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House of the Dragon Season 2: Episode 1 Recap- A Son for a Son

Welcome back to Westeros, baby! Gather ‘round our fire as we get into the drama, the deaths, the incest, the Aegon’s, and the dragons. So many Aegons. Dive into episode 1 of season 2 with us and be prepared to declare yourself for Team Black!
by Michelle Holstine | June 19, 2024

Pokemon Go: Top 10 Pokemon That Deserve a Community Day in 2024

Pokemon Go has one Community Day featuring a new Pokemon every month. Some are big community hits, and some are flops. Here are 10 Pokemon who deserve a Community Day event in 2024!
by Tyler Graham | February 17, 2024

Ultros: A Psychedelic Horticultural Adventure

Are you ready for the first Gardenvania in existence? Ultros is here, and it’s a psychedelic horticultural adventure. Join us for our review of this unique experience created from the mind of El Huervo!
by Iain McParland | March 10, 2024

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

The Fail of a Sequel: Rebel Moon Part 2’s Mixed Reception

Netflix and Zack Snyder have released Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver. Should you spend your next available two hours watching it? Or do the Rotten Tomatoes reviews and audience scores make sense? Let's talk about it.
by Tim Beisiegel | April 23, 2024
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Ultros: A Psychedelic Horticultural Adventure

Are you ready for the first Gardenvania in existence? Ultros is here, and it’s a psychedelic horticultural adventure. Join us for our review of this unique experience created from the mind of El Huervo!
by Iain McParland | March 10, 2024

The Best Board Games for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is here, which means a lot of time with friends and family. So, why not play some new board games with them? Join Thomas Richards as he tells you about some fun board games you can play this holiday season.
by Thomas Richards | December 17, 2023

Behind the Bloodshed: Exploring the Compelling but Flawed Story of Mortal Kombat 1

Ben talks about the story mode of Mortal Kombat 1, the newest entry to the hit fighting game franchise. How does it measure up to the series' long history of narrative marvels?
by Ben Hazell | October 29, 2023

Reviewing Reviews: Making Sense of the Madness

Are you struggling to make sense of review scores? Here are some great tips to help sift through the noise and find your truth within the chaos of review score aggregators! It’s just the thing you’ll need with The Game Awards and Oscars fast approaching.
by Iain McParland | November 22, 2023
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    Why is the Okami Sequel so Surprising?

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    Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Review: Peak Fiction

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    The Sonic 3 Movie DLC For Sonic X Shadow Generations Is Almost Perfect

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    Couch Soup Contributors’ Game of the Year 2024!

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    5 Excellent Metroidvanias Released in 2024 You MUST Play

    Iain has been on a Metroidvania kick in 2024, and he’s played a lot of them. He’s compiled a list of 5 Metroidvanias you MUST play that were released in 2024, and here’s why. He’s serious btw. GO PLAY THEM!
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    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!
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    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!
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    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.
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    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

    There Should Be No Doubt: Believe in Heretic

    Heretic, the new psychological horror from A24 starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East is a movie that will make you question your own beliefs. Let us tell you why this film should be on your must-watch list of 2024.
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    You Season 5 – Wrapped in a Bow

    Season 5 of Netflix’s hit show You has come and gone, and Michelle breaks down the ending. Was it sufficient? Does the true crime knowledge scare you? It probably should.
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    Doctor Who’s Mrs. Flood: “The” Reveal

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    The First Trailer For Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Has Me In Awe

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    Murderbot. Your First Look at the Next Big Thing

    Murderbot is the new show from Apple TV+ that is based on the series of novels written by Martha Wells. Well written, well cast, and superbly done, this show should be the runaway hit of the spring and summer for Apple TV+. Now, let's talk about why you should be watching it.
    by Tim Beisiegel | May 15, 2025

    An Exclusive First Look at Love, Death + Robots Volume 4

    We got a first look at three full episodes of Love, Death + Robots volume 4, and you're going to get an exclusive look at what's to come in this hilarious horror sci-fi anthology. Love, Death + Robots Volume 4 drops on Netflix on May 15, 2025.
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    Our Journey As Female Gamers Part I – Featuring Amelia Brown & Cassandre Federowicz

    Candace features Amelia Brown and Cassandre Federowicz in the first of a series of interviews with female Replayers having an open, candid discussion of their journey as gamers and how their experience has changed over the years.
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    Are Cons Coming Back This Year?

    If you were lucky in 2020, then at the beginning of the year you were able to catch a few spring Comic Cons before the pandemic hit the world. If not… well… you lived through a full year without them. The real question is not if we can survive another year without them but if they can survive another year?
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    Why In The World Would Anyone Play SIMS?

    Escape to a world where you can be the main character and live out a life that you actually have control of. Or maybe you just wet yourself? Brandy shares some of her hilarious adventures playing The Sims 4.
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    Ally X Announced! Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Grab the Original ROG Ally

    Do you want a handheld gaming device? Should you get a Steam Deck or an ASUS ROG Ally? Should you consider the ALLY now that they’ve announced the new one? Read more to find out!
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    The Acolyte Episode 6: The Dust Settles

    Episode 6 of The Acolyte is here. Can this slower-paced episode keep the momentum from the action-packed Episode 5? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on Episode 6 of The Acolyte, Teach/Corrupt.
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    House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 3- They Misunderstood the Assignment

    Episode 3 left a lot to be desired, and a lot on the table. We didn’t even get to see the Burning Mill battle. Are the showrunners even reading the same book of source material? Let’s get into what happened in this week’s episode.
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    The Acolyte Episode 5: Rumble in the Jungle

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    A Quiet Place: Day One – The Loudest Quiet Place Movie

    After following the Abbott Family in Quiet Place Part 1 and 2 it is time to go back to day one when it all started. The big question is - as always - did they capture the essence of what made the originals so successful? Let’s dive in.
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    Smite Evil, The Way Priests Were Meant To! Graven Game Review

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    From 8-Bit to HD: Does the New CONTRA Capture the Magic of the Original

    Guess who’s back? Back again? Contra’s back. Tell all your friends with lower back pain. Trust me, if they played the first one, they worry about that. We dive into the rebooted CONTRA: Operation Galuga, and we wonder if it's still the same old Contra, or did we lose something along the way? Let's talk about it …
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    The Acolyte Episode 4: Now We’re Getting Somewhere

    Episode 4 of The Acolyte is here, and it could potentially be the best episode yet. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on the latest episode of the controversial series.
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    HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle Review: An Epic Showdown Between Cats and Crows

    After years of waiting, the next match of the Spring National Tournament is here with Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle. Join Thomas Richards as he reviews this latest theatrical instalment.
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    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.
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    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!
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