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The Significance of Christmas Traditions: Unraveling the Role They Play

Holiday traditions play an integral role in our lives, providing continuity while simultaneously creating an inviting festive environment and forging stronger bonds between family members. Have you ever stopped to consider why these customs persist and what their true significance may be?
by PJ | December 8, 2022

Elden Ring: A Literal Pain In the Ass

After 100 hours and countless deaths playing Elden Ring it appears I’ve bruised more than my ego. Lower back gamer pain is real and here are some fitness games to help keep your body nimble for more punishment.
by Patrick Sutherland | April 13, 2022

TMNT Cowabunga Collection Review – All roads lead to the Technodrome.

Rohan dives into the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection to see if it's all kinds of radical and worth your money or whether its better to just find an emulator.
by Rohan Elliott | October 20, 2022

Uncharted Deserves A Better Movie And So Do We

When the credits roll on the Uncharted Movie you may have a good time but does it give you that same warm feeling of Uncharted games that the movie is based on? Maria gives her thoughts on the new Uncharted movie and its failure to capture the franchise.
by Maria Kinnun | March 9, 2022

The Cruel and Hopeful World of Hunter x Hunter

What makes Hunter x Hunter worth watching in a sea of action anime? Julian breaks down what makes Togashi’s classic, tragic, and hopeful series so wonderfully surprising to this day.
by Julian Hermano | May 21, 2023
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The Acolyte Episode 3: The Origin of a Sociopath

Episode 3 of The Acolyte has dropped, and it’s a controversial episode, to say the least. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on Episode 3, “Destiny”.
by Thomas Richards | June 18, 2024

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

GlobalComix Exclusive: Unleash Your Inner Monster with Monster Forge’s Halloween Spectacle – gHosts #1!

The team at Monster Forge have cooked up something special this Halloween season and Maria is here to take a look at Ghosts! And sit down with a writer on the project and friend of Couch Soup, Shannon Eric Denton
by Maria Kinnun | October 28, 2023

The Tears Of War – 10 Most Emotional Moments In Gears

To defeat the Locust Horde we will need strength, courage, and...tissues? Come join the Gear-father Jake Brown as he takes us through his top emotional moments in the Gears Of War franchise.
by Jake Brown | April 15, 2021
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      Six Games Under Five Hours (That Don’t Suck)

      Long weekend, meet short games. Here are six games you can absolutely jam out completely over a long weekend in less than five hours. Also, these games don't suck so we can ensure it's time well spent.
      by Andrea Carter | November 26, 2024

      Elden Ring Shadow of The Erdtree is Nominated for Game of the Year: Should DLC be Eligible for GOTY?

      Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has been nominated for the Game of the Year at 2024’s Game Awards. Is this an injustice the world has never seen before, or should we just grit our teeth and bear it. Let’s discuss.
      by Iain McParland | November 23, 2024

      Getting Steamy Down Under – The Steam Deck Comes to Australia!

      The Steam Deck is officially coming to Australia! Jordan was lucky enough to get his hands on one to see if it’s worth picking up down under!
      by Jordan Jurkowski | November 19, 2024

      Arcane Season 2 is Here: The Final Chapter or Just the Beginning?

      CANCELLED? Arcane is getting canceled after season two? Well, yes. But there is more to it than that. Let’s talk about what's happening, what we are getting, and what's coming in the future. Fear not Arcanians - there is a light at the end of the tunnel!
      by Tim Beisiegel | November 15, 2024

      Revisiting Days Gone: Every Game Deserves a Second Chance

      Days Gone had a rocky launch, to say the least, but it became a solid game after all the updates. With rumours of a possible remake in the air, Tom looks back at Days Gone and will tell you why it deserves a second chance.
      by Thomas Richards | November 13, 2024
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      Blood Star’s Antagonist is Among the Best of the Year

      Blood Star, the highlight of Iain’s time at Grimmfest, is the road horror movie you should be watching this year. With a genuinely sadistic villain and a protagonist you can get behind, you should add this movie to your watch list. Let us tell you why.
      by Iain McParland | October 21, 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

