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PAX Aus 2025: Drifting Through The Stars With Kirby Air Riders -Game Preview-

Kirby is hitting the track once again with Kirby Air Riders, and we’ve played it at PAX Aus 2025. Join Tom as he gives his first impressions of this upcoming racing game.
by Thomas Richards | October 18, 2025

PAX Aus 2025: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Almost Here, And We Got  A Little Taste Of The Bounty Hunter Life -Game Preview-

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a real video game, and no longer just a JPG teaser image, and we’ve played it at PAX Aus 2025. Join Tom as he gives his initial thoughts on this long-awaited game.
by Thomas Richards | October 17, 2025

One Battle After Another Review: Viva La Revolution!

Leonardo DiCaprio is back, and this time he’s in a comedic role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, One Battle After Another. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this rather topical film.
by Thomas Richards | October 16, 2025
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Streaming, The Australian Media Landscape & Games at PAX Aus 2023- Couch Soup Interviews Back Pocket

Rohan managed to wrangle Steph and Pete from Back Pocket for an interview talking all things streaming, the Aussie media landscape, and some fund games at PAX Aus 2023.
by Rohan Elliott | March 20, 2024
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The Killer & The Book of Clarence Trailer Reaction & Discussion - TRAILER TALK

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.
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land Constructs a World of Liminal Space

The Kirby franchise has always flirted with elements of horror just under the surface, but the newest entry, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, kicks that up to 11 with its eerie liminal spaces. Tyler looks at what “liminality” is and why it’s so damn important to this game!
by Tyler Graham | June 6, 2022

Prime 1 Studio Reveals Their Uncharted 4 Nathan Drake Statue!

Prime 1 Studio recently revealed it's highly-anticipated Uncharted 4 Nathan Drake statue! As an avid fan of the franchise, Liza takes a quick dive into the Easter eggs she spotted during the Showcase.
by Lizabeth Phoenix | June 4, 2022

Unpacking and the Art of Environmental Storytelling

Kim shares how Unpacking by Witch Beam became an obsession, combining simple, satisfying gameplay with emotional environmental storytelling.
by Kim Payne | June 3, 2022

The Games That Define a Generation - PlayStation Two

With the original PlayStation being a commercial success, the PlayStation 2 had high expectations. But the console blazed its own trail in gaming for more than a decade. Here are titles that define that console generation.
by Emmanuel Alejandro | May 27, 2022

Top 5 Best (and Worst) Video Game Movie Adaptations

From Mortal Kombat to Sonic The Hedgehog, there have been a ton of Video Game Movies but whether or not they are going to rock is never quite known. In this article, we are going to have a look at some of the best of the best and also the worst of the worst.
by Nick McKay | May 26, 2022

Game Reviews… Are They Even Worth Looking At?

When it comes to new game releases, why do we always look to game reviews that can be mostly biased in what people write? Join Andrew as he dives headfirst into this subject as to why!
by Andrew Lucy | May 24, 2022

Inside the Development of an Icon with Halo TV Lead Costume Designer Giovanni Lipari

Giovanni Lipari is the lead designer for the impressive, and well received, costumes on Paramount+’s new highly anticipated series: Halo. Here he gives some insight to the process and background on the show itself with Luis Reza in an interview from the perspective of an aspiring filmmaker.
by Luis Reza | May 20, 2022

Chernobylite Review - An Enjoyable Horror Shooter RPG Mystery Game

Do you have a radioactive itch for the next S.T.A.L.K.E.R. or Fallout? Chernobylite may be the answer.
by Dan Morris | May 16, 2022

Unpacking Game Review: It's A Moving Narrative!

