Hayseed – A Whodunnit Mystery

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.
by Candace BissonetteNovember 8, 2023

One Year Later: Gotham Knights – Misunderstood Masterpiece Or Missed Opportunity?

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!
by Nick McKayNovember 7, 2023

Pikmin 1 + 2 for Switch: The Must Play Games for Pikmin Newbies and Veterans

Pikmin is a long-running RTS game from famed developer Shigeru Miyamoto, and now you can play the originals on your Switch.
by Dan MorrisNovember 5, 2023
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Being a Female Game Environment Artist in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

Meet Katelyn Johnson, a talented video game environmental artist who rose to the challenge and overcame doubt and fear to make her dreams come true and is currently working with Santa Monica Studio on the highly anticipated God of War game.
by Candace BissonetteMarch 1, 2021
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Kick, Punch, Die, Repeat – Sifu Game Review

Sifu is an in-your-face kung fu action game pulled straight out of a Hong Kong martial arts slugfest. And guess what, we liked it. Here is an honest unfiltered take by Dan Morris.
by Dan MorrisFebruary 9, 2022

Our Journey As Female Gamers Part V – Featuring Brandy Brown & Samantha Drake

Our Journey As Female Gamers series comes to a close in Part V where Candace sits down with Brandy Brown & Samantha Drake to discuss their own experiences with developing their passion for gaming and what they have loved about the diversity in recent gaming history. Join us for the final candid discussion of the light and dark side of gaming.
by Candace BissonetteFebruary 7, 2022

Sony Bought Bungie- Is it Cause for Concern?

After Microsoft acquired Activision, Sony made their chess move in the game of acquisitions and bought Bungie. Let’s dive in and see where the money is going, the concerns of the gaming community, and the nuts and bolts for what this could mean moving forward.
by Michelle HolstineFebruary 6, 2022

I Am Fish: The Little Fins That Could

Maria helps Goldfish find his way back to his friends in the wacky adventure game I Am Fish. Read what she thought about the game in her first impressions.
by Maria KinnunFebruary 5, 2022

Early Access: Ready or Not

Kicking down doors, arresting suspects, gadgets, firearms, and tactics. If any of those things I mentioned tickles your fancy then you will not be disappointed in playing Ready or Not!
by Andrew LucyFebruary 4, 2022

Monthly Gaming Update: February 2022

Your monthly dose of games be released this month and his one is a doozy. Prepare to die expecting winter... Jon Snow.
by Dan MorrisFebruary 3, 2022

What’s All the Hype and What Can We Expect in Elden Ring?

Elden Ring is an epic drama from the minds of Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin. Set in a fantastical world, gamers are in for a memorable experience. Liza shares her initial thoughts ahead of the February 25 release.
by Lizabeth PhoenixFebruary 1, 2022

The Best Heroic Thieves and Why We Love Them

When someone mentions the word “thief,” who do you think of first?  There are many characters from all over the world spanning the course of history that fit the idea. You know, the charming, fearless criminal full of wit and charm? That’s the one!   If you’re a fiction aficionado, you may think of characters that […]
by Lizabeth PhoenixJanuary 30, 2022

Is The Marcus Fenix Collection Actually Happening?

Another Microsoft franchise is getting the Master Chief collection treatment, will it be the Marcus Fenix Gears of War collection, or something else?
by Jake BrownJanuary 26, 2022

Xbox To The Rescue. Microsoft To Acquire the Troubled Activision Blizzard.

Wow! Xbox is slated to purchase one of the largest gaming publishers in the world, Activision Blizzard. Maybe, just maybe, Xbox is the Super Hero Activision Blizzard needs right now. 
by Dan MorrisJanuary 19, 2022
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My Descent Into Horror, Part 1: The Evil Dead Trilogy

The Evil Dead movies are iconic for horror fans, and Matt Kalo shares how the films were his terrifying entry into a genre he eventually grew to love.
by Matt KaloMay 17, 2022

My Pop Culture Teachers Part 1 (Back to Basics)

From Doc Brown to Cortana to Forrest Gump. We can learn a lot from fictional characters. If you could choose your teachers from pop culture, which ones would you choose? First batch of assignments are for general core classes.
by McKinley JoMay 14, 2022

Zorro And The Forgotten Fandom

Legendary hero Zorro is now over a century old. Shana steps through some of Zorro's biggest historical milestones that are keeping Zorro's legend alive.
by Shana MartinMay 12, 2022

What’s Next for Spider-Man After No Way Home?

