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Iain McParland
58 days ago
SEBULBA RETURNS in Star Wars Galactic Racer!
SEBULBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ready for a new Pod Racing / Star Wars Burnout game. The Game Awards definitely delivered for Star Wars fans.

    Stephanie Judge
    59 days ago
    First Look: Avatar: The Last Airbender: Season 2 | Official Teaser Trailer | Netflix
    The wait for Season 2 is almost over! We got our first official look at Toph and Aang learning to bend other elements. So excited to see my girl on screen! Hoping they do her character justice. Season 2 comes to Netflix in 2026, will you be tuning in?

      Drew Lewis
      59 days ago
      Supergirl Teaser Trailer Shows Glimpses of Lobo and City of Kandor
      James Gunn's DCU is in full swing, as less than a year after his reboot of Superman, we get Supergirl, who's a bit lost in her place in the world and therefore drinks and is a bit reckless. But don't worry, her dog Krypto is here to pee on a Superman-headlined newspaper for comedy. Seriously, […]

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        JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution Review – A Whole New Game Awaits
        JUJUTSU KAISEN is back with Season 3, but what if you need a refresher before diving back into the series?...
        by Thomas Richards | January 22, 2026
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        10 Double-A and Indie Video Games to be Excited for in 2026
        2026 is looking like it’s going to be another banger for video games! There are so many Double-A and Indie...
        by Iain McParland | January 20, 2026
        The LEGO presentation at CES. A man is on stage with a projection of his LEGO set on a screen above his head. The room is dark.

        First Look at the CES 2026 LEGO Reveal of Smart Bricks
        LEGO is changing the way we play one more time with the launch of SMART Bricks. Come along with us...
        by Andrea Carter | January 14, 2026
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        The War Between the Land and the Sea Review - A Refreshing Doctor Who Spinoff
        The War Between the Land and the Sea is the Doctor Who spinoff centering on UNIT that we’ve been asking...
        by Iain McParland | January 13, 2026
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        Film Club Review - A Nerdy Romantic Comedy For Us
        Film Club is a hopeful, nerdy romantic comedy that left a fuzzy feeling in Iain’s heart. Despite its heavy themes,...
        by Iain McParland | January 12, 2026

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        Iain McParland
        10 days ago
        Pepsi OWNS Coca Cola in new Super Bowl ad!
        As the old saying goes: Coke's what ya put up ya nose. Pepsi's what ya put in yer glass.  Truer now than ever was. And the Polar Bear finally knows it.
        Drew Lewis
        10 days ago
        Rambo Prequel incoming helmed by Sisu Director and featuring Noah Centineo
        The one man fighting force who has taken down small town cops to entire armies, and most recently, the cartel is back as an origin story titled "John Rambo". One reason to get excited is that this is being directed by the visceral director of Sisu, which means this will and should be a rated […]
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        Stephanie Judge
        11 days ago
        WE ARE SO BACK! | Ted Lasso Season 4 First Look!
        Lassos back, alright! Fans rejoice! Our screens will be blessed again by our beloved Ted Lasso cast once more as they are coming back for a 4th season! Can't wait! Gosh dang it, I BELIEVE it's what we need now, more than ever! 
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        DARKSIDERS 4 IS HAPPENING!

        Darksiders 4 has been officially announced boi! Join Tom as he recaps this news and provides some theories about the upcoming game.
        by Thomas Richards | August 4, 2025

        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 Richards | August 1, 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 Carter | July 29, 2025

        5 Upcoming Side-Scrolling Beat 'Em Ups You Should Be Hyped For!

        Side-scrolling beat ‘em ups have been around a long time, and they’re currently undergoing a resurgence. Let’s get hyped for five of the most promising-looking games that have been announced in the genre!
        by Iain McParland | July 28, 2025

        The July Pokémon Presents Is What I Expected...For the Most Part

        Another Pokémon Presents is here with all the latest news from the Pokémon series. Join Tom as he breaks down all the major reveals from the event.
        by Thomas Richards | July 28, 2025
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        Couch Soup Went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan! 5 Takeaways From the Event

        Iain, Lily and Tom went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Here are their top 5 takeaways from the event!
        by Iain McParland | May 2, 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 McParland | April 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 Richards | April 15, 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 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
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        Couch Soup Went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan! 5 Takeaways From the Event

