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.
Couch Soup copyeditor Andrea Carter sits down with Dropout and improv mainstay, Isabella Roland, to talk about her new film, D(e)ad, her writing process, and her favorite Los Angeles freeway.
The Gang is back to talk about the games they played or didn't play over the holiday break. Then get into all the whip cracking games from the recent Xbox Developer Direct '24 #indianajonesandthegreatcircle #SenuassagaHellblade2 #Avowed Catch every Audio Podcast everywhere you listen Thursday. Catch the show Live on Twitch every Monday night at 6 […]
We went to Viva Más Vegas, a Dimension 20 live show using the characters from A Starstruck Odyssey, the TTRPG game DM'd by Brennan Lee Mulligan. Here's everything you missed from your favorite intrepid heroes!
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.
PAX Aus 2025 has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean we’ll stop talking about it just yet. Join Tom as he recaps some of his favourite moments from this year's event.
Is Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 a nostalgic ride or a total bail? With classic levels and missing content, does it live up to the originals? Check out the full review
#THPS #TonyHawk
The 2025 Indie Showcase Winners for PAX Aus 2025 have been revealed, and there look to be some bangers! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on each of the 12 winners.
Explore the American Writers Museum in Chicago with Couch Soup. We checked out the Level Up: Writers & Gamers exhibit, and we're already looking forward to visiting again soon. Tap in to catch a glimpse of the fun.
PAX Aus 2025 is still a few months away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start building the hype! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on the latest tabletop news for PAX Aus 2025.
Pokémon GO is bringing Hyper Training into the game alongside the new Ancients Recovered event, but what is Hyper Training, and why should you care? Join Tom as he tells you all you need to know about Hyper Training and the new Pokémon GO additions.
Play Playground in Las Vegas is the latest in the lineage of experiential arcades. Step directly into the games you love and check out our experience at Play Playhouse. Spoilers - that was really fun and satisfying.
The PAX Aus 2025 hype train has left the station, with badges now available for purchase. However, if you're on the fence, don't worry, because Tom will tell you why you should take the PAX Aus plunge.
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.
Couch Soup copyeditor Andrea Carter sits down with Dropout and improv mainstay, Isabella Roland, to talk about her new film, D(e)ad, her writing process, and her favorite Los Angeles freeway.
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.
After a long 15-year wait, the next installment in the TRON franchise is finally here, but does it live up to fan expectations? Join Tom as he gives his review of TRON: Ares.
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.
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.
Couch Soup copyeditor Andrea Carter sits down with Dropout and improv mainstay, Isabella Roland, to talk about her new film, D(e)ad, her writing process, and her favorite Los Angeles freeway.
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.
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.
The HALO TV show has been thrust back into the spotlight with its release on Netflix, with some thinking this might be a second chance for the cancelled series, but does it deserve it? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Seasons 1 and 2 of HALO and see if it deserves another season.
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.
After months of eager anticipation, Bridgerton Season 4 is finally on the horizon. From masked balls to forbidden love, this season promises to whisk viewers into a Regency-era fairytale with a Cinderella twist. But will Benedict’s long-awaited love story deliver the magic fans have been dreaming of, or will it miss the mark? Let’s uncover every sparkling secret, scandal, and surprise awaiting us this season.
We went to Universal Horror Unleashed at Area 15 in Las Vegas to experience the Krampus & Kin immersive horror holiday experience. Couch Soup copyeditor Andrea Carter only cried a little. Find out why here.
Couch Soup contributors Luis Reza and Andrea Carter go head-to-head at Las Vegas's iconic Play Playground. Who will take home the title of Couch Soup-remacy? Click through to find out!
We went to Viva Más Vegas, a Dimension 20 live show using the characters from A Starstruck Odyssey, the TTRPG game DM'd by Brennan Lee Mulligan. Here's everything you missed from your favorite intrepid heroes!
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!
Couch Soup copyeditor Andrea Carter sits down with Dropout and improv mainstay, Isabella Roland, to talk about her new film, D(e)ad, her writing process, and her favorite Los Angeles freeway.
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.
We went to Viva Más Vegas, a Dimension 20 live show using the characters from A Starstruck Odyssey, the TTRPG game DM'd by Brennan Lee Mulligan. Here's everything you missed from your favorite intrepid heroes!
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.
PAX Aus 2025 has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean we’ll stop talking about it just yet. Join Tom as he recaps some of his favourite moments from this year's event.
