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Andrea Carter
14 days ago
Marcus suffered the worst in Weapons.
He didn’t even get to eat all 7 hot dogs. He deserved those dogs. 
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Iain McParland
14 days ago
Baby Steps Delay – Best Delay Announcement!
This is how to do delay announcements when Hollow Knight Silksong’s impending drop is about to suck all of the air out of the room! 

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    Stephanie Judge
    14 days ago
    Are there too many The Sims 4 addons and not enough troubleshooting? Or is it just me…
    Why do we keep getting addons?!? I mean, I love these addons and will definitely be using these… But **cough ** ** cough ** FIX THE BUGS, please! I haven’t been able to use the color wheels. I want to be living my best fairy life on top of a tree.  

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      Now Grimm is Coming Back, Can We Talk About the Series’ Problematic Story?

      Grimm is returning to our screens by way of a movie on Peacock sometime soon! Hooray! Except, does nobody remember the issues with the original series? Iain does, and he’s still weirded out by it. Let him tell you more.
      by Iain McParland | February 11, 2025

      Music Parodies & Covers that Live In My Brain Rent-Free

      Join Rohan as he takes you on a trip across musical space and time, looking at some of the songs that he just can't get out of his head!
      by Rohan Elliott | May 16, 2024

      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

      Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed to be Excellent

      Shonen anime has been a medium staple for decades, and when something special comes along, it’s easy to see why. Thomas Richards is here to tell you about one of the best Shonen series you can watch right now, Jujutsu Kaisen.
      by Thomas Richards | December 29, 2023

      The Halo TV Show Isn’t Terrible, But it’s Got a Long Way to Go

      The Halo show was divisive when it first came out back in 2022, but was it actually that bad? Join Thomas Richards as he takes another look at this video game adaptation.
      by Thomas Richards | February 7, 2024
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      Spaceflight Simulator Review: The Final Frontier? Not Quite.

      Rohan boards a ship heading for the final frontier with the early access game Spaceflight Simulator. It’s shooting for the stars but will it be able to reach orbit, or will we be crashing back down to Earth? Let's find out.
      by Rohan Elliott | March 5, 2022

      The New Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Trailer Has Me Rolling Around In Excitement

      The second trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has dropped, making Tom roll around in excitement. Join him as he tells you why this will be the movie of the year.
      by Thomas Richards | December 10, 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

      Mind Games: Video Games as Mental Health Therapy

      Research suggests that video games have cognitive benefits for gamers and can serve as a form of therapy for certain mental health conditions. Replayer MSG offers his own personal testimony supporting this.
      by Michael Saint Gregory | December 15, 2020
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      Thomas Richards
      11 days ago
      Kpop Demon Hunters World Domination
      Number 1 film on Netflix today. Tomorrow, THE WORLD!

      <blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>THEIR #1 ERA<br><br>With 236 million views, KPOP DEMON HUNTERS is OFFICIALLY the most popular Netflix film OF ALL TIME. <a href=”https://t.co/A6yEiXzbHd”>pic.twitter.com/A6yEiXzbHd</a></p>&mdash; Netflix (@netflix) <a href=”https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1960416959025045591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src=”https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>

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        Wizard of Oz at the Sphere is no joke
        Genuinely yelled at one point. The seats rumble and the wind machine is working overtime. 
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        Ready or Not – Should You Buy the Game?

        New from Void Interactive is the game Ready or Not, available on PS5, Xbox and PC through Steam. Thinking about buying it? Here are some things for you to think about before you buy.
        by Tim Beisiegel | July 25, 2025

        PAX Aus 2025 Is Upgrading Its Tabletop Scene

        PAX Aus 2025 is still a few months away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start building the hype! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on the latest tabletop news for PAX Aus 2025.
        by Thomas Richards | July 5, 2025

        Hyper Training is Coming to Pokémon GO!

        Pokémon GO is bringing Hyper Training into the game alongside the new Ancients Recovered event, but what is Hyper Training, and why should you care? Join Tom as he tells you all you need to know about Hyper Training and the new Pokémon GO additions.
        by Thomas Richards | June 23, 2025

        Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – The Definitive Party Ranking

        Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the best games of the year, with a cast of terrific characters. But how would the Expeditioners rank against each other? We do the math so you don’t have to!
        by Iain McParland | June 21, 2025

        Indiana Jones and The Great Circle – Game Review

        Indiana Jones and The Great Circle game is out now, and Michelle got to dive in early for a review. There’s whip yanking, great unknown circles, and so much more to unpack! Come along for her first official video game review!
        by Michelle Holstine | June 14, 2025
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        Superman Review: A Hopeful Start for the DCU

        The first film in the DCU is here, but is this new take on a classic character the right first step for this new cinematic universe? Tom answers that question as he reviews Superman.
        by Thomas Richards | July 23, 2025

        Jurassic World: Rebirth Review – A Reborn Franchise?

