Are you on the fence when it comes to free games? Maybe you’ve looked at The First Descendant from Nexon and wondered if it’s worth the download and your precious hard drive space on your device? Let’s talk about why it is and what you can look forward to as a player.
Grimmfest is almost upon us! The horror film festival in Manchester, England, begins October 3rd, and it’s shaping up to be a great show. Here is CouchSoup’s preview of the much-anticipated event!
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!
We've been playing Immortals of Aveum in the wake of Starfield and its good! Baron from Lv1 Gaming joins in and we all jump on the Hype Train for Starfield!
Kicking demon butt and helping humanity! How John Romero’s new Doom video game level is bringing wholesomeness to Hell by helping the Ukraine relief effort.
Ready for a horror shooter game that forces you to cooperate in order to survive an underground complex filled with monsters? Andrew Lucy shares some gameplay basics and impressions about GTFO from 10 Chambers.
When the credits roll on the Uncharted Movie you may have a good time but does it give you that same warm feeling of Uncharted games that the movie is based on? Maria gives her thoughts on the new Uncharted movie and its failure to capture the franchise.
Rohan boards a ship heading for the final frontier with the early access game Spaceflight Simulator. It’s shooting for the stars but will it be able to reach orbit, or will we be crashing back down to Earth? Let's find out.
Elden Ring is right around the corner, which means it’s time to get serious about prep time. In this article, Liza breaks down the different stats and starting gear for each class.
This week Drew Lewis makes some predictions on who will win Best Picture at this years Oscars along the definitive answer on whether or not The Book of Boba Fett will get a Season 2 or not.
Erika chats with Riot Games copywriter Tori Fica about her path into the gaming industry, the work her team does, and tips for finding and building a career in the industry.
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.
Matt Reeves’ The Batman took a huge risk, delving into the noir genre of film. However, the slam dunk this film should have been for the World’s Greatest Detective rebounded off the rim. We tell you why this film missed the mark.
Korean movies never fail to surprise their audiences. Joining a line of amazing horrors is Exhuma - The Unearthed Grave, a movie that surpassed all expectations. But what is it about exactly? Is it worth your time? Let’s talk about it.
Women have always been an important part of the Star Wars story. So, in honor of the women who have added so much to our galaxy far, far away, let’s talk the top 5 Women in Star Wars who make this universe so amazing.
The Planet of the Apes saga continues. I was a bit worried from the moment they announced it. Mostly because I truly think that Rise, Dawn, and War was a perfect trilogy, joining the very few on this list before them. So… can Kingdom live up to it all?
The Planet of the Apes saga continues. I was a bit worried from the moment they announced it. Mostly because I truly think that Rise, Dawn, and War was a perfect trilogy, joining the very few on this list before them. So… can Kingdom live up to it all?
Let’s get hyped for the Eurovision Song Contest! Let us tell you why it’s worth your time and why it could be your new tradition… if you can get past the weirdness and pageantry. And if you survive the drinking game!
The Book of Boba Fett. Is it guilty of a character bait and switch? Is it worthy of a rewatch? Do the wins of the series outweigh the losses? Let's dive into the topic and figure out the value of Disney's release of the series in 2021.
Is the Knuckles show a flop, or the latest in a line of Sonic the Hedgehog live-action successes? Ben Breaks down the first 3 episodes to see if you should watch this Sonic streaming surprise!
Being a writer is hard, being a successful one is even harder at that. Join Rohan as he tries to figure out which fictional writers in pop culture are the most successful.
They kidnapped a vampire. A ballerina vampire! Abigail, the new horror comedy from Universal Pictures aims to arabesque, pirouette and plié into our hearts. We tell you why it’s succeeded, and it needs to be added to your must-watch list!
Hello there! Looking back at the release of the Kenobi series on Disney Plus, did you like it? If not, what was it that didn't work? Maybe we can help you look at Kenobi from a certain point of view …. Let's dig in.
