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Tunic: The Perfect Blend of Zelda Nostalgia and Souls-like Challenge

I FINALLY played Tunic. Join Jordan as he goes into detail about why he can’t believe he missed out on this gem for so long!
by Jordan JurkowskiJune 17, 2024

From Fear to Fascination: My Journey With Steelrising’s Mechanical Marvels

Steelrising was a game released by Spiders in 2022. Join Brandy as she takes a quick look at why you might like to go back and try this fun little game that takes place in a seriously dark alternate history.
by Brandy BrownJune 15, 2024

Three Korean Horrors You MUST Watch

The series continues! I already recommended the three Korean Thrillers you must watch and now it is time to talk about: Horrors. That's right! We will be stepping into the scary territory. So strap in and let's dive in!
by Art of Lily KJune 14, 2024
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The Rest of Us Podcast | The Nolan North Interview | Watching Now: HBO The Last of Us

You know him, you love him, it’s Uncle Noly! Join the Rest of Us crew as we sit down with voice acting icon Nolan North to pick his brain about the Last of Us HBO series, his character, David, from the video game, and share a boatful of laughs along the way. This guy is pretty cool!
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What To Watch When You’re Sick

Shana prescribes films and ASMR videos that she considers great for watching while sick.
by Shana MartinFebruary 17, 2023

Cozy Movies & TV to Keep You Warm All Winter

Alex recommends some cozy romance, historical, and gothic movies and TV shows to get you through the winter, based on popular titles you’ve probably already seen. Hidden gems galore!
by Alex ShannonFebruary 14, 2023

Why I’m Going to Miss Michael Bay – Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

With the new Transformers Rise of The Beasts trailer now out, Rohan confronts a dark truth about the Michael Bay films in the franchise and why they'll be sorely missed.
by Rohan ElliottFebruary 2, 2023

Hollywood’s Best Directors Are Beefing Hard with the MCU and It’s Getting Interesting

The MCU is taking heat from some Hollywood greats, and it’s getting super tense. Sit back everyone; here is all the tea.
by Nick McKayJanuary 30, 2023

Violent Night, Gory Night: Movie Review Of Violent Night

Violent Night starring David Harbour blends Home Alone with Die Hard. Shana shares why it's a must-watch film for the holidays and beyond.
by Shana MartinJanuary 22, 2023
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Has the Mario Movie Broken the Video Game Curse, or is it Just Better Than Sonic?

With Nintendo returning to the silver screen after a 20 year hiatus, join the trio of Rohan, Dan & Thomas as they discuss if this return heralds the end of the video game curse… or if it's just better than the competition.
by Rohan ElliottApril 20, 2023

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: A Slime’s Life For Me

Have you ever wondered how a slime lives? Well, wonder no more because That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is here to answer that question! Join Thomas Richards as he breaks down what makes the Slime series such a treat to watch.
by Thomas RichardsApril 19, 2023

The Mandalorian S3 “Guns for Hire” – Top 3 Highlights

Bo-Katan and Din Djarin catch up with the Stolen Fleet, but before they are able to confront the Mandalorian mercenaries, they are coerced into helping a planet with their massive droid malfunctioning problem. Once they crack the case, they are back on track for their original purpose. But will the Mandalorians follow Bo-Katan? Check out my top three highlights from Chapter 22: Guns For Hire!
by Candace BissonetteApril 16, 2023

The Mandalorian Chapter 23: Homecoming

The penultimate episode of The Mandalorian is here, and it’s a good one. Join Thomas Richards as he recaps all the action, laughs, and emotional moments from the second last episode of the season.
by Thomas RichardsApril 15, 2023

Balerion is Coming: Aegon’s Conquest Considered at HBO

Aegon's Conquest is reportedly under discussion at HBO, and Lizabeth is covering everything you need to know if Balerion takes to the screen.
by Lizabeth PhoenixApril 15, 2023

The Mandalorian S3 “The Pirate”- Top 3 Highlights

Chapter 21, the Pirate, has it all! Pirates, pilots and politics! We see some familiar faces make some great cameos. The Mandalorians gear up to help a friend protect the independence of Nevarro and are united in purpose. Check out my top three highlights of this action packed episode!
by Candace BissonetteApril 9, 2023

The Bad Batch Season 2 Eps 15, 16: A Dark Day

The season finale of The Bad Batch is here, and it caps off the season in spectacular fashion. Join Thomas Richards as he recaps the finale and gives his thoughts on the season as a whole.
by Thomas RichardsApril 4, 2023

Dungeons and Dragons: A Movie For All or Just the Fans?

