Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth???!!! Rush Hour 4 is on the way, but are we more in Requel territory than sequel? Jackie is like 71 years old right now... I'm worried about him doing the crazy crap he pulls in these movies!
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 […]
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Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth???!!! Rush Hour 4 is on the way, but are we more in Requel territory than sequel? Jackie is like 71 years old right now... I'm worried about him doing the crazy crap he pulls in these movies!
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 […]
Bye Sweet Carole is the 2D survival game from an alternate Disney universe where everything is creepy and sinister. Iain tells us that, despite its flaws, this game might still be worth your time.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is finally here, and it might be the best racing game this year. Join Tom as he gives his review of the latest entry in the Sonic Racing series.
You wouldn’t think it, but Blindspot had a big effect on the story of Critical Role. Iain explains why Campaign One and the NBC show are linked so heavily by Ashley Johnson.
The HALO TV show has been thrust back into the spotlight with its release on Netflix, with some thinking this might be a second chance for the cancelled series, but does it deserve it? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Seasons 1 and 2 of HALO and see if it deserves another season.
Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally been released after 84 long years of waiting. Iain tells us all why this game from Team Cherry was worth the meme-worthy long development time.
After a long 15-year wait, the next installment in the TRON franchise is finally here, but does it live up to fan expectations? Join Tom as he gives his review of TRON: Ares.
Indy the dog stars in Good Boy, a horror film shot from the canine perspective. Iain tells us why this movie may have made him want to get a dog and protect him with his life.
Him should have been a homerun, blending sports and horror and coming from Jordan Peele’s production company, but it wasn’t. Let us tell you why not even a career-best performance from Marlon Wayans could save this film
Leonardo DiCaprio is back, and this time he’s in a comedic role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, One Battle After Another. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this rather topical film.
With the Alien franchise at the forefront of everyone's mind with Alien: Earth wrapping up, we have the previous films on our minds, even the one that a lot of people dislike. But maybe it’s better than you think. Join Tom as he tries to convince you that Alien: Covenant isn’t as bad as you remember.
After a long 15-year wait, the next installment in the TRON franchise is finally here, but does it live up to fan expectations? Join Tom as he gives his review of TRON: Ares.
Indy the dog stars in Good Boy, a horror film shot from the canine perspective. Iain tells us why this movie may have made him want to get a dog and protect him with his life.
Him should have been a homerun, blending sports and horror and coming from Jordan Peele’s production company, but it wasn’t. Let us tell you why not even a career-best performance from Marlon Wayans could save this film
Leonardo DiCaprio is back, and this time he’s in a comedic role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, One Battle After Another. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this rather topical film.
With the Alien franchise at the forefront of everyone's mind with Alien: Earth wrapping up, we have the previous films on our minds, even the one that a lot of people dislike. But maybe it’s better than you think. Join Tom as he tries to convince you that Alien: Covenant isn’t as bad as you remember.
We're back at the John Wick Experience in Las Vegas, NV for The Masquerade, the experience's first themed night. We donned masks, explored the Continental, and uncovered more of the world of John Wick at Area 15.
We did it again. Couch Soup attended Broadway Rave, the premiere party for adult theater kids. Check out our coverage for a peek behind the curtain at this very silly, very niche, very fun traveling show.
The F1 Arcade in Las Vegas just opened and we got an exclusive first look at the driving simulators, the incredible party space, and the libations. Buckle up and check out our coverage of the F1 Arcade here.
Las Vegas is being taken over by robots. Get ready for your next Vegas vacation with our recommendations on the best robots to party with, from bartender robots to designated driver robots. The GLADoS comparisons are too easy.
What is a Labubu Rave? We went to one at Area15 in Las Vegas and sat down with Area15's VP of Creative, AJ Annunziata, to understand the monsters and the madness behind these pop culture parties.
The latest film from Guillermo Del Toro and Netflix has hit cinemas ahead of its release on the streaming service, but is this book adaptation worth the cinema trip? Join Tom as he reviews Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A has finally arrived. Has Game Freak taken a confident step in the right direction with the franchise that players so desperately want? Dive in with Jordan to see how Lumiose City is, after all these years.
