Indiana Jones and The Great Circle game is out now, and Michelle got to dive in early for a review. There’s whip yanking, great unknown circles, and so much more to unpack! Come along for her first official video game review!
DAN DA DAN has made its theatrical debut with DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE, but is this sneak peek worth going to the cinema for? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the film.
Dystopia fiction got you feeling blue, and you can't handle the relentless positivity of utopia? Well, you're in luck because Rohan had the chance to sit down with Mark Russell and chat all about his new comic as part of THE PROTOPIAS COLLECTION. If you're looking for a future full of hope for humanity, be sure to check it out.
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?
The PAX Aus 2024 hype cycle is in full swing with some exciting tabletop announcements! Join Tom as he breaks down all the latest tabletop news for PAX Aus 2024.
PAX Aus 2024 is fast approaching, and with that fast approach comes a whole bunch of new indie games to get excited for. Join Rohan as he breaks down some of the games that caught his eye.
Representation in Dungeons and Dragons has always been rife with controversy. With new Orc art being released the debate has been reignited under new terms.
Tabletop gaming is rewarding in creativity and friendship. This series is a how-to guide on joining or creating a group to be inclusive, fun, and rewarding.
As the End-of-Financial-Year sale approaches, Thomas and Rohan highlight some must-have board games like “You Can’t Say Umm,” “Block Party,” and “Throw Throw Burrito” that promise endless fun and excitement. Time to elevate your game nights during the sale season!
D&D Builds for rogues, druids, barbarians, fighters that are great for seasoned players and newcomers alike. Don't be afraid of multiclassing, in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition there are always options for everyone having fun and supporting each other.
The holiday season is here, which means a lot of time with friends and family. So, why not play some new board games with them? Join Thomas Richards as he tells you about some fun board games you can play this holiday season.
Missed out on PAX Aus 2023 or wondering what it was like to attend? Join Rohand and Thomas as they break down PAX Aus 2023 from the eyes of a first-timer and a grizzled veteran.
It’s never easy to buy Christmas gifts for gamers, especially if gaming is a foreign concept to you. If you’re tirelessly searching for a gift with no luck, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will help you to find at least one gift you can be sure every gamer wants.
Gaming has taken a whole new level now as it becomes available to the masses with digital downloads. You can look to play on your phone with games like Pokemon Go, tablet, or game consoles and enjoy gameplay on or offline and it is a lot of fun.
After nearly a decade, Ben Affleck is back in The Accountant 2, but was it worth the wait? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on whether this sequel lives up to the original.
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.
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.
After nearly a decade, Ben Affleck is back in The Accountant 2, but was it worth the wait? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on whether this sequel lives up to the original.
The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Award winners have been announced. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the big winners and the series that were overlooked.
What are the acceptable times to quit watching a show you’ve invested time into? Iain is here to break down the various milestones and chide you for crazy behavior.
Tom despised the character of Syril Karn in Andor Season 1, but now, Season 2 has made him rethink his opinion of his once most-hated Star Wars character.
Andor’s Ghorman arc was heartbreaking and powerful, but one Ghor stood out among the rest. It’s time to give the singing hero of Ghorman, Lezine, his flowers.
Daredevil has returned to TV with Daredevil: Born Again, but was this long-awaited return worth the wait? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this return to Hell’s Kitchen.
The USCSS Maginot has crash-landed in Las Vegas at Area 15, and we got the exclusive look at the next installment in the Alien franchise- FX's Alien: Earth series. Alien: Earth hits Hulu this summer.
Season 5 of Netflix’s hit show You has come and gone, and Michelle breaks down the ending. Was it sufficient? Does the true crime knowledge scare you? It probably should.
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.
Video game company miHoYo replaced a Genshin Impact voice actor during an industry-wide strike, and many fans and actors are upset about it. Stef explains what SAG-AFTRA strikes mean to both union and non-union actors and why she's so angry about this situation.
We got a first look at the John Wick Experience, open at Area 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This immersive experience brings you into the Continental Hotel and offers you a seat at the High Table- but will you take it?
Electric Playhouse is the latest in the long lineage of experiential arcades popping up across the country, and we got an exclusive look at their Las Vegas location (and scored big numbers on HideyCube).
Despelote is a nostalgia-filled kickabout in Ecuador at the turn of the century during their qualification run for their debut World Cup. Iain checked out this narrative-focused game and gave his verdict!
Blue Prince, the roguelike puzzle game from Dogubomb, is flipping incredible and here’s our review… so far. Although Iain has finished the game, there’s still so much more to do because, again, this game is incredible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Day 2 of PAX means more hands-on with games and Rohan is checking out all the PAX indie winners including Anticitizen Red, Max Mustard, The Score and more to see whether they're worth all the long lines to play.
The Kickstarter-funded TCG Altered has finally been released into the wild, but is it worth your time and money? Join Tom as he gives his first impression of this new TCG.
PAX Aus has finally released their panel schedule for 2024. Join Rohan as he flicks through the schedule and picks out some of his must see panels this year.
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!
We are joined by game developer Derrick Fields of Waking Oni Games to talk about Japan's influence in gaming as well as one of its biggest publishers, Capcom.
The Disney+ series Ahsoka has finally dropped its two-episode premiere, and we couldn’t be more excited. But is it what we wanted? Does it live up to the standard of Andor? Does the precious blue boi show up? All of these questions and more will be answered in the latest episode of Watching Now: The Ahsoka Chronicles.
It was only a matter of time before the world of John Wick went to episodic TV. Let's take a look at The Continental trailer and get a peak of what we should expect from the prequel to the famous action series. Then let's get artsy and nostalgic for movies that don't involve a superhero or world disaster and watch The Holdovers trailer from the acclaimed director Alexander Payne.
We are getting the prequel to what made Willy Wonka the eccentric candy maker and Timothée Chalamet is bringing him to life in Wonka. We got the golden ticket to watch this trailer. Then let's check the video game adaptation box and watch Sony's Gran Turismo trailer. Let's watch - react - discuss. This is Trailer Talk.
Loki season 2 trailer dropped and we're excited about what the arguably the best MCU series is bringing to the table. Then let's try not to soil ourselves watching the sequel to one of the greatest horror films ever made. Blumhouse presents The Exorcist Believer. Let's watch - react - discuss. This is Trailer Talk.
Let's dive into the full trailer for the much anticipated Ahsoka series on Disney+. Then let's get a look at The Boys spinoff series Gen V with the latest teaser dropped at San Diego Comic-Con
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.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is making its comeback! Sarah Michelle Gellar, Buffy herself, has confirmed as much on Instagram. Let us tell you why you should be excited about this!
Bioware Games have been front and center in Brandy’s gaming collection for years. Find out why and how she feels about some of the decisions EA has made lately.
Somebody once told me that Shrek Rave is where we're rolling. We investigate the cultural phenomenon of raving hard to the commercial and cult classic Shrek franchise. We went to Shrek Rave and here's everything we saw and smelled.
Gaming has taken a whole new level now as it becomes available to the masses with digital downloads. You can look to play on your phone with games like Pokemon Go, tablet, or game consoles and enjoy gameplay on or offline and it is a lot of fun.
After ten years, the DCEU has come to an end, but did this universe go out with a bang or a whimper? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on the final film in the DCEU, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
Almost 20 years after Charlie Brooker’s short-lived comedy series first aired, we look back at the depressingly prophetic Nathan Barley. Did the idiots win?
Mel Brooks is bringing Spaceballs back, but in a world overflowing with sequels, memes, and streaming sludge, should he? This snark-filled deep dive explores whether The Search for More Money is satire gold... or a merchandising meltdown waiting to happen.
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.
