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We’re Halfway Through Monarch: Legacy of Monsters – Is It Living Up To The Hype?

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is at its halfway point, but has it been any good? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his midseason thoughts on the Godzilla spin-off series.
by Thomas RichardsDecember 10, 2023

Let’s Get Ready to Rumble on Crash Team Rumble!

Michelle and Erika take over LA and Activision HQ to party with Crash Bandicoot and try the new game Crash Team Rumble! Was the game as fun as it should be, or were there some hiccups resulting in needing boosts? Read to find out!
by Michelle HolstineApril 3, 2023

Bleach Returns Better Than Ever for the Thousand-Year Blood War Arc

Tite Kubo's final manga arc for Bleach has come alive in the new anime series, "Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War." Stef Watson gushes about why it's the best Bleach ever.
by Stef WatsonOctober 18, 2022

Leveling Up: The American Writers Museum Celebrates Writing for Role-Playing Games

Explore the American Writers Museum in Chicago with Couch Soup. We checked out the Level Up: Writers & Gamers exhibit, and we're already looking forward to visiting again soon. Tap in to catch a glimpse of the fun.
by Andrea CarterJuly 29, 2025

Suicide Squad: Kill All Hope for Their Game

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League has met some negative press upon it’s release. Take a look at this review to see if it is justified.
by Jordan JurkowskiFebruary 15, 2024
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Here’s Why Gaming Isn’t a Waste of Time

Liza examines why gaming can actually be really good for your overall mental health. Not just a waste of time, huh?
by Lizabeth PhoenixJuly 11, 2022

First Look at Eresys (Early Access Release)

Eresys is a horror game to be played with friends. Check out this Early Access peek from Couch Soup and keep those clean underpants ready!
by Brandy BrownJuly 17, 2023

Everything You Need To Know for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3

With the third season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime on the horizon, it’s time to get up to speed. Join Thomas Richards as he gives you all the info to be fully prepared for season 3 of this entertaining series.
by Thomas RichardsJuly 22, 2023

Seven Soccer Movies to Fill the Hole Left by the End of the Women’s World Cup

Are you missing the Women’s World Cup? Well, here’s some soccer movies that may or may not scratch that itch. FOOTBALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!
by Iain McParlandSeptember 18, 2023
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    Why Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Isn’t ALL Bad

    Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is winding down. The final season is upon us, and Rocksteady is moving on to other projects. It’s not a good game, but let us tell you why it’s not ALL bad. There’s definitely some fun to be had!
    by Iain McParlandJanuary 30, 2025

    Sonic the Hedgehog 3: The Movie that Succeeds On All Fronts

    Ben went to see Sonic 3 in the pictures and had to tell everyone about how good it was. Let Ben tell you more about the fastest hedgehog in the cinema this winter.
    by Ben HazellJanuary 28, 2025

    Will Assassin’s Creed: Shadows Be Better Than These Top 3 Assassin’s Creed Games?

    Jordan is eagerly waiting for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. To prepare, he is looking at his top three AC games! Which ones make the list? Read more to find out.
    by Jordan JurkowskiJanuary 25, 2025

    The Milestone Platinum: A Trophy Hunter’s Anxiety-Ridden Journey

    Do you care about Platinum Trophies? Do you plan meaningful ones for milestones? Or do you have more of a life than Iain? He cares, and it’s been an anxiety-ridden journey to number 200. Let him tell you more.
    by Iain McParlandJanuary 23, 2025

    We Went to a Video Game Rave in Las Vegas (and it was awesome)

    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.
    by Andrea CarterJanuary 15, 2025
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    Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Review: Peak Fiction

    Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has finally arrived, and it’s even better than we hoped! Join Tom as he breaks down why in his review.
    by Thomas RichardsDecember 30, 2024

    Kraven the Hunter Review: Have They Learnt Their Lesson?

    Sony has released another film about a Spider-Man villain without Spider-Man. Does Kraven the Hunter defy the odds and be halfway decent? Or is it another Madame Web? Join Tom to find out.
    by Thomas RichardsDecember 24, 2024

    That Trailer is Super, Man!

