Mike Mignola’s Hellboy: Web of Wyrd is a new Roguelike third-person beat ‘em up from Upstream Arcade. Find out why its simple yet satisfying combat and comic book style make this an interesting and addictive game!
Being A Doctor Who fan for years, Ben just couldn't stay away from the new Doctor Who show, hoping it returns to its prime. Ben goes over his experience watching The Star Beast.
Rick and Morty’s post-Roiland Season 7 continues! Iain explains that the returns of some old adversaries and friends in episode 5 and the creation of some new ones in episode 6 mean that the Rick and Morty train keeps on a-rolling. But the landscape has just changed forever…
After being our guest on Retro Replay, Michele Morrow sat down to talk with us about how our lives are impacted by gaming and how esports is evolving toward equality. She also shares her own personal story about healing through gaming.
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 Pokémon franchise turns into an industry barometer. Tyler looks at Mystery Dungeon DX and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl to answer one key question: what makes a video game remake worth our time?
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.
Look behind you! No, it’s not a 3-headed monkey, it's the new Return to Monkey Island game from Ron Gilbert that’s being released this year, and Maria can not wait to get back on the high seas with this new Monkey Island adventure!!
Should Sly Cooper fans get excited that a new game is in the works? There might be enough evidence out there to say one way or another! Liza breaks it all down so you can decide if it's time to get just a *little* excited (or a lot!).
Grounded from Obsidian Entertainment is giving gamers bug-sized adventure scapes for a small group of friends to survive together. Kim shares her experiences with the pre-release version.
Hail to the King, Baby!! Boomer Shooters are coming back in a big way to blow your face off! Read about the rise of the boomer shooter, their demise, and their new, recent rip and tear out of the ashes!
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.
Rohan’s been ruminating on all the open world games at the moment and, to be honest, he’s sick of them. Now he’s sitting Rockstar down for a chat about their condition before it gets any worse.
Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine will finally share the big screen together. Announced in true Ryan Reynolds style, here’s what we know and what we can expect.
Get your run-down of what you need to know for the impending release of Scream 6! This is the spoiler-filled full account of the Scream saga which started with The Woodsboro Murders. Ghostface is back!
Pokémon Day has come and gone, and now we have a lot of new Pokémon news to get excited about. Join Thomas Richards as he gives a rundown of everything announced in the recent Pokémon Presents!
He’s back, baby! The Mandalorian has returned! Star Wars fans have greatly anticipated Season 3. Din Djarin has a new quest that he must fulfill to receive redemption from breaking his oath to the Creed. I’ve picked three top highlights from Chapter 17, “The Apostate,” that I think will play a larger role in the continuation of the Mandalorians story. Come check them out!
The Mandalorian has returned with season 3, and it's still as action-packed as ever. Join Thomas Richards as he recaps this fast-paced season premiere.
Liza breaks down Outlander's Season 7 teaser trailer and investigates a suspicious lack of suspense . . . or is she just being a cynic? You'll have to read to find out.
Read our recap and review of The Last of Us HBO Episode 7 - Left Behind. What happened before Ellie met Joel? This. This is what happened. Join Ellie and Riley on an amazing night of… fun?
James Gunn is now the captain of the DC ship, announcing his DC Extended Universe slate at the end of January. This is what some of our Couch Soup contributors thought about the announcements!
After a long wait, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond is here. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his review on this slime-filled film.
With Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness streaming on Disney Plus, it’s time to take a look at the film. Does it hold up to MCU standards, and most importantly, will it seamlessly connect to all the other projects? Erika and Lily give us their scores and break it down for us.
The Princess needs to be rescued! Will Obi-Wan be able to save her in time? Will he be strong enough to pull off this mission? What dark secrets does the Fortress Inquisitorius hold? Check out how Obi-Wan gets his groove back in Chapter IV.
Rohan’s peering into the Heart of Darkness while celebrating Spec Ops: The Line’s 10th anniversary. Check out this hat tip to the incredible, immersive game.
Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World is a twisted isekai that pokes fun at this anime genre, but with great original stories and characters!
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!
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!
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?
The FOMO is real when life keeps you away from playing an exciting new game with friends. Luis shares what endured trying to join his friends for a small sliver of time to play in the Marvel's Avengers free beta.
Elden Ring is right around the corner, which means it’s time to get serious about prep time. In this article, Liza breaks down the different stats and starting gear for each class.
This week Drew Lewis makes some predictions on who will win Best Picture at this years Oscars along the definitive answer on whether or not The Book of Boba Fett will get a Season 2 or not.
Erika chats with Riot Games copywriter Tori Fica about her path into the gaming industry, the work her team does, and tips for finding and building a career in the industry.
Jurassic World Dominion released the original 5-minute prologue to the film with a look back at life 65 million years ago and a glimpse of modern-day when dinosaurs are fighting to survive among us. What does this even mean in context of the actual film releasing this Summer?
The full trailer for Spider-Man No Way Home is here and the hype train is in full swing that not only will we get a slew of our favorite villains from past films but there could be an appearance from previous Spidermen Andrew Garfield and Toby Maguire.
Let's double down on nostalgia and Christmas today and take a look at the humorous and heartfelt "8-Bit Christmas" trailer. This might be based on Drew's actual childhood, this film stars Neil Patrick Harris who looks back on an epic quest to get the NES for Christmas.
This is the way! Escaped from the Sarlacc pit and taken the throne of Jabba the Hutt, the bounty hunter who captured Han Solo is back in The Book of Boba Fett. The trailer gives us a first look at what this Boba Fett series is about and how it's going to separate itself from The Mandalorian and continue to build the lore of the Boba Fett. So join us for Trailer Talk as we break down the trailer and chat about those little easter eggs hinted at in the trailer and what this means for casual viewers and fans. He's no good to me dead.... is Trailer Talk.
The Replayer Podcast takes a new shape as we evolve and look at games, news, and some pop culture. In this episode, we take a hard look at the new game from Ember Lab, Kena Bridge of Spirits, to discuss our likes and dislikes about this highly anticipated game.
Another State of Play is here, and this one is all about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Join Thomas Richards as he gives you the rundown of all the exciting updates.
Do you remember a time before the interwebs? You're old! Do you only know a time with the interwebs? You're too young!! Do you know both? Then you are right where you need to be. Take this journey with the rest of us in-betweeners so you know how much harder we have it than you!
The first guests, including the Storytime speaker, are announced for PAX Aus 2023! Join Thomas Richards as he gives you the rundown on the latest PAX Aus info drop.
Another season of anime has come and gone and left us with plenty of fantastic anime. Join Thomas and Stef as they fill you in on some of the amazing shows from the Summer 2023 anime season.
The new Mike Flanagan series is here and it is even better than anyone could ever hoped for. It’s a cautionary tale and I will dissect as many things in it as humanly possible. A perfect ode to the works of Edgar Allan Poe
PJ Haarsma interviews Jeremy Holt, author and creator of graphic novels and comic books who has reimagined and modernized The Great Gatsby in their upcoming graphic novel, GATSBY
The new Mario movie has had its cast announced and it’s got some big name stars attached. However, there’s still the underlying question of why they’re making the movie in the first place. Let’s figure that out together shall we?
