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Thomas Richards
52 days ago
Game On Cancer - Holiday Spectacular 2025 Is Roaring Through December
Cancer sucks, and games are awesome; so why not use games to raise money to beat cancer! Game On Cancer is currently in the middle of its Holiday Spectacular, raising money to support Cure Cancer. Streamers have been going live since the 1st of November in support of this great cause, and you can join […]
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Stephanie Judge
52 days ago
Stranger Things 5: Volume 2 | First Look at the New Character Posters
Our first look at the Character posters for Stranger Things Volume 2. Are you ready? I am... Well... Not emotionally prepared. Let's go!
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Thomas Richards
53 days ago
Pokémon GO City Safari is Heading to Australia!
The Pokémon GO City Safari is heading to Australia for the first time ever this weekend! If you're in Sydney on the 13th or 14th of December, be sure to check it out. You can find all the details at pokemongo.com
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Is Aerthlings Bringing Back The Toys-To-Life Genre?

The toys-to-life genre was thought to be dead and buried, but maybe it was just resting. Join Tom as he takes a look at the latest toys-to-life game, Aerthlings.
by Thomas Richards | December 8, 2025

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina Review - Is It The Best in the Series?

The first spin-off film of the John Wick franchise is here, but how does it compare to the main series? Join Tom as he gives his review of Ballerina.
by Thomas Richards | June 11, 2025

Predictable Blackwater Lane Left Me Bored

Blackwater Lane, starring Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulroney and Maggie Grace, is a new spooky murder-mystery thriller about a woman who may have witnessed a murder while perhaps experiencing a mental break. Read Iain’s review and let him tell you why he didn’t like it.
by Iain McParland | January 16, 2025

Pokémon Concierge Part 2 Review: Even More Lil Guys!

Pokémon Concierge has finally returned after nearly two years with four more episodes, but was it worth the wait? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Part 2 of Pokémon Concierge.
by Thomas Richards | September 19, 2025

Andor Season 2 Made Me Care About Syril Karn

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.
by Thomas Richards | June 1, 2025
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The Mortuary Assistant Review - A Standout Horror Game in a Crowded Genre

The Mortuary Assistant is a fun and unique take on the horror genre that uses subtle terror over cheap jump scares.
by Dan Morris | September 9, 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 Holstine | October 12, 2022

The Confusing Tale of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero's Character Balance

Ben spent a lot of October playing Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. Is ranked balanced and fun or is it a giant mess? Let's find out!
by Ben Hazell | November 10, 2024

Nuremberg Review: A Haunting Look At Evil Men

WWII films are a dime a dozen these days, but barely any of them focus on the immediate aftermath of the war, and that’s where Nuremberg comes in. Join Tom as he gives his review of this retelling of one of the most important trials in the history of the world.
by Thomas Richards | January 3, 2026
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Drew Lewis
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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Teaser Trailer Brings Back Jessica Jones
The gangs (almost) back together again as we see Jessica Jones will have a major role in season 2 of Daredevil Born Again. Now all we need is Luke Cage and Danny Rand to come back. At this point, Disney has nothing to lose and just upside in going back to the good ol days […]

    Iain McParland
    3 days ago
    Highguard Launches Well... But it Doesn't Look Like it Will Last
    Almost 100k concurrents at launch but Geoff Keighley's "One More Thing" from last year's Game Awards is dipping fast with Mostly Negative reviews on Steam. How many are just annoyed idiots with 5-10 minutes of playtime is yet to be seen, but it's not helping the game's reputation.
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    DARKSIDERS 4 IS HAPPENING!

    Darksiders 4 has been officially announced boi! Join Tom as he recaps this news and provides some theories about the upcoming game.
    by Thomas Richards | August 4, 2025

    The 2025 PAX Aus Indie Showcase Winners Have Been Revealed!

