Sonic X Shadow Generations is finally here, and it’s better than we could’ve ever imagined. Join Tom as he tells you why this is the true Game of the Year for 2024.
Godzilla is a babe and it’s about time he’s recognised for that. Yeah, he’s a destructive force and a powerful monster, but can we just objectify him for a little bit? Let us tell you some of the reasons we think Godzilla is a sexy mother trucker.
Dream Sequence gave me insomnia. Is there something in my dreams that’s out to get me? This nightmarish narrative from Blumhouse, Realm, and iHeart Radio is the perfect horror podcast to close out the spooky season
PJ Haarsma interviews Jeremy Holt, author and creator of graphic novels and comic books who has reimagined and modernized The Great Gatsby in their upcoming graphic novel, GATSBY
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.
Self-proclaimed horror junkie Maria takes on the new game, The Nightmare Inside, with fellow Couchsouper, Erika. Was this the game to finally make Maria hide under the bedsheets?
The original PlayStation console had a huge library of games during its run. Emmanuel shares the original PlayStation games that meant the most to him, and some of our other Couch Soup contributors share theirs, too.
Should Sly Cooper fans get excited that a new game is in the works? There might be enough evidence out there to say one way or another! Liza breaks it all down so you can decide if it's time to get just a *little* excited (or a lot!).
Grounded from Obsidian Entertainment is giving gamers bug-sized adventure scapes for a small group of friends to survive together. Kim shares her experiences with the pre-release version.
Hail to the King, Baby!! Boomer Shooters are coming back in a big way to blow your face off! Read about the rise of the boomer shooter, their demise, and their new, recent rip and tear out of the ashes!
After 100 hours and countless deaths playing Elden Ring it appears I’ve bruised more than my ego. Lower back gamer pain is real and here are some fitness games to help keep your body nimble for more punishment.
Rohan’s been ruminating on all the open world games at the moment and, to be honest, he’s sick of them. Now he’s sitting Rockstar down for a chat about their condition before it gets any worse.
Naginta practitioner and instructor Charlotte looks at how the weapon itself and its use are depicted in video games. Which games are on point? Which ones are sorely lacking?
Don your apron, grab a chef's hat, and don't forget to chop those tomatoes! In Jake Brown's review, he discusses the fast-paced, non-stop cooking frenzy that is Let's Cook Together.
The world of that Ghost Ship Games built for Deep Rock Galactic feels epic in scale, brimming with life, which is something you can't always say about a randomly-generated, sandbox-y game.
Discover how one Star Wars fan and host of GrowingUpSkywalker suggests the most unique and rewarding viewing order to watch all of Star Wars. Explore their unique viewing order and insights on how his method brings depth to the characters and storylines of the beloved franchise.
Deadpool and Wolverine is here to save the MCU (and cinema, to be fair), and it is time for this critic to take a look at what they created. Did it live up to the expectations? Were there any expectations? Was it really a good idea to bring back Wolverine? Is Ryan Reynolds really the Marvel Jesus? Let’s find out.
With all of the hype around the upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine movie, Luis decided to sit down and binge some of Ryan Reynolds action movies. Here is how he rated these movies on a scale of Ryan Reynolds.
MaXXXine, the final film in Ti West’s horror film series featuring Mia Goth, is a terrific ending to an almost perfect trilogy. Join us as we tell you why this should be on your watchlist.
Fear leads to Anger, Anger leads to Hate, Hate… leads to suffering. Welp, that pretty much sums up the Star Wars fandom right now. What can we do as fans to protect ourselves from the hate we see and hear? How do we help others show respect for another person's opinion? There’s a lot to unpack here.
Episode 6 of The Acolyte is here. Can this slower-paced episode keep the momentum from the action-packed Episode 5? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on Episode 6 of The Acolyte, Teach/Corrupt.
Episode 3 left a lot to be desired, and a lot on the table. We didn’t even get to see the Burning Mill battle. Are the showrunners even reading the same book of source material? Let’s get into what happened in this week’s episode.
Episode 5 of The Acolyte is here, and it’s the best one yet! Join Thomas Richards as he breaks down the fights and mysteries in this episode of The Acolyte.
