great games, but here at CouchSoup, we loved a whole bunch more from 2025. Here are some of our favorites NOT nominated for the top award!
by Iain McParland | November 22, 2025
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