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Iain McParland
108 days ago
16 Years Since Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Was Released!
Happy anniversary to Naughty Dog, Drake, Chloe, Elena, Sully, Tenzin, and that asshat Flynn! Walk with me down memory lane with the first episode of the Definitive Playthrough with Nolan North and Troy Baker.

    Shana Martin
    109 days ago
    Welcome, foolish mortals!
    Do you like point-and-click adventure games? Do you like Disney’s Haunted Mansion? You need to check out this trailer… and don’t forget your death certificate!

      Stephanie Judge
      112 days ago
      Is The Sims Part of the Horror Genre Now?!
      Okay, I'm sure Pruella is nice and all, but... I really don't want my gameplay to be haunted by a scary bird woman. Why Maxis? WHY?! Although... Side note. What do you mean you can build playgrounds AND paddle around on a kayak?! Adventure Awaits purchase is pending? Maybe... Maybe not...
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      5 Reasons You Should be Nervous that Buffy is Back!

      Buffy the Vampire Slayer is making its comeback! Sarah Michelle Gellar, Buffy herself, has confirmed as much on Instagram. Let us tell you why you should be nervous about this!
      by Iain McParland | March 7, 2025

      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

      PAX Aus 2025: Hands-On With The ROG Xbox Ally X To See If It’s Worth The Price Tag

      Xbox’s first handheld has landed at PAX Aus 2025, and we’ve gotten our hands on it. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the ROG Xbox Ally X and see if it’s worth the hefty price tag.
      by Thomas Richards | October 20, 2025

      The Best Cosplay We Saw at LVL UP EXPO 2025 in Las Vegas

      We went to LVL UP EXPO in Las Vegas and checked out some of the coolest cosplay in the West. We couldn't decide on one favorite, so instead we picked out six of our favorite anime, gaming, TV, and movie cosplays to celebrate.
      by Andrea Carter | May 19, 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 Volker | May 21, 2025
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      Arcane Season 2: A Backstep From a Masterpiece

      Arcane's second season has been a difficult one for Ben to swallow. Join him as he gives his opinions on Arcane Season Two.
      by Ben Hazell | December 11, 2024

      Did Alanah Pearce Just Tease The Next Sony Santa Monica Game?

      Did Alanah drop the biggest hint yet about what Sony Santa Monica is working on in her latest interview with Katee Sackhoff? Join Iain where he speculates what it could all mean!
      by Iain McParland | October 14, 2025

      We Survived The Wizard of Oz at The Sphere

      We enter the world of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere Las Vegas, complete with lions and tigers and bears and so much more all in 16K. We have full spoilers on exactly what you’ll experience on your trip to the wonderful world of Oz.
      by Andrea Carter | September 15, 2025

      10 Games Not Nominated for GOTY That We LOVED in 2025

      The GOTY nominations have been announced and they’re all great games, but here at CouchSoup, we loved a whole bunch more from 2025. Here are some of our favorites NOT nominated for the top award!
      by Iain McParland | November 22, 2025
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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
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        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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        The Days Gone Trilogy We Never Got (and Why)

        Bend Studio's 2019 title, Days Gone, was an original IP that was supposed to be a trilogy- want to know what the full three-story arch would have been? We've got the scoop, so check it out here!
        by Andrea Carter | February 18, 2025

        PlayStation's State Of Play Absolutely Cooked!

        The PlayStation State of Play showcase was amazing this February. Ben goes through all the new games, and what they're all about in today's article!
        by Ben Hazell | February 17, 2025

        ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is the First Great Game of the Year

        ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is the first great game of the year and a fitting sequel to ENDER LILIES. This Metroidvania got its hooks into Iain and never let go. Let him tell you why.
        by Iain McParland | February 12, 2025

        Bioware Games Have Ruined Me For All Other Games

        Bioware Games have been front and center in Brandy’s gaming collection for years. Find out why and how she feels about some of the decisions EA has made lately.
        by Brandy Brown | February 9, 2025