        Jurassic World: Rebirth is here and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Jurassic franchise. But are new characters and mutated dinosaurs enough to bring this franchise back to its glory days? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this prehistoric revamp.
        by Thomas Richards | July 21, 2025

        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

        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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        I Know What You Did Last Summer Isn’t The Requel We Needed

        I Know What You Did Last Summer is the second franchise in three years to attempt a requel after 2022’s Scream. Let us tell you why this didn’t do enough to reinvigorate this dormant horror heavyweight.
        by Iain McParland | August 3, 2025

        Kpop Demon Hunters Cinematic Universe Confirmed?!

        News is surfacing about more Kpop Demon Hunters! But not all sounds great. Join Tom as he breaks down this latest news.
        by Thomas Richards | August 2, 2025

        The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review – Marvel’s First Family Make Their Debut

        Marvel’s first family has returned to the silver screen, but is the third time the charm? Join Tom as he gives his review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
        by Thomas Richards | August 2, 2025

        Predator: Killer of Killers Review – An Anthology of Murder

        Predator: Killer of Killers hit streaming last month, bringing the franchise into the animated space, but is it worth a watch, even if you’ve never seen a Predator film before? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this anthology of murder.
        by Thomas Richards | July 31, 2025

        Ballard is Much More Than Bosch-Lite

        Michael Connelly’s Bosch universe keeps on expanding with Ballard. But this show is much more than a spinoff or a cash grab. Iain explains why Maggie Q’s new police procedural is worth your time.
        by Iain McParland | July 30, 2025
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        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 McParland | April 16, 2025

        Where’s the Respect for Striking Workers? Why I’m Angry About the Recent Genshin Impact Recast

        Video game company miHoYo replaced a Genshin Impact voice actor during an industry-wide strike, and many fans and actors are upset about it. Stef explains what SAG-AFTRA strikes mean to both union and non-union actors and why she's so angry about this situation.
        by Stef Watson | April 3, 2025

        We Went to Area 15’s John Wick Experience

        We got a first look at the John Wick Experience, open at Area 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This immersive experience brings you into the Continental Hotel and offers you a seat at the High Table- but will you take it?
        by Andrea Carter | March 15, 2025

        We Went to Superplastic’s Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research Experience at Area 15

        We Went to Superplastic's Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research Experience (D.I.P.R.) at Area 15 in Las Vegas, and we have a lot to say!
        by Andrea Carter | February 13, 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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        Rick and Morty Season 8 Episodes 1 & 2: Matrix And Revolutions

        Rick and Morty is back with Season 8! How has this season started? Check out our recaps of episodes 1 and 2, “Summer of All Fears” and “Valkyrick”
        by Iain McParland | June 15, 2025

        Indiana Jones and The Great Circle – Game Review

        Indiana Jones and The Great Circle game is out now, and Michelle got to dive in early for a review. There’s whip yanking, great unknown circles, and so much more to unpack! Come along for her first official video game review!
        by Michelle Holstine | June 14, 2025

        From the World of John Wick: Ballerina Review – Is It The Best in the Series?

        The first spin-off film of the John Wick franchise is here, but how does it compare to the main series? Join Tom as he gives his review of Ballerina.
        by Thomas Richards | June 11, 2025

        DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE Review – Maintaining Momentum

        DAN DA DAN has made its theatrical debut with DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE, but is this sneak peek worth going to the cinema for? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the film.
        by Thomas Richards | June 10, 2025

        Final Destination: Bloodlines Breathes Life into The Franchise

        Final Destination: Bloodlines became the most successful movie in the franchise, and it’s not just nostalgia. This film enhances every part of Final Destination lore and has reinvigorated Iain’s interest. Let us tell you more.
        by Iain McParland | June 9, 2025

        Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Review – People Change

        Tales of the Underworld, the latest series from Lucasfilm Animation, was released last month, but how does it hold up to previous seasons of Tales of…? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this look into the underbelly of the Star Wars universe.
        by Thomas Richards | June 8, 2025

        The Accountant 2 Review: Not What I Expected

        After nearly a decade, Ben Affleck is back in The Accountant 2, but was it worth the wait? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on whether this sequel lives up to the original.
        by Thomas Richards | June 6, 2025

        Andor Season 2 Review: Star Wars Perfection

        Andor Season 2 has come to an end, and what a season of television it was. Join Tom as he reviews what could be the best Star Wars project in years.
        by Thomas Richards | May 28, 2025

        Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Review – A Middling Return

        Daredevil has returned to TV with Daredevil: Born Again, but was this long-awaited return worth the wait? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this return to Hell’s Kitchen.
        by Thomas Richards | May 27, 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
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        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 Elliott | October 13, 2024

        Altering the TCG Space: Hands-on with Altered

        The Kickstarter-funded TCG Altered has finally been released into the wild, but is it worth your time and money? Join Tom as he gives his first impression of this new TCG.
        by Thomas Richards | October 6, 2024

