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Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who Has Problems

The latest season of Doctor Who has been interesting, to say the least. But it’s not been good. Ncuti Gatwa’s incarnation has had problems that need to be addressed for season two.
by Iain McParlandJuly 10, 2024

House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4 Recap: Fire in the Sky

Dragon battles! Fire, blood, dancing dragons… it has finally happened! Keep up with Michelle as she flies through the events that unfolded in Season 2, Episode 4 of House of The Dragon, and why we’ll be mourning for longer than the season will last.
by Michelle HolstineJuly 9, 2024

Ally X Announced! Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Grab the Original ROG Ally

Do you want a handheld gaming device? Should you get a Steam Deck or an ASUS ROG Ally? Should you consider the ALLY now that they’ve announced the new one? Read more to find out!
by Dan MorrisJuly 9, 2024
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Mike Drucker Talks About Games, Writing, and His Book Silent Hill 2

Mike Drucker is a writer and comedian living in New York City where he works as the co-head writer and co-executive producer of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and recently published a book about Silent Hill 2. Lily K sits down with Mike for an interview about his career, his favorite video games, and the book itself!
by Art of Lily KMarch 27, 2021

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The Boogeyman & The Idol Trailer Reaction & Discussion – TRAILER TALK

The Boogeyman is the latest horror film adaptation from the mind of Stephen King, and it's bringing all the jump scares. Also, let's indulge in HBO Max's (or just Max now ugh) new sex, drugs, and rock and roll series The Idol.
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: A Decent Send-Off

Indy is back one last time. Join Thomas Richards as he reviews Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and lets you know if it’s worth the watch.
by Thomas RichardsJuly 9, 2023

Scary Good Films Vol. 7: Angst

After a brief hiatus, Matt Kalo returns with possibly his scariest analysis yet.
by Matt KaloJuly 7, 2023

Get To Know The World Of Slime: The Factions

The world of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has quite a few factions. Join Thomas Richards as he gives you an overview of some of the major factions you’ll meet in the series.
by Thomas RichardsJune 30, 2023

“Until All Are One” – Transformers Never Looked So Good

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is rolling into theaters with some serious firepower, and Liza's sharing exactly why you NEED to go see this heartfelt summer blockbuster.
by Lizabeth PhoenixJune 24, 2023

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King – A Perfect Return

Black Clover is back baby! Sword of the Wizard King is the new film in the Black Clover series, but is it any good? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on why this film is an excellent return for the series.
by Thomas RichardsJune 22, 2023
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Who’s Who of Ahsoka

Ahsoka is almost here, but how can you keep track of all these characters? Join Thomas Richards as he gives you a quick rundown of the major players in the upcoming Disney+ series.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 15, 2023

Breaking Bad’s Fiery Showdown: The Ultimate Ranking of its 10 Most Explosive Characters!

Breaking Bad has a ton of terrific characters and with so many choices it’s hard to pick a favorite, so we’ll do it for you! Here are our picks for the 10 best Breaking Bad universe characters. Let us know what yours are!
by Nick McKayAugust 14, 2023

Fury’s Final Flop: Marvel’s Secret Invasion Leaves Fans Furious and Frustrated!

Secret Invasion is over for now, and Ben has some choice words about a disturbing trend of Marvel wasting footnotes of its own history.
by Ben HazellAugust 13, 2023

Reasons to Watch Horimiya: The Missing Pieces Right Now!

A new chapter of Horimiya is here. Horimiya: The Missing Pieces fills in the gaps in the original series, and it’s more of that Horimiya goodness. Join Thomas Richards as he tells you why you should be watching this amazing series.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 10, 2023

Gran Turismo Review: Racing Into Pole Position

The newest video game film adaptation from PlayStation is here, but is it any good? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews the latest video game movie, Gran Turismo.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 8, 2023

Horimiya: Perfecting the Formula

The world has no shortage of romance anime, but this one is special. Join Thomas Richards as he lets you know why Horimiya has perfected the high school romance formula.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 4, 2023

Three REAL Cocaine Bear-like Movies and Three FAKE Movies Which Should Be Made

With the popularity of Cocaine Bear, more and more drug-animal crossovers are being released. Here are three REAL movies being produced and three FAKE movies from Iain's dreams.
by Iain McParlandAugust 3, 2023

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One: Espionage Evolved

Mission: Impossible is back, and it’s just as crazy as ever! Join Thomas Richards as he reviews the latest entry in this action-packed series.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 1, 2023

Ahsoka Series Prep Notes: Sabine and Zeb

In this installment of Couch Soup's Ahsoka series prep notes, Stef briefly introduces two more Spectres from Star Wars: Rebels: Sabine Wren and Zeb Orrelios.
by Stef WatsonJuly 31, 2023

Secret Invasion FINALE – The Man from SKRULLNCLE

The finale of Secret Invasion is upon us! Will our eye-patched hero prevail? Will he die at the hands of a super-powered alien menace? Will we all get shawarma afterwards? Unlikely. Check out Iain’s recap of the exciting finale!
by Iain McParlandJuly 30, 2023
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She-Hulk Finale – What Was That?

