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Wizard of Oz at the Sphere is no joke
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Absolum, the new game from Dotemu and Guard Crush Games, is a mix between Hades and Streets of Rage 4. Let us tell you why this roguelike is a revelation in the side-scrolling beat ‘em up genre.
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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
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First Look at the Harry Potter Cast!

We got our first look at the new Harry Potter! Michelle also breaks down the cast announced so far, where you may know them, and her take. Let’s go!
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PAX Aus 2025: Trying Out The Way of the Ninja in Ninja Gaiden 4 -Game Preview-

Ninja Gaiden 4 is almost here, and we’ve gotten our hands on the game at PAX Aus 2025. Join Tom as he gives his first impressions on this brutally hard new entry in the Ninja Gaiden series.
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Andrea vs. Luis: Who Will Win at Play Playground?

Couch Soup contributors Luis Reza and Andrea Carter go head-to-head at Las Vegas's iconic Play Playground. Who will take home the title of Couch Soup-remacy? Click through to find out!
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Hyosan High School becomes ground zero for the zombie outbreak. Lily K shares her review of her exciting journey through the new Netflix original Korean series All Of Us Are Dead.
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The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct Excited, Surprised, and Terrified

Nintendo just dropped a new Direct, and it’s all about Super Mario Bros. Wonder! Join Thomas Richards as he breaks down all the latest information about this upcoming game.
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PUBG Patch Notes 28.1 - What You Need to Know and the Change Krafton Should Have Made!

Recently PUBG: Battlegrounds by Krafton released Patch Notes 28.1 detailing the changes upcoming in the game starting on February 15th, 2024. Let's dive into what changes are coming and how they affect you, the PUBG player.
by Tim Beisiegel | February 14, 2024
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Couch Soup Contributors' Game of the Year 2024!

It’s been a fantastic year for gaming! With loads of excellent games releasing in 2024, our very own contributors have been weighing in with their own personal picks for Game of the Year 2024!
by Iain McParland | December 26, 2024

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!
by Iain McParland | December 18, 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

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.
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How Arcane Season 2 Made Me Ugly Cry

Arcane Season 2 has some emotional moments in it, but nothing as much as the end of Act 2. The events at the end of episode 6 had Iain crumpled into a disgusting mess of a human being, drowning in a river of tears. Let us tell you why.
by Iain McParland | December 3, 2024
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The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Movies So Bloody Good… They Slay!

Grab your holy water, steaks, and crucifix. It's time to go hunting with a man whose name is feared by all monsters. To a US president, serving his country and protecting its citizens from bloodsuckers, and a high school cheerleader who has to stop vampires from ruining her prom.
by Shana Martin | September 6, 2024

The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Trailer is Finally Here, and I'm HYPED!

The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer is finally here, and it’s everything we wanted. Join Tom as he breaks down and theorises all about this first trailer.
by Thomas Richards | September 1, 2024

The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 4 Movies That Are A Nightmarish Good Time!

From an author having to write his way out of a nightmare, to a couch potato channel surfing through hell. Then, a couple tries to escape a town built on a landfill and a psychic that can enter people's nightmares. These four films are nightmarish fun and purr-fect for Halloween!
by Shana Martin | August 29, 2024

The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Movies Oozing With Spooky Fun

From a creeping Blob to a mysterious H-Man, and even a dessert that bites back, these flicks are perfect for a ghoulishly good time this Halloween season.
by Shana Martin | August 23, 2024

Alien: Romulus - The more… the better?

The new Alien film finally hit cinemas, and I was as excited as a five-year-old in front of a toy shop. Fede Alvarez promised something that has been missing from the franchise ever since we’ve last seen Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley. Did he deliver? Let’s see.
by Art of Lily K | August 18, 2024
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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 Richards | April 13, 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

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

The Spring 2025 Anime Season Is Turning Up The Heat

A new anime season is upon us, and we are spoiled for choice. Join Tom as he gives you his picks for anime to watch this Spring 2025 anime season.
by Thomas Richards | April 10, 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
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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is a Great Experience for Newcomers

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is the latest game to get the Remake treatment with Avantgarden’s Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake. Is it a must-buy for all, newcomers, or nobody? And does this indie darling still hold up?
by Iain McParland | March 7, 2024

Gollum Review: Did It Deserve the Hate Or Is It Worth Playing?

With so many great video games we were treated to last year, we take a look back at The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum, one of the most criticized games of last year, and see if it deserved the hate or if it actually deserves a fair chance.
by Jake Brown | March 6, 2024

Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender was AMAZING

Netflix’s Avatar adaptation finally arrived and although it looked like they were dead set on destroying it before the premiere they failed. Forget all the news that came out about the changes you will understand why they were necessary in the end.
by Art of Lily K | March 5, 2024

Demon Slayer: To The Hashira Training Review - Things are Heating Up

Demon Slayer has returned to theatres with a first look at the next season, but has it improved over last time? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on this latest outing from the blockbuster series.
by Thomas Richards | March 3, 2024

Metro Simulator 2: Is It On The Right Track Or Has It Derailed?