    The 2025 Indie Showcase Winners for PAX Aus 2025 have been revealed, and there look to be some bangers! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on each of the 12 winners.
    by Thomas Richards | August 1, 2025

    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 Carter | July 29, 2025

    5 Upcoming Side-Scrolling Beat 'Em Ups You Should Be Hyped For!

    Side-scrolling beat ‘em ups have been around a long time, and they’re currently undergoing a resurgence. Let’s get hyped for five of the most promising-looking games that have been announced in the genre!
    by Iain McParland | July 28, 2025

    The July Pokémon Presents Is What I Expected...For the Most Part

    Another Pokémon Presents is here with all the latest news from the Pokémon series. Join Tom as he breaks down all the major reveals from the event.
    by Thomas Richards | July 28, 2025
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    Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon Review - A Kaiju Sized Recap

    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.
    by Thomas Richards | April 12, 2025

    Novocaine Review: A Relatively Painless Experience

    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.
    by Thomas Richards | April 11, 2025

    A Working Man Review: One Of Statham’s Best

    Another year, another Jason Statham action film, and this time, he’s A Working Man. Join Tom as he reviews what might be one of Statham’s best movies.
    by Thomas Richards | April 8, 2025

    Black Bag Review: A Game Of Trust

    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.
    by Thomas Richards | April 5, 2025

    The Avengers: Doomsday Announcement Was Awesome… But Also Pretty Dumb

    The Avengers: Doomsday cast has been revealed, and it was MEGA HYPE! But also, it was kinda dumb. Let us tell you all of the big announcements and tell you why it may not be all sunshine and rainbows.
    by Iain McParland | March 27, 2025
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    Ballard is Much More Than Bosch-Lite

    Michael Connelly’s Bosch universe keeps on expanding with Ballard. But this show is much more than a spinoff or a cash grab. Iain explains why Maggie Q’s new police procedural is worth your time.
    by Iain McParland | July 30, 2025

    The July Pokémon Presents Is What I Expected...For the Most Part

    Another Pokémon Presents is here with all the latest news from the Pokémon series. Join Tom as he breaks down all the major reveals from the event.
    by Thomas Richards | July 28, 2025

    5 Massive Anime Expo 2025 Reveals That Have Us Hyped

    Anime Expo 2025 has come and gone, but not before giving us a plethora of exciting announcements. Join Tom as he talks about five Anime Expo reveals that have him hyped.
    by Thomas Richards | July 27, 2025

    Trailers Galore: First Looks at Hoppers, Mortal Kombat II, and Tron: Ares

    Film trailers have been flooding in over the past week, and Tom has consumed them all. Join him as he gets excited for Hoppers, Mortal Kombat II, and Tron: Ares.
    by Thomas Richards | July 24, 2025

    Superman Review: A Hopeful Start for the DCU

    The first film in the DCU is here, but is this new take on a classic character the right first step for this new cinematic universe? Tom answers that question as he reviews Superman.
    by Thomas Richards | July 23, 2025
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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 Phoenix | July 11, 2022

    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 Jo | June 17, 2022

    King Of Toilet Games: From An Expert Sitter

    Shana shares her thoughts about toilet games, and recommends two of her favorites.
    by Shana Martin | June 11, 2022

    WAS MEGACON ORLANDO MEGA? OR A CON?

    Megacon Orlando is back! Was it good? Bad? Meh? Jake Brown shares his thoughts on what went well and how next year's convention can be improved.
    by Jake Brown | June 5, 2022

    Elden Ring: A Literal Pain In the Ass

    After 100 hours and countless deaths playing Elden Ring it appears I’ve bruised more than my ego. Lower back gamer pain is real and here are some fitness games to help keep your body nimble for more punishment.
    by Patrick Sutherland | April 13, 2022
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    The Damned is the Perfect Atmospheric Horror Story for Winter Days

    The Damned is an atmospheric horror story set in the bleak barren wastes of 19th century Scandinavia. Is it worth watching? Well Iain has you covered with this review!
    by Iain McParland | January 10, 2025

    Dandadan’s Chaotic Energy Made It The First Anime I Vibe With

    Dandadan’s first season is now complete. The supernatural and alien-focused series was a bundle of chaotic energy that Iain really vibed with. Check out his review and discover why it may be the gateway anime to get people interested in anime.
    by Iain McParland | January 7, 2025

    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 Richards | December 30, 2024