Local Box enthusiast Amelia dives into the cardboard and packing peanuts of Unpacking... part block fitting puzzle, part home decoration, it's a very moving experience.
by Amelia Brown | May 11, 2022

Crafting a Story with Nier Replicant

The remastered Nier Replicant keeps gamers playing again and again to learn even more of the story. Emmanuel looks at the game's replayability and the brilliance of Yoko Taro's storycraft.
by Emmanuel Alejandro | May 5, 2022
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10 Animals in TV or Film We Had Crushes On When We Were Younger… And Maybe Still Do

When we were young, we were dumb, and we didn’t know any better. We put LEGO up our noses, and we had crushes on cartoon animals on TV and in movies. Here are 10 of these crushes from when we were younger, that we MAYBE still hold a candle for.
by Iain McParland | April 16, 2025

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie Review - A Return To Looney-Ville

The Looney Tunes have made a return to the cinema in a new 2D adventure, The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. Join Tom as he tells you why it’s well worth your time and money.
by Thomas Richards | April 15, 2025

A Minecraft Movie Review: At Least It Crafted Some Memes

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.
by Thomas Richards | April 13, 2025

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon Review - A Kaiju Sized Recap

In preparation for Season 2, Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon has hit cinemas to get you up to date with the series before the new season drops. Tom gives his thoughts on whether this recap does its job.
by Thomas Richards | April 12, 2025

Novocaine Review: A Relatively Painless Experience

How would life be without pain? That’s a question asked in the new film, Novocaine, but is it worth finding out the answer to this question? Join Tom as he reviews this new action flick.
by Thomas Richards | April 11, 2025
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Until Dawn Will Disappoint Most Fans of the Game

Until Dawn is the latest video game adaptation on the block. Has PlayStation done the game justice, or should they have not even bothered? Iain has some thoughts on the matter.
by Iain McParland | May 6, 2025

Three Episodes of Love, Death + Robots You're Sleeping On (according to Creator Tim Miller)

We got the inside scoop from Tim Miller on which episodes of Love, Death + Robots deserve more love. Fire up the Netflix app and binge more of the show today- starting with these episodes.
by Andrea Carter | May 3, 2025

Couch Soup Went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan! 5 Takeaways From the Event

Iain, Lily and Tom went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Here are their top 5 takeaways from the event!
by Iain McParland | May 2, 2025

Tales of The Underworld. Why We Need More Animated Star Wars

Coming May 4th, we get the next release in Star Wars animation. Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld brings us the stories of Cad Bane and Asajj Ventress. What will we learn about them? And what can we look forward to in this new animated series? Let's dig into it
by Tim Beisiegel | April 20, 2025

10 Animals in TV or Film We Had Crushes On When We Were Younger… And Maybe Still Do

When we were young, we were dumb, and we didn’t know any better. We put LEGO up our noses, and we had crushes on cartoon animals on TV and in movies. Here are 10 of these crushes from when we were younger, that we MAYBE still hold a candle for.
by Iain McParland | April 16, 2025

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie Review - A Return To Looney-Ville

The Looney Tunes have made a return to the cinema in a new 2D adventure, The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. Join Tom as he tells you why it’s well worth your time and money.
by Thomas Richards | April 15, 2025

Devil May Cry Season 1 Review: A Stylish Demon Hunter Makes A Perfect Entrance

The latest video game anime from Netflix is here, but should you give this demon slaying adventure a chance? Join Tom as he reviews Devil May Cry.
by Thomas Richards | April 14, 2025

A Minecraft Movie Review: At Least It Crafted Some Memes

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.
by Thomas Richards | April 13, 2025

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon Review - A Kaiju Sized Recap

In preparation for Season 2, Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon has hit cinemas to get you up to date with the series before the new season drops. Tom gives his thoughts on whether this recap does its job.
by Thomas Richards | April 12, 2025

Novocaine Review: A Relatively Painless Experience

How would life be without pain? That’s a question asked in the new film, Novocaine, but is it worth finding out the answer to this question? Join Tom as he reviews this new action flick.
by Thomas Richards | April 11, 2025
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Clichés are the worst... and the best!

The killer that just won’t die, the secretly beautiful girl behind glasses, the villain always seems to be British. Clichés are everywhere these days. Let’s dive into some great, and some not so great clichés, while we ignore that explosion right behind us!
by Nick McKay | August 18, 2022

5 Tips to Geek Parenting

Think you need to give up nerd culture just because you’ve had kids? Think again! Here’s 5 things that helped me raise a pair of nerds.
by Charlotte Merritt | August 13, 2022

Nerfing the Male Ego: Interview with Alyssa Dykstra, Creator of Threads and Thistles Inventory

In the second installment of Erika Aundawyn's “Women in Gaming'' series, she interviews Alyssa Dykstra, creator of "Threads and Thistles Inventory.'' They discuss Alyssa's small business journey, online harassment, and the interview's title topic: Nerfing the Male Ego.
by Erika Aundawyn | August 2, 2022

