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5 Video Games Perfect For Theme Parks

With the scheduled opening of the Super Nintendo World theme park in Universal Studios Japan in 2021, MSG brings his theme park expertise to give you his five choices of video game franchises that should also be theme parks.
by Michael Saint GregoryJanuary 16, 2021

Monthly Gaming Update: December 2021

All the biggest gaming releases coming in December 2021!
by Dan MorrisDecember 14, 2021

PAX Aus 2024: Hands On With the Indie Showcase Winners

Day 2 of PAX means more hands-on with games and Rohan is checking out all the PAX indie winners including Anticitizen Red, Max Mustard, The Score and more to see whether they're worth all the long lines to play.
by Rohan ElliottOctober 13, 2024

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

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
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Why is the Okami Sequel so Surprising?

What is Okami and why is everyone so excited for this sequel? Consider this your crash course in all things Capcom & Clover Studio's Okami and its upcoming Okami Sequel.
by Andrea CarterJanuary 2, 2025

My Hero Ultra Rumble: Finally, A Battle Royale I Can’t Wait To Drop Into!

The open beta for My Hero Ultra Rumble just closed, and Stef shares why it may be the first battle royale she really can get into as a player.
by Stef WatsonJune 7, 2023

Violent Night, Gory Night: Movie Review Of Violent Night

Violent Night starring David Harbour blends Home Alone with Die Hard. Shana shares why it's a must-watch film for the holidays and beyond.
by Shana MartinJanuary 22, 2023

Ahsoka Episode 7 – I Call Shin-anigans

Thrawn shows off his tactical prowess in the latest episode of Ahsoka. Iain is back with his latest recap of the penultimate episode of the show: Dreams and Madness
by Iain McParlandSeptember 29, 2023
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    Elden Ring Shadow of The Erdtree is Nominated for Game of the Year: Should DLC be Eligible for GOTY?

    Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has been nominated for the Game of the Year at 2024’s Game Awards. Is this an injustice the world has never seen before, or should we just grit our teeth and bear it. Let’s discuss.
    by Iain McParlandNovember 23, 2024

    Getting Steamy Down Under – The Steam Deck Comes to Australia!

    The Steam Deck is officially coming to Australia! Jordan was lucky enough to get his hands on one to see if it’s worth picking up down under!
    by Jordan JurkowskiNovember 19, 2024

    Arcane Season 2 is Here: The Final Chapter or Just the Beginning?

    CANCELLED? Arcane is getting canceled after season two? Well, yes. But there is more to it than that. Let’s talk about what's happening, what we are getting, and what's coming in the future. Fear not Arcanians - there is a light at the end of the tunnel!
    by Tim BeisiegelNovember 15, 2024

    Revisiting Days Gone: Every Game Deserves a Second Chance

    Days Gone had a rocky launch, to say the least, but it became a solid game after all the updates. With rumours of a possible remake in the air, Tom looks back at Days Gone and will tell you why it deserves a second chance.
    by Thomas RichardsNovember 13, 2024

    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 HazellNovember 10, 2024
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    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 McParlandOctober 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 McParlandOctober 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 KOctober 7, 2024

    Grimmfest Preview: Manchester’s Horror Festival is Headlined by Nick Frost’s Black Cab

    Grimmfest is almost upon us! The horror film festival in Manchester, England, begins October 3rd, and it’s shaping up to be a great show. Here is CouchSoup’s preview of the much-anticipated event!
    by Iain McParlandSeptember 30, 2024

    Top 10 Godzilla Films

    With so many Godzilla films to watch, where do you begin? Join Dan as he shares 10 of the best Toho Godzilla films and where you can watch them.
    by Dan MorrisSeptember 29, 2024
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    Tales of The Underworld. Why We Need More Animated Star Wars

    Coming May 4th, we get the next release in Star Wars animation. Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld brings us the stories of Cad Bane and Asajj Ventress. What will we learn about them? And what can we look forward to in this new animated series? Let's dig into it
    by Tim BeisiegelApril 20, 2025

