The Fall anime season is in full swing, and it includes a surprise fantasy show that is seemingly bucking all the trends. Join Tom as he gives his first impressions on the anime May I Ask For One Final Thing?
After a long 15-year wait, the next installment in the TRON franchise is finally here, but does it live up to fan expectations? Join Tom as he gives his review of TRON: Ares.
Indy the dog stars in Good Boy, a horror film shot from the canine perspective. Iain tells us why this movie may have made him want to get a dog and protect him with his life.
-EPISODE NAGI- is here at last, and it’s a banger of a movie. We were able to sit down with the English voice actors for Nagi and Reo and chat with them about the film and all things BLUE LOCK.
Bust out those purple suits and get ready to hit the streets because #SaintsRow is back baby! Jake Brown shares his thoughts and opinions on Volitions (@DSVolition) reboot of the popular franchise.
What do you get when you mix the characters of Final Fantasy with the worlds of Disney? A stupidly good time known as Kingdom Hearts. Thomas Richards breaks down why you should give the Kingdom Hearts series a look, even if it’s a bit dumb.
Hypnospace Outlaw and Broken Reality offer a rare insight into the early internet… for a young’un like Tyler, it doesn’t exactly matter how accurate that insight happens to be.
Have you ever thought about playing Dungeons and Dragons? D&D devotee Kim talks about the game’s major comeback and why there’s never been a better time to get involved.
In the second installment of Erika Aundawyn's “Women in Gaming'' series, she interviews Alyssa Dykstra, creator of "Threads and Thistles Inventory.'' They discuss Alyssa's small business journey, online harassment, and the interview's title topic: Nerfing the Male Ego.
The new cat centric game Stray is out now and cat lover Maria just cannot wait to get her paws on it! Check out her review of this feline fueled adventure.
Patrick Sutherland's look into the newest Steam game that'll drive you batty, V Rising. Gather your friends and prepare to spill some blood in this base-building, third-person, vampire survival game.
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.
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.
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.
Sakamoto Days is an anime that has perfected the villain of the week formula. In creating compelling enemies for the titular character, it has Iain hooked on the show. Let us tell you why.
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.
The creative mastermind behind "this is fine", KC Green is currently creating an ongoing gag comic series titled God's Hands. Thomas Richards sits down with KC Green to discuss his background and all things God's Hands.
Got some old Amiibos wasting space? If you have any of these, you could be missing out on a sweet payday. Ben goes in-depth on the current state of the Nintendo Amiibo Market and what is rare and expensive in the current year.
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.
Steven Soderbergh is bringing back the spy thriller genre with his latest film, Black Bag. Join Tom as he lets you know if this genre revival is worth your time and money.
With Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the horizon, Tom has Assassin’s Creed on his mind. More specifically, the platinum trophies from the series. Join him as he ranks every platinum trophy from the Assassin’s Creed series.
The Monkey is a new comedy horror from Longlegs director Osgood Perkins, adapted from Stephen King’s short story. Let us tell you why this is an entertaining film but not without its problems. It may, however, become a guilty pleasure!
Everyone doesn’t have to enjoy every game. Different games appeal to different people. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been released and is receiving universal praise. But here’s an opposite opinion: the reasons why Iain shouldn’t review the game.
Have you succumbed to the allure of collecting TTRPG dice? Let Michael Saint Gregory help guide you to understanding your addiction and provide a solution that absolutely does not involve sending him your dice to add to his own collection.
PlayStation has released another State of Play. This time focusing on the upcoming game Final Fantasy 16. Thomas Richards gets you up to speed on all the new information for this beautiful-looking game.
Let Michael Saint Gregory be your guide through the perilous history of the greatest ally turned villain turned redeemed hero that anyone has ever faced in Dungeons & Dragons; the Open Gaming License!
A parody music biopic based on the man who parodied music. WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story is going full meta and delivering on its premise in spades. Daniel Radcliffe plays Harry P...uh Al Yankovic and goes all in on the crazy hair and mustache to deliver a performance that likely to get a lot of praise or criticism. Either way, we're here for it.
Liza and Michelle talk dragons and Valyrian Easter Eggs in their second episode of Decoding Dragons, a show all about the epic lore fueling House of the Dragon. They're examining HotD's second episode "The Rogue Prince," and breaking down the GoT show nods, drama, and how they're changing some of the lore for the season. Don't miss out on their next episode predictions at the end!