    DC has released the trailer for James Gunn’s new take on Superman coming in July 2025. There’s lots to talk about, whether you prefer James Gunn or Zack Snyder's vision for DC. Let’s dive into the trailer and see what stands out.
    by Tim BeisiegelDecember 24, 2024

    Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- Review: More Than A Recap

    Solo Leveling's debut film has hit the silver screen, but is this recap/sneak peek worth your time? Join Tom as he gives you his thoughts on Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-.
    by Thomas RichardsDecember 21, 2024

    The New Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Trailer Has Me Rolling Around In Excitement

    The second trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has dropped, making Tom roll around in excitement. Join him as he tells you why this will be the movie of the year.
    by Thomas RichardsDecember 10, 2024
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    Giving Lezine, the Singing Hero of Ghorman, His Flowers

    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.
    by Iain McParlandMay 29, 2025

    Andor Season 2 Review: Star Wars Perfection

    Andor Season 2 has come to an end, and what a season of television it was. Join Tom as he reviews what could be the best Star Wars project in years.
    by Thomas RichardsMay 28, 2025

    Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Review – A Middling Return

    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.
    by Thomas RichardsMay 27, 2025

    We Went to the Alien: Earth Activation at Area 15

    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.
    by Andrea CarterMay 23, 2025

    The Umbrella Academy Season 4: How NOT to End a Series

    The Umbrella Academy closed out with a rocky Season 4 last year that didn’t honour the fans’ investment. But why didn’t it work?
    by Katie VolkerMay 21, 2025
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    Counting Diapers and Judging Poop

    Join me in my journey through new parenthood, with a different take than the usual pregnancy article. Pregnancy and new parenthood isn’t always puppies and rainbows, sometimes the puppies are muddy and the rainbows are cloudy!
    by Michelle HolstineOctober 16, 2021

    Our Journey As Female Gamers Part III – Featuring Maria Kinnun & Jen Miller

    Can certain aspects of gaming help give your confidence a boost? Is it possible to regain a deep passion for a hobby that has taken a hiatus in your life? Check out this discussion with Maria Kinnun and Jen Miller as we talk about their own personal gaming experience and what they hope to see from the gaming industry in the future.
    by Candace BissonetteSeptember 22, 2021

    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

    Dear Uncle Alice: A Fan Letter!

    What songs or artists have you listened to that help you through rough times? Replayer Shana writes a fan letter to Alice Cooper.
    by Shana MartinAugust 6, 2021

    Why That One Moment in Loki Meant So Much

    The Loki series plants a seed for greater bisexual/pansexual visibility, and Stef W shares what that means to her after nearly three decades of misunderstandings.
    by Stef WatsonJuly 20, 2021

    The Weird Nun Game Everyone Should Be Talking About: Indika

    Indika is one of the weirdest gaming experiences of 2024. This trippy game explores one nun’s relationship with her religion but in a fun way. Let us tell you why this is simply a must-play!
    by Iain McParlandAugust 3, 2024

    Deadpool & Wolverine – Big Spoilery Fun Review

    Deadpool and Wolverine is here to save the MCU (and cinema, to be fair), and it is time for this critic to take a look at what they created. Did it live up to the expectations? Were there any expectations? Was it really a good idea to bring back Wolverine? Is Ryan Reynolds really the Marvel Jesus? Let’s find out.
    by Art of Lily KJuly 27, 2024

    Sweet Home – Final Season Review

    Sweet Home’s final season dropped on Netflix, and it is time to talk about it. Did we get the ending we wanted and the characters deserved? Read on to find out!
    by Art of Lily KJuly 23, 2024

    The Acolyte Episode 8: Consequences

    The season finale of The Acolyte is here, and a lot is riding on it. Join Tom as he breaks down this episode and sees if it stuck the landing.
    by Thomas RichardsJuly 20, 2024

    Bridgerton Season 3 | Goodbye Citrus Colors and Hello Carriage Scandals

    After a long two-year hiatus, the wait for Season 3 of Netflix's Bridgerton is finally over. From budding romances to But did this whirlwind season live up to my expectations or fall flat? Let's unravel the juiciest bits of the season, from the good to the bad and even the controversial narrative changes.
    by Stephanie JudgeJuly 19, 2024

    MaXXXine is the Perfect Finale to Ti West’s Horror Trilogy

    MaXXXine, the final film in Ti West’s horror film series featuring Mia Goth, is a terrific ending to an almost perfect trilogy. Join us as we tell you why this should be on your watchlist.
    by Iain McParlandJuly 15, 2024

    The Acolyte Episode 7: A Different Point of View

    The penultimate episode of The Acolyte is upon us, and it’s another flashback. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this trip through history from a certain point of view.
    by Thomas RichardsJuly 13, 2024

    Tower of God Season 2: New Faces, New Mysteries, Same Epic Adventure!

