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Michelle Holstine
71 days ago
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms first look!
Are we ready to go back into the land of Westeros?? I know I am!

    Shana Martin
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      Andrea Carter
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      PowerWash Simulator 2 Comes Out October 23rd, 2025
      I just want to pet the cat. Is it just me or does their humor remind you of Portal? 

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        Andrea vs. Luis: Fast & Fabulous at the F1 Arcade in Las Vegas

        Couch Soup contributors Luis Reza and Andrea Carter take a second lap at finding out who is the true Couch Soup-reme leader. We went to F1 Arcade in Las Vegas and settled it all on the track. Find out who won here!
        by Andrea Carter | November 14, 2025

        QUIZ: Whose Line Is It Anyway: Video Game Character Quiz

        Think you're a video game expert? Are you confident you know your favorite game, line for line? It's time to test your knowledge in this new quiz we call "Whose Line Is It Anyway"
        by Jake Brown | June 13, 2025

        Booze, Boobs, and Reviews: Blink Twice

        Join in with Michelle in her Booze, Boobs, and Reviews series covering what she is watching. This installment is about Blink Twice! Have you seen the film? How much wine did it take you to finish?
        by Michelle Holstine | February 20, 2025

        Thunderbolts* Review: A New Team To Save The Day?

        The latest entry in the MCU has arrived, but can it reignite lapsed fans' interest in the franchise? Join Tom as he gives his review of Thunderbolts*
        by Thomas Richards | May 12, 2025

        PAX Aus 2025: We Went Hands-On With Pokémon Legends: Z-A -Game Preview-

        We’re at PAX Aus 2025 and, to the surprise of no one, Tom has gone hands-on with the upcoming game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Join him as he gives his first impressions on this new type of Pokémon game.
        by Thomas Richards | October 13, 2025
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        Saints Row Review - Woop-Woop! That's The Sound Of Da Police

        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.
        by Jake Brown | September 30, 2022

        10 Questions With Michael Witwer: Featuring Dragons, Mysteries, and a Side of Heroes' Feast

        New York Times Best Selling author Michael Witwer sits down to talk about life, writing, and we even threw a little Dungeons and Dragons his way. We had the questions, he has the answers.
        by Tim Beisiegel | January 3, 2024

        House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 Recap- Regent

        The King is partially alive, and there’s a new sheriff in town this week in House of the Dragon. Let’s get into the incest, death, and panic together!
        by Michelle Holstine | July 17, 2024

        Couch Soup Previews: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

        Sometimes, you want a game where you can fight enemies one minute and sing karaoke the next, and that’s just what Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name provides. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his first impressions after playing the demo at PAX Aus 2023.
        by Thomas Richards | October 26, 2023
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          Five Things We Want to See at Summer Game Fest 2025

          Summer Game Fest is happening on June 6, 2025 and here are my extremely reasonable demands. Come on gaming industry, don’t let me down! These are our predictions and hopes for gaming announcements at Summer Game Fest.
          by Andrea Carter | June 3, 2025

          5 Games I Can’t Wait To Play On The Nintendo Switch 2

          The Nintendo Switch 2 release date is fast approaching, and the all-important decision on what games to get with the console is at the forefront of all our minds. Tom has compiled a list of 5 games he’s most excited to play on Nintendo’s new console.
          by Thomas Richards | May 30, 2025

          Despelote Will Hit Sports Fans in the Feels

          Despelote is a nostalgia-filled kickabout in Ecuador at the turn of the century during their qualification run for their debut World Cup. Iain checked out this narrative-focused game and gave his verdict!
          by Iain McParland | May 20, 2025

          Gears of War on PlayStation?! Why I’m Excited and Terrified For Gears of War: Reloaded

          Gears of War has made the console jump to PlayStation with Gears of War: Reloaded, and we are absolutely shocked. Join Tom as he tells you why he is both excited and terrified for this monumental release.
          by Thomas Richards | May 16, 2025

          Blue Prince Is Incredible: A Review (So Far)

          Blue Prince, the roguelike puzzle game from Dogubomb, is flipping incredible and here’s our review… so far. Although Iain has finished the game, there’s still so much more to do because, again, this game is incredible.
          by Iain McParland | May 13, 2025
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          Mickey 17 Review: One Of A Kind

          The latest film from Bong Joon-ho, Mickey 17, is here, but does it reach the heights of his previous hit film Parasite? Join Tom as he gives his review of Mickey 17.
          by Thomas Richards | March 13, 2025

          Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK Review - The Definitive Ending?

          Attack on Titan: The Last Attack has hit cinemas around the globe, but is this film worth seeing if you’ve already seen the original episodes? Tom is here to give his thoughts on if it’s worth it.
          by Thomas Richards | March 8, 2025

          Heart Eyes is More Romantic Comedy Than Horror But It Works!

