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Iain McParland
56 days ago
16 Years Since Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Was Released!
Happy anniversary to Naughty Dog, Drake, Chloe, Elena, Sully, Tenzin, and that asshat Flynn! Walk with me down memory lane with the first episode of the Definitive Playthrough with Nolan North and Troy Baker.

    Shana Martin
    56 days ago
    Welcome, foolish mortals!
    Do you like point-and-click adventure games? Do you like Disney’s Haunted Mansion? You need to check out this trailer… and don’t forget your death certificate!

      Stephanie Judge
      59 days ago
      Is The Sims Part of the Horror Genre Now?!
      Okay, I'm sure Pruella is nice and all, but... I really don't want my gameplay to be haunted by a scary bird woman. Why Maxis? WHY?! Although... Side note. What do you mean you can build playgrounds AND paddle around on a kayak?! Adventure Awaits purchase is pending? Maybe... Maybe not...
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      Stephanie Judge
      5 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
        12 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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        Iain McParland
        17 days ago
        This Tides of Annihilation Gameplay Looks Sick!
        New gameplay from the Xbox Partner Showcase of Tides of Annihilation. This looks f*cking amazing and I can't wait to see more!

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          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

          5 Upcoming Side-Scrolling Beat 'Em Ups You Should Be Hyped For!

          Side-scrolling beat ‘em ups have been around a long time, and they’re currently undergoing a resurgence. Let’s get hyped for five of the most promising-looking games that have been announced in the genre!
          by Iain McParland | July 28, 2025

          The July Pokémon Presents Is What I Expected...For the Most Part

          Another Pokémon Presents is here with all the latest news from the Pokémon series. Join Tom as he breaks down all the major reveals from the event.
          by Thomas Richards | July 28, 2025

          Ready or Not - Should You Buy the Game?

          New from Void Interactive is the game Ready or Not, available on PS5, Xbox and PC through Steam. Thinking about buying it? Here are some things for you to think about before you buy.
          by Tim Beisiegel | July 25, 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
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          Until Dawn Will Disappoint Most Fans of the Game

          Until Dawn is the latest video game adaptation on the block. Has PlayStation done the game justice, or should they have not even bothered? Iain has some thoughts on the matter.
          by Iain McParland | May 6, 2025

          Couch Soup Went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan! 5 Takeaways From the Event

          Iain, Lily and Tom went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Here are their top 5 takeaways from the event!
          by Iain McParland | May 2, 2025

          10 Animals in TV or Film We Had Crushes On When We Were Younger… And Maybe Still Do

          When we were young, we were dumb, and we didn’t know any better. We put LEGO up our noses, and we had crushes on cartoon animals on TV and in movies. Here are 10 of these crushes from when we were younger, that we MAYBE still hold a candle for.
          by Iain McParland | April 16, 2025

          The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie Review - A Return To Looney-Ville

          The Looney Tunes have made a return to the cinema in a new 2D adventure, The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. Join Tom as he tells you why it’s well worth your time and money.
          by Thomas Richards | April 15, 2025

          A Minecraft Movie Review: At Least It Crafted Some Memes

          A Minecraft Movie has finally arrived after nearly a decade in production hell, but should it have stayed there? Tom gives his review of this latest video game adaptation.
          by Thomas Richards | April 13, 2025
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          Until Dawn Will Disappoint Most Fans of the Game

          Until Dawn is the latest video game adaptation on the block. Has PlayStation done the game justice, or should they have not even bothered? Iain has some thoughts on the matter.
          by Iain McParland | May 6, 2025

          Couch Soup Went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan! 5 Takeaways From the Event

          Iain, Lily and Tom went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Here are their top 5 takeaways from the event!
          by Iain McParland | May 2, 2025

          10 Animals in TV or Film We Had Crushes On When We Were Younger… And Maybe Still Do

          When we were young, we were dumb, and we didn’t know any better. We put LEGO up our noses, and we had crushes on cartoon animals on TV and in movies. Here are 10 of these crushes from when we were younger, that we MAYBE still hold a candle for.
          by Iain McParland | April 16, 2025

          The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie Review - A Return To Looney-Ville

          The Looney Tunes have made a return to the cinema in a new 2D adventure, The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. Join Tom as he tells you why it’s well worth your time and money.
          by Thomas Richards | April 15, 2025

          A Minecraft Movie Review: At Least It Crafted Some Memes

          A Minecraft Movie has finally arrived after nearly a decade in production hell, but should it have stayed there? Tom gives his review of this latest video game adaptation.
          by Thomas Richards | April 13, 2025
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          Women in Gaming: ThatNerdViolet, Safely Queer and Beautifully Positive

          In Erika’s latest Women in Gaming article, we are introduced to ThatNerdViolet, a Twitch streamer who has created a beautifully safe and extremely fun place for her community!
          by Erika Aundawyn | December 13, 2022

          Don't go to School, Watch Anime Instead!