    Squid Game 2 was Worth the Wait

    Squid Game is back and it is just as effective and brutal as it was in its first season. Lily K explains in detail why it was worth the wait. Come along kids; it’s time to play again.
    by Art of Lily K | December 29, 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 Richards | December 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 Richards | December 21, 2024

    It's A Matter of 'Life & Death': Is This New Pack Worth Every Simoleon? | It’s A Sims Thing

    There's a new grim The Sims 4 pack, but is it worth the download? From new careers to new create-a-sim features to better ghosts to tarot cards and even funerals, this new pack has plenty of favorable new features!
    by Stephanie Judge | December 12, 2024

    Wicked Review from a Non-Wicked Fan

    Are you unsure about the Wicked craze? So is Michelle, but she went to see it anyway and is here to tell you if it’s worth it!
    by Michelle Holstine | December 9, 2024

    Wicked: Part 1 is Defying Gravity at the Box Office!

    Good News! The highly anticipated musical sensation Wicked has finally arrived! After a 20-year wait, join Stephanie, our resident Wicked aficionado, as she fangirls over this fantastical untold story on the big screen. Breaking down everything from the soundtrack to the costumes to casting and more!
    by Stephanie Judge | December 6, 2024

    Self Driver Shows How Dangerous The Gig Economy Really Is

    Michael Pierro’s new film, Self Driver, shows how the gig economy is a dangerous space to live in. How far would you go for an extra buck? Join us for our review.
    by Iain McParland | December 4, 2024
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    Forspoken... Forced Spoken?

    Forspoken is Square Enix’ newest game, and Erika is here to give her ADHD gamer review on the game and if it's worth your time playing or if it’s a hyper fixation better left forgotten.
    by Erika Aundawyn | January 28, 2023

    Top Ten Generation 9 Pokémon (Scarlet Edition)

    No matter how many weird bugs there were with the gameplay, Pokemon fans were treated to three unique stories in Scarlet and Violet. We love our team of pocket monsters, but which ones from Scarlet stood out the most? Check out Erika’s top 10 list here!
    by Erika Aundawyn | January 23, 2023

    Top Ten Generation 9 Pokemon (Violet Edition)

    The new Paldean Pokedex is filled with Pokémon from the Spanish-inspired region. Ben Hazell goes through his favorites and why he's come to love them.
    by Ben Hazell | January 23, 2023

    Cheap Platinum Trophies and Why I Judge Any Owners of Them

    Would you do anything for a PlayStation trophy? Even poke a mayonnaise jar a kajillion times? Iain will judge you, and here's why in an article rebutting a recent Greg Miller tweet.
    by Iain McParland | January 16, 2023

    Gear Up Soldier! Gears of War Is Chainsawing Its Way Onto Netflix

    INCOMING! With Gears Of War's Netflix deal recently announced, devoted fan Jake Brown shares his thoughts and controversial casting choices for the upcoming film and animated series.
    by Jake Brown | January 11, 2023
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    Watching Now: Marvel's Echo

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    Arcane Season 2 | Episodes 1 - 3 | We Need to Talk About Caitlyn

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    Four Murders and a Wedding?!? | Only Murders in the Building S4 Review

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    Agatha All Along Season FINALE | Episodes 8 & 9 Discussion & Reactions

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    Death’s Hand in Mine | Agatha All Along Episode 7 Reaction & Discussion

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    Teen's Identity FINALLY Revealed! | Agatha All Along Episode 6

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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 Lewis | November 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 Lewis | November 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 Lewis | November 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 Lewis | October 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 Lewis | October 25, 2022
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    The Winners of the PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase Have Been Announced, and These are the Games We Want to Keep an Eye On

    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.
    by Rohan Elliott | July 30, 2024

    Unpacking and the Art of Environmental Storytelling

    Kim shares how Unpacking by Witch Beam became an obsession, combining simple, satisfying gameplay with emotional environmental storytelling.
    by Kim Payne | June 3, 2022

    Start watching Star Wars with a newcomer's eyes right now!

    Discover how one Star Wars fan and host of GrowingUpSkywalker suggests the most unique and rewarding viewing order to watch all of Star Wars. Explore their unique viewing order and insights on how his method brings depth to the characters and storylines of the beloved franchise.
    by Sam Nilsson | August 6, 2024
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