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Thomas Richards
9 days ago
Pokémon GO City Safari is Heading to Australia!
The Pokémon GO City Safari is heading to Australia for the first time ever this weekend! If you're in Sydney on the 13th or 14th of December, be sure to check it out. You can find all the details at pokemongo.com
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Stephanie Judge
13 days ago
Oh là là! The Full Trailer for Emily in Paris Season 5 is Here
It's hereeeee! The first official look at Season 5 is here and... WOW! Well played, Netflix. Well played. My jaw is still on the floor. There is soooo much drama to unpack this season. I'm looking at you, Alfie and Mindy. What do you think about this new season?

    Iain McParland
    21 days ago
    Rush Hour 4 is COMING!
    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!
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    Supergirl Teaser Trailer Shows Glimpses of Lobo and City of Kandor
    James Gunn's DCU is in full swing, as less than a year after his reboot of Superman, we get Supergirl, who's a bit lost in her place in the world and therefore drinks and is a bit reckless. But don't worry, her dog Krypto is here to pee on a Superman-headlined newspaper for comedy. Seriously, […]

      Thomas Richards
      8 days ago
      Game On Cancer - Holiday Spectacular 2025 Is Roaring Through December
      Cancer sucks, and games are awesome; so why not use games to raise money to beat cancer! Game On Cancer is currently in the middle of its Holiday Spectacular, raising money to support Cure Cancer. Streamers have been going live since the 1st of November in support of this great cause, and you can join […]
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      Stranger Things 5: Volume 2 | First Look at the New Character Posters
      Our first look at the Character posters for Stranger Things Volume 2. Are you ready? I am... Well... Not emotionally prepared. Let's go!
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      Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Review - The Best Racing Game Ever?

      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.
      by Thomas Richards | November 12, 2025

      The Impact of Blindspot on Critical Role and The Legend of Vox Machina

      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.
      by Iain McParland | November 4, 2025

      The HALO TV Show Is Getting A Second Chance On Netflix? Does It Deserve It?

      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.
      by Thomas Richards | November 3, 2025

      Hollow Knight: Silksong Was Worth It's Meme-worthy Long Wait

      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.
      by Iain McParland | November 2, 2025

      From Blueprint to Battle: Has Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mapped Out the Future?

      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.
      by Jordan Jurkowski | October 29, 2025
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      Marlon Wayans’ Terrific Performance Can’t Save HIM from Mid-table Mediocrity

      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
      by Iain McParland | October 23, 2025

      One Battle After Another Review: Viva La Revolution!

      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.
      by Thomas Richards | October 16, 2025

      Alien: Covenant Is Better Than You Think – Challenging The Criticisms

      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.
      by Thomas Richards | October 10, 2025

      Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: Boo, Beasties & Bad Decisions  3 Cryptid Docs for Spooky Season

      These cryptid documentaries are atmospheric, and weirdly cozy. They’re perfect for viewers who love monsters but prefer them lurking in the distance, not lunging at the screen.
      by Shana Martin | October 3, 2025

      Scaredy- Cat Club Presents: Beyond The Boomstick: 3 Bruce Campbell Flicks For The Faint Of Heart

      Purr-fect for Halloween viewing, Bruce Campbell has battled far more than Deadites; from bloodthirsty vampires and bug-eyed aliens to an ancient Chinese spirit, his cult classics deliver the ultimate spooky season marathon.
      by Shana Martin | September 27, 2025
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      Marlon Wayans’ Terrific Performance Can’t Save HIM from Mid-table Mediocrity

      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
      by Iain McParland | October 23, 2025

      One Battle After Another Review: Viva La Revolution!

      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.
      by Thomas Richards | October 16, 2025

      Alien: Covenant Is Better Than You Think – Challenging The Criticisms

      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.
      by Thomas Richards | October 10, 2025

      Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: Boo, Beasties & Bad Decisions  3 Cryptid Docs for Spooky Season

      These cryptid documentaries are atmospheric, and weirdly cozy. They’re perfect for viewers who love monsters but prefer them lurking in the distance, not lunging at the screen.
      by Shana Martin | October 3, 2025

      Scaredy- Cat Club Presents: Beyond The Boomstick: 3 Bruce Campbell Flicks For The Faint Of Heart

      Purr-fect for Halloween viewing, Bruce Campbell has battled far more than Deadites; from bloodthirsty vampires and bug-eyed aliens to an ancient Chinese spirit, his cult classics deliver the ultimate spooky season marathon.
      by Shana Martin | September 27, 2025
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      What is a Labubu Rave? We Went and Found Out

      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.
      by Andrea Carter | August 8, 2025

      Leveling Up: The American Writers Museum Celebrates Writing for Role-Playing Games

      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.
      by Andrea Carter | July 29, 2025

      PAX Aus 2025 Is Upgrading Its Tabletop Scene

      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.
      by Thomas Richards | July 5, 2025

      Fan Expo Denver is Bringing the Heat with its Guest List!

