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Iain McParland
5 days ago
Jason Momoa as Lobo in the new Supergirl movie has been revealed! It's gonna be interesting, for sure, to see if they explain away the alternate universe Aquaman of it all...
Iain McParland
6 days ago
Hey, I loved Sinners. It was great. And I'm not being a hater here, but 16 seems a little excessive, right? Is this more because it qualifies for so many awards rather being the most exceptional at all of them? If Golden doesn't win Best Original Song, we riot.
Iain McParland
8 days ago
I honestly can't make my mind up whether this looks good or bad. Both? But one thing is for sure - SKELETOR LOOKS SIIIIIIIIIICK!

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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 RichardsJuly 23, 2025

    Mickey 17 Review: One Of A Kind

    The latest film from Bong Joon-ho, Mickey 17, is here, but does it reach the heights of his previous hit film Parasite? Join Tom as he gives his review of Mickey 17.
    by Thomas RichardsMarch 13, 2025

    Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Review - The Best Racing Game Ever?

    Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is finally here, and it might be the best racing game this year. Join Tom as he gives his review of the latest entry in the Sonic Racing series.
    by Thomas RichardsNovember 12, 2025

    Dispatch: A Tale-Told, 1 Million Sold.

    Is Dispatch all the rage? Does it deserve game of the year? Ben goes into the deeper parts of what makes Dispatch a sneaky game of the year level contender.
    by Ben HazellDecember 14, 2025

    Nintendo and Xbox On The Expo Floor, Tabletop Giants Debut, and Panel Schedule Now Live: PAX Aus 2025 News Roundup

    It’s been a big news week for PAX Aus 2025; it’s a little overwhelming. But that’s why Tom is here to recap all of the major announcements.
    by Thomas RichardsSeptember 24, 2025

    The Art of Horror Vol 1. - What Makes a Monster Movie Great?

    From Alien through A Quiet Place let’s take a look at Monster Horrors. In this series we will dive into the art of scary movies and why is it so hard to find really great ones? In Volume 1 let's take a look at these favorite sub-genre: Monster Horrors.
    by Art of Lily KSeptember 10, 2021

    The Avengers: Doomsday Announcement Was Awesome… But Also Pretty Dumb

    The Avengers: Doomsday cast has been revealed, and it was MEGA HYPE! But also, it was kinda dumb. Let us tell you all of the big announcements and tell you why it may not be all sunshine and rainbows.
    by Iain McParlandMarch 27, 2025

    Andor Episode 8: Most Wanted

    Andor Episode 8, "Narkina 5," has barefoot prisons, beloved characters, and the unfortunate reappearance of Syril. Thomas Richards gives his impressions.
    by Thomas RichardsOctober 31, 2022

    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 RichardsJuly 31, 2025

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      You Can't Scan This: The Metroid Prime 4 Verdict - Beyond Expectations or Past Its Prime?

      Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has landed. Is it beyond expectations after all these years, or has it passed its prime? Read more to find out!
      by Jordan JurkowskiDecember 12, 2025

      Terrifier: The ARTcade Game is Exactly What You’d Think a Terrifier Game Would Be

      Terrifier: The ARTcade Game is exactly what you’d expect a Terrifier Game to be. We explain why this is both a good thing AND a bad thing.
      by Iain McParlandDecember 9, 2025

      Is Aerthlings Bringing Back The Toys-To-Life Genre?

      The toys-to-life genre was thought to be dead and buried, but maybe it was just resting. Join Tom as he takes a look at the latest toys-to-life game, Aerthlings.
      by Thomas RichardsDecember 8, 2025

      Lumines: Arise Review - Too Much Synesthesia?

      The next entry in the Lumines series, Lumines: Arise, is here from the Tetris Effect studio, Enhance. Has this entry elevated this puzzle game to new heights, or is there such a thing as too much synesthesia?
      by Iain McParlandDecember 4, 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 McParlandNovember 22, 2025

      TRON: Ares Review – A Flawed Vibe

      After a long 15-year wait, the next installment in the TRON franchise is finally here, but does it live up to fan expectations? Join Tom as he gives his review of TRON: Ares.
      by Thomas RichardsOctober 26, 2025

      Good Boy? More Like Best Boy! Indy Must Be Protected!

      Indy the dog stars in Good Boy, a horror film shot from the canine perspective. Iain tells us why this movie may have made him want to get a dog and protect him with his life.
      by Iain McParlandOctober 25, 2025

      Marlon Wayans’ Terrific Performance Can’t Save HIM from Mid-table Mediocrity

      Him should have been a homerun, blending sports and horror and coming from Jordan Peele’s production company, but it wasn’t. Let us tell you why not even a career-best performance from Marlon Wayans could save this film
      by Iain McParlandOctober 23, 2025

      One Battle After Another Review: Viva La Revolution!