          Heart Eyes is the perfect companion to Valentine’s Day season. This romantic comedy with a slasher twist is everything Iain needed and more. Let him tell you why.
          by Iain McParland | March 1, 2025

          Booze, Boobs, and Reviews: Blink Twice

          Join in with Michelle in her Booze, Boobs, and Reviews series covering what she is watching. This installment is about Blink Twice! Have you seen the film? How much wine did it take you to finish?
          by Michelle Holstine | February 20, 2025

          Captain America: Brave New World Review - A Good First Outing?

          Captain America: Brave New World has finally been released, but is Sam Wilson’s Captain America debut worth the price of admission? Join Tom as he reviews the latest MCU outing.
          by Thomas Richards | February 19, 2025
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          How To Turn Kpop Demon Hunters Into A Franchise

          It’s been a hot minute, but Kpop Demon Hunters still has Tom in its vices so much so that he’s already thinking up potential projects to turn this film into the next billion-dollar franchise.
          by Thomas Richards | July 10, 2025

          M3GAN 2.0 is a T2-like Masterpiece

          M3GAN 2.0, the follow-up to the hit 2022 horror movie, M3GAN, is a masterpiece. The genre-shifting sequel is the perfect follow-up in the most unexpected way. Let us tell you more.
          by Iain McParland | July 8, 2025

          Shatner and Rhys-Davies spill the tea on old TV effects and a Sliders announcement!

          Can William Shatner and Jon Rhys-Davies still charm an audience? You bet they can. Michelle got to join a few hundred other ppl in their panels at FanExpo Denver and learned some hints of potential new projects!
          by Michelle Holstine | July 6, 2025

          6 Actors Who Would Be Fantastic Choices for the Next Doctor Who

          Ncuti Gatwa’s time as the Doctor in Doctor Who has ended, and now it is time for the speculation to begin. Let us tell you our picks to become the 16th (or 17th) incarnation of the OG Timelord.
          by Iain McParland | July 3, 2025

          Kpop Demon Hunters Sequel Ideas That Need To Happen

          Tom is desperate for a sequel to Kpop Demon Hunters so much so that he’s come up with a couple of ideas for what could happen in the potential continuation.
          by Thomas Richards | July 2, 2025
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          Loom Knitting: A Unique Way to Break the Power of the Scroll of Doom

          Loom knitting isn't just for kids! It's a great way to break doom scrolling habits or feeling productive while watching your favorite shows. Shana Martin shares how it changed her life by giving her a creative outlet that seemed previously inaccessible.
          by Shana Martin | March 13, 2022

          Our Journey As Female Gamers Part V - Featuring Brandy Brown & Samantha Drake

          Our Journey As Female Gamers series comes to a close in Part V where Candace sits down with Brandy Brown & Samantha Drake to discuss their own experiences with developing their passion for gaming and what they have loved about the diversity in recent gaming history. Join us for the final candid discussion of the light and dark side of gaming.
          by Candace Bissonette | February 7, 2022

          These Free Game Playthroughs are a Great Alternative to TV

          Shana shares how watching streaming video game playthroughs, especially from fellow community members, has helped her find satisfying storytelling and engaging entertainment as an alternative to streaming TV and movies.
          by Shana Martin | January 10, 2022

          Our Journey As Female Gamers Part IV - Featuring Lisa Geelen & Michelle Holstine

          Candace speaks with Lisa & Michelle who had two different experiences when it came to getting into gaming. This has led to two different, yet refreshing, outlooks on the experience of gaming as a woman. Join us for the discussion!
          by Candace Bissonette | December 10, 2021

          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 Holstine | October 16, 2021
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          Venom: The Last Dance Review - A Satisfying End to The Trilogy?

          Venom: The Last Dance is here, but is it a fitting conclusion to the Venom trilogy? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Venom’s final chapter.
          by Thomas Richards | October 28, 2024

          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 McParland | October 27, 2024

          Early Birds is a Stylish Swiss Thriller

          Early Birds, a German-language Swiss film directed by Michael Steiner, is a thriller following two young women, Anika and Caro, as they attempt to profit from a drug deal gone wrong. Let us tell you more in our review!
          by Iain McParland | October 25, 2024

          Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings is a Short Prequel Done Right

          Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings has been released, but is it more than glorified marketing material? Join Tom as he explains why this may be the best prequel mini-series ever made.
          by Thomas Richards | October 24, 2024

          Blood Star’s Antagonist is Among the Best of the Year

          Blood Star, the highlight of Iain’s time at Grimmfest, is the road horror movie you should be watching this year. With a genuinely sadistic villain and a protagonist you can get behind, you should add this movie to your watch list. Let us tell you why.
          by Iain McParland | October 21, 2024

          ADHD Mini Reviews: Halloween Edition - Silent Hill 2 Remake, Pumpkin Jack & Scooby-Doo!