She-Hulk’s finale has divided Marvel fans. Has Marvel lost the plot and failed to deliver what its audience turned up to see time and again? Was the curveball an unwanted lesson about repetitive storytelling? Was the series too smart for its own good? Check out my brief overview of the green single female lawyer’s story.
by Candace BissonetteOctober 17, 2022

Andor Episode 6: Lost Stars Abound

Thomas Richards gives his first impressions on the heist-filled extravaganza that was Andor Episode 6 and why a certain missing character made it the best episode yet.
by Thomas RichardsOctober 15, 2022

Scary Good Films Vol. 1: Alucarda

In this first installment of Matt Kalo’s new series, he looks at a film so tantalizing, so shocking, it deserves to be among the horror classics.
by Matt KaloOctober 14, 2022

House of the Dragon Ep 8 – The Walking Dead

Michelle brings us her House of the Dragon Episode 8 recap explaining the petty, the lore, and the significance of each event. Shit's about to go down!
by Michelle HolstineOctober 12, 2022

Two Point Studios’ Sims Take Bullfrog’s Classics to the Next Level

Two Point Studios has leveled up the sim genre with two games that appeal to both management sim and creative sim players. Kim shares why you should check them out!
by Kim PayneOctober 9, 2022

Andor Episode 5: A Rising Storm

Episode 5 of Andor has landed, and Thomas Richards provides some first impressions on this tension-filled episode, "The Axe Forgets."
by Thomas RichardsOctober 8, 2022

House of the Dragon Episode 7 – Breakdown of the Disjointed Petty

Michelle gets into the lore, Easter eggs, cringe, and a possibly unpopular opinion about House of the Dragon, Episode 7, "Driftmark."
by Michelle HolstineOctober 6, 2022

A Trophy-Obsessed Gamer’s Guide to Trek to Yomi

Trek to Yomi lets you be a badass samurai while tackling tricky challenges to get your PlayStation Platinum Trophy. Iain shares what you need to know for going platinum!
by Iain McParlandOctober 6, 2022

Andor, Episode 4: Aftermath of an Eventful Day

Andor Episode 4 is here and Thomas Richards gives first impressions and a hint of what to expect in this week's slower-yet-intriguing episode.
by Thomas RichardsOctober 4, 2022

Couch Co-op is an awesome way to play video games and Gears of War is one of the best

Gears of War is just about the most fun you can have with a friend on a couch… Moving swiftly along from how awkward that sounded, let’s talk about Couch Co-op and how awesome, and criminally underused, it is in modern video games as we look back on one of Xbox’s best flagship series.
by Nick McKayOctober 2, 2022
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Looking for Player 2: Keeping Local Co-op Gaming Alive

Did you grow up on local multiplayer video games? Maria explores both the fall and future hopes for couch co-op games.
by Maria KinnunJuly 9, 2021

Friendship Enders: Mario Party

After a bit of a hiatus, we’ve got the second installment of Friendship Enders and we’re focusing on part two of the relationship-ending trifecta – Mario Party. Grab your controllers, get those thumbs ready cause it’s time to party.
by Rohan ElliottJune 29, 2021

Early Access: Ground Branch

Ground Branch is a tactical first-person shooter that is currently in early access. If you love playing Tier 1 operator games, then you won’t regret reading this article!
by Andrew LucyJune 17, 2021

Monthly Update: June 2021 Game Releases

See the biggest game releases for the month of June and how much your wallet will hate you. Ratchet & Clank add a new character, Ninja Gaiden takes its back catalog to a new level, and a few games aim to take full advantage of next-gen Xbox and PlayStation capabilities.
by Dan MorrisJune 11, 2021

Our Journey As Female Gamers Part I – Featuring Amelia Brown & Cassandre Federowicz

