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New Stranger Things Trailer! Tales from '85!
Hmmmmm. I'm not sure about this, guys. Unless this is an alternate universe type of thing, I don't like Stranger Things having more intricate and special monsters in the off-screen times. Also, voice cast feels weird. I'm sure good. But weird.

    Iain McParland
    3 days ago
    Pepsi OWNS Coca Cola in new Super Bowl ad!
    As the old saying goes: Coke's what ya put up ya nose. Pepsi's what ya put in yer glass.  Truer now than ever was. And the Polar Bear finally knows it.
    Drew Lewis
    3 days ago
    Rambo Prequel incoming helmed by Sisu Director and featuring Noah Centineo
    The one man fighting force who has taken down small town cops to entire armies, and most recently, the cartel is back as an origin story titled "John Rambo". One reason to get excited is that this is being directed by the visceral director of Sisu, which means this will and should be a rated […]
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    JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution Review – A Whole New Game Awaits
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    Film Club is a hopeful, nerdy romantic comedy that left a fuzzy feeling in Iain’s heart. Despite its heavy themes,...
    by Iain McParland | January 12, 2026
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    Stranger Things vs Dungeons & Dragons: Which Monsters Reign Supreme?
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        Max Payne 3 is a Work of Art: What Modern Games Can Learn

        Max Payne is a masterclass in character driven storytelling and I believe is a work of art. Its relevance today offers lessons that future titles can borrow.
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        10 Double-A and Indie Video Games to be Excited for in 2026

        2026 is looking like it’s going to be another banger for video games! There are so many Double-A and Indie games to look forward to this year, so let us show you 10 of our hotly anticipated games of the year.
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        10 Triple-A Video Games to be Excited for in 2026

        2026 is looking like it’s going to be another banger for video games! There are so many Triple-A games to look forward to this year so let us show you 10 of our hotly anticipated games of the year.
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        First Look at the CES 2026 LEGO Reveal of Smart Bricks

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        Stranger Things vs Dungeons & Dragons: Which Monsters Reign Supreme?

        Do the Upside Down’s monsters live up to the tabletop hype? I’m dusting off the Monster Manual to pit the show’s villains against their original lore. Are they a Total Party Kill or just a low-level encounter?
        by Michael Saint Gregory | January 4, 2026
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        Anaconda Review: So Dumb That It Kinda Works

        Jack Black and Paul Rudd have teamed up in a reboot of a series where the plot is that they’re rebooting the original film (it makes sense), and that film is Anaconda. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this unique way to reboot a franchise.
        by Thomas Richards | February 2, 2026

        Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Review: Bigger, Scarier, Dumber?

        Five Nights at Freddy’s returned to the big screen with Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, but did the sequel improve on the original? Join Tom as he gives his review of this horror sequel.
        by Thomas Richards | January 31, 2026

        Avatar: Fire and Ash Review – Déjà vu?

        The next instalment in James Cameron’s magnum opus is here with Avatar: Fire and Ash, but has the momentum for this series begun to die down? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this latest trip to Pandora.
        by Thomas Richards | January 29, 2026

        Nuremberg Review: A Haunting Look At Evil Men

        WWII films are a dime a dozen these days, but barely any of them focus on the immediate aftermath of the war, and that’s where Nuremberg comes in. Join Tom as he gives his review of this retelling of one of the most important trials in the history of the world.
        by Thomas Richards | January 3, 2026

        The Running Man Review: A Dangerous Morning Run

        After nearly 40 years, The Running Man has finally received another film adaptation, and this time it’s directed by Edgar Wright! Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this latest Stephen King adaptation.
        by Thomas Richards | December 17, 2025
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        Anaconda Review: So Dumb That It Kinda Works

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        by Thomas Richards | February 2, 2026

        Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Review: Bigger, Scarier, Dumber?

        Five Nights at Freddy’s returned to the big screen with Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, but did the sequel improve on the original? Join Tom as he gives his review of this horror sequel.
        by Thomas Richards | January 31, 2026

        Avatar: Fire and Ash Review – Déjà vu?