      Leonardo DiCaprio is back, and this time he’s in a comedic role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, One Battle After Another. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this rather topical film.
      by Thomas RichardsOctober 16, 2025

      Alien: Covenant Is Better Than You Think – Challenging The Criticisms

      With the Alien franchise at the forefront of everyone's mind with Alien: Earth wrapping up, we have the previous films on our minds, even the one that a lot of people dislike. But maybe it’s better than you think. Join Tom as he tries to convince you that Alien: Covenant isn’t as bad as you remember.
      by Thomas RichardsOctober 10, 2025

      Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Review – An Unsolvable Crime Meets An Undefeated Detective

      Rian Johnson has returned with another instalment in the Knives Out franchise: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. But is this new mystery worth your time? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Benoit Blanc’s latest case.
      by Thomas RichardsDecember 16, 2025

      Now You See Me: Now You Don’t Review - Losing The Magic

      After 10 years, the Four Horsemen are back in Now You See Me: Now You Don’t! But do these magicians still have their mojo all these years later? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the latest entry in this magic-heist series.
      by Thomas RichardsDecember 10, 2025

      Predator: Badlands Review - A Runt’s First Hunt

      The Predator franchise has seen a surge in popularity recently, and shows no sign of slowing down with the newest entry, Predator: Badlands. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Trachtenberg’s third film in the series.
      by Thomas RichardsDecember 7, 2025

      Raymond Reddington, Elizabeth Keen and Tom Keen’s Endings Are The Key To The Blacklist's Downfall

      Three major character endings affected the quality of The Blacklist greatly. Let’s discuss Raymond Reddington, Liz Keen, and Tom Keen’s endings and how they impacted the wider story of the show.
      by Iain McParlandNovember 20, 2025

      Why Raphael Is, and Always Will Be, The Worst Ninja Turtle

      Raphael is the worst Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, and it’s not even close. Let Iain tell you why the short-tempered loner just doesn’t fit into the TMNT team dynamic.
      by Iain McParlandNovember 8, 2025

      Vroom Vroom: F1 Arcade Opened an Arcade in Las Vegas

      The F1 Arcade in Las Vegas just opened and we got an exclusive first look at the driving simulators, the incredible party space, and the libations. Buckle up and check out our coverage of the F1 Arcade here.
      by Andrea CarterOctober 17, 2025

      Five Real Robots You Can Party With in Las Vegas

      Las Vegas is being taken over by robots. Get ready for your next Vegas vacation with our recommendations on the best robots to party with, from bartender robots to designated driver robots. The GLADoS comparisons are too easy.
      by Andrea CarterAugust 13, 2025

      What is a Labubu Rave? We Went and Found Out

      What is a Labubu Rave? We went to one at Area15 in Las Vegas and sat down with Area15's VP of Creative, AJ Annunziata, to understand the monsters and the madness behind these pop culture parties.
      by Andrea CarterAugust 8, 2025

      Leveling Up: The American Writers Museum Celebrates Writing for Role-Playing Games

      Explore the American Writers Museum in Chicago with Couch Soup. We checked out the Level Up: Writers & Gamers exhibit, and we're already looking forward to visiting again soon. Tap in to catch a glimpse of the fun.
      by Andrea CarterJuly 29, 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 RichardsJuly 5, 2025

      My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s Is Speedrunning Every Isekai Trope: Episode 1-4 Impressions

      Another anime season means more isekai to add to the ever-growing genre, but does this new isekai stand out from the rest? Join Tom as he gives his first impressions on My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s.
      by Thomas RichardsNovember 6, 2025

      Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 Review - The Return Of Star Wars Anime

      The animated anthology series Star Wars: Visions has received another season of shorts, once again being animated by some of the top Japanese animation studios. Join Tom as he gives his review of Star Wars: Visions Volume 3.
      by Thomas RichardsNovember 5, 2025

      Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc Review - Depression, But The Good Kind

      The latest anime film, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, has hit cinemas, but is it worth your time? Join Tom as he answers that question and more in his review.
      by Thomas RichardsNovember 1, 2025

      Frankenstein Review: A Visually Stunning Adaptation

      The latest film from Guillermo Del Toro and Netflix has hit cinemas ahead of its release on the streaming service, but is this book adaptation worth the cinema trip? Join Tom as he reviews Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein.
      by Thomas RichardsOctober 31, 2025

      From Blueprint to Battle: Has Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mapped Out the Future?

      Pokémon Legends: Z-A has finally arrived. Has Game Freak taken a confident step in the right direction with the franchise that players so desperately want? Dive in with Jordan to see how Lumiose City is, after all these years.
      by Jordan JurkowskiOctober 29, 2025

      Bridgerton Season 4: Your Complete Guide to the New Romance & Drama

      After months of eager anticipation, Bridgerton Season 4 is finally on the horizon. From masked balls to forbidden love, this season promises to whisk viewers into a Regency-era fairytale with a Cinderella twist. But will Benedict’s long-awaited love story deliver the magic fans have been dreaming of, or will it miss the mark? Let’s uncover every sparkling secret, scandal, and surprise awaiting us this season.
      by Stephanie JudgeOctober 28, 2025

      May I Ask For One Final Thing? Is Off To An Interesting Start: Episode 1-4 Impressions

      The Fall anime season is in full swing, and it includes a surprise fantasy show that is seemingly bucking all the trends. Join Tom as he gives his first impressions on the anime May I Ask For One Final Thing?
      by Thomas RichardsOctober 27, 2025

      TRON: Ares Review – A Flawed Vibe

      After a long 15-year wait, the next installment in the TRON franchise is finally here, but does it live up to fan expectations? Join Tom as he gives his review of TRON: Ares.
      by Thomas RichardsOctober 26, 2025

      Good Boy? More Like Best Boy! Indy Must Be Protected!