Does Dungeons & Dragons Honor Among Thieves rise above the bad press its namesake carries to deliver a romp that we've been missing at the movies? Lily K doesn't shy away from her anticipation of this film in this review.
by Art of Lily KApril 2, 2023

The Video Game Adaptation Curse. Real or Fake?

Video game adaptations are cursed! Well, maybe not, but it feels like most of the time, they suck. Let’s dive right into the “why” and get to the bottom of this.
by Nick McKayApril 1, 2023

Scream 6: A Bloody Good Watch

Is Scream 6 another franchise cash-grab or is it the next installment in an evergreen franchise? One thing is for sure: it’s a bloody good time.
by Iain McParlandMarch 27, 2023
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WTF Just Happened in Outlander? S6, E8, “I Am Not Alone”

Liza teams up with Couch Soup's own Drewseph J Drewsephine to recap and discuss Outlander's Season 6 finale, including why this season felt so different from seasons 1-5.
by Lizabeth PhoenixMay 9, 2022

Book of Boba Fett – Getting to Know the Man Behind the Mask Chapter 7

War! The Pyke Syndicate tipped the scales and Boba Fett is forced to respond. Will he be able to live up to his newfound aspirations of protecting the people of Mos Espa with his trustworthy motley crew or will he be forced to flee his new home Tatooine in disgrace? Check out the rundown of the spectacularly epic final chapter of the Book of Boba Fett!
by Candace BissonetteMay 4, 2022

WTF Just Happened in Outlander? S6, E7, “Sticks and Stones”

Liza gets petty about the cliffhanger in Outlander Season 6, Episode 7, "Sticks and Stones," and the Frasers find themselves under siege. With the finale next week, there's very little time left to solve Malva's murder, and Claire may have to answer for crimes she didn't commit.
by Lizabeth PhoenixApril 30, 2022

The Nightmare Inside: Were Pants Crapped?

Self-proclaimed horror junkie Maria takes on the new game, The Nightmare Inside, with fellow Couchsouper, Erika. Was this the game to finally make Maria hide under the bedsheets?
by Maria KinnunApril 29, 2022

Nick Cage and His Massive Talent

Nicholas Cage’s reputation precedes himself. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent should be added to your must-see list. It’s everything you expect, yet so much more.
by Candace BissonetteApril 28, 2022

The Games That Define a Generation: The Original PlayStation

The original PlayStation console had a huge library of games during its run. Emmanuel shares the original PlayStation games that meant the most to him, and some of our other Couch Soup contributors share theirs, too.
by Emmanuel AlejandroApril 25, 2022

WTF Just Happened in Outlander? S6, E6, “The World Turned Upside Down”

Liza's reeling from the shock of Outlander Season 6 Episode 6, but she pulled herself together enough to recap the events and speculate on who the murderer might be.
by Lizabeth PhoenixApril 16, 2022

Shrunken kids, giant bugs, and surviving the backyard: Here’s why you should try Grounded

Grounded from Obsidian Entertainment is giving gamers bug-sized adventure scapes for a small group of friends to survive together. Kim shares her experiences with the pre-release version.
by Kim PayneApril 15, 2022

Kick-Ass and Chew Bubblegum! The Rise of the Boomer Shooter

Hail to the King, Baby!! Boomer Shooters are coming back in a big way to blow your face off! Read about the rise of the boomer shooter, their demise, and their new, recent rip and tear out of the ashes!
by Maria KinnunApril 14, 2022

Hey Rockstar, please don’t make any more open world games

Rohan’s been ruminating on all the open world games at the moment and, to be honest, he’s sick of them. Now he’s sitting Rockstar down for a chat about their condition before it gets any worse.
by Rohan ElliottApril 11, 2022
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A Modern Games Review From a Time-Traveling Gamer Dude

After a failed attempt to skip over the year 2000 so I can get to the PS2 without waiting too long, I, a 16 year old, wake up in 2019 and discover the video games I already played 20 years ago are new again but also different.
by Luis RezaJanuary 21, 2021

An Argument For Trash Talk

What is the point of trash-talking? Is it to annoy the person in front of you, or do you want to psych out your opponent like the great Muhammad Ali or Macho Man Randy Savage?
by Josh NeffJanuary 19, 2021

5 Video Games Perfect For Theme Parks

With the scheduled opening of the Super Nintendo World theme park in Universal Studios Japan in 2021, MSG brings his theme park expertise to give you his five choices of video game franchises that should also be theme parks.
by Michael Saint GregoryJanuary 16, 2021

Hidden Gems – Driver: San Francisco

Time to check out whether the 2011 daytime TV cop show turned into a video game - Driver San Francisco- is worth checking out.
by Rohan ElliottJanuary 12, 2021