          The ADHD gamer returns with some mini reviews to get you into the Halloween spirit! Are these games anything to scream about? Read the article to find out more!
          by Jordan Jurkowski | October 17, 2024

          Succubus is a Cautionary Tale About Who You Swipe Right On

          Grimmfest’s Sunday evening slot went to Succubus, a reimagining of a classic monster story for the modern age. For anyone out there going through the hell of online dating, at least you’re not Chris, matching with a malevolent entity! Let us tell you more about Succubus in our review.
          by Iain McParland | October 11, 2024

          KillHer is a Fun Twist on the Serial Killer in the Woods Trope

          Grimmfest’s closing movie was KillHer, a horror-comedy from Robyn August. Let us tell you about this schlocky serial killer in the woods outing. Is this movie just the right mix of silly and horrific, or does it get it all wrong?
          by Iain McParland | October 10, 2024

          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 K | October 7, 2024

          They're Just Giving Any Old Monkey GOTY Now: Black Myth: Wukong Review

          Is Black Myth Wukong living up to the hype? Or is it just Monkeys with Typewriters? Ben reviews the game and gives his thoughts.
          by Ben Hazell | October 5, 2024
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          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 Alejandro | December 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 Aundawyn | December 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 Graham | December 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 Gregory | November 22, 2022

          Incision: Blood, Rust, and Retro Shooting

          Incision is an early-access retro first person shooter with plenty of dithered gore. With a shoot-it-until-it-dies gameplay and industrial-inspired soundtrack, this is an experience that fans of Blood, Quake, and Dusk should enjoy.
          by Jacob Kinnun | November 21, 2022
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          Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Episode 9 Lore Breakdown & Reaction

          In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and her friend and fellow GOT watcher v talk about all things House of the Dragon Episode 9, "The Green Council." They point out a few differences between the show and the book, react to Rhaenys's epic moment on her dragon Meleys, and speculate on what we'll see in the season finale. Don't miss out as they geek out and break down the lore behind the epic season 1 conclusion we're seeing next week!
          by Drew Lewis | October 19, 2022

          Gotham Knights & Rosaline Trailer Reactions & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

          A double feature! We couldn't decide on just one trailer today, so we went with two. First, let's look at the Gotham Knights gameplay trailer which gives us our first look at some of the mechanics of what this not-really-but-kinda Arkham Knight spin-off game will play like. Then let's elevate a lesser-known, but a great spin on the Romeo and Juliet story with Rosaline coming to Hulu
          by Drew Lewis | October 18, 2022

          Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Episode 8 Reaction & Lore Explained

          In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle go through House of the Dragon Episode 8, "The Lord of the Tides," and all the EMOTIONS this episode threw at us. They talk about the throne room scene, the "Strong" dinner, and Viserys's dying wish. Join them as they break down the lore and history behind the two Aegons and guess what the final episodes of Season 1 will hold! We're in the thick of it now, folks.
          by Drew Lewis | October 12, 2022

          The Best NYCC Trailers Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

          New York Comic Con was full of new trailers for us trailer nerds to geek out over. From our first look at Mario Bros and that really groundbreaking Chris Pratt voice (sarcasm) to a return to form for Tim Burton in our first full-length trailer for Wednesday. We have 4 picks for what we thought where the best trailers to come out of NYCC.
          by Drew Lewis | October 11, 2022

          Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Episode 7 Lore Breakdown Explained

          In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle go IN on the lore behind House of the Dragon Episode 7 "Driftmark." They introduce you to a new dragon, talk about Aemond and Vhagar's first ride, explain Laenor's "death," and give you their episode 8 predictions. Lines have been drawn and knives have come out. With another time jump coming, you don't want to miss these deets.
          by Drew Lewis | October 5, 2022
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          Crunchyroll Starts The New Year Strong With The Winter 2025 Anime Season

          The Winter 2025 anime season is upon us, and we are here to pick some series you need to watch in the New Year.
          by Thomas Richards | January 1, 2025

          Sega Genesis Retro-spective: Naughty Dog's Rings of Power

          Did you ever wonder what Naughty Dog was doing before Crash Bandicoot? Ben goes in-depth about a mostly forgotten RPG in their history called Rings Of Power on the Sega Genesis.
          by Ben Hazell | May 17, 2023

          Gladiator II Review: A Worthy Epic or a Shameless Cash-Grab?

          After a quarter of a century, Gladiator finally has a sequel in the form of Gladiator II. But is it any good? Does it tarnish the legacy of the original? Join Tom as he answers these questions and more in his review.
          by Thomas Richards | November 20, 2024
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