    10 Animals in TV or Film We Had Crushes On When We Were Younger… And Maybe Still Do

    When we were young, we were dumb, and we didn’t know any better. We put LEGO up our noses, and we had crushes on cartoon animals on TV and in movies. Here are 10 of these crushes from when we were younger, that we MAYBE still hold a candle for.
    by Iain McParlandApril 16, 2025

    The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie Review – A Return To Looney-Ville

    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.
    by Thomas RichardsApril 15, 2025

    Devil May Cry Season 1 Review: A Stylish Demon Hunter Makes A Perfect Entrance

    The latest video game anime from Netflix is here, but should you give this demon slaying adventure a chance? Join Tom as he reviews Devil May Cry.
    by Thomas RichardsApril 14, 2025

    A Minecraft Movie Review: At Least It Crafted Some Memes

    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.
    by Thomas RichardsApril 13, 2025
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    Santa vs The Grinch. Who Ya Got?

    Learn more in this very scientific, and very unbiased analysis of two Christmas icons.
    by PJDecember 13, 2020

    The Importance Of Toilet Paper

    Toilet paper. I want to talk about it. Hold onto your butts because this is going to get dirty. Flush your expectations
    by Luis RezaDecember 11, 2020
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    Caesar’s Legacy – Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Review

    The Planet of the Apes saga continues. I was a bit worried from the moment they announced it. Mostly because I truly think that Rise, Dawn, and War was a perfect trilogy, joining the very few on this list before them. So… can Kingdom live up to it all?
    by Art of Lily KMay 15, 2024

    Exploring Identity and Ideals in Iain M. Banks’ Masterpiece ‘Player of Games’

    Iain M. Banks' Second Culture Book, Player of Games, carries the keynotes of the series, with elements of paranoia and defeating enemies through ideology, as well as a complex relationship with gender decades ahead of its time.
    by Sam NilssonMay 14, 2024

    Let’s! Revolution!: The Roguelite Minesweeper-like King Slaying Game

    Ever wondered how a game can be a Minesweeper-like AND a Roguelite? Well, wonder no further! The stunningly animated, Let’s! Revolution! is finally on consoles. The King better be quaking in his boots because we’re coming for that throne!
    by Iain McParlandMay 8, 2024

    Abigail: The Prima Ballerina of Pain is a Revelation in Horror Comedy

    They kidnapped a vampire. A ballerina vampire! Abigail, the new horror comedy from Universal Pictures aims to arabesque, pirouette and plié into our hearts. We tell you why it’s succeeded, and it needs to be added to your must-watch list!
    by Iain McParlandMay 1, 2024

    Unicorn Overlord: Trends Weigh Down an Otherwise Fantastic Strategy Game

    Unicorn Overlord is a real time strategy game with some amazing mechanics, but maybe it should have held itself back from chasing trends, Ben goes into more details.
    by Ben HazellApril 28, 2024

    SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Review – A Fun Detour or an Unwanted Trip?

    The SPY x FAMILY film is finally here, but is it a worthy addition to the series? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews SPY x FAMILY CODE: White!
    by Thomas RichardsApril 27, 2024

    Reconsidering Consider Phlebas

    Rereading Iain M. Banks’ Consider Phlebas as the first work in the influential Culture series, on its own merits, and against the backdrop of the cultural changes since it was written. Welcome to Fully Automated Luxury Gay Space Communism and Megastructures! Welcome space card games and shape-shifters!
    by Sam NilssonApril 25, 2024

    Beyond Absurd: Unveiling the Hilarious Chaos of Chicken Nugget

    We watched Chicken Nugget, the weird new Netflix Korean comedy series based on the webtoon of the same name. Step into the world where a girl can be transformed into a chicken nugget, and we’ll tell you why it’s actually worth your time!
    by Iain McParlandApril 24, 2024

    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 BeisiegelApril 23, 2024

    QRD Stellar T5 Review – Is Using This Switch Controller a Joy or Con?