    Season 2 of Tower of God is coming to Crunchyroll, but is it worth the four-year wait? Join Tom as he gives you his thoughts on the first two episodes of this new season.
    by Thomas RichardsJuly 11, 2024

    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
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    Take a Chance With A Monopoly Movie

    The Monopoly movie has not passed GO since 2009. Let's roll the dice with Luis Reza to see what this community thinks about a possible Monopoly movie being made.
    by Luis RezaDecember 16, 2022

    The Games that Define a Generation – PlayStation 3

    Emmanuel continues his series looking at PlayStation's console-defining games with the PlayStation 3: The Last of Us, Demon's Souls, and more!
    by Emmanuel AlejandroDecember 15, 2022

    Women in Gaming: ThatNerdViolet, Safely Queer and Beautifully Positive

    In Erika’s latest Women in Gaming article, we are introduced to ThatNerdViolet, a Twitch streamer who has created a beautifully safe and extremely fun place for her community!
    by Erika AundawynDecember 13, 2022

    Kick Bastards is Shaping Up to Be a Kickass Game

    There are never enough freerunning games to scratch Tyler’s parkour itch, but he’s found a promising entry into the space that looks to be building on the games that came before it.
    by Tyler GrahamDecember 8, 2022

    4 Great TTRPGs That Aren’t D&D

    Want to play a TTRPG that doesn’t involve dungeons and/or dragons? Here are some great tabletop role-playing games to explore and start a new adventure with your friends.
    by Michael Saint GregoryNovember 22, 2022
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    Andor Season Review | Watching Now Podcast

    All twelve episodes of season 1 of Andor are now on Disney+, and Couch Soup co-creator and super Star Wars nerd Drew Lewis is joined by his long-time friends and Star Wars fans Chris Mills and Sam Williamson for a special Watching Now episode breaking down the first season.
    by Drew LewisNovember 25, 2022

    Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Trailer Reactions & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

    Not since Clue has murder mystery been this hot, and Rian Johnson's Knives Out is the new gold standard; with his sequel Glass Onion coming in a few weeks, let's watch the latest trailer and see if we can't put together all the pieces to this puzzle box. Who dunnit? It's obvious... Robot Santa! Our second trailer of the show is Christmas Bloody Christmas which might have the most ludicrous holiday movie plot since Krampus. Is it so bad you laugh or cry or both? Let's break it all down.
    by Drew LewisNovember 15, 2022

    A Christmas Story Christmas Trailer Reactions & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

    Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) is all grown up and now has to tackle Christmas as a Dad. The classic holiday movie finally has the sequel everyone, or no one was asking for. HBO Max is trying real hard by bringing back a good chunk of the original cast for nostalgia's sake. Sprinkled in with some fun call back, this will likely be a must-watch for families this holiday season. But is it a good trailer, and better yet, does it look like a good movie? Let's break it all down.
    by Drew LewisNovember 8, 2022

    Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Season 1 Finale Lore Breakdown & Reactionf

    In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle are joined by fellow high fantasy reader Ayana and bookstagrammer Elizabeth Sagan to break down the shocking season 1 finale! They talk about all things House of the Dragon Episode 10, "The Black Queen," debate Rhaenyra's coronation, tell you about the mystery dragon Daemon's singing to, and more. Don't miss out as they react to the fiery finale and give you their House of the Dragon season 2 predictions! Don't forget to check out Elizabeth's bookstagram linked below for a ton of incredible book recommendations!
    by Drew LewisOctober 26, 2022

    Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Trailer Reactions & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

    We're going deeeep into the Quantum Realm with Ant-Man and the Wasp and the whole family. This is going to be one trippy family adventure, and the appearance of Jonathan Major's Kang is finally making his big screen appearance. This might be the first Ant-Man with some major stakes! Let's break it all down.
    by Drew LewisOctober 25, 2022
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    It’s In God’s Hands Now: A Chat With KC Green

    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.
    by Thomas RichardsJune 22, 2023

    Why Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure is Better than Back to the Future

    Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and Back to the Future were time travel movies that became pop culture icons. Josh gives his take on why Bill and Ted have the edge.
    by Josh NeffOctober 14, 2021

    Hey, Stranger Things Fans, Don’t Be An Ass to the Cast at Cons

    Fan conventions should be a respectful, enjoyable experience for everyone. Lily K reflects on how all that went wrong at a recent con.
    by Art of Lily KAugust 8, 2022
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