Fear leads to Anger, Anger leads to Hate, Hate… leads to suffering. Welp, that pretty much sums up the Star Wars fandom right now. What can we do as fans to protect ourselves from the hate we see and hear? How do we help others show respect for another person's opinion? There’s a lot to unpack here.
BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- is finally here, but is it worth a watch if you’ve already seen the show? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on this story of a genius and his rich friend.
After following the Abbott Family in Quiet Place Part 1 and 2 it is time to go back to day one when it all started. The big question is - as always - did they capture the essence of what made the originals so successful? Let’s dive in.
After all the pleading, begging, and human sacrifices, Spaceballs 2 has been announced… but is it time for celebration or despair? Rohan and Brandy take us through their reactions to this long-awaited sequel announcement.
We are in it, now baby! Westeros is dripping with politics and less blood than we’re used to, but let’s get into the depravity of it all from Season 2, Episode 2!
Episode 4 of The Acolyte is here, and it could potentially be the best episode yet. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on the latest episode of the controversial series.
After years of waiting, the next match of the Spring National Tournament is here with Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle. Join Thomas Richards as he reviews this latest theatrical instalment.
If you were lucky in 2020, then at the beginning of the year you were able to catch a few spring Comic Cons before the pandemic hit the world. If not… well… you lived through a full year without them. The real question is not if we can survive another year without them but if they can survive another year?
Escape to a world where you can be the main character and live out a life that you actually have control of. Or maybe you just wet yourself? Brandy shares some of her hilarious adventures playing The Sims 4.
Is streaming something you've wanted to do, but you're not sure how to get started? Are your friends streaming and you're feeling like you should, too? Stephanie Watson answers some of the first questions most streamers have when they're getting started, from what to stream, what software and equipment you'll need to get started, and what to expect when building a community around your streaming channel.
After a legendary 15 years on air, Supernatural came to an end in 2020. Now, you can think whatever you want of how they chose to close down the series, we simply can’t go by the fact how many people this show helped along the way. Including me. (Trigger warning: this article discusses depression and suicidal tendencies.)
What is the point of trash-talking? Is it to annoy the person in front of you, or do you want to psych out your opponent like the great Muhammad Ali or Macho Man Randy Savage?
The Fallout series dropped its entire season on Amazon Prime last week and I watched all of it in nearly one sitting. I knew about the existence of the games, I didn’t know anything else. So I went into this completely blind. And oh, it was worth it!
Dev Patel’s directorial debut, Monkey Man, could be the next incarnation of John Wick, but how does it compare? Join us for our review of this fun, ambitious action thriller, even if the narrative is a little questionable.
A new K-Drama just arrived on Netflix and it is for all of you Sci-Fi and Body Horror lovers. Let’s review Parasyte: The Grey from the director of Train to Busan.
After so long, Princess Peach finally has another turn in the spotlight with Princess Peach: Showtime! for the Nintendo Switch. Thomas Richards shares his thoughts on this Peach-led adventure.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the latest entry in the Ghostbusters franchise, has arrived. But is it a heartwarming adventure that capitalizes on Ghostbusters: Afterlife, or does it fall into the trap of so many other IPs, relying on cheap references and nostalgia?
Late Night with the Devil, the new indie horror flick on the block is causing a storm. Does it deserve the praise it’s been getting from critics? And how about that pesky AI controversy? Join Iain as he breaks it all down in this review!
Did you have an imaginary friend? Well, I do hope it was a better companion than Chauncey, the new “friend” of Alice from the new film from Blumhouse, Imaginary. We review the film, which will never let you look at a stuffed animal the same way again!
Whale Peak Games’ Go Mecha Ball is a roguelike game with tight mechanics and a satisfying gameplay loop. Read our review to find out if this title is for you!
In Erika’s latest Women in Gaming article, we are introduced to ThatNerdViolet, a Twitch streamer who has created a beautifully safe and extremely fun place for her community!
There are never enough freerunning games to scratch Tyler’s parkour itch, but he’s found a promising entry into the space that looks to be building on the games that came before it.
Want to play a TTRPG that doesn’t involve dungeons and/or dragons? Here are some great tabletop role-playing games to explore and start a new adventure with your friends.
Incision is an early-access retro first person shooter with plenty of dithered gore. With a shoot-it-until-it-dies gameplay and industrial-inspired soundtrack, this is an experience that fans of Blood, Quake, and Dusk should enjoy.