Candace features Amelia Brown and Cassandre Federowicz in the first of a series of interviews with female Replayers having an open, candid discussion of their journey as gamers and how their experience has changed over the years.
by Candace BissonetteJune 10, 2021
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Kraven The Hunter & Squirrel with a Gun Trailer Reaction & Discussion – TRAILER TALK

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Would You Be My Opponent!? – Ep. #104 | TRP

This week we have Erika, Luis, and Nate on the podcast. We start the show off by talking about the absence of Nolan North on the channel as of late and that's ok. Dan asks the important question about the new Green Knight show, what and why is Erika’s character? After some DnD conversation, we move on to talking about 12 Minutes and first impressions of the game.
by Dan MorrisAugust 25, 2021

Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Reactions | Trailer Talk

This week on Trailer Talk we are discussing the leaked and non-leaked trailers for Spider-Man: No Way Home. Let's talk about and break down all the multiverse easter eggs in this trailer (Doc Ock!!!) and then let's speculate how this weaves into the upcoming Disney + shows and Films.
by Drew LewisAugust 24, 2021

We Are All Not Well Adjusted Individuals – Ep. #103 | TRP

This week, This week, Maria fills in for an absent Pagan as we get to know Rohan. Rohan is a writer who answered Drew’s call to help with the new RR website and an original replayer from the Spider-Man episode! We share what we’ve been playing, discuss some of the articles Rohan has written and remasters of games. We touch on the Trailer Talk and Cinderella Reimagined trailer.
by Dan MorrisAugust 18, 2021

Twelve Minutes – Game Reactions | Trailer Talk

This week we are discussing a very interesting interactive time loop thriller, Twelve Minutes. Let's talk about this trailer that showcases the interesting gameplay style and a star-studded voice acting cast of James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe.
by Drew LewisAugust 17, 2021

This is Not For Us! – Ep. #102 | TRP

Joining us this week is Luis and for new to the show Haakon aka Tahu. Tahu tells us a little about himself and where he is from. As we get to know Tahu, we also get into some games we've been playing lately such as Visage, The Sims 4, and the Back 4 Blood beta. We then discuss the House of Gucci movie trailer and the 100 Thieves collaboration with Gucci for a $2500 backpack.
by Dan MorrisAugust 11, 2021
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Behind the Mic: Yuri Lowenthal Breaks Down the Little Things that Make Spider-Man 2 a Tearjerker, Including Grandpa Earl and Howard’s Mission

Perhaps the greatest, friendliest and the best Spider-Man, Yuri Lowenthal talked to Couch Soup about all things Spider-Man 2 and what he would like to see in future Spider-man games.
by Art of Lily KNovember 11, 2023

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 GrahamJune 6, 2022
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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 JoJune 17, 2022
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Movie Review: See How They Run

Combining classic Hollywood movies with theatre, murder mystery and an incredible ensemble cast, Kim tells you why See How They Run is a must-watch.
by Kim PayneNovember 30, 2022

Interceptor—Matthew Reilly’s Jump From Page to Screen

Matthew Reilly is an author known for pulse-pounding, pulpy action thriller novels that are so much fun to read. Rohan looks at his debut foray into the world of film to see if that signature Matthew Reilly magic survives the jump from page to screen.
by Rohan ElliottJune 28, 2022

Batman: Arkham Origins – The Forgotten Gem

Batman Arkham Origins is often seen as the black sheep in the series. It's time to put some respect on its name.
by Jordan JurkowskiJuly 16, 2024
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The Sheik Massacre is a Loving (if Gory) Tribute to The Iron Sheik

John and Kira Hennigan have created the perfect tribute to The Iron Sheik with their short film, The Sheik Massacre. Let me tell you why such a grotesque film is the most loving ode to an influential wrestler.
by Iain McParlandOctober 27, 2024
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Mind Games: Video Games as Mental Health Therapy

Research suggests that video games have cognitive benefits for gamers and can serve as a form of therapy for certain mental health conditions. Replayer MSG offers his own personal testimony supporting this.
by Michael Saint GregoryDecember 15, 2020

10 TV Shows You Should Be Excited About in 2024

You didn’t think I would leave you all without a list of TV Shows for 2024, right? RIGHT? Of course not! I’m back with the Top 10 list for your entertainment. Let’s see all the releases and which one should get you all giddy and excited.
by Art of Lily KJanuary 22, 2024

These will be the Pokemon Legends: Z-A Starters

Ben is calling it on the Pokémon Legends: Z-A starters, he's so confident that he's put up exactly who and why the starters will be. Do you agree?
by Ben HazellJune 30, 2024
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