Metro Simulator 2 has made its way to the Switch. Is it worth your time? Read more to find out.
by Jordan Jurkowski | February 29, 2024

Chants of Sennaar: A Lavishing Linguistic Puzzle Game

Why is nobody talking about Chants of Sennaar? Are they speaking a different language? We dive into the indie puzzle title released in September, which requires learning languages to progress through the game. C’est magnifique!
by Iain McParland | February 26, 2024

Madame Web Review: Who Let This Happen?

Sony is at it again with another Spider-Man film with no Spider-Man; is this one any better? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews the latest superhero film from Sony, Madame Web.
by Thomas Richards | February 24, 2024

Suicide Squad: Kill All Hope for Their Game

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League has met some negative press upon it’s release. Take a look at this review to see if it is justified.
by Jordan Jurkowski | February 15, 2024

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Visions of Coleus - Tiding Us Over Until Season 3

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 is nearly here, but we got even more Slime content before then. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on the OVA series Visions of Coleus.
by Thomas Richards | February 11, 2024

Argylle (2024) - As Comforting as an Argyle Sweater

Excited about the new James Vaughn film, Argylle? Rohan was and ventured back into the wilderness of cinemas and returned with a review of this colourful, fun-filled romp.
by Rohan Elliott | February 10, 2024
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Game Reviews… Are They Even Worth Looking At?

When it comes to new game releases, why do we always look to game reviews that can be mostly biased in what people write? Join Andrew as he dives headfirst into this subject as to why!
by Andrew Lucy | May 24, 2022

Inside the Development of an Icon with Halo TV Lead Costume Designer Giovanni Lipari

Giovanni Lipari is the lead designer for the impressive, and well received, costumes on Paramount+’s new highly anticipated series: Halo. Here he gives some insight to the process and background on the show itself with Luis Reza in an interview from the perspective of an aspiring filmmaker.
by Luis Reza | May 20, 2022

Chernobylite Review - An Enjoyable Horror Shooter RPG Mystery Game

Do you have a radioactive itch for the next S.T.A.L.K.E.R. or Fallout? Chernobylite may be the answer.
by Dan Morris | May 16, 2022

Unpacking Game Review: It's A Moving Narrative!

Local Box enthusiast Amelia dives into the cardboard and packing peanuts of Unpacking... part block fitting puzzle, part home decoration, it's a very moving experience.
by Amelia Brown | May 11, 2022

Crafting a Story with Nier Replicant

The remastered Nier Replicant keeps gamers playing again and again to learn even more of the story. Emmanuel looks at the game's replayability and the brilliance of Yoko Taro's storycraft.
by Emmanuel Alejandro | May 5, 2022
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Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

We all share the same fate. Which, might be that we will all go see the seventh film in the Mission Impossible franchise titled Dead Reckoning Part One. The #YearofCruise is upon us and the latest Mission Impossible trailer says he's not slowing down at the age of 60. The once leaked trailer is now online and gives us a glimpse at how this final series of films will look. Let's react and break it down.
by Drew Lewis | May 31, 2022

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

You’ll like her when she’s angry. Well...maybe. We finally get a look at Marvel's next Disney+ series She-Hulk and the feelings have been mixed. Starring Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) and Mark Ruffalo returning as Bruce Banner/Hulk, this is definitely taking an interesting spin on the superhero genre. Let's watch the latest trailer and then give some first impressions along with diving into some predictions and possible spoiler talk.
by Drew Lewis | May 25, 2022

We Need New Flavors of Switch Cartridges | TRP: Ep 121

When Pagan’s away the kids will play. A news-focused episode that turns to chaos when you bring on an editor and some contributors.
by Dan Morris | May 18, 2022

Avatar: The Way of the Water Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

Set more than a decade after the events in the first Avatar film. The Way of the Water takes us back to the beautiful planet of Pandora. James Cameron's highly anticipated sequel finally gets a first trailer and we are going to give our first relations and impressions on what might be the biggest film of the year. As always we'll talk about some technical trailer likes/dislikes then go into some spoiler speculation on what this trailer tells us about the movie coming in December.
by Drew Lewis | May 10, 2022

Evil Dead Things! | TRP: Ep 120

What do Evil Dead and Zach Snyder have in common? Nothing but we sure have a crazy chat involving both.
by Dan Morris | May 4, 2022
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The Last of Us HBO Episode 6 - Kin

Read our recap and review of The Last of Us HBO Episode 6 - Kin. Joel and Tommy reunite but has Joel’s spirit finally been broken beyond repair?!
by Iain McParland | February 23, 2023

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

We Survived The Masquerade at the John Wick Experience

We're back at the John Wick Experience in Las Vegas, NV for The Masquerade, the experience's first themed night. We donned masks, explored the Continental, and uncovered more of the world of John Wick at Area 15.
by Andrea Carter | October 30, 2025
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