Tom is desperate for a sequel to Kpop Demon Hunters so much so that he’s come up with a couple of ideas for what could happen in the potential continuation.
Michelle is heading to Denver for FanExpo and feels the heat from the guest list! Who is she most excited to see, and who gets snubbed?! Let’s find out!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michelle is heading to Denver for FanExpo and feels the heat from the guest list! Who is she most excited to see, and who gets snubbed?! Let’s find out!
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 Last of Us on HBO Season 2 has concluded but there’s one thing everyone is talking about: did they do Ellie justice? And, specifically, did they nerf her character to an unrecognisable state? Read our analysis of the situation.
What if Grogu isn’t just strong with The Force…what if he is the Force? With ties to Yoda, Yaddle, and the Whills themselves, this theory suggests these rare beings aren’t born, they emerge as living embodiments of the cosmic Force itself.
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.
The Summer 2025 Anime Season is fast approaching, and you’ll need a game plan to watch as much of it as possible. Join Tom as he gives you a starting point for the upcoming anime season.
Kleya Marki became one of the standout characters of Andor but she should have had an even greater link to our main protagonist. Kleya should have been Cassian’s sister and here’s why.
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.
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.
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?
Final Destination: Bloodlines became the most successful movie in the franchise, and it’s not just nostalgia. This film enhances every part of Final Destination lore and has reinvigorated Iain’s interest. Let us tell you more.
Tales of the Underworld, the latest series from Lucasfilm Animation, was released last month, but how does it hold up to previous seasons of Tales of…? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this look into the underbelly of the Star Wars universe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michelle is heading to Denver for FanExpo and feels the heat from the guest list! Who is she most excited to see, and who gets snubbed?! Let’s find out!
We got a first look at three full episodes of Love, Death + Robots volume 4, and you're going to get an exclusive look at what's to come in this hilarious horror sci-fi anthology. Love, Death + Robots Volume 4 drops on Netflix on May 15, 2025.
The moment I’ve been waiting for since December 1st, 2023, is finally here. Sweet Home Season 3 comes out on the 19th of July, so it is time for me to do a prediction round before we meet with our survivors for the final time.
World of Warcraft has fallen victim to complete optimization of play, and it seems like many MMOs trend in that direction. Where does that leave a proponent of free play in a massively multiplayer online game?
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.
Our Journey As Female Gamers series comes to a close in Part V where Candace sits down with Brandy Brown & Samantha Drake to discuss their own experiences with developing their passion for gaming and what they have loved about the diversity in recent gaming history. Join us for the final candid discussion of the light and dark side of gaming.
After the most anticipated movies of the year it is time to talk about the TV shows. Many things are coming out that look insanely promising, but which ones will make the Top 10?
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!).