      Indy the dog stars in Good Boy, a horror film shot from the canine perspective. Iain tells us why this movie may have made him want to get a dog and protect him with his life.
      by Iain McParlandOctober 25, 2025

      Lost in The Nowhere: The Twisted Brilliance of Little Nightmares 3

      Little Nightmares comes just in time for Halloween. Does this third installment live up to the previous games? Join Jordan as he plays it on the PS5.
      by Jordan JurkowskiOctober 24, 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 RichardsJuly 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 RichardsJune 23, 2025

      We Played at Play Playground in Las Vegas (it's fun!)

      Play Playground in Las Vegas is the latest in the lineage of experiential arcades. Step directly into the games you love and check out our experience at Play Playhouse. Spoilers - that was really fun and satisfying.
      by Andrea CarterJune 12, 2025

      PAX Aus 2025 Hype Starts Now With Badges Now Available And Why You Should Be Excited

      The PAX Aus 2025 hype train has left the station, with badges now available for purchase. However, if you're on the fence, don't worry, because Tom will tell you why you should take the PAX Aus plunge.
      by Thomas RichardsApril 2, 2025

      PAX Aus 2024 Round-Up: Another PAX In The Bag!

      PAX Aus 2024 has come and gone, but that’s no reason to be sad. Join Tom and Rohan as they reflect on this chaotic but fun weekend of games and panels.
      by Thomas RichardsOctober 18, 2024
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      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 RichardsApril 10, 2025

      Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK Review - The Definitive Ending?

      Attack on Titan: The Last Attack has hit cinemas around the globe, but is this film worth seeing if you’ve already seen the original episodes? Tom is here to give his thoughts on if it’s worth it.
      by Thomas RichardsMarch 8, 2025

      Dandadan’s Chaotic Energy Made It The First Anime I Vibe With

      Dandadan’s first season is now complete. The supernatural and alien-focused series was a bundle of chaotic energy that Iain really vibed with. Check out his review and discover why it may be the gateway anime to get people interested in anime.
      by Iain McParlandJanuary 7, 2025

      Crunchyroll Starts The New Year Strong With The Winter 2025 Anime Season

      The Winter 2025 anime season is upon us, and we are here to pick some series you need to watch in the New Year.
      by Thomas RichardsJanuary 1, 2025

      Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- Review: More Than A Recap

      Solo Leveling's debut film has hit the silver screen, but is this recap/sneak peek worth your time? Join Tom as he gives you his thoughts on Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-.
      by Thomas RichardsDecember 21, 2024

      More Star Wars: Visions! Why You Should Care About The Anime Studios Working On The Upcoming Volume 3

      Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 has been confirmed baby! And they’ve also announced which studios will be working on this new season. Join Tom as he tells you why you should be excited for the next batch of Visions episodes.
      by Thomas RichardsDecember 2, 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

      A Lazy Genius and a Jack of All Trades: Chatting With the English Dub Leads of BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE- EPISODE NAGI-

      -EPISODE NAGI- is here at last, and it’s a banger of a movie. We were able to sit down with the English voice actors for Nagi and Reo and chat with them about the film and all things BLUE LOCK.
      by Thomas RichardsOctober 22, 2024

      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 RichardsOctober 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 RichardsJuly 12, 2024

      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 MorrisAugust 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 MorrisAugust 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 MorrisAugust 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 LewisAugust 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 LewisAugust 22, 2023

      5 Reasons I’m Considering “Rage Quitting" The Sims 4 | It's A Sims Thing

      As an avid simmer, I've had a love-hate relationship with the franchise. From stayovers to animals that are just objects and even the terrifying travel loading screen, there are plenty of reasons for an avid simmer like myself to want to "rage quit" The Sims 4.
      by Stephanie JudgeAugust 31, 2024

      Couch Soup Previews: Tekken 8 - A Visual Masterpiece in the World of Fighting Games

      Tekken is back in the fighting game spotlight with Tekken 8, and it looks like it'll be one of the best yet. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his first impression on this storied series' next instalment.
      by Thomas RichardsOctober 27, 2023

      The 2025 PAX Aus Indie Showcase Winners Have Been Revealed!

      The 2025 Indie Showcase Winners for PAX Aus 2025 have been revealed, and there look to be some bangers! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on each of the 12 winners.
      by Thomas RichardsAugust 1, 2025
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