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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...

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 | Movies , Reviews

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!

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 | Nintendo , PC , Playstation , Reviews , Video Games

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 | Nintendo , PC , Playstation , Video Games , Xbox

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 | Nintendo , PC , Playstation , Reviews , Video Games , Xbox

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 | Nintendo , PC , Playstation , Pop Culture , Video Games , Xbox

10 Video Game Villains Who Are Baddies In More Ways Than One

There are baddies, and then there are BADDIE baddies. Take a look at this list of the most attractive female video game villains in history!

by Iain McParland | September 10, 2025 | Nintendo , PC , Playstation , Pop Culture , Video Games , Xbox

Okay, Alien Earth: How Far Are We Taking this Peter Pan Stuff?

Alien: Earth has been taking the Peter Pan references to a new level. Iain discusses the comparisons made thus far and speculates about ones yet to come.

by Iain McParland | September 9, 2025 | Television series , Watching Now

Together is Marred By Body Horror Predictability

Together, starring IRL couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco, is the new body horror on the block, tackling codependence and toxic relationships. Let us tell you why this film is a fine, but predictable movie.

by Iain McParland | September 3, 2025 | Movies , Reviews

Top 20 Lil' Guys in Video Games

It’s about time we give all of those lil’ guys out there some love. For too long have they gone underappreciated! So, here we go. Here are the best 20 lil’ guys in video games.

by Iain McParland | August 27, 2025 | Nintendo , PC , Playstation , Video Games , Xbox

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