After months of eager anticipation, Bridgerton Season 4 is finally on the horizon. From masked balls to forbidden love, this season promises to whisk viewers into a Regency-era fairytale with a Cinderella twist. But will Benedict’s long-awaited love story deliver the magic fans have been dreaming of, or will it miss the mark? Let’s uncover every sparkling secret, scandal, and surprise awaiting us this season.
The Fall anime season is in full swing, and it includes a surprise fantasy show that is seemingly bucking all the trends. Join Tom as he gives his first impressions on the anime May I Ask For One Final Thing?
After a long 15-year wait, the next installment in the TRON franchise is finally here, but does it live up to fan expectations? Join Tom as he gives his review of TRON: Ares.
Indy the dog stars in Good Boy, a horror film shot from the canine perspective. Iain tells us why this movie may have made him want to get a dog and protect him with his life.
Him should have been a homerun, blending sports and horror and coming from Jordan Peele’s production company, but it wasn’t. Let us tell you why not even a career-best performance from Marlon Wayans could save this film
Xbox’s first handheld has landed at PAX Aus 2025, and we’ve gotten our hands on it. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the ROG Xbox Ally X and see if it’s worth the hefty price tag.
Kirby is hitting the track once again with Kirby Air Riders, and we’ve played it at PAX Aus 2025. Join Tom as he gives his first impressions of this upcoming racing game.
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.
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.
PAX Aus 2025 is still a few months away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start building the hype! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on the latest tabletop news for PAX Aus 2025.
Pokémon GO is bringing Hyper Training into the game alongside the new Ancients Recovered event, but what is Hyper Training, and why should you care? Join Tom as he tells you all you need to know about Hyper Training and the new Pokémon GO additions.
Play Playground in Las Vegas is the latest in the lineage of experiential arcades. Step directly into the games you love and check out our experience at Play Playhouse. Spoilers - that was really fun and satisfying.
Tom is desperate for a sequel to Kpop Demon Hunters so much so that he’s come up with a couple of ideas for what could happen in the potential continuation.
The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack has been consuming Tom’s mind since he watched the film, so the only reasonable thing to do is rank them. See if his list matches up with your own, or if he got it totally wrong.
The Summer 2025 Anime Season is fast approaching, and you’ll need a game plan to watch as much of it as possible. Join Tom as he gives you a starting point for the upcoming anime season.
DAN DA DAN has made its theatrical debut with DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE, but is this sneak peek worth going to the cinema for? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the film.
Sakamoto Days is an anime that has perfected the villain of the week formula. In creating compelling enemies for the titular character, it has Iain hooked on the show. Let us tell you why.
The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Award winners have been announced. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the big winners and the series that were overlooked.
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.
Attack on Titan: The Last Attack has hit cinemas around the globe, but is this film worth seeing if you’ve already seen the original episodes? Tom is here to give his thoughts on if it’s worth it.
Movie games are usually not great, but all is not lost. We are here to give you our picks for which games are the crème of the crop when it comes to movie license tie-ins. See if you agree with our picks or if we missed any you think should make the cut!
Another week, another episode of Ahsoka. Episode 4 has dropped, and we don't know what to think about it. This episode was filled with fights, reveals, and an unexpected cameo; it was a rollercoaster of emotions. Some of us even got a little bit too stressed out, which may have caused some issues. Join us as we breakdown everything that happened in this installment of the Ahsoka Chronicles.
Trailers we are reacting to:
The Killer - Directed by David Fincher and starring Michael Fasbender.
The Book of Clarence - Directed by Jeymes Samuel and starring LaKeith Stanfield.
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As lockdown began to drive her mad, Replayer Kay Simpson decided to rewatch her old "comfort show" Avatar: The Last Airbender. To make the experience more interesting, she asked a friend who had never seen the show to join her. They share their thoughts in this new article series.
With the original PlayStation being a commercial success, the PlayStation 2 had high expectations. But the console blazed its own trail in gaming for more than a decade. Here are titles that define that console generation.
November is here and that means your wallet may run and hide as the holiday release window for games comes swinging for it. This is the time when most games release to be ready for the holidays and although Covid restrictions have slowed things down some, that didn't stop this year's massive list of releases. A barrage of some of gaming's biggest titles are coming at you, from FPS heavy hitters like Call of Duty and Battlefield, to a slew of classic remasters. There is plenty to keep us busy on the upcoming holidays.