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65 - Is The Prehistoric Thriller A Hit or A Miss? 

65 was highly anticipated by audiences across the globe. Did the prehistoric thriller deliver a story that was impactful enough to win viewers over or did the film fall flat in unrealized expectations? Check out what Candace & Lily thought about the thriller and the pros and cons of how the story unraveled.
by Candace Bissonette | March 21, 2023

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

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

Bugsnax: Cute Adventure for Kids or Soft Entry into Horror Games?

Bugsnax toes the line between the adorable and the abominable. Is it the perfect way to ease into horror games? Kim shares her mind-twisting experience with the game.
by Kim Payne | January 4, 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
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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

Why That One Moment in Loki Meant So Much

The Loki series plants a seed for greater bisexual/pansexual visibility, and Stef W shares what that means to her after nearly three decades of misunderstandings.
by Stef Watson | July 20, 2021

WTF Just Happened in Outlander? S7, E4, "A Most Uncomfortable Woman"

Liza recaps Outlander's very time-skippy Season 7, Episode 4, gripes about a very convenient rescue, and waves goodbye to the series.
by Lizabeth Phoenix | July 14, 2023

Book of Boba Fett - Getting to Know the Man Behind the Mask Chapter 7

War! The Pyke Syndicate tipped the scales and Boba Fett is forced to respond. Will he be able to live up to his newfound aspirations of protecting the people of Mos Espa with his trustworthy motley crew or will he be forced to flee his new home Tatooine in disgrace? Check out the rundown of the spectacularly epic final chapter of the Book of Boba Fett!
by Candace Bissonette | May 4, 2022
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      We Went to a Video Game Rave in Las Vegas (and it was awesome)

      The Video Game Rave tour with DJs Synova and GrooveCube brought the party to Area 15 in Las Vegas, and we had an absolute blast. Party music and gaming themes? Now you're thinking with portals.
      by Andrea Carter | January 15, 2025

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      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.
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      The Sonic 3 Movie DLC For Sonic X Shadow Generations Is Almost Perfect

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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!
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      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-.
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      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.
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      Wicked Review from a Non-Wicked Fan

      Are you unsure about the Wicked craze? So is Michelle, but she went to see it anyway and is here to tell you if it’s worth it!
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      Wicked: Part 1 is Defying Gravity at the Box Office!

      Good News! The highly anticipated musical sensation Wicked has finally arrived! After a 20-year wait, join Stephanie, our resident Wicked aficionado, as she fangirls over this fantastical untold story on the big screen. Breaking down everything from the soundtrack to the costumes to casting and more!
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      Self Driver Shows How Dangerous The Gig Economy Really Is

      Michael Pierro’s new film, Self Driver, shows how the gig economy is a dangerous space to live in. How far would you go for an extra buck? Join us for our review.
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      We Went to the Alien: Earth Activation at Area 15

      The USCSS Maginot has crash-landed in Las Vegas at Area 15, and we got the exclusive look at the next installment in the Alien franchise- FX's Alien: Earth series. Alien: Earth hits Hulu this summer.
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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?
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      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.
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      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.
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      Our Journey As Female Gamers Part I - Featuring Amelia Brown & Cassandre Federowicz

      Candace features Amelia Brown and Cassandre Federowicz in the first of a series of interviews with female Replayers having an open, candid discussion of their journey as gamers and how their experience has changed over the years.
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      Alison Haislip: The Actress and Gamer On Why Sex Is Funny

      Brandy sits down with Alison Haislip for an in-depth discussion about life, gaming, and her new amazing show.
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      I'm Not a Gamer, but I AM a Replayer!

      You don’t have to be a gamer to enjoy Retro Replay. Shana Martin shares her story of being a dedicated Replayer who isn't a gamer, and how she's had to navigate that when socializing with other Replayers.
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      Are Cons Coming Back This Year?

      If you were lucky in 2020, then at the beginning of the year you were able to catch a few spring Comic Cons before the pandemic hit the world. If not… well… you lived through a full year without them. The real question is not if we can survive another year without them but if they can survive another year?
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      Why In The World Would Anyone Play SIMS?

      Escape to a world where you can be the main character and live out a life that you actually have control of. Or maybe you just wet yourself? Brandy shares some of her hilarious adventures playing The Sims 4.
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      House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4 Recap: Fire in the Sky

      Dragon battles! Fire, blood, dancing dragons… it has finally happened! Keep up with Michelle as she flies through the events that unfolded in Season 2, Episode 4 of House of The Dragon, and why we’ll be mourning for longer than the season will last.
      by Michelle Holstine | July 9, 2024

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      The Acolyte Episode 6: The Dust Settles

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      by Thomas Richards | July 4, 2024

      House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 3- They Misunderstood the Assignment

      Episode 3 left a lot to be desired, and a lot on the table. We didn’t even get to see the Burning Mill battle. Are the showrunners even reading the same book of source material? Let’s get into what happened in this week’s episode.
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      The Acolyte Episode 5: Rumble in the Jungle

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      A Quiet Place: Day One - The Loudest Quiet Place Movie

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      From 8-Bit to HD: Does the New CONTRA Capture the Magic of the Original

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      The Acolyte Episode 4: Now We’re Getting Somewhere

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      Incision: Blood, Rust, and Retro Shooting

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      To the Gulag and Back Again: A Bot's Warzone 1.0 Retrospective

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      Ludonarrative Dissonance. Let's Find Out What It Is and How It Affects Video Games

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      DELTARUNE: The Poster Child For Patience in Video Game Releases

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      5 Tips for Beginning Dungeon Masters (From a Slightly More Experienced One)

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      Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Episode 9 Lore Breakdown & Reaction

      In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and her friend and fellow GOT watcher v talk about all things House of the Dragon Episode 9, "The Green Council." They point out a few differences between the show and the book, react to Rhaenys's epic moment on her dragon Meleys, and speculate on what we'll see in the season finale. Don't miss out as they geek out and break down the lore behind the epic season 1 conclusion we're seeing next week!
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      Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Episode 8 Reaction & Lore Explained

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      Is “Metaphor: ReFantazio” More Than a “Persona” Clone?

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