        We Went to the Electric Playhouse Experience in Las Vegas

        Electric Playhouse is the latest in the long lineage of experiential arcades popping up across the country, and we got an exclusive look at their Las Vegas location (and scored big numbers on HideyCube).
        by Andrea Carter | February 6, 2025
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        Strange Darling Has Come from Nowhere to Steal My Black Horror Heart

        Strange Darling is one of the most outta nowhere hits of this fall. The new horror movie from JT Mollner starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner has surprised us by being a true hidden gem. Let us tell you all about it.
        by Iain McParland | September 28, 2024

        Transformers One Review: The Best Transformers Movie Ever?

        Transformers One has hit the big screen, but is it worth your time? Join Tom as he tells you why Transformers One might be the best movie in the franchise.
        by Thomas Richards | September 27, 2024

        The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Features That Have Aquatic Creatures!

        Here are three cinematic choices perfect for the spooky season that explore the watery depths of a lagoon, a lake and a swamp and the creatures that live just below the surface!
        by Shana Martin | September 25, 2024

        Speak No Evil Review: A Very Tense Time

        The latest thriller, Speak No Evil, has arrived, but is it too much for some people to handle? Join Tom as he shares his thoughts on this very tense film.
        by Thomas Richards | September 17, 2024

        Cuckoo By Name, Cuckoo By Nature: A Weird Time in the Bavarian Alps

        Cuckoo is a weird-ass horror film starring Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens. Although it has its flaws, this bonkers premise set in an isolated mountain resort in the Bavarian Alps is absolutely worth your time.
        by Iain McParland | September 13, 2024
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        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 Volker | May 21, 2025

        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.
        by Michelle Holstine | May 18, 2025

        Doctor Who's Mrs. Flood: "The" Reveal

        Doctor Who has finally had one of this season's biggest reveals that we've been waiting for! Ben goes into depth on the history of the returning character and just who is she really?
        by Ben Hazell | May 17, 2025

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

        An exclusive trailer for Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord was shown at Star Wars Celebration last month, and Tom was there to witness it. Join him as he gets overly excited about this new series.
        by Thomas Richards | May 17, 2025

        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
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        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 McParland | April 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 Beisiegel | April 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 Jurkowski | April 22, 2024

        Fallout Review From Someone Who Never Played The Games

        The Fallout series dropped its entire season on Amazon Prime last week and I watched all of it in nearly one sitting. I knew about the existence of the games, I didn’t know anything else. So I went into this completely blind. And oh, it was worth it!
        by Art of Lily K | April 20, 2024

        Unleash Your Inner Halfling: Dive Into 28 Unique Endings with Halfling Dale App!

        Shana travels to a mysterious and magical world known as Dale, a choose-your-own adventure story. In this review of Wysiwyg Wizards Halfling Dale App
        by Shana Martin | April 19, 2024

        Monkey Man: Indian John Wick is Fun, but the Details Don't Add Up

        Dev Patel’s directorial debut, Monkey Man, could be the next incarnation of John Wick, but how does it compare? Join us for our review of this fun, ambitious action thriller, even if the narrative is a little questionable.
        by Iain McParland | April 16, 2024

        Parasyte: The Grey and The Question of Being Human

        A new K-Drama just arrived on Netflix and it is for all of you Sci-Fi and Body Horror lovers. Let’s review Parasyte: The Grey from the director of Train to Busan.
        by Art of Lily K | April 11, 2024

        Princess Peach: Showtime! Review - Peach Takes Centre Stage

        After so long, Princess Peach finally has another turn in the spotlight with Princess Peach: Showtime! for the Nintendo Switch. Thomas Richards shares his thoughts on this Peach-led adventure.
        by Thomas Richards | April 10, 2024

        Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Left Me Feeling Cold

        Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the latest entry in the Ghostbusters franchise, has arrived. But is it a heartwarming adventure that capitalizes on Ghostbusters: Afterlife, or does it fall into the trap of so many other IPs, relying on cheap references and nostalgia?
        by Iain McParland | April 4, 2024