Monthly Update: January 2021 Game Releases

Here’s what 2021 has to offer up first. Kicking the year off is the return of one of the best beat-em ups of all time and the first Xbox Series game. It is a light month but that is January.
by Dan MorrisJanuary 3, 2021
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Secret Invasion & Blue Beetle Trailer Reaction & Discussion – TRAILER TALK

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Where Are All the Co-op Games? – Ep. #91 | TRP

This week, Stephanie Judge (Editor for Retro Replay) returns with Maria to talk about the new Ratchet and Clank game and Co-op games. Pagan and Steph give the points of view that they wanted to give from the latest Trailer Talk, but were not so able to share. Since they played Overcooked 2 on Retro Replay, we discuss that and the importance of Co-op games and our experiences with them.
by Dan MorrisMay 19, 2021

There’s Singing in This?! | IN THE HEIGHTS vs. WEST SIDE STORY | TRAILER TALK

This week we are watching not one... But Two trailers! That's right it's a battle of the musicals, Lin Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS vs. Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY! These movies look pretty amazing! Let's break down these two film's choreography to editing to color design to costume design to sound design and more!
by Drew LewisMay 18, 2021

“Hardcore” Games and Getting Got – Ep. #90 | TRP

We are joined by Louie and Retro Replay's Stephanie Judge to discuss Resident Evil Village and “Naughtiness'' in video games. We have a discussion about playing games on various difficulties, especially horror games. Pagan and Steph elaborate on recording Trailer Talk for Retro Replay. To close, we “pull it out deeper” on sex in video games based on RRs recent episode where they played Leisure Suit Larry.
by Dan MorrisMay 12, 2021

Somebody’s Super Into Furries! | TRAILER TALK

This week we are watching the RATCHET & CLANK RIFT APART trailer! This game looks pretty awesome! Let's break down the game's design to gameplay mechanics to color design to sound design and more!
by Drew LewisMay 11, 2021

Replayers of the COG – Ep. #89 | TRP

This week, Pagan could not join us. However, Erika comes back to the show along with Jake Brown. Erika guest co-hosts with Dan while we get to know Jake and discuss his contributions to the Retro Replay website.
by Dan MorrisMay 5, 2021
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Crunchyroll Adds Even More Excitement to the Spring Anime Season

With the 2024 Spring Anime Season nearly here, Crunchyroll is rolling out some last-minute surprises! Join Thomas Richards as he fills you in on the latest news from Crunchyroll.
by Thomas RichardsMarch 30, 2024

The Acolyte Episode 5: Rumble in the Jungle

Episode 5 of The Acolyte is here, and it’s the best one yet! Join Thomas Richards as he breaks down the fights and mysteries in this episode of The Acolyte.
by Thomas RichardsJuly 1, 2024
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The Accurate (and Not-So-Accurate) Depiction of Naginata in Video Games

Naginta practitioner and instructor Charlotte looks at how the weapon itself and its use are depicted in video games. Which games are on point? Which ones are sorely lacking?
by Charlotte MerrittApril 5, 2022
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The Dragon Con Experience, Part 1: Organically Grown in Atlanta

Stef kicks off a series of articles on what makes Atlanta's Dragon Con a unique fan experience, starting with how it's grown as a con by fans for fans since 1987.
by Stef WatsonSeptember 17, 2023

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

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review: A Homecoming for Die-Hard Fans or a Missed Opportunity?

"Nothing is true, everything is permitted". Assassin's Creed Mirage is finally upon us. Check out our review to see how it holds up.
by Jake BrownOctober 20, 2023
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Joker Folie à Deux and the Tragedy of Not Feeling Good Enough

The second Joker movie is here. Let’s dive deep and talk about something that barely anyone mentioned regarding this movie. This is not your same “Joker Folie à Deux is bad” review, this is a bit more of a deeper look into the message it tries to get through.
by Art of Lily KOctober 7, 2024
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Yes, I Live With A Survival Horror Junkie

So you live with a survival horror junkie. This is the tale of a survival horror junkie and the person who chooses to live with them.
by Brandy BrownAugust 23, 2021

Pikmin 1 + 2 for Switch: The Must Play Games for Pikmin Newbies and Veterans

Pikmin is a long-running RTS game from famed developer Shigeru Miyamoto, and now you can play the originals on your Switch.
by Dan MorrisNovember 5, 2023

Sweet Home Season 2 Review

Sweet Home 2 is here and picks up right where the first season left off. Plenty of questions to answer, but will they do it? Lily K is here to shed light on what’s going on.
by Art of Lily KDecember 6, 2023
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