Here’s Why Gaming Isn't a Waste of Time

Liza examines why gaming can actually be really good for your overall mental health. Not just a waste of time, huh?
by Lizabeth Phoenix | July 11, 2022

My Pop Culture Teachers Part 2 (Getting Physical)

If you could choose your teachers from pop culture characters, which ones would you choose? We can learn a lot from our fictional heroes, so this batch of assignments is for the physical stuff (wink).
by McKinley Jo | June 17, 2022
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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Review - A Consistent Adventure

The latest Star Wars Disney+ series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, has wrapped up, and now the question is, was it worth it? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Skeleton Crew.
by Thomas Richards | February 3, 2025

Sonic the Hedgehog 3: The Movie that Succeeds On All Fronts

Ben went to see Sonic 3 in the pictures and had to tell everyone about how good it was. Let Ben tell you more about the fastest hedgehog in the cinema this winter.
by Ben Hazell | January 28, 2025

Predictable Blackwater Lane Left Me Bored

Blackwater Lane, starring Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulroney and Maggie Grace, is a new spooky murder-mystery thriller about a woman who may have witnessed a murder while perhaps experiencing a mental break. Read Iain’s review and let him tell you why he didn’t like it.
by Iain McParland | January 16, 2025

The Damned is the Perfect Atmospheric Horror Story for Winter Days

The Damned is an atmospheric horror story set in the bleak barren wastes of 19th century Scandinavia. Is it worth watching? Well Iain has you covered with this review!
by Iain McParland | January 10, 2025

Dandadan’s Chaotic Energy Made It The First Anime I Vibe With

Dandadan’s first season is now complete. The supernatural and alien-focused series was a bundle of chaotic energy that Iain really vibed with. Check out his review and discover why it may be the gateway anime to get people interested in anime.
by Iain McParland | January 7, 2025

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Review: Peak Fiction

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has finally arrived, and it’s even better than we hoped! Join Tom as he breaks down why in his review.
by Thomas Richards | December 30, 2024

Squid Game 2 was Worth the Wait

Squid Game is back and it is just as effective and brutal as it was in its first season. Lily K explains in detail why it was worth the wait. Come along kids; it’s time to play again.
by Art of Lily K | December 29, 2024

Kraven the Hunter Review: Have They Learnt Their Lesson?

Sony has released another film about a Spider-Man villain without Spider-Man. Does Kraven the Hunter defy the odds and be halfway decent? Or is it another Madame Web? Join Tom to find out.
by Thomas Richards | December 24, 2024

Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- Review: More Than A Recap

Solo Leveling's debut film has hit the silver screen, but is this recap/sneak peek worth your time? Join Tom as he gives you his thoughts on Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-.
by Thomas Richards | December 21, 2024

It's A Matter of 'Life & Death': Is This New Pack Worth Every Simoleon? | It’s A Sims Thing

There's a new grim The Sims 4 pack, but is it worth the download? From new careers to new create-a-sim features to better ghosts to tarot cards and even funerals, this new pack has plenty of favorable new features!
by Stephanie Judge | December 12, 2024
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Are Video Games Too Hard Now? Luckily, Accessibility is Making Things Easier for Some

Stuck on that boss fight for hours? Games can be so damn hard, but developers are working hard to make games accessible for everyone!
by Nick McKay | February 3, 2023

10 Exciting Technologies to Get You Hyped for Project LLL

NCSoft recently revealed gameplay from their newest game, Project LLL. Here are 10 of the coolest gadgets and weapons we were able to pin down from the trailer!
by Tyler Graham | January 31, 2023

Forspoken... Forced Spoken?