        Iain, Lily and Tom went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Here are their top 5 takeaways from the event!
        by Iain McParland | May 2, 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 McParland | April 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 Richards | April 15, 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 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
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        Nerfing the Male Ego: Interview with Alyssa Dykstra, Creator of Threads and Thistles Inventory

        In the second installment of Erika Aundawyn's “Women in Gaming'' series, she interviews Alyssa Dykstra, creator of "Threads and Thistles Inventory.'' They discuss Alyssa's small business journey, online harassment, and the interview's title topic: Nerfing the Male Ego.
        by Erika Aundawyn | August 2, 2022

        Here’s Why Gaming Isn't a Waste of Time

        Liza examines why gaming can actually be really good for your overall mental health. Not just a waste of time, huh?
        by Lizabeth Phoenix | July 11, 2022

        My Pop Culture Teachers Part 2 (Getting Physical)

        If you could choose your teachers from pop culture characters, which ones would you choose? We can learn a lot from our fictional heroes, so this batch of assignments is for the physical stuff (wink).
        by McKinley Jo | June 17, 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

        WAS MEGACON ORLANDO MEGA? OR A CON?

        Megacon Orlando is back! Was it good? Bad? Meh? Jake Brown shares his thoughts on what went well and how next year's convention can be improved.
        by Jake Brown | June 5, 2022
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        Companion Review: A “Perfect” Relationship

        The latest thriller flick, Companion, has hit the silver screen, but is it worth watching? Join Tom as he gives his review of Companion (spoiler-free).
        by Thomas Richards | February 4, 2025

        Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Review - A Consistent Adventure

        The latest Star Wars Disney+ series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, has wrapped up, and now the question is, was it worth it? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Skeleton Crew.
        by Thomas Richards | February 3, 2025

        Sonic the Hedgehog 3: The Movie that Succeeds On All Fronts

        Ben went to see Sonic 3 in the pictures and had to tell everyone about how good it was. Let Ben tell you more about the fastest hedgehog in the cinema this winter.
        by Ben Hazell | January 28, 2025

        Predictable Blackwater Lane Left Me Bored

        Blackwater Lane, starring Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulroney and Maggie Grace, is a new spooky murder-mystery thriller about a woman who may have witnessed a murder while perhaps experiencing a mental break. Read Iain’s review and let him tell you why he didn’t like it.
        by Iain McParland | January 16, 2025

        The Damned is the Perfect Atmospheric Horror Story for Winter Days

        The Damned is an atmospheric horror story set in the bleak barren wastes of 19th century Scandinavia. Is it worth watching? Well Iain has you covered with this review!
        by Iain McParland | January 10, 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 McParland | January 7, 2025

        Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Review: Peak Fiction

        Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has finally arrived, and it’s even better than we hoped! Join Tom as he breaks down why in his review.
        by Thomas Richards | December 30, 2024

        Squid Game 2 was Worth the Wait

        Squid Game is back and it is just as effective and brutal as it was in its first season. Lily K explains in detail why it was worth the wait. Come along kids; it’s time to play again.
        by Art of Lily K | December 29, 2024

        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 Richards | December 24, 2024

        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 Richards | December 21, 2024
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        Forspoken... Forced Spoken?

        Forspoken is Square Enix’ newest game, and Erika is here to give her ADHD gamer review on the game and if it's worth your time playing or if it’s a hyper fixation better left forgotten.
        by Erika Aundawyn | January 28, 2023

        Top Ten Generation 9 Pokémon (Scarlet Edition)

        No matter how many weird bugs there were with the gameplay, Pokemon fans were treated to three unique stories in Scarlet and Violet. We love our team of pocket monsters, but which ones from Scarlet stood out the most? Check out Erika’s top 10 list here!
        by Erika Aundawyn | January 23, 2023

        Top Ten Generation 9 Pokemon (Violet Edition)

        The new Paldean Pokedex is filled with Pokémon from the Spanish-inspired region. Ben Hazell goes through his favorites and why he's come to love them.
        by Ben Hazell | January 23, 2023

