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.
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.
Alan Tudyk sits down with Couch Soup's own PJ Haarsma to discuss season 2 of Resident Alien. The discussion quickly goes off the rails as these two friends explore topics that have nothing to do about the show.
Agatha Christie’s- Murder on the Orient Express is a puzzle adventure game. Step on board to solve a crime as the famous detective Hercule Poirot. But is this game as fun as it looks or one you should skip on? Join Brandy as she dives into the mystery!
It’s never easy to buy Christmas gifts for gamers, especially if gaming is a foreign concept to you. If you’re tirelessly searching for a gift with no luck, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will help you to find at least one gift you can be sure every gamer wants.
Perhaps the greatest, friendliest and the best Spider-Man, Yuri Lowenthal talked to Couch Soup about all things Spider-Man 2 and what he would like to see in future Spider-man games.
Rohan breaks down the recent Escapist resignations and possibly lapses into a psychotic break about the state of the creative industry in 2023. Let's see where it takes us.
PAX Aus is the Mecca for Australian indie game development. Everyone's there for one reason: to play some really cool games. Join Rohan as he delves into the indie developer side of PAX with some of his favourite picks from three days on the show floor.
It’s been one year since Gotham Knights was released and we’re still debating whether it is a misunderstood masterpiece or a massive missed opportunity. Join us as we Step Into The Knight and find out!
Gaming has taken a whole new level now as it becomes available to the masses with digital downloads. You can look to play on your phone with games like Pokemon Go, tablet, or game consoles and enjoy gameplay on or offline and it is a lot of fun.
Being a writer is hard, being a successful one is even harder at that. Join Rohan as he tries to figure out which fictional writers in pop culture are the most successful.
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!
Let’s take a look at the newest cinematic universe on the block, the Twisted Childhood Universe from Jagged Edge Productions. This nightmare fuel will culminate in the Avengers-level Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble, and we deep dive into what the heck that means and why you’ll never look back at your childhood fondly again.
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.
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!
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.
An announcement trailer for Tales of the Shire was recently released. This game is set to release on PC and all consoles at the end of 2024. You get to live out your cozy fantasy of living in the comfort of a hobbit hole and making it your own.
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!
Liza gives you an efficient briefing on what to expect from Transformers One so you can roll into theaters with your lore locked in. Learn how Orion Pax and D-16 become Optimus Prime and Megatron, which Transformers continuity this movie belongs in, and what to expect from Cybertron on September 20, 2024. Seat belts on, people–you'll need wheels.
Halo Season 2 has come to a close, so the question is, was it an improvement? Join Thomas Richards as he tells you if it is an improvement over Season 1.
Crunchyroll keeps adding more new seasons to its already stacked Spring lineup. Join Thomas Richards as he updates you on all the recent announcements.
Dev Patel’s directorial debut, Monkey Man, could be the next incarnation of John Wick, but how does it compare? Join us for our review of this fun, ambitious action thriller, even if the narrative is a little questionable.
A new K-Drama just arrived on Netflix and it is for all of you Sci-Fi and Body Horror lovers. Let’s review Parasyte: The Grey from the director of Train to Busan.
Tales of the Jedi has been replaced by Tales of the Empire. The recently released trailer tells the tales of Barriss Offee, Morgan Elsbeth, and the new Galactic Empire. Why is this important? Why should we be excited to watch? We dive into the trailer and talk about the importance of the series, which releases on May 4, 2024.
Agatha Christie’s- Murder on the Orient Express is a puzzle adventure game. Step on board to solve a crime as the famous detective Hercule Poirot. But is this game as fun as it looks or one you should skip on? Join Brandy as she dives into the mystery!
Rick and Morty’s post-Roiland Season 7 continues with two very different episodes. Iain recaps the ups and downs of episodes 3 and 4 and tells us why you may need a moment or two to compose yourself after one scene.
Every studio has its ups and downs, but there’s nothing people like more than to hate on one for its apparent “downfall”. Marvel is the latest greatest victim of this trend, and it got even stronger with the release of The Marvels. Let’s find out if this hate train is deserved or not.
Looking for a great whodunnit mystery? Check out Hayseed! A local church congregation's reverend is found dead. Was it a terrible accident or was it murder? The unfortunate fate of the reverend upsets a small Midwestern American town as the investigator tries to sift fact from fiction.
It’s been one year since Gotham Knights was released and we’re still debating whether it is a misunderstood masterpiece or a massive missed opportunity. Join us as we Step Into The Knight and find out!
Another superhero origin story from DC is here, but is it any good? Join Thomas Richards as he shares his thoughts on the latest outing from DC, Blue Beetle.
We’re into a new era of Rick and Morty now that Justin Roiland is gone. Does it still work? Iain recaps the first two episodes of Season 7 and discusses whether the show is still good after the creator’s exit.
Local Box enthusiast Amelia dives into the cardboard and packing peanuts of Unpacking... part block fitting puzzle, part home decoration, it's a very moving experience.
The remastered Nier Replicant keeps gamers playing again and again to learn even more of the story. Emmanuel looks at the game's replayability and the brilliance of Yoko Taro's storycraft.
Self-proclaimed horror junkie Maria takes on the new game, The Nightmare Inside, with fellow Couchsouper, Erika. Was this the game to finally make Maria hide under the bedsheets?
The original PlayStation console had a huge library of games during its run. Emmanuel shares the original PlayStation games that meant the most to him, and some of our other Couch Soup contributors share theirs, too.
The Predator is back in his fifth installment and this time he's taking on the Comanche Nation 300 years ago. Prey is directed by Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) and stars Amber Midthunder as Naru who hopefully learns the mud trick sooner than later. Will this film bring back the Predator to his 80s glory? Does anyone watch Hulu? Let's break it down.
Summer Games Fest success or fail? There were big reveals and leaks over the past week, but are they good? Listen to our unfiltered and honest thoughts.
Jordan Peele is back to mess with our minds and probably scare the shit out of us in a new pop nightmare: the expansive horror epic, Nope. Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah) is reunited with Peele and is joined by Keke Palmer (Hustlers, Alice) and Oscar® nominee Steven Yeun (Minari, Okja) as residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. Maybe aliens? Let's break it down.
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
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.
An exclusive sit-down interview with Michael Trucco that offers a candid look into his career philosophy, the critical role of collaboration, and how he measures success in an industry that often prioritizes the temporary and superficial.
The dust has settled, and emotions have calmed, so what is the verdict on Season 1 of The Acolyte? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the entire season after a rewatch.
The Acolyte may have been divisive, but it also raises many questions about the progress of the show, the roadmap to the Skywalkers, and characters introduced in this show. For those who enjoyed the show wished for more episodes than the eight in season one. Let’s discuss both the questions that need to be answered, and reasons why we need a second season.
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle game is out now, and Michelle got to dive in early for a review. There’s whip yanking, great unknown circles, and so much more to unpack! Come along for her first official video game review!
With Sweet Home Season 2 right around the corner, it is time to look back at Season 1. The hit Netflix K-Drama based on the also incredibly popular webtoon is a story that’s highly recommended to all. I will tell you why.
Stef continues her series on Dragon Con listing some important things to expect at the con and some ways to stay connected to con shenanigans year-round.