Now that No Way Home has been out for quite some time, it is time to talk about predictions, theories, and what might lie ahead for our beloved webslinger.
by Art of Lily KMay 2, 2022

Nick Cage and His Massive Talent

Nicholas Cage’s reputation precedes himself. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent should be added to your must-see list. It’s everything you expect, yet so much more.
by Candace BissonetteApril 28, 2022
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Ranking the Bond Movies After 60 Years

His name is Bond. James Bond. And for 60 Years, and over 25 Movies, he has graced our screens as the longest running movie franchise of all time. Celebrate 60 Years of Bond with The Brothers Take as we discuss our process of ranking the 25 movies.
by Kris McGuireDecember 23, 2022

Rise of the Beasts: A New Era of Transformers

A new era of Cybertron is upon us! Liza breaks down what you can expect from the new Transformers movie, and how it differs from Michael Bay's franchise.
by Lizabeth PhoenixDecember 19, 2022

Take a Chance With A Monopoly Movie

The Monopoly movie has not passed GO since 2009. Let's roll the dice with Luis Reza to see what this community thinks about a possible Monopoly movie being made.
by Luis RezaDecember 16, 2022

How is Wednesday This Damn Good?

Wednesday on Netflix has no business being this good. How Tim Burton hit it out of the park with this amazing cast and well-written series.
by Brandy BrownDecember 12, 2022

Friends and How I Met Your Mother are Basically The Same Show!

Both Friends and How I Met Your Mother are legen—wait for it—Dary! It's also crazy how similar they are! Nick reminds us just how much they're alike.
by Nick McKayDecember 9, 2022

Booze, Boobs, and Reviews: Don’t Worry Darling

Michelle's review series continues tackling the controversial film Don't Worry Darling. Will it take a few bottoms-up to get through the film, or will Michelle be wanting more movie and wine?!
by Michelle HolstineDecember 7, 2022

In Preparation for Avatar – The Way of Water

With Avatar - The Way Of Water being right around the corner, it is time to look back at the 2009 original to refresh our memories. Let’s go back to Pandora!
by Art of Lily KDecember 6, 2022

Andor Episode 12: A Catalyst for Rebellion

The season finale of Andor is here, and it’s a doozy. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his impressions on this final episode and the series.
by Thomas RichardsDecember 4, 2022

For Chadwick: How Wakanda Forever Deals with a New Black Panther

Wakanda Forever is here and although it was hard to imagine how it will continue after the death of Chadwick Boseman, Ryan Coogler and the entire cast and crew showed us how it is possible.
by Art of Lily KDecember 2, 2022

Book Culture is Becoming Pop Culture – Here’s Why

While action franchises are taking over the big screen, book culture is starting to rule TV. Liza lists book-based shows to keep an eye on.
by Lizabeth PhoenixDecember 1, 2022
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The Nightmare Inside: Were Pants Crapped?

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?
by Maria KinnunApril 29, 2022

Nick Cage and His Massive Talent

Nicholas Cage’s reputation precedes himself. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent should be added to your must-see list. It’s everything you expect, yet so much more.
by Candace BissonetteApril 28, 2022

Faithful Remakes: A Pokémon Battle to Determine the Fate of the Franchise

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?
by Tyler GrahamApril 26, 2022

The Games That Define a Generation: The Original PlayStation

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.
by Emmanuel AlejandroApril 25, 2022

WTF Just Happened in Outlander? S6, E6, “The World Turned Upside Down”

Liza's reeling from the shock of Outlander Season 6 Episode 6, but she pulled herself together enough to recap the events and speculate on who the murderer might be.
by Lizabeth PhoenixApril 16, 2022

Shrunken kids, giant bugs, and surviving the backyard: Here’s why you should try Grounded

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.
by Kim PayneApril 15, 2022

Kick-Ass and Chew Bubblegum! The Rise of the Boomer Shooter

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!
by Maria KinnunApril 14, 2022

Hey Rockstar, please don’t make any more open world games

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.
by Rohan ElliottApril 11, 2022

WTF Just Happened in Outlander? S6, E5, “Give Me Liberty”

John Grey returns and the colonies reach a boiling point! Liza recaps Outlander Season 6 Episode 5 and investigates who's to blame for this love spell business.
by Lizabeth PhoenixApril 9, 2022

Have YOU Been Fooled by Forensics in Pop Culture?

Forensic and analytical sciences graduate Amelia Brown evaluates the accuracy of forensic investigations in crime scenes from movies and television, featuring crime scenes from CSI: Miami, The Dark Knight, Dexter, and more.
by Amelia BrownApril 7, 2022
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Is The Marcus Fenix Collection Actually Happening?

Another Microsoft franchise is getting the Master Chief collection treatment, will it be the Marcus Fenix Gears of War collection, or something else?
by Jake BrownJanuary 26, 2022

Xbox To The Rescue. Microsoft To Acquire the Troubled Activision Blizzard.