Is Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 a nostalgic ride or a total bail? With classic levels and missing content, does it live up to the originals? Check out the full review
#THPS #TonyHawk
The 2025 Indie Showcase Winners for PAX Aus 2025 have been revealed, and there look to be some bangers! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on each of the 12 winners.
The Gang is back to talk about the games they played or didn't play over the holiday break. Then get into all the whip cracking games from the recent Xbox Developer Direct '24 #indianajonesandthegreatcircle #SenuassagaHellblade2 #Avowed Catch every Audio Podcast everywhere you listen Thursday. Catch the show Live on Twitch every Monday night at 6 […]
Loki Season 2 has officially ended with the episode “Glorious Purpose”, and what a wild ride it was! Join Couch Soup contributors Lily K, Thomas Richards, Erika Aundawyn, and Iain McParland for a Watching Now special, discussing the series’ ups and downs. Did the Loki series end satisfyingly or did it leave us gasping for more? What did they think of series newcomers? How about that character development: undercooked or jusssstttt right? And what does it all mean for the overarching MCU?
Trailers we are reacting to:
Avatar The Last Airbender - Showrunner Albert Kim and starring Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Tamlyn Tomita.
Ghostbusters Frozen Empire- Directed by Gil Kenan and starring Starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace.
Let's watch - react - discuss.
This is Trailer Talk.
The Screen Smash crew takes a look at everything we know about the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with lots of speculations, predictions, and a few wild theories to boot
Movie games are usually not great, but all is not lost. We are here to give you our picks for which games are the crème of the crop when it comes to movie license tie-ins. See if you agree with our picks or if we missed any you think should make the cut!
Another week, another episode of Ahsoka. Episode 4 has dropped, and we don't know what to think about it. This episode was filled with fights, reveals, and an unexpected cameo; it was a rollercoaster of emotions. Some of us even got a little bit too stressed out, which may have caused some issues. Join us as we breakdown everything that happened in this installment of the Ahsoka Chronicles.
Trailers we are reacting to:
The Killer - Directed by David Fincher and starring Michael Fasbender.
The Book of Clarence - Directed by Jeymes Samuel and starring LaKeith Stanfield.
Let's watch - react - discuss.
This is Trailer Talk.
The Gang is back to talk about the games they played or didn't play over the holiday break. Then get into all the whip cracking games from the recent Xbox Developer Direct '24 #indianajonesandthegreatcircle #SenuassagaHellblade2 #Avowed Catch every Audio Podcast everywhere you listen Thursday. Catch the show Live on Twitch every Monday night at 6 […]
Loki Season 2 has officially ended with the episode “Glorious Purpose”, and what a wild ride it was! Join Couch Soup contributors Lily K, Thomas Richards, Erika Aundawyn, and Iain McParland for a Watching Now special, discussing the series’ ups and downs. Did the Loki series end satisfyingly or did it leave us gasping for more? What did they think of series newcomers? How about that character development: undercooked or jusssstttt right? And what does it all mean for the overarching MCU?
Trailers we are reacting to:
Avatar The Last Airbender - Showrunner Albert Kim and starring Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Tamlyn Tomita.
Ghostbusters Frozen Empire- Directed by Gil Kenan and starring Starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace.
Let's watch - react - discuss.
This is Trailer Talk.
The Screen Smash crew takes a look at everything we know about the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with lots of speculations, predictions, and a few wild theories to boot
This fresh but faithful take on Guardians of the Galaxy is a fun and wild ride. Pop in your 80’s mixed tape and get ready to save the world because you got this…Probably.
A Minecraft Movie has finally arrived after nearly a decade in production hell, but should it have stayed there? Tom gives his review of this latest video game adaptation.
We went to Universal Horror Unleashed at Area 15 in Las Vegas to experience the Krampus & Kin immersive horror holiday experience. Couch Soup copyeditor Andrea Carter only cried a little. Find out why here.
With the closing of the final day of PAX Aus 2024, Rohan gets a bit reflective and after blinding passing motorists looks back at some of the biggest surprises of the convention.
As an avid simmer, I've had a love-hate relationship with The Sims 4 packs. From Island Living to Discover University and even Strangerville… Yes, you heard right, there are plenty of favorable packs and adventure features for an avid simmer like myself to love playing The Sims 4.
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.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back again, sporting a new Spider-Verse-inspired look. Join Thomas Richards as he reviews this latest Ninja Turtle reboot.
Dauntless is an underrated action RPG that's fun for families and friends to play together. Beth tells us why she enjoys it, how it helped her build a new circle of friends and fellow streamers, and why you should give it a try.