          Ever been so bored in school that you couldn't learn anything, wishing it was more interesting? Thomas Richards has got you covered as he lets you know of anime that'll not only entertain you, but educate you as well.
          by Thomas Richards | September 13, 2022

          My Descent Into Horror, Part 4: Creepypastas and Beyond

          In this installment of “My Descent Into Horror” Matt Kalo shares how he became motivated to create his own horror content.
          by Matt Kalo | August 30, 2022

          Hypnospace Outlaw, Broken Reality, and Nostalgia for a Time I Never Experienced

          Hypnospace Outlaw and Broken Reality offer a rare insight into the early internet… for a young’un like Tyler, it doesn’t exactly matter how accurate that insight happens to be.
          by Tyler Graham | August 21, 2022

          Clichés are the worst... and the best!

          The killer that just won’t die, the secretly beautiful girl behind glasses, the villain always seems to be British. Clichés are everywhere these days. Let’s dive into some great, and some not so great clichés, while we ignore that explosion right behind us!
          by Nick McKay | August 18, 2022
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          Captain America: Brave New World Review - A Good First Outing?

          Captain America: Brave New World has finally been released, but is Sam Wilson’s Captain America debut worth the price of admission? Join Tom as he reviews the latest MCU outing.
          by Thomas Richards | February 19, 2025

          ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is the First Great Game of the Year

          ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is the first great game of the year and a fitting sequel to ENDER LILIES. This Metroidvania got its hooks into Iain and never let go. Let him tell you why.
          by Iain McParland | February 12, 2025

          Wolf Man is a Tense Ride, But It’s Not a Werewolf Movie

          Wolf Man is here, but make no mistake, it’s not a werewolf movie. This new film from Blumhouse is tense and has some good moments, but does it succeed in becoming a modern horror classic? Let us tell you more.
          by Iain McParland | February 5, 2025

          Companion Review: A “Perfect” Relationship

          The latest thriller flick, Companion, has hit the silver screen, but is it worth watching? Join Tom as he gives his review of Companion (spoiler-free).
          by Thomas Richards | February 4, 2025

          Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Review - A Consistent Adventure

          The latest Star Wars Disney+ series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, has wrapped up, and now the question is, was it worth it? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Skeleton Crew.
          by Thomas Richards | February 3, 2025

          Sonic the Hedgehog 3: The Movie that Succeeds On All Fronts

          Ben went to see Sonic 3 in the pictures and had to tell everyone about how good it was. Let Ben tell you more about the fastest hedgehog in the cinema this winter.
          by Ben Hazell | January 28, 2025

          Predictable Blackwater Lane Left Me Bored

          Blackwater Lane, starring Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulroney and Maggie Grace, is a new spooky murder-mystery thriller about a woman who may have witnessed a murder while perhaps experiencing a mental break. Read Iain’s review and let him tell you why he didn’t like it.
          by Iain McParland | January 16, 2025

          The Damned is the Perfect Atmospheric Horror Story for Winter Days

          The Damned is an atmospheric horror story set in the bleak barren wastes of 19th century Scandinavia. Is it worth watching? Well Iain has you covered with this review!
          by Iain McParland | January 10, 2025

          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

          Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Review: Peak Fiction

          Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has finally arrived, and it’s even better than we hoped! Join Tom as he breaks down why in his review.
          by Thomas Richards | December 30, 2024
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          5 Tips To Get You Started In Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

          Looking to play the new action RPG Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty? Check out our 5 tips for getting started and crushing the first level!
          by Dan Morris | March 1, 2023

          Marvel Snap: The Rare Mobile Game With Heart

          Marvel Snap won mobile game of the year 2022 but why exactly? Ben Hazell has been playing for months and can tell you all the details a collectible card game player needs to know.
          by Ben Hazell | February 28, 2023

          Wanted: Dead Review - I Love and Hate This Game, And It’s Making Me Crazy!