        Cheap Platinum Trophies and Why I Judge Any Owners of Them

        Would you do anything for a PlayStation trophy? Even poke a mayonnaise jar a kajillion times? Iain will judge you, and here's why in an article rebutting a recent Greg Miller tweet.
        by Iain McParland | January 16, 2023

        Gear Up Soldier! Gears of War Is Chainsawing Its Way Onto Netflix

        INCOMING! With Gears Of War's Netflix deal recently announced, devoted fan Jake Brown shares his thoughts and controversial casting choices for the upcoming film and animated series.
        by Jake Brown | January 11, 2023
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        Watching Now: Marvel's Echo

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        Watching Now: Arcane Season 2 | Episodes 4 - 6 | I Haven’t Stopped Crying Yet

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        Arcane Season 2 | Episodes 1 - 3 | We Need to Talk About Caitlyn

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        Four Murders and a Wedding?!? | Only Murders in the Building S4 Review

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        Agatha All Along Season FINALE | Episodes 8 & 9 Discussion & Reactions

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        Andor Season Review | Watching Now Podcast

        All twelve episodes of season 1 of Andor are now on Disney+, and Couch Soup co-creator and super Star Wars nerd Drew Lewis is joined by his long-time friends and Star Wars fans Chris Mills and Sam Williamson for a special Watching Now episode breaking down the first season.
        by Drew Lewis | November 25, 2022

        Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Trailer Reactions & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

        Not since Clue has murder mystery been this hot, and Rian Johnson's Knives Out is the new gold standard; with his sequel Glass Onion coming in a few weeks, let's watch the latest trailer and see if we can't put together all the pieces to this puzzle box. Who dunnit? It's obvious... Robot Santa! Our second trailer of the show is Christmas Bloody Christmas which might have the most ludicrous holiday movie plot since Krampus. Is it so bad you laugh or cry or both? Let's break it all down.
        by Drew Lewis | November 15, 2022

        A Christmas Story Christmas Trailer Reactions & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

        Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) is all grown up and now has to tackle Christmas as a Dad. The classic holiday movie finally has the sequel everyone, or no one was asking for. HBO Max is trying real hard by bringing back a good chunk of the original cast for nostalgia's sake. Sprinkled in with some fun call back, this will likely be a must-watch for families this holiday season. But is it a good trailer, and better yet, does it look like a good movie? Let's break it all down.
        by Drew Lewis | November 8, 2022

        Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Season 1 Finale Lore Breakdown & Reactionf

        In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle are joined by fellow high fantasy reader Ayana and bookstagrammer Elizabeth Sagan to break down the shocking season 1 finale! They talk about all things House of the Dragon Episode 10, "The Black Queen," debate Rhaenyra's coronation, tell you about the mystery dragon Daemon's singing to, and more. Don't miss out as they react to the fiery finale and give you their House of the Dragon season 2 predictions! Don't forget to check out Elizabeth's bookstagram linked below for a ton of incredible book recommendations!
        by Drew Lewis | October 26, 2022

        Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Trailer Reactions & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

        We're going deeeep into the Quantum Realm with Ant-Man and the Wasp and the whole family. This is going to be one trippy family adventure, and the appearance of Jonathan Major's Kang is finally making his big screen appearance. This might be the first Ant-Man with some major stakes! Let's break it all down.
        by Drew Lewis | October 25, 2022
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        Nerfing the Male Ego: Interview with Alyssa Dykstra, Creator of Threads and Thistles Inventory

        In the second installment of Erika Aundawyn's “Women in Gaming'' series, she interviews Alyssa Dykstra, creator of "Threads and Thistles Inventory.'' They discuss Alyssa's small business journey, online harassment, and the interview's title topic: Nerfing the Male Ego.
        by Erika Aundawyn | August 2, 2022

        Rick and Morty Season 8 Episodes 3 & 4: Citadel Clones and Bunnies

        Rick and Morty Season 8 continues with episodes 3 and 4, “The Rick, The Mort & The Ugly” and “The Last Temptation of Jerry”. Iain takes you through concise and not at all confusing recaps of the episodes!
        by Iain McParland | June 30, 2025

        WAS MEGACON ORLANDO MEGA? OR A CON?

        Megacon Orlando is back! Was it good? Bad? Meh? Jake Brown shares his thoughts on what went well and how next year's convention can be improved.
        by Jake Brown | June 5, 2022
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