The next entry in the Lumines series, Lumines: Arise, is here from the Tetris Effect studio, Enhance. Has this entry elevated this puzzle game to new heights, or is there such a thing as too much synesthesia?
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!
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.
Beware the Tumbleweeds! If you’re already playing ARC Raiders, then you know exactly what I mean. If you’re not yet, let's talk about why you should and why this looter/shooter with extraction, might just be the GOTY for 2025.
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.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is finally here, and it might be the best racing game this year. Join Tom as he gives his review of the latest entry in the Sonic Racing series.
Another anime season means more isekai to add to the ever-growing genre, but does this new isekai stand out from the rest? Join Tom as he gives his first impressions on My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s.
The animated anthology series Star Wars: Visions has received another season of shorts, once again being animated by some of the top Japanese animation studios. Join Tom as he gives his review of Star Wars: Visions Volume 3.
The latest anime film, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, has hit cinemas, but is it worth your time? Join Tom as he answers that question and more in his review.
The latest film from Guillermo Del Toro and Netflix has hit cinemas ahead of its release on the streaming service, but is this book adaptation worth the cinema trip? Join Tom as he reviews Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein.
The next entry in the Lumines series, Lumines: Arise, is here from the Tetris Effect studio, Enhance. Has this entry elevated this puzzle game to new heights, or is there such a thing as too much synesthesia?