Forspoken is Square Enix’ newest game, and Erika is here to give her ADHD gamer review on the game and if it's worth your time playing or if it’s a hyper fixation better left forgotten.
by Erika Aundawyn | January 28, 2023

Top Ten Generation 9 Pokémon (Scarlet Edition)

No matter how many weird bugs there were with the gameplay, Pokemon fans were treated to three unique stories in Scarlet and Violet. We love our team of pocket monsters, but which ones from Scarlet stood out the most? Check out Erika’s top 10 list here!
by Erika Aundawyn | January 23, 2023

Top Ten Generation 9 Pokemon (Violet Edition)

The new Paldean Pokedex is filled with Pokémon from the Spanish-inspired region. Ben Hazell goes through his favorites and why he's come to love them.
by Ben Hazell | January 23, 2023
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What Makes a Remake? | TRP: Ep 124

Video Game Remakes like Final Fantasy 7 and The Last of Us are very popular. We ask what makes a Remake?
by Dan Morris | June 24, 2022

Prey Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

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.
by Drew Lewis | June 22, 2022

Big Things Are Coming! | TRP: Ep 123

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.
by Dan Morris | June 16, 2022

NOPE Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

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.
by Drew Lewis | June 14, 2022

Ghost Stabbies and a Sad Announcement | TRP: Ep 122

Luis joins Pagan and Dan to discuss PS1 classics coming to PS5 and a sad announcement from Pagan.
by Dan Morris | June 1, 2022

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

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.
by Drew Lewis | May 31, 2022

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

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.
by Drew Lewis | May 25, 2022

We Need New Flavors of Switch Cartridges | TRP: Ep 121

When Pagan’s away the kids will play. A news-focused episode that turns to chaos when you bring on an editor and some contributors.
by Dan Morris | May 18, 2022

Avatar: The Way of the Water Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER 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.
by Drew Lewis | May 10, 2022

Evil Dead Things! | TRP: Ep 120

What do Evil Dead and Zach Snyder have in common? Nothing but we sure have a crazy chat involving both.
by Dan Morris | May 4, 2022
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The Last of Us | Episode 1 Breakdown | Watching Now Podcast

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!
by Drew Lewis | January 17, 2023

The Best Trailers of 2022 | TRAILER TALK

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.
by Drew Lewis | December 22, 2022

Cocaine Bear & Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Reactions - TRAILER TALK

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.
by Drew Lewis | December 14, 2022

Indiana Jones 5, The Last of Us, Transformers 7, & Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Reactions - TRAILER TALK

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.
by Drew Lewis | December 8, 2022

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer Reactions & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

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?
by Drew Lewis | December 1, 2022
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A Working Man Review: One Of Statham’s Best

Another year, another Jason Statham action film, and this time, he’s A Working Man. Join Tom as he reviews what might be one of Statham’s best movies.
by Thomas Richards | April 8, 2025

Three Korean Horrors You MUST Watch

The series continues! I already recommended the three Korean Thrillers you must watch and now it is time to talk about: Horrors. That's right! We will be stepping into the scary territory. So strap in and let's dive in!
by Art of Lily K | June 14, 2024
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Five Real Robots You Can Party With in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is being taken over by robots. Get ready for your next Vegas vacation with our recommendations on the best robots to party with, from bartender robots to designated driver robots. The GLADoS comparisons are too easy.
by Andrea Carter | August 13, 2025
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Ahsoka Episode 7 - I Call Shin-anigans

Thrawn shows off his tactical prowess in the latest episode of Ahsoka. Iain is back with his latest recap of the penultimate episode of the show: Dreams and Madness
by Iain McParland | September 29, 2023

Reconsidering Consider Phlebas

Rereading Iain M. Banks’ Consider Phlebas as the first work in the influential Culture series, on its own merits, and against the backdrop of the cultural changes since it was written. Welcome to Fully Automated Luxury Gay Space Communism and Megastructures! Welcome space card games and shape-shifters!
by Sam Nilsson | April 25, 2024

John Wick Chapter 4 - The Right Way to Do It

John Wick is back and it is bigger, better, and longer than it ever was. In this spoiler review let’s dive into this big elaborate world of assassins with Keanu Reeves (once again) kicking some major butts.
by Art of Lily K | March 26, 2023
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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
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Assassin's Creed Mirage Review: A Homecoming for Die-Hard Fans or a Missed Opportunity?

"Nothing is true, everything is permitted". Assassin's Creed Mirage is finally upon us. Check out our review to see how it holds up.
by Jake Brown | October 20, 2023

Bringing home a Stray! Was it worth the wait?

The new cat centric game Stray is out now and cat lover Maria just cannot wait to get her paws on it! Check out her review of this feline fueled adventure.
by Maria Kinnun | July 28, 2022

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
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