        Late Night with the Devil: The Scary Art of Producing Content

        Late Night with the Devil, the new indie horror flick on the block is causing a storm. Does it deserve the praise it’s been getting from critics? And how about that pesky AI controversy? Join Iain as he breaks it all down in this review!
        by Iain McParland | March 26, 2024
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        Returning to Yharnam: Now’s the time for a Bloodborne PC port

        As PlayStation moves more of its titles to PC, Tyler asks, “what gives?” Here’s why Bloodborne should get a shiny new PC port.
        by Tyler Graham | July 5, 2022

        Angels of the Zariman: Warframe's next era is for new players too

        MMOs can be fickle beasts to jump into for new players. Warframe’s Angels of the Zariman update looks to make the onboarding process just a little bit easier as the game’s Origin System enters a new era.
        by Tyler Graham | June 16, 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

        Kirby and the Forgotten Land Constructs a World of Liminal Space

        The Kirby franchise has always flirted with elements of horror just under the surface, but the newest entry, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, kicks that up to 11 with its eerie liminal spaces. Tyler looks at what “liminality” is and why it’s so damn important to this game!
        by Tyler Graham | June 6, 2022

        Prime 1 Studio Reveals Their Uncharted 4 Nathan Drake Statue!

        Prime 1 Studio recently revealed it's highly-anticipated Uncharted 4 Nathan Drake statue! As an avid fan of the franchise, Liza takes a quick dive into the Easter eggs she spotted during the Showcase.
        by Lizabeth Phoenix | June 4, 2022
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        Halo Season 2 | Episode 6 - Watching Now

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        What Makes a Remake? | TRP: Ep 124

        Video Game Remakes like Final Fantasy 7 and The Last of Us are very popular. We ask what makes a Remake?
        by Dan Morris | June 24, 2022

        Prey Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

        The Predator is back in his fifth installment and this time he's taking on the Comanche Nation 300 years ago. Prey is directed by Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) and stars Amber Midthunder as Naru who hopefully learns the mud trick sooner than later. Will this film bring back the Predator to his 80s glory? Does anyone watch Hulu? Let's break it down.
        by Drew Lewis | June 22, 2022

        Big Things Are Coming! | TRP: Ep 123

        Summer Games Fest success or fail? There were big reveals and leaks over the past week, but are they good? Listen to our unfiltered and honest thoughts.
        by Dan Morris | June 16, 2022

        NOPE Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

        Jordan Peele is back to mess with our minds and probably scare the shit out of us in a new pop nightmare: the expansive horror epic, Nope. Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah) is reunited with Peele and is joined by Keke Palmer (Hustlers, Alice) and Oscar® nominee Steven Yeun (Minari, Okja) as residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. Maybe aliens? Let's break it down.
        by Drew Lewis | June 14, 2022

        Ghost Stabbies and a Sad Announcement | TRP: Ep 122

        Luis joins Pagan and Dan to discuss PS1 classics coming to PS5 and a sad announcement from Pagan.
        by Dan Morris | June 1, 2022
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        Top Gun Maverick: Was it Worth the Wait?

        After many delays, Top Gun: Maverick is finally out in theaters. Was it worth the wait? Brandy gives her rundown of what she thinks.
        by Brandy Brown | June 27, 2022

        Looking Back at Telltale's Jurassic Park: Survival Horror Meets Isla Nublar

        Let’s take a look at Telltale Games’ forgotten gem: Jurassic Park: The Game. Lily K thinks there’s no better time than now since Telltale is finally back with a new game and Jurassic Park is celebrating its 30th anniversary!
        by Art of Lily K | August 25, 2023

        Speedrunning Mario 64: All Hail GreenSuigi

        GreenSuigi has broken his own Super Mario 64 16 Star speedrun world record. All Hail GreenSuigi, king of low star SM64 speedruns!
        by Iain McParland | April 11, 2023
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