Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an enjoyable 2D action platforming throwback. Let us tell you why this new entry in the Ninja Gaiden series from The Game Kitchen and Dotemu is worthy of your time and befitting of the Year of the Ninja.
At FanExpo Denver, horror comics creator Joseph Schmalke shared his vision for Midnight Factory Press, the importance of print in a digital age, and why creative ownership matters more than ever. Between booths, floppies, and consumer psychology, we hit it all in this sit down.
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?
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.
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.
I Know What You Did Last Summer is the second franchise in three years to attempt a requel after 2022’s Scream. Let us tell you why this didn’t do enough to reinvigorate this dormant horror heavyweight.
Marvel’s first family has returned to the silver screen, but is the third time the charm? Join Tom as he gives his review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Predator: Killer of Killers hit streaming last month, bringing the franchise into the animated space, but is it worth a watch, even if you’ve never seen a Predator film before? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this anthology of murder.
Film trailers have been flooding in over the past week, and Tom has consumed them all. Join him as he gets excited for Hoppers, Mortal Kombat II, and Tron: Ares.
I Know What You Did Last Summer is the second franchise in three years to attempt a requel after 2022’s Scream. Let us tell you why this didn’t do enough to reinvigorate this dormant horror heavyweight.
Marvel’s first family has returned to the silver screen, but is the third time the charm? Join Tom as he gives his review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Predator: Killer of Killers hit streaming last month, bringing the franchise into the animated space, but is it worth a watch, even if you’ve never seen a Predator film before? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this anthology of murder.
Michael Connelly’s Bosch universe keeps on expanding with Ballard. But this show is much more than a spinoff or a cash grab. Iain explains why Maggie Q’s new police procedural is worth your time.
Anime Expo 2025 has come and gone, but not before giving us a plethora of exciting announcements. Join Tom as he talks about five Anime Expo reveals that have him hyped.
Film trailers have been flooding in over the past week, and Tom has consumed them all. Join him as he gets excited for Hoppers, Mortal Kombat II, and Tron: Ares.
The first film in the DCU is here, but is this new take on a classic character the right first step for this new cinematic universe? Tom answers that question as he reviews Superman.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Netflix brings the drama to the circuit. But is this series good enough to create a new fan of Formula 1? Brandy gives her thoughts and if she is firmly on the sidelines or cheering from the stands.
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.
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.
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.
Superhero Streamers is entering its fourth year and shows no sign of slowing down. Tom gives you all the essential info on this Australian charity juggernaut.
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.
Michael Connelly’s Bosch universe keeps on expanding with Ballard. But this show is much more than a spinoff or a cash grab. Iain explains why Maggie Q’s new police procedural is worth your time.
New from Void Interactive is the game Ready or Not, available on PS5, Xbox and PC through Steam. Thinking about buying it? Here are some things for you to think about before you buy.
The first film in the DCU is here, but is this new take on a classic character the right first step for this new cinematic universe? Tom answers that question as he reviews Superman.
Jurassic World: Rebirth is here and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Jurassic franchise. But are new characters and mutated dinosaurs enough to bring this franchise back to its glory days? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this prehistoric revamp.
Ironheart, the long-awaited series, has finally left production hell and landed on Disney+, but was it worth the wait? Tom gives his thoughts on the finale of Phase 5 of the MCU.
M3GAN 2.0, the follow-up to the hit 2022 horror movie, M3GAN, is a masterpiece. The genre-shifting sequel is the perfect follow-up in the most unexpected way. Let us tell you more.
Rick and Morty Season 8 continues with episodes 3 and 4, “The Rick, The Mort & The Ugly” and “The Last Temptation of Jerry”. Iain takes you through concise and not at all confusing recaps of the episodes!
The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack has been consuming Tom’s mind since he watched the film, so the only reasonable thing to do is rank them. See if his list matches up with your own, or if he got it totally wrong.
A new animated film from the Spider-Verse team has landed at Netflix, but it’s not what you’d expect. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Kpop Demon Hunters.
The new installment in the 28 franchise is a sprawling, genre-bending ride, but while the film has mostly been received well a certain sect of detractors have seemingly missed the point.
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.
PAX Aus 2024 has come and gone, but that’s no reason to be sad. Join Tom and Rohan as they reflect on this chaotic but fun weekend of games and panels.
PAX Aus had a whole bunch of TCGs this year, and it can be daunting to decide which one to try after the show. Luckily, Tom has compiled a list of the TCGs you need to try from PAX.
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.
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.
To defeat the Locust Horde we will need strength, courage, and...tissues? Come join the Gear-father Jake Brown as he takes us through his top emotional moments in the Gears Of War franchise.
What is a Labubu Rave? We went to one at Area15 in Las Vegas and sat down with Area15's VP of Creative, AJ Annunziata, to understand the monsters and the madness behind these pop culture parties.
Jurassic World: Rebirth is here and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Jurassic franchise. But are new characters and mutated dinosaurs enough to bring this franchise back to its glory days? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this prehistoric revamp.
Star Wars fans are excited about the recent release of the trailer for the final season of The Bad Batch. With the trailer release, we need to discuss things affecting the upcoming season. Let's dig in with it.
Wow! Xbox is slated to purchase one of the largest gaming publishers in the world, Activision Blizzard. Maybe, just maybe, Xbox is the Super Hero Activision Blizzard needs right now.
Together, starring IRL couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco, is the new body horror on the block, tackling codependence and toxic relationships. Let us tell you why this film is a fine, but predictable movie.
The Video Game Rave tour with DJs Synova and GrooveCube brought the party to Area 15 in Las Vegas, and we had an absolute blast. Party music and gaming themes? Now you're thinking with portals.