      KillHer is a Fun Twist on the Serial Killer in the Woods Trope

      Grimmfest’s closing movie was KillHer, a horror-comedy from Robyn August. Let us tell you about this schlocky serial killer in the woods outing. Is this movie just the right mix of silly and horrific, or does it get it all wrong?
      by Iain McParland | October 10, 2024

      Joker Folie à Deux and the Tragedy of Not Feeling Good Enough

      The second Joker movie is here. Let’s dive deep and talk about something that barely anyone mentioned regarding this movie. This is not your same “Joker Folie à Deux is bad” review, this is a bit more of a deeper look into the message it tries to get through.
      by Art of Lily K | October 7, 2024

      Grimmfest Preview: Manchester’s Horror Festival is Headlined by Nick Frost’s Black Cab

      Grimmfest is almost upon us! The horror film festival in Manchester, England, begins October 3rd, and it’s shaping up to be a great show. Here is CouchSoup’s preview of the much-anticipated event!
      by Iain McParland | September 30, 2024
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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

      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
      by Tim Beisiegel | April 20, 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

      Devil May Cry Season 1 Review: A Stylish Demon Hunter Makes A Perfect Entrance

      The latest video game anime from Netflix is here, but should you give this demon slaying adventure a chance? Join Tom as he reviews Devil May Cry.
      by Thomas Richards | April 14, 2025
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      Santa vs The Grinch. Who Ya Got?

      Learn more in this very scientific, and very unbiased analysis of two Christmas icons.
      by PJ | December 13, 2020

      The Importance Of Toilet Paper

      Toilet paper. I want to talk about it. Hold onto your butts because this is going to get dirty. Flush your expectations
      by Luis Reza | December 11, 2020
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      Caesar’s Legacy – Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Review

      The Planet of the Apes saga continues. I was a bit worried from the moment they announced it. Mostly because I truly think that Rise, Dawn, and War was a perfect trilogy, joining the very few on this list before them. So… can Kingdom live up to it all?
      by Art of Lily K | May 15, 2024

      Exploring Identity and Ideals in Iain M. Banks’ Masterpiece ‘Player of Games’

      Iain M. Banks' Second Culture Book, Player of Games, carries the keynotes of the series, with elements of paranoia and defeating enemies through ideology, as well as a complex relationship with gender decades ahead of its time.
      by Sam Nilsson | May 14, 2024

      Let’s! Revolution!: The Roguelite Minesweeper-like King Slaying Game

      Ever wondered how a game can be a Minesweeper-like AND a Roguelite? Well, wonder no further! The stunningly animated, Let’s! Revolution! is finally on consoles. The King better be quaking in his boots because we’re coming for that throne!
      by Iain McParland | May 8, 2024

      Abigail: The Prima Ballerina of Pain is a Revelation in Horror Comedy

      They kidnapped a vampire. A ballerina vampire! Abigail, the new horror comedy from Universal Pictures aims to arabesque, pirouette and plié into our hearts. We tell you why it’s succeeded, and it needs to be added to your must-watch list!
      by Iain McParland | May 1, 2024

      Unicorn Overlord: Trends Weigh Down an Otherwise Fantastic Strategy Game

      Unicorn Overlord is a real time strategy game with some amazing mechanics, but maybe it should have held itself back from chasing trends, Ben goes into more details.
      by Ben Hazell | April 28, 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

      Reconsidering Consider Phlebas

      Rereading Iain M. Banks’ Consider Phlebas as the first work in the influential Culture series, on its own merits, and against the backdrop of the cultural changes since it was written. Welcome to Fully Automated Luxury Gay Space Communism and Megastructures! Welcome space card games and shape-shifters!
      by Sam Nilsson | April 25, 2024

      Beyond Absurd: Unveiling the Hilarious Chaos of Chicken Nugget

      We watched Chicken Nugget, the weird new Netflix Korean comedy series based on the webtoon of the same name. Step into the world where a girl can be transformed into a chicken nugget, and we’ll tell you why it’s actually worth your time!
      by Iain McParland | April 24, 2024

      The Fail of a Sequel: Rebel Moon Part 2’s Mixed Reception

      Netflix and Zack Snyder have released Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver. Should you spend your next available two hours watching it? Or do the Rotten Tomatoes reviews and audience scores make sense? Let's talk about it.
      by Tim Beisiegel | April 23, 2024

      QRD Stellar T5 Review – Is Using This Switch Controller a Joy or Con?