        PAX AUS 2024 – Panel Schedules Announced

        PAX Aus has finally released their panel schedule for 2024. Join Rohan as he flicks through the schedule and picks out some of his must see panels this year.
        by Rohan Elliott | September 12, 2024

        Exciting Guests and More are Coming to PAX Aus 2024

        PAX Aus has dumped a whole bunch of exciting info. Join Tom as he gives you the scoop on these latest announcements.
        by Thomas Richards | September 4, 2024

        Tabletop Takeover at PAX Aus 2024: Lorcana, D&D’s 50th, and a Weekend Full of Surprises

        The PAX Aus 2024 hype cycle is in full swing with some exciting tabletop announcements! Join Tom as he breaks down all the latest tabletop news for PAX Aus 2024.
        by Thomas Richards | August 17, 2024
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        The Fall 2024 Crunchyroll Lineup is Here With Some Fun Surprises

        The Crunchyroll Fall 2024 anime schedule has dropped and is full of exciting surprises. Join Tom as he gives his picks on what you should check out this Fall!
        by Thomas Richards | October 1, 2024

        Top Picks for the Crunchyroll Summer 2024 Anime Season!

        The Summer anime season has arrived at Crunchyroll, but all those choices can be daunting. Never fear; Couch Soup is here to give you our picks for what anime you should be checking out this anime season.
        by Thomas Richards | July 12, 2024

        Tower of God Season 2: New Faces, New Mysteries, Same Epic Adventure!

        Season 2 of Tower of God is coming to Crunchyroll, but is it worth the four-year wait? Join Tom as he gives you his thoughts on the first two episodes of this new season.
        by Thomas Richards | July 11, 2024

        BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- Review: A Genius Is Such A Hassle

        BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- is finally here, but is it worth a watch if you’ve already seen the show? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on this story of a genius and his rich friend.
        by Thomas Richards | June 29, 2024

        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.
        by Thomas Richards | June 22, 2024

        Breaking Free From People-Pleasing As Portrayed in Persona 5 and My Hero Academia

        While breaking out of her own destructive people-pleasing cycles, Stef finds relatable rebellions in Persona 5's Makoto and My Hero Academia's Dabi.
        by Stef Watson | June 7, 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 Richards | April 27, 2024

        New Seasons of My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, and More are Landing on Crunchyroll this Spring!

        Crunchyroll keeps adding more new seasons to its already stacked Spring lineup. Join Thomas Richards as he updates you on all the recent announcements.
        by Thomas Richards | April 17, 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

        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 Richards | March 30, 2024
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        In the Wake of Starfield | Screen Smash

        We've been playing Immortals of Aveum in the wake of Starfield and its good! Baron from Lv1 Gaming joins in and we all jump on the Hype Train for Starfield!
        by Dan Morris | August 31, 2023

        Ahsoka: It’s A Space Battle

        Episode 3 of Ahsoka is here, and while it was shorter than last week, we still have a lot to talk about.
        by Dan Morris | August 31, 2023

        Japanese Influence With Derrick Fields | Screen Smash

        We are joined by game developer Derrick Fields of Waking Oni Games to talk about Japan's influence in gaming as well as one of its biggest publishers, Capcom.
        by Dan Morris | August 24, 2023

        Ahsoka: The Master Returns

        The Disney+ series Ahsoka has finally dropped its two-episode premiere, and we couldn’t be more excited. But is it what we wanted? Does it live up to the standard of Andor? Does the precious blue boi show up? All of these questions and more will be answered in the latest episode of Watching Now: The Ahsoka Chronicles.
        by Drew Lewis | August 23, 2023

        The Continental & The Holdovers Trailer Reaction & Discussion – TRAILER TALK

        It was only a matter of time before the world of John Wick went to episodic TV. Let's take a look at The Continental trailer and get a peak of what we should expect from the prequel to the famous action series. Then let's get artsy and nostalgic for movies that don't involve a superhero or world disaster and watch The Holdovers trailer from the acclaimed director Alexander Payne.
        by Drew Lewis | August 22, 2023
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        Three Korean Thrillers You MUST Watch

        We already looked at some of the greatest K-Dramas you should check out, but now I am back talking about movies. On top of that: Thrillers. I can promise you all: You won’t be disappointed. Let me introduce you to some of the best Korean movies you MUST see.
        by Art of Lily K | April 3, 2024

        Octopath Traveler 2: All Character’s Chapter 1 Review

        Stuck wondering which character to start with in Octopath Traveler? Ben Hazell goes over each character's beginning chapter to help your choice.
        by Ben Hazell | April 17, 2023

        Gears For Years: A Life-Altering Story

        Fascinated by a series where humanity faces extinction and that the only hope is that there is a tomorrow, Gears of War enthusiast Jake Brown tells a tale of how a game unexpectedly brought him friendship, love, and a bright future.
        by Jake Brown | February 22, 2021
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