      Michelle is heading to Denver for FanExpo and feels the heat from the guest list! Who is she most excited to see, and who gets snubbed?! Let’s find out!
      by Michelle Holstine | July 1, 2025

      We Played at Play Playground in Las Vegas (it's fun!)

      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.
      by Andrea Carter | June 12, 2025
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      TRON: Ares Review – A Flawed Vibe

      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.
      by Thomas Richards | October 26, 2025

      Good Boy? More Like Best Boy! Indy Must Be Protected!

      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.
      by Iain McParland | October 25, 2025

      Lost in The Nowhere: The Twisted Brilliance of Little Nightmares 3

      Little Nightmares comes just in time for Halloween. Does this third installment live up to the previous games? Join Jordan as he plays it on the PS5.
      by Jordan Jurkowski | October 24, 2025

      Marlon Wayans’ Terrific Performance Can’t Save HIM from Mid-table Mediocrity

      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
      by Iain McParland | October 23, 2025

      PAX Aus 2025: Hands-On With The ROG Xbox Ally X To See If It’s Worth The Price Tag

      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.
      by Thomas Richards | October 20, 2025

      PAX Aus 2025: Drifting Through The Stars With Kirby Air Riders -Game Preview-

      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.
      by Thomas Richards | October 18, 2025

      PAX Aus 2025: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Almost Here, And We Got  A Little Taste Of The Bounty Hunter Life -Game Preview-

      Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a real video game, and no longer just a JPG teaser image, and we’ve played it at PAX Aus 2025. Join Tom as he gives his initial thoughts on this long-awaited game.
      by Thomas Richards | October 17, 2025

      One Battle After Another Review: Viva La Revolution!

      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.
      by Thomas Richards | October 16, 2025

      PAX Aus 2025: Hyrule Is At War Once Again in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment -Game Preview-

      Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is at PAX Aus 2025, and Tom couldn’t get enough of it. Join him as he shares his first impressions of one of his most anticipated games of the year.
      by Thomas Richards | October 15, 2025

      Battlefield 6 - Introducing the New Wave of Gaming

      Download sizes for many games are getting out of control. Electronic Arts and DICE have combined for Battlefield 6 and are challenging the norms that gamers have come to expect, from pregame releases to the download size. Will this be the future of gaming? Let's talk about why it should be.
      by Tim Beisiegel | October 11, 2025
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      PAX Aus 2025 Hype Starts Now With Badges Now Available And Why You Should Be Excited

      The PAX Aus 2025 hype train has left the station, with badges now available for purchase. However, if you're on the fence, don't worry, because Tom will tell you why you should take the PAX Aus plunge.
      by Thomas Richards | April 2, 2025

      PAX Aus 2024 Round-Up: Another PAX In The Bag!

      PAX Aus 2024 has come and gone, but that’s no reason to be sad. Join Tom and Rohan as they reflect on this chaotic but fun weekend of games and panels.
      by Thomas Richards | October 18, 2024

      Trading Cards Galore at PAX Aus 2024

      PAX Aus had a whole bunch of TCGs this year, and it can be daunting to decide which one to try after the show. Luckily, Tom has compiled a list of the TCGs you need to try from PAX.
      by Thomas Richards | October 16, 2024

      PAX Aus 2024: Some of the biggest surprises from the convention

      With the closing of the final day of PAX Aus 2024, Rohan gets a bit reflective and after blinding passing motorists looks back at some of the biggest surprises of the convention.
      by Rohan Elliott | October 14, 2024

      PAX Aus 2024: Hands On With the Indie Showcase Winners

      Day 2 of PAX means more hands-on with games and Rohan is checking out all the PAX indie winners including Anticitizen Red, Max Mustard, The Score and more to see whether they're worth all the long lines to play.
      by Rohan Elliott | October 13, 2024
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      Watching Now: Strange New Worlds Episode 10: New Life and New Civilizations 

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      Watching Now: Alien Earth Episode 6

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      Watching Now: Wednesday Season 2, Part 1

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      Watching Now: Alien Earth Episode 5

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      Watching Now: Strange New Worlds Episode 9: Terrarium

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      Dandadan’s Chaotic Energy Made It The First Anime I Vibe With

      Dandadan’s first season is now complete. The supernatural and alien-focused series was a bundle of chaotic energy that Iain really vibed with. Check out his review and discover why it may be the gateway anime to get people interested in anime.
      by Iain McParland | January 7, 2025