      A review for the QRD Stellar T5 on Nintendo Switch. Is this a good Joycon alternative? Check out this review to find out!
      by Jordan Jurkowski | April 22, 2024
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      Couch Co-op is an awesome way to play video games and Gears of War is one of the best

      Gears of War is just about the most fun you can have with a friend on a couch… Moving swiftly along from how awkward that sounded, let’s talk about Couch Co-op and how awesome, and criminally underused, it is in modern video games as we look back on one of Xbox’s best flagship series.
      by Nick McKay | October 2, 2022

      Saints Row Review – Woop-Woop! That’s The Sound Of Da Police

      Bust out those purple suits and get ready to hit the streets because #SaintsRow is back baby! Jake Brown shares his thoughts and opinions on Volitions (@DSVolition) reboot of the popular franchise.
      by Jake Brown | September 30, 2022

      Grand Theft Auto VI Had a Massive Leak. Why Should I Give a Shit?

      The GTA VI pre-alpha build leak is blowing up the internet. Tyler’s hot take is simple: why do we even care?
      by Tyler Graham | September 22, 2022

      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

      Kingdom Hearts: A Stupidly Fun Time

      What do you get when you mix the characters of Final Fantasy with the worlds of Disney? A stupidly good time known as Kingdom Hearts. Thomas Richards breaks down why you should give the Kingdom Hearts series a look, even if it’s a bit dumb.
      by Thomas Richards | August 24, 2022
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      Crew Reacts to YouTube Comments | TRAILER TALK

      The Trailer Talk crew is together at last in a single location in the Redbear studio in California. So let's air out some of the dirty laundry - meaning let's read some of the worst comments we've gotten on our show since the beginning. We've angered some fandoms and ruffled some feathers during the last two years. Some might say PJ is pretty polarizing while others are swiping right for Stephanie. Let's break it comment by comment. This is Trailer Talk.
      by Drew Lewis | September 15, 2022

      Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Episode 4 Reaction & Lore Talk

      Liza and Michelle talk about questionable character decisions, Aegon's dagger, Bloody Ben Blackwood, and more! Don't miss their fourth episode of Decoding Dragons, your go-to outlet for all things House of the Dragon lore. "King of the Narrow Sea" is a huge episode for the characters involved, and your co-hosts are dishing out all the tea. Don't miss their thoughts on what wheel REALLY should've been broken.
      by Drew Lewis | September 14, 2022

      DISNEY + MARVEL PREDICTIONS | TRP: Ep 135

      What will Disney be showing off at their first-ever gaming showcase? We make some educated guesses and wild assumptions.
      by Dan Morris | September 12, 2022

      Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Episode 3 Lore Breakdown & Predictions

      Liza and Michelle react to the War for the Stepstones, Seasmoke's arrival, and THAT stag hunt. Tune in for their third episode of Decoding Dragons and nerd out about the rich lore fueling House of the Dragon as they decode the show's third episode "Second of His Name," and break down where we're at in the timeline of Fire and Blood. Don't miss their guesses about which dragons we might see next!
      by Drew Lewis | September 7, 2022

      GAMES THAT SHOULD GET REMADE | TRP: EP 134

      In light of the Last of Us Part 1, we wanted to discuss games that we feel should get a remake. Many of which already have, from fans, that is. But we feel there are many games more deserving of a proper remake.
      by Dan Morris | September 2, 2022
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      Prime 1 Studio Reveals Their Uncharted 4 Nathan Drake Statue!

      Prime 1 Studio recently revealed it's highly-anticipated Uncharted 4 Nathan Drake statue! As an avid fan of the franchise, Liza takes a quick dive into the Easter eggs she spotted during the Showcase.
      by Lizabeth Phoenix | June 4, 2022

      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

      The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Features That Have Aquatic Creatures!

      Here are three cinematic choices perfect for the spooky season that explore the watery depths of a lagoon, a lake and a swamp and the creatures that live just below the surface!
      by Shana Martin | September 25, 2024
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