Let’s take a look at the newest cinematic universe on the block, the Twisted Childhood Universe from Jagged Edge Productions. This nightmare fuel will culminate in the Avengers-level Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble, and we deep dive into what the heck that means and why you’ll never look back at your childhood fondly again.
Netflix’s Avatar adaptation finally arrived and although it looked like they were dead set on destroying it before the premiere they failed. Forget all the news that came out about the changes you will understand why they were necessary in the end.
Demon Slayer has returned to theatres with a first look at the next season, but has it improved over last time? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on this latest outing from the blockbuster series.
Why is nobody talking about Chants of Sennaar? Are they speaking a different language? We dive into the indie puzzle title released in September, which requires learning languages to progress through the game. C’est magnifique!
Sony is at it again with another Spider-Man film with no Spider-Man; is this one any better? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews the latest superhero film from Sony, Madame Web.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 is nearly here, but we got even more Slime content before then. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on the OVA series Visions of Coleus.
Excited about the new James Vaughn film, Argylle? Rohan was and ventured back into the wilderness of cinemas and returned with a review of this colourful, fun-filled romp.
Booze, Boobs, & Reviews has returned with a new series on Hulu called Death & Other Details. Join Michelle as she discusses the exciting yet reveling new whodunnit series and why it stands out compared to others!
The latest January action blockbuster is here, but is it any good or just mindless trash? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews Jason Statham’s latest outing, The Beekeeper.
Ready for a lesson on storytelling in video games? Let’s talk about Ludonarrative Dissonance, what it is and how it affects some of our favorite games.
Toby Fox’s DELTARUNE game is a gradually-released but utterly fulfilling gaming experience. Ben Hazell explains what makes every new chapter worth the wait.
Been wanting to try out being a DM for your own Dungeons & Dragons campaign? Sam shares some "critical" tips and why you shouldn't be afraid to give it a try!
There’s no shortage of awesome women in video games that kick way more butt than the guys do and we love em! Go eat some bench gentlemen, let’s have a look at some of the most fierce, badass, and important female video game characters.
Rohan dives into the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection to see if it's all kinds of radical and worth your money or whether its better to just find an emulator.
Prepare to die from cuteness or cry from adorableness. Either way, the YouTube star Marcel The Shell With Shoes On is coming to the big screen. Will this independent film (Marcel) win over the hearts and minds of the world or be crushed under the heel of another superhero franchise. Let's react and then discuss as we always do.
We had the privilege to interview the delightful Giovanni Lipari, head Costume Designer of the new Halo TV series.He gave us an incredible look behind the scenes of what went into the production
Hunky long-haired Thor is back and on a quest to find inner peace in Taika Waititi's sequel to Ragnorok in Thor: Love and Thunder. But his retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods. The Guardians of the Galaxy are along for the ride along with the ex-girlfriend Jane wielding Mjolnir as Thor herself.
We're upside down with all the hype around Stranger Things Season 4. It feels like forever since we left Jim Hopper seemingly dead after heroically saving the world. But all is not what it seems Hawkins, yet again as the 80s, Spielberg-inspired show that brilliantly captured nostalgia and fresh ideas into a pop-culture phenomenon is back and bigger than ever. The full trailer just dropped mere hours ago but let's do our best to gauge our reactions and break it all down for you. Can the Duffer Brothers continue the magic? Let's find out.
Hogwarts Legacy Is Coming! We got a full gameplay preview of the much anticipated Hogwarts Legacy game set in the Harry Potter universe. Michelle joins us fellow Potterheads to nerd about Hogwarts Legacy and discussion about theories and predictions about the game set to release later this year. We also mention the newly announced Playstation Plus tiers that will roll PS Now into a subscription service with PS Plus, similar to Xbox’s Game Pass.
Have you ever wanted to live a Disney fantasy adventure? Yes, the only answer is yes. That's why Disney is rebooting the reality show The Quest, but this time, it's bringing some top-notch creature makeup and CGI to the party. Join us as we react to a reality show that only the producers of Lord of the Rings and the Amazing Race could put together. Then break down our thoughts on how we would do in a show like this for adults.