      Crunchyroll Starts The New Year Strong With The Winter 2025 Anime Season

      The Winter 2025 anime season is upon us, and we are here to pick some series you need to watch in the New Year.
      by Thomas Richards | January 1, 2025

      Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- Review: More Than A Recap

      Solo Leveling's debut film has hit the silver screen, but is this recap/sneak peek worth your time? Join Tom as he gives you his thoughts on Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-.
      by Thomas Richards | December 21, 2024

      More Star Wars: Visions! Why You Should Care About The Anime Studios Working On The Upcoming Volume 3

      Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 has been confirmed baby! And they’ve also announced which studios will be working on this new season. Join Tom as he tells you why you should be excited for the next batch of Visions episodes.
      by Thomas Richards | December 2, 2024

      The Confusing Tale of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero's Character Balance

      Ben spent a lot of October playing Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. Is ranked balanced and fun or is it a giant mess? Let's find out!
      by Ben Hazell | November 10, 2024

      A Lazy Genius and a Jack of All Trades: Chatting With the English Dub Leads of BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE- EPISODE NAGI-

      -EPISODE NAGI- is here at last, and it’s a banger of a movie. We were able to sit down with the English voice actors for Nagi and Reo and chat with them about the film and all things BLUE LOCK.
      by Thomas Richards | October 22, 2024

      The Fall 2024 Crunchyroll Lineup is Here With Some Fun Surprises

      The Crunchyroll Fall 2024 anime schedule has dropped and is full of exciting surprises. Join Tom as he gives his picks on what you should check out this Fall!
      by Thomas Richards | October 1, 2024

      Top Picks for the Crunchyroll Summer 2024 Anime Season!

      The Summer anime season has arrived at Crunchyroll, but all those choices can be daunting. Never fear; Couch Soup is here to give you our picks for what anime you should be checking out this anime season.
      by Thomas Richards | July 12, 2024

      Tower of God Season 2: New Faces, New Mysteries, Same Epic Adventure!

      Season 2 of Tower of God is coming to Crunchyroll, but is it worth the four-year wait? Join Tom as he gives you his thoughts on the first two episodes of this new season.
      by Thomas Richards | July 11, 2024

      BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- Review: A Genius Is Such A Hassle

      BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- is finally here, but is it worth a watch if you’ve already seen the show? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on this story of a genius and his rich friend.
      by Thomas Richards | June 29, 2024
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      In the Wake of Starfield | Screen Smash

      We've been playing Immortals of Aveum in the wake of Starfield and its good! Baron from Lv1 Gaming joins in and we all jump on the Hype Train for Starfield!
      by Dan Morris | August 31, 2023

      Ahsoka: It's A Space Battle

      Episode 3 of Ahsoka is here, and while it was shorter than last week, we still have a lot to talk about.
      by Dan Morris | August 31, 2023

      Japanese Influence With Derrick Fields | Screen Smash

      We are joined by game developer Derrick Fields of Waking Oni Games to talk about Japan's influence in gaming as well as one of its biggest publishers, Capcom.
      by Dan Morris | August 24, 2023

      Ahsoka: The Master Returns

      The Disney+ series Ahsoka has finally dropped its two-episode premiere, and we couldn’t be more excited. But is it what we wanted? Does it live up to the standard of Andor? Does the precious blue boi show up? All of these questions and more will be answered in the latest episode of Watching Now: The Ahsoka Chronicles.
      by Drew Lewis | August 23, 2023

      The Continental & The Holdovers Trailer Reaction & Discussion - TRAILER TALK

      It was only a matter of time before the world of John Wick went to episodic TV. Let's take a look at The Continental trailer and get a peak of what we should expect from the prequel to the famous action series. Then let's get artsy and nostalgic for movies that don't involve a superhero or world disaster and watch The Holdovers trailer from the acclaimed director Alexander Payne.
      by Drew Lewis | August 22, 2023
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      Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Review: Should You Return To The Valley?

      The middle child of the Luigi’s Mansion series has made its way to the Switch, but is it worth a revisit? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD.
      by Thomas Richards | October 9, 2024

      Gears Keep Turning: Celebrating 10 Years of Gears Of War 3

      Dust off those Retro Lancers, because Jake Brown: @JakeSteel44 is here to take you back to the year 2011 as we celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Gears Of War 3.
      by Jake Brown | September 28, 2021

      Born of the Whills: A Force-Fueled Origin for Yoda's Species (Why The Mandalorian Movie MIGHT Go There)

      What if Grogu isn’t just strong with The Force…what if he is the Force? With ties to Yoda, Yaddle, and the Whills themselves, this theory suggests these rare beings aren’t born, they emerge as living embodiments of the cosmic Force itself.
      by Paul Chastain | June 26, 2025
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