Wow! Xbox is slated to purchase one of the largest gaming publishers in the world, Activision Blizzard. Maybe, just maybe, Xbox is the Super Hero Activision Blizzard needs right now. 
by Dan MorrisJanuary 19, 2022

Pop-Culture Predictions #1

This week Drew Lewis takes on predictions on the growing PS5 vs Xbox Series X war, whether or not the Uncharted film will do well at the box office and if the most highly anticipated game of the year will actually launch in 2022.
by Drew LewisJanuary 14, 2022

These Free Game Playthroughs are a Great Alternative to TV

Shana shares how watching streaming video game playthroughs, especially from fellow community members, has helped her find satisfying storytelling and engaging entertainment as an alternative to streaming TV and movies.
by Shana MartinJanuary 10, 2022

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Game and Why It’s So Flarking Fun

This fresh but faithful take on Guardians of the Galaxy is a fun and wild ride. Pop in your 80’s mixed tape and get ready to save the world because you got this…Probably.
by Brandy BrownJanuary 6, 2022
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Where is it?! The Game Glitched! | EP 4 | Dead Space Remake | Craic’d with Pagan Plays

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Would You Be My Opponent!? – Ep. #104 | TRP

This week we have Erika, Luis, and Nate on the podcast. We start the show off by talking about the absence of Nolan North on the channel as of late and that's ok. Dan asks the important question about the new Green Knight show, what and why is Erika’s character? After some DnD conversation, we move on to talking about 12 Minutes and first impressions of the game.
by Dan MorrisAugust 25, 2021

Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Reactions | Trailer Talk

This week on Trailer Talk we are discussing the leaked and non-leaked trailers for Spider-Man: No Way Home. Let's talk about and break down all the multiverse easter eggs in this trailer (Doc Ock!!!) and then let's speculate how this weaves into the upcoming Disney + shows and Films.
by Drew LewisAugust 24, 2021

We Are All Not Well Adjusted Individuals – Ep. #103 | TRP

This week, This week, Maria fills in for an absent Pagan as we get to know Rohan. Rohan is a writer who answered Drew’s call to help with the new RR website and an original replayer from the Spider-Man episode! We share what we’ve been playing, discuss some of the articles Rohan has written and remasters of games. We touch on the Trailer Talk and Cinderella Reimagined trailer.
by Dan MorrisAugust 18, 2021

Twelve Minutes – Game Reactions | Trailer Talk

This week we are discussing a very interesting interactive time loop thriller, Twelve Minutes. Let's talk about this trailer that showcases the interesting gameplay style and a star-studded voice acting cast of James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe.
by Drew LewisAugust 17, 2021

This is Not For Us! – Ep. #102 | TRP

Joining us this week is Luis and for new to the show Haakon aka Tahu. Tahu tells us a little about himself and where he is from. As we get to know Tahu, we also get into some games we've been playing lately such as Visage, The Sims 4, and the Back 4 Blood beta. We then discuss the House of Gucci movie trailer and the 100 Thieves collaboration with Gucci for a $2500 backpack.
by Dan MorrisAugust 11, 2021
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The Holy Filoni Strikes Again: How The Bad Batch is Rewriting Star Wars History

Season 3 of The Bad Batch is finally here. What questions will this season answer? Are we in for more Dave Filoni animation heartbreak? Will any of the Bad Batch survive this season? What's Hemlock up to? Let's talk about it … but be aware spoilers lay ahead!
by Tim BeisiegelFebruary 26, 2024

Metro Simulator 2: Is It On The Right Track Or Has It Derailed?

Metro Simulator 2 has made its way to the Switch. Is it worth your time? Read more to find out.
by Jordan JurkowskiFebruary 29, 2024
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Why Do People Speak In Movie Quotes?

Movie quotes. We all have our favorites. But why do some people speak in movie quotes, and what does that say about them? Join Brandy as she shares some of her favorite movie quotes of all time and dives into the WHY!
by Brandy BrownAugust 24, 2023
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It’s Not Too Late to Start Attack on Titan

Attack on Titan is coming to an end, and there’s never been a better time to jump on the hype train. Join Thomas Richards as he explains why now is the best time to get into this fantastic series.
by Thomas RichardsSeptember 4, 2023

Ahsoka Episode 3 – Nobody Expects the Shin-ish Inquisition

Ahsoka and Sabine are reunited and the training begins! But what trouble can they get into this week? And will politicians ever make good decisions in the Star Wars universe? Not likely. Check out Iain’s recap of Ahsoka Episode 3.
by Iain McParlandSeptember 1, 2023

Jury Duty and The Man Who Turned a Mockery Into a Moral Triumph

Meet Ronald Gladden, the star of the hit show Jury Duty. Iain will tell you why he recommends the new(ish) reality hoax sitcom from Amazon Freevee.
by Iain McParlandAugust 27, 2023
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The RIGHT Way to Get Started on Twitch ft. Pagan Plays

Liza interviews Couch Soup's own Pagan Plays on how to get started on Twitch the right way!
by Lizabeth PhoenixFebruary 27, 2023
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Andor Episode 8: Most Wanted

Andor Episode 8, "Narkina 5," has barefoot prisons, beloved characters, and the unfortunate reappearance of Syril. Thomas Richards gives his impressions.
by Thomas RichardsOctober 31, 2022

The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Out Of This World Movies

Shana recommends these 3 otherworldly films, which will boldly take you to places of delight, and not of fright in preparation for the spooky season!
by Shana MartinOctober 15, 2023

The Flash: Discount Flashpoint

The Flash has come and gone, but reviews are better late than never. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on this controversial DC film.
by Thomas RichardsJuly 19, 2023
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