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Thomas Richards
96 days ago
The first mega for a Kalos Pokémon is finally here, and Hawlucha is an amazing pick. Love that it's leaning even further into the lucha libre style. But now don't show anything else until the game games out!

    Thomas Richards
    96 days ago
    Like previous games, SEGA has dropped a 5-minute animation for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and it's phenomenal. I love that the Babylon Rogues are back, and Shadow just destroying everyone was awesome! 22nd of September can't come soon enough.

      Brian Rimer
      96 days ago
      Number 1 film on Netflix today. Tomorrow, THE WORLD!
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      Stephanie Judge
      18 days ago
      Another Benoit Blanc Mystery? Sign me up! Rian Johnson is back at it again with another murder mystery for our beloved Detective Benoit Blanc to solve in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. With a stacked cast and a gothic, moody vibe, this is already seeming to be a promising addition to the […]
      Stephanie Judge
      18 days ago
      In the age of live-action remakes, Disney is at it again with a remake of the beloved sensation, Moana (2016)... A mere 10 years after the initial release, mind you. While the footage is heavy on the CGI, it effectively captures the beauty of the original animations and features beloved characters like Hei Hei. But […]

        Iain McParland
        19 days ago
        I'm so intrigued by Vince Gilligan's new show on Apple TV+. What do you think is going on? Is Carole going to be able to stop any of it? How about the dude from Paraguay!?!?!
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        Bioware Games Have Ruined Me For All Other Games

        Bioware Games have been front and center in Brandy’s gaming collection for years. Find out why and how she feels about some of the decisions EA has made lately.
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        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 CarterFebruary 6, 2025

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        by Iain McParlandJanuary 30, 2025

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

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        by Ben HazellJanuary 28, 2025

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        by Jordan JurkowskiJanuary 25, 2025
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        KillHer is a Fun Twist on the Serial Killer in the Woods Trope

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        by Iain McParlandOctober 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 KOctober 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!
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        Top 10 Godzilla Films

        With so many Godzilla films to watch, where do you begin? Join Dan as he shares 10 of the best Toho Godzilla films and where you can watch them.
        by Dan MorrisSeptember 29, 2024

        Strange Darling Has Come from Nowhere to Steal My Black Horror Heart

        Strange Darling is one of the most outta nowhere hits of this fall. The new horror movie from JT Mollner starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner has surprised us by being a true hidden gem. Let us tell you all about it.
        by Iain McParlandSeptember 28, 2024
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        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 McParlandOctober 10, 2024

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        by Art of Lily KOctober 7, 2024

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

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        by Iain McParlandSeptember 30, 2024

        Top 10 Godzilla Films

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        by Dan MorrisSeptember 29, 2024

        Strange Darling Has Come from Nowhere to Steal My Black Horror Heart

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        by Iain McParlandSeptember 28, 2024
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        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 NilssonMay 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 McParlandMay 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 McParlandMay 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 HazellApril 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 RichardsApril 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 NilssonApril 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 McParlandApril 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 BeisiegelApril 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 JurkowskiApril 22, 2024

        Fallout Review From Someone Who Never Played The Games

        The Fallout series dropped its entire season on Amazon Prime last week and I watched all of it in nearly one sitting. I knew about the existence of the games, I didn’t know anything else. So I went into this completely blind. And oh, it was worth it!
        by Art of Lily KApril 20, 2024
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        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 PhoenixJuly 11, 2022

        Early Access: SCP: Pandemic

        If you enjoy tactical shooters and want to experience some hardcore coop with horror elements added into the mix, then look no further! SCP: Pandemic may just be that game for you!
        by Andrew LucyJuly 10, 2022

        Is the Boomer Shooter Postal: Brain Damaged Insanely Good? or Brain-Numbingly Bad?

        Are you ready to go Postal?? Hyperstrange has released the latest addition to the Postal franchise, Postal: Brain Damaged, and its as crazy and as manic as ever! Maria takes an indepth look at this new, insane, First Person Boomer Shooter!
        by Maria KinnunJuly 9, 2022

        Elden Ring: To Cheese or Not to Cheese?

        FromSoftware's games are notoriously difficult, and Elden Ring is no different. In fact, this game boasts one of the hardest bosses in the developer's history! Liza and Erika team up to tackle their favorite gaming question: to cheese, or not to cheese?
        by Lizabeth PhoenixJuly 8, 2022

        Stop the Hate! Why Return to Monkey Island is going to be Incredible!!

        Stop the Hate! Maria addressed the hate given to the makers of Return of Monkey Island and why you should be excited for new game in the series!
        by Maria KinnunJuly 7, 2022
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        BLONDE Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

        Undeniably an icon, Marilyn Monroe was the envy of men and women for decades, but Director Andrew Dominik looks to explore her complicated life in BLONDE. Starring Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe, Adrien Brody, Bobby Cannavale, Xavier Samuel, and Julianne Nicholson, this is clearly Netflix's best bet for a shiny gold Oscar come March. There's a lot to unpack, so bring your Chanel No. 5 and join us.
        by Drew LewisAugust 4, 2022

        The Best Comic Con 2022 Trailers Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

        The 2022 San Diego Comic-Con, per usual, dropped some highly anticipated trailers as well as a few surprises. From an emotionally driven Blank Panther trailer juggling the weight of the loss of Chadwick Boseman to a teaser for John Wick 4 to a National Treasure TV show teaser that no one saw coming and more. Let's discuss what worked and what didn't, and what we're excited to see more of in the coming months.
        by Drew LewisJuly 27, 2022

        What to Play if Not Stray | TRP: Ep 128

        Stray is out and we haven't played it! Not yet at least. Instead, we discuss the latest gaming news and a round of what we have been playing!
        by Dan MorrisJuly 22, 2022

        The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

        Let's go back thousands of years before The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and let's also leave Peter Jackson out of this incarnation but take a lot of his visual design language for this new Amazon Prime series Rings of Power. The 3rd teaser trailer finally gives us something substantial to look at and some glimpses of who and what will be featured in Middle-earth for this incarnation. Let's dive deep into the Misty Mountains or sail all the way to Númenor and break it down.
        by Drew LewisJuly 19, 2022

        Boomer Shooter Resurgence. | TRP: Ep 127

        Are Boomer Shooters Back? We talk about some of our favorites and why you should see what all the fuss is about.
        by Dan MorrisJuly 16, 2022
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        The Return of Kenobi Review - Part III

        Things are heating up in Part III of the Kenobi series! Obi-Wan and Leia continue their venture to return Leia to Alderaan while trying to elude the Empire with the help of some unlikely allies. Tensions ignite on Mapuzo when an imposing enemy comes calling for revenge.
        by Candace BissonetteJune 14, 2022

        Couch Soup Previews: Star Ocean: The Second Story R

        Sometimes, our next favourite game surprises us and leaves our jaws on the floor. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his first impressions on his biggest surprise from PAX Aus 2023, Star Ocean: The Second Story R.
        by Thomas RichardsOctober 19, 2023

        Monster Hunter Wilds: A Game that Cut Off its Own Tail

        Ben spent a lot of time on Monster Hunter wilds, so how is it? And Is it as good as Monster Hunter Worlds, come find out here!
        by Ben HazellApril 30, 2025
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