The Predator is back in his fifth installment and this time he's taking on the Comanche Nation 300 years ago. Prey is directed by Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) and stars Amber Midthunder as Naru who hopefully learns the mud trick sooner than later. Will this film bring back the Predator to his 80s glory? Does anyone watch Hulu? Let's break it down.
Summer Games Fest success or fail? There were big reveals and leaks over the past week, but are they good? Listen to our unfiltered and honest thoughts.
Jordan Peele is back to mess with our minds and probably scare the shit out of us in a new pop nightmare: the expansive horror epic, Nope. Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah) is reunited with Peele and is joined by Keke Palmer (Hustlers, Alice) and Oscar® nominee Steven Yeun (Minari, Okja) as residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. Maybe aliens? Let's break it down.
We all share the same fate. Which, might be that we will all go see the seventh film in the Mission Impossible franchise titled Dead Reckoning Part One. The #YearofCruise is upon us and the latest Mission Impossible trailer says he's not slowing down at the age of 60. The once leaked trailer is now online and gives us a glimpse at how this final series of films will look. Let's react and break it down.
You’ll like her when she’s angry. Well...maybe. We finally get a look at Marvel's next Disney+ series She-Hulk and the feelings have been mixed. Starring Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) and Mark Ruffalo returning as Bruce Banner/Hulk, this is definitely taking an interesting spin on the superhero genre. Let's watch the latest trailer and then give some first impressions along with diving into some predictions and possible spoiler talk.
Set more than a decade after the events in the first Avatar film. The Way of the Water takes us back to the beautiful planet of Pandora. James Cameron's highly anticipated sequel finally gets a first trailer and we are going to give our first relations and impressions on what might be the biggest film of the year. As always we'll talk about some technical trailer likes/dislikes then go into some spoiler speculation on what this trailer tells us about the movie coming in December.
Episode 1 of the HBO series The Last of Us is finally here and… WOW! While you take a moment to catch your breath, join Lily, Erika and Nick as they talk about every moment that took theirs away. These eagle-eyed super fans will be talking about everything they spotted in the show and critically breaking it down. Get your gear, kids, this is going to a wild ride. See you on the other side!
The end of 2022 is here so let's have our Trailer Talk crew tell you what their favorite movie/tv/video game trailers were. There were lots of amazing trailers that dropped this year and while we love watching them and breaking down, in the end, some worked and some didn't. Let's see what trailers made our best of list.
Cocaine Bear is based on a true story? Did the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse trailer just recap the last movie and called it a trailer? Oh, boy. Let's get some reactions to these two wild trailers and highly anticipated films coming next year.
Indiana Jones is back. HBO's The Last of Us looks faithful to the game. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts gives us old school Optimus Prime look. And Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 teases a tearful ending to these characters. Four epic trailers dropped and so many thoughts running around in our little heads.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer is dropping at Nintendo Direct and minutes after its release, we are going to give our first reactions. The teaser got us interested, but that Chris Pratt VO has us confused. Will this new trailer sway us to love or hate this highly anticipated animated feature from Nintendo? Will the fan's outcry lead to change as it did for Sonic?
Lust from Beyond by Movie Games Lunarium is an unabashed homage to Giger and Lovecraft, twisting fantasy and horror with perverse design and sexual desire. But the newly released M version tones down the gore and sex for a more tailored story adventure so that you can enjoy the disturbing nature of this world with a more subtle experience. Let’s dive in.
What is it about a game that makes us continue to come back to it? Is it because it’s story driven or just mindless fun? Dive in to see what four of our contributors think.
Iain explains why a treasure hunting series fronted by Patterson and Rich Dotcom is the Blindspot spinoff you didn’t know you needed. Hear him out! He might have a point!
Episode 3 of The Acolyte has dropped, and it’s a controversial episode, to say the least. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on Episode 3, “Destiny”.
Have you ever wondered what a world where humans and androids coexist would be like? Take a step into the colorful world of Metallic Rouge and find out. And now I want chocolate.
2025 is upon us and if 2024 is any indication of what's to come, it looks like it'll be a wild ride! Join Rohan as he soothes any anxiety with a list of his favourite rom-coms to ring in the new year.
Do you want to know which movies you should look out for in 2024? You came to the right place. Let me guide you through the top 10 movies you should keep an eye on this year.