          Wanted: Dead is a new hybrid shooter slasher action game from 110 Industries. Read our review to see if you should play it. Spoiler alert, only if you really really like action games… or cats.
          by Dan Morris | February 18, 2023

          Five Games I'm Looking Forward to Playing in 2023

          2023 looks to be a good year for gaming. Charlotte lists the top 5 games you should be looking forward to this year.
          by Charlotte Merritt | February 15, 2023

          Risk of Rain 2: Beauty in Isolation

          Risk of Rain 2 is a roguelike third-person action shooter, but that’s not all: read on to discover the beauty of this uniquely lonely game.
          by Tyler Graham | February 6, 2023
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          Fallout - S1 Review | Watching Now

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          Daredevil: Born Again Episode 4 | Fan Reaction and Review!

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          Marvel Fans REACT to Daredevil Born Again Episodes 1 & 2! | Watching Now Podcast

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          Star Wars Skeleton Crew | Season 1 Review | Watching Now Podcast

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          Watching Now: Arcane Season 3 | Episodes 7 - 9 | The End?

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          Kingdom Hearts: A Stupidly Fun Time

          What do you get when you mix the characters of Final Fantasy with the worlds of Disney? A stupidly good time known as Kingdom Hearts. Thomas Richards breaks down why you should give the Kingdom Hearts series a look, even if it’s a bit dumb.
          by Thomas Richards | August 24, 2022

          Konosuba: A Parody on This Isekai Genre

          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!
          by Thomas Richards | July 12, 2022
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          The Rest of Us Podcast - Special Interview with Jeffrey Pierce

          On a special extra episode of The Rest of Us Podcast, we are joined by a very special guest. He is one of the stars of The Last of Us video games, a BAFTA award winner, and all-around big ol’ sweetheart. Adding a little star power to the podcast, we were thrilled to sit down with actor, voice actor, director, producer, and novelist, Jeffrey Pierce.
          by Drew Lewis | February 19, 2023

          Watching Now: The Last of Us | Episode 5 breakdown

          We’re still a bit shaken up to be honest. The most action-packed episode yet and at the same time the most emotionally devastating. The Last of Us certainly ramped up the tension this week. Join us as we talk about Super Sam and big brother Henry, what we think of the big, badass bloater, and of course, we’re gonna talk about the “I’m Sorry” scene. I’m not crying, you are!
          by Drew Lewis | February 13, 2023

          Watching Now: The Last of Us | Episode 4 breakdown

          It’s back to Joel and Ellie this week and with a sharper focus on the two reluctant travel companions, we uncover a new threat in Kansas City. Not so much with the infected in this episode but one thing was made clear, humans are just as dangerous! This week, the Jeffrey Pierce fan club talks about the new original characters, some juicy easter eggs, developing story theories, and the inclusion of some iconic scenes from the game.
          by Drew Lewis | February 7, 2023

          Watching Now: The Last of Us | Episode 3 breakdown

          Among all the darkness and chaos, is a story of love. In the widest departure from its source material, The Last of Us TV series has told one of the most heart-warming and gut-punching love stories on TV for quite some time. There are plenty of easter eggs, talking points, complaints, and theories to cover so get comfy, and let’s talk about Bill and Frank.
          by Drew Lewis | January 31, 2023

          Watching Now: The Last of Us | Episode 2 - Survivors

          It’s that time of the week again, time to talk about the latest episode of HBO series, The Last of Us. It was a whopper this week as we learned more about the Cordyceps infection and met the iconic clickers. They hear like bats and sound like nightmares. Today we’re talking about all the current theories around the show, the evolving Cordyceps infection, and the short-but-sweet story of Tess. Strap in, survivors!
          by Drew Lewis | January 24, 2023
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          Clearing up Blindspot’s Finale Confusion

          Blindspot’s ending is still on our minds, specifically, Iain’s. He explains why the finale is infuriating in so many ways.
          by Iain McParland | July 16, 2025

          Lumines: Arise Review - Too Much Synesthesia?

          The next entry in the Lumines series, Lumines: Arise, is here from the Tetris Effect studio, Enhance. Has this entry elevated this puzzle game to new heights, or is there such a thing as too much synesthesia?
          by Iain McParland | December 4, 2025

          Unleash Your Inner Halfling: Dive Into 28 Unique Endings with Halfling Dale App!

          Shana travels to a mysterious and magical world known as Dale, a choose-your-own adventure story. In this review of Wysiwyg Wizards Halfling Dale App
          by Shana Martin | April 19, 2024
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