    A review for the QRD Stellar T5 on Nintendo Switch. Is this a good Joycon alternative? Check out this review to find out!
    by Jordan JurkowskiApril 22, 2024
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    Couch Co-op is an awesome way to play video games and Gears of War is one of the best

    Gears of War is just about the most fun you can have with a friend on a couch… Moving swiftly along from how awkward that sounded, let’s talk about Couch Co-op and how awesome, and criminally underused, it is in modern video games as we look back on one of Xbox’s best flagship series.
    by Nick McKayOctober 2, 2022

    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 BrownSeptember 30, 2022

    Grand Theft Auto VI Had a Massive Leak. Why Should I Give a Shit?

    The GTA VI pre-alpha build leak is blowing up the internet. Tyler’s hot take is simple: why do we even care?
    by Tyler GrahamSeptember 22, 2022

    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 MorrisSeptember 9, 2022

    Kingdom Hearts: A Stupidly Fun Time

    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.
    by Thomas RichardsAugust 24, 2022
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    Crew Reacts to YouTube Comments | TRAILER TALK

    The Trailer Talk crew is together at last in a single location in the Redbear studio in California. So let's air out some of the dirty laundry - meaning let's read some of the worst comments we've gotten on our show since the beginning. We've angered some fandoms and ruffled some feathers during the last two years. Some might say PJ is pretty polarizing while others are swiping right for Stephanie. Let's break it comment by comment. This is Trailer Talk.
    by Drew LewisSeptember 15, 2022

    Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Episode 4 Reaction & Lore Talk

    Liza and Michelle talk about questionable character decisions, Aegon's dagger, Bloody Ben Blackwood, and more! Don't miss their fourth episode of Decoding Dragons, your go-to outlet for all things House of the Dragon lore. "King of the Narrow Sea" is a huge episode for the characters involved, and your co-hosts are dishing out all the tea. Don't miss their thoughts on what wheel REALLY should've been broken.
    by Drew LewisSeptember 14, 2022

    DISNEY + MARVEL PREDICTIONS | TRP: Ep 135

    What will Disney be showing off at their first-ever gaming showcase? We make some educated guesses and wild assumptions.
    by Dan MorrisSeptember 12, 2022

    Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Episode 3 Lore Breakdown & Predictions

    Liza and Michelle react to the War for the Stepstones, Seasmoke's arrival, and THAT stag hunt. Tune in for their third episode of Decoding Dragons and nerd out about the rich lore fueling House of the Dragon as they decode the show's third episode "Second of His Name," and break down where we're at in the timeline of Fire and Blood. Don't miss their guesses about which dragons we might see next!
    by Drew LewisSeptember 7, 2022

    GAMES THAT SHOULD GET REMADE | TRP: EP 134

    In light of the Last of Us Part 1, we wanted to discuss games that we feel should get a remake. Many of which already have, from fans, that is. But we feel there are many games more deserving of a proper remake.
    by Dan MorrisSeptember 2, 2022
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    Agatha All Along Series Review: A Pleasant Walk Down the Road?

    Agatha All Along has come and gone, so how does it stack up compared to other MCU shows? Join Tom as he gives his overall thoughts on this witch-filled series.
    by Thomas RichardsNovember 21, 2024

    Mike Drucker Talks About Games, Writing, and His Book Silent Hill 2

    Mike Drucker is a writer and comedian living in New York City where he works as the co-head writer and co-executive producer of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and recently published a book about Silent Hill 2. Lily K sits down with Mike for an interview about his career, his favorite video games, and the book itself!
    by Art of Lily KMarch 27, 2021

    Crunchyroll Adds Even More Excitement to the Spring Anime Season

    With the 2024 Spring Anime Season nearly here, Crunchyroll is rolling out some last-minute surprises! Join Thomas Richards as he fills you in on the latest news from Crunchyroll.
    by Thomas RichardsMarch 30, 2024
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