We could talk about a new trailer drop this week or we should and will talk about the bigger Hollywood news from Sunday's Oscars telecast...that's right "The Slap Heard Round the World". Will Smith lost his cool after a tasteless Chris Rock joke aimed at Will Smith's Wife and walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock in the face. The not-so-fresh Prince then proceeded to yell "Keep my wife's name out your f*@king mouth!" Let's talk about how this moment felt for fans of Smith and what this might mean for the future of the Oscars and Smith and Rock's careers.
Should Elden Ring and other games like it allow people to change the difficulty so that anyone can play them? We don't find the answer, but we have a super spicy discussion trying to find it.
Judd Apatow is back helming a new comedy about the making of a terrible action movie about flying dinosaurs during the pandemic aptly titled The Bubble. Is this too close to home or is this just what we needed as we ride out this pandemic? Featuring an amazing cast including Pedro Pascal, Karen Gillan, Kate McKinnon, David Duchovny, and the Cumberbatch.
Arguably the greatest Jedi to grace the big screen is headed to the small screen for a limited series starring Ewan McGregor reprising his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith”. The force is strong in the teaser trailer and there are plenty of moments to nerd out on including Joel Edgerton coming back as Uncle Lars and the Inquisitors make an appearance having bridged the gap from cartoon and video games to live-action. Let's get some first reactions from the team and then break it down as fans and non-fans of the Star Wars universe.
All twelve episodes of season 1 of Andor are now on Disney+, and Couch Soup co-creator and super Star Wars nerd Drew Lewis is joined by his long-time friends and Star Wars fans Chris Mills and Sam Williamson for a special Watching Now episode breaking down the first season.
Not since Clue has murder mystery been this hot, and Rian Johnson's Knives Out is the new gold standard; with his sequel Glass Onion coming in a few weeks, let's watch the latest trailer and see if we can't put together all the pieces to this puzzle box. Who dunnit? It's obvious... Robot Santa! Our second trailer of the show is Christmas Bloody Christmas which might have the most ludicrous holiday movie plot since Krampus. Is it so bad you laugh or cry or both? Let's break it all down.
Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) is all grown up and now has to tackle Christmas as a Dad. The classic holiday movie finally has the sequel everyone, or no one was asking for. HBO Max is trying real hard by bringing back a good chunk of the original cast for nostalgia's sake. Sprinkled in with some fun call back, this will likely be a must-watch for families this holiday season. But is it a good trailer, and better yet, does it look like a good movie? Let's break it all down.
In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle are joined by fellow high fantasy reader Ayana and bookstagrammer Elizabeth Sagan to break down the shocking season 1 finale! They talk about all things House of the Dragon Episode 10, "The Black Queen," debate Rhaenyra's coronation, tell you about the mystery dragon Daemon's singing to, and more. Don't miss out as they react to the fiery finale and give you their House of the Dragon season 2 predictions! Don't forget to check out Elizabeth's bookstagram linked below for a ton of incredible book recommendations!
We're going deeeep into the Quantum Realm with Ant-Man and the Wasp and the whole family. This is going to be one trippy family adventure, and the appearance of Jonathan Major's Kang is finally making his big screen appearance. This might be the first Ant-Man with some major stakes! Let's break it all down.
The team at Monster Forge have cooked up something special this Halloween season and Maria is here to take a look at Ghosts! And sit down with a writer on the project and friend of Couch Soup, Shannon Eric Denton
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!
Sweet Home’s final season dropped on Netflix, and it is time to talk about it. Did we get the ending we wanted and the characters deserved? Read on to find out!
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!).
After a quarter of a century, Gladiator finally has a sequel in the form of Gladiator II. But is it any good? Does it tarnish the legacy of the original? Join Tom as he answers these questions and more in his review.
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.
Wait, is The Sims 5 really canceled? While The Sims 5 may not be happening, The Sims team has plenty of exciting ideas for the future of The Sims 4 and franchise. From a The Sims movie to Creator Kits to The Sims Creator Program to The Sims Labs, and even a multiplayer experience, dubbed Project Rene!