Liza and Michelle spill the "royal-tea" and break down the fire in their first episode of Decoding Dragons, a show all about the epic lore fueling House of the Dragon. They're diving into HotD's first episode "The Heirs of the Dragon," and sharing their ABSOLUTE HYPE, favorite moments, and the best bits of lore in the show. Trust us–you don't wanna miss out on this fire.
Chickie (Zac Effron) wants to support his friends fighting in Vietnam, so he does what any good American would do and personally flies over there to deliver a good ol American beer in The Greatest Beer Run Ever. Based on the book by Joanna Mooly and John "Chickie" Donohue this looks like a wild-ass adventure filled with the realities of war, friendship, and, of course, beer. Let's break it all down.
We all know Cassian Andor as the hero who died to help steal the Death Star plans in Rogue One. Now we get to experience what made him a leader in the Rebellion in the Disney+ series Andor. After the success (maybe) of Kenobi and Book of Boba Fett, it looks as if Kathleen Kennedy is fine with going back to the well of the movies whose stories we know the ending to. Is this a good strategy, or do we care as long as we get more stories in the Star Wars universe? Let's break it all down.
HBO is bringing us back to Westeros whether we want to or not. House of the Dragon is the prequel to one of the most popular TV series ever, Game of Thrones, and we are going to watch the biggest and longest trailer they've released thus far. If you like dragons and politics and more dragons, then this is probably going to catch that itch. Let's react to this extended trailer revealed at SDCC and break it down for people who may need a refresher on GOT lore.
We’ve endured, we’ve survived, and we’ve made it to the end. This season of The Last of Us has delivered so much and has been a crazy ride! We’ve reached the season finale and got some critical cameos along with a pretty faithfully adapted ending that may divide the new audience just as much as it divided the old one when we first finished the game. Join us as we break down the last episode of season 1 and give our take on the season as a whole and what the future looks like for the HBO series.
Brutality, emotion, action, cannibalism, Troy Baker being stabbed in the neck, this week’s episode of The Last of Us really had it all. We finally got to meet Ellie’s big bad evil guy, David, and boy did it deliver. Of course, it didn’t please everyone and it may be the most divided the room of The Rest of Us podcast has ever been but we loved it regardless. Like a meat cleaver to the head, let’s tear open this episode and dive right in… Was that too graphic?
Left Behind is the action this week… oh, and also the title for episode 7. A sweet and cute little love story that hits almost all of its angsty, teen-romance marks but at what cost? There were some very divided opinions on this week’s podcast so come on in and join the conversation, we can be all poetic about it and just lose our minds together.
We interview special guest M. Joshua Cauller about his career and time as a video producer making video game trailers for Devolver Digital. He has worked on games like Slay the Spire, Risk of Rain, Return to Monkey Island, and Olija as part of their Trailercraft team.
Slow, steady, and finely crafted. This week on The Rest of Us podcast, we dive into a more emotional episode exploring Joel and Tommy’s fractured relationship and Joel’s ever-evolving grief. We find a plethora of easter eggs and maybe bitch about a few things along the way. One thing is for certain, The Last of Us is picking up steam toward its emotional climax, and we’re not sure that we’re ready, but damn sure we are going to love it!
Will Ospreay wowed Wembley Arena with his spectacular Assassin’s Creed-inspired entrance at AEW All In. Join us as we look at this and four other pop culture-infused entrances in recent times.
Sakamoto Days is an anime that has perfected the villain of the week formula. In creating compelling enemies for the titular character, it has Iain hooked on the show. Let us tell you why.
We did it again. Couch Soup attended Broadway Rave, the premiere party for adult theater kids. Check out our coverage for a peek behind the curtain at this very silly, very niche, very fun traveling show.
Let Michael Saint Gregory be your guide through the perilous history of the greatest ally turned villain turned redeemed hero that anyone has ever faced in Dungeons & Dragons; the Open Gaming License!
Looking for a new game to play in between your next Baldur's Gate 3 run? Well, you're in luck because Rohan has his first impressions on the tower defence roguelike, Gnomes, from the Aussie developer Dystopian.
House of the Dragon’s first official teaser trailer was released in October, to great acclaim and excitement (and maybe some nerves). In this article, let’s examine what we can expect from the first ferocious season.
The latest film from Guillermo Del Toro and Netflix has hit cinemas ahead of its release on the streaming service, but is this book adaptation worth the cinema trip? Join Tom as he reviews Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein.
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.
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.