        The next instalment in James Cameron’s magnum opus is here with Avatar: Fire and Ash, but has the momentum for this series begun to die down? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this latest trip to Pandora.
        by Thomas Richards | January 29, 2026

        Nuremberg Review: A Haunting Look At Evil Men

        WWII films are a dime a dozen these days, but barely any of them focus on the immediate aftermath of the war, and that’s where Nuremberg comes in. Join Tom as he gives his review of this retelling of one of the most important trials in the history of the world.
        by Thomas Richards | January 3, 2026

        The Running Man Review: A Dangerous Morning Run

        After nearly 40 years, The Running Man has finally received another film adaptation, and this time it’s directed by Edgar Wright! Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this latest Stephen King adaptation.
        by Thomas Richards | December 17, 2025
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        Our Five Favorite Cosplay from Fan Expo Portland 2026

        We went to Fan Expo Portland 2026 and saw a LOT of hobbits and some really fantastic cosplay. Tap in to see our five favorite cosplays of the weekend, plus a sneaky bonus 'cosplay' that just made Andrea really happy.
        by Andrea Carter | February 1, 2026

        First Look at the CES 2026 LEGO Reveal of Smart Bricks

        LEGO is changing the way we play one more time with the launch of SMART Bricks. Come along with us to Las Vegas for CES 2026 to find out more about their latest innovation in gaming.
        by Andrea Carter | January 14, 2026

        We Saw the Fallout Exhibit at the Atomic Museum

        We went to New, sorry, Las Vegas to check out Bethesda's Fallout exhibit in the Atomic Museum. The exhibit gets a big Vault Boy thumbs up from us, check out everything we saw here.
        by Andrea Carter | December 29, 2025

        Our Favorite Cosplay from Fan Expo San Francisco

        This is a FOMO-free zone. Tag along with Andrea to Fan Expo San Francisco 2025 and check out the absolute best cosplay roaming the convention floor.
        by Andrea Carter | December 15, 2025

        All Hail Krampus & Kin at Universal Horror Unleashed Las Vegas

        We went to Universal Horror Unleashed at Area 15 in Las Vegas to experience the Krampus & Kin immersive horror holiday experience. Couch Soup copyeditor Andrea Carter only cried a little. Find out why here.
        by Andrea Carter | December 2, 2025
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        Anaconda Review: So Dumb That It Kinda Works

        Jack Black and Paul Rudd have teamed up in a reboot of a series where the plot is that they’re rebooting the original film (it makes sense), and that film is Anaconda. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this unique way to reboot a franchise.
        by Thomas Richards | February 2, 2026

        Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Review: Bigger, Scarier, Dumber?

        Five Nights at Freddy’s returned to the big screen with Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, but did the sequel improve on the original? Join Tom as he gives his review of this horror sequel.
        by Thomas Richards | January 31, 2026

        Shiboyugi: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table - First Impressions

        The first few episodes of Shiboyugi: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table have been released on Netflix and Crunchyroll. Iain reports on his first impressions of the new light horror anime.
        by Iain McParland | January 30, 2026

        Avatar: Fire and Ash Review – Déjà vu?

        The next instalment in James Cameron’s magnum opus is here with Avatar: Fire and Ash, but has the momentum for this series begun to die down? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this latest trip to Pandora.
        by Thomas Richards | January 29, 2026

        The War Between the Land and the Sea Review - A Refreshing Doctor Who Spinoff

        The War Between the Land and the Sea is the Doctor Who spinoff centering on UNIT that we’ve been asking for. Let us tell you why this Earthly 5-episode miniseries is worth any fan’s time.
        by Iain McParland | January 13, 2026

        Film Club Review - A Nerdy Romantic Comedy For Us

        Film Club is a hopeful, nerdy romantic comedy that left a fuzzy feeling in Iain’s heart. Despite its heavy themes, this six-part series could cure your seasonal affected disorder.
        by Iain McParland | January 12, 2026

        Nuremberg Review: A Haunting Look At Evil Men

        WWII films are a dime a dozen these days, but barely any of them focus on the immediate aftermath of the war, and that’s where Nuremberg comes in. Join Tom as he gives his review of this retelling of one of the most important trials in the history of the world.
        by Thomas Richards | January 3, 2026

        Slow Horses Made Me So Angry I Quit After 2 Episodes

        Slow Horses is an exceptional show, but it’s not for everyone. Iain explains why he rage-quit the Apple TV series after just two episodes.
        by Iain McParland | December 28, 2025

        Is Stranger Things Introducing Time Travel?!

        Stranger Things Season 5 theories are here, there and everywhere, but we think that we know what’s coming in Volume 2: time travel! Let us tell you why.
        by Iain McParland | December 19, 2025

        The Running Man Review: A Dangerous Morning Run

        After nearly 40 years, The Running Man has finally received another film adaptation, and this time it’s directed by Edgar Wright! Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this latest Stephen King adaptation.
        by Thomas Richards | December 17, 2025
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        First Look at the CES 2026 LEGO Reveal of Smart Bricks

        LEGO is changing the way we play one more time with the launch of SMART Bricks. Come along with us to Las Vegas for CES 2026 to find out more about their latest innovation in gaming.
        by Andrea Carter | January 14, 2026

        Stranger Things vs Dungeons & Dragons: Which Monsters Reign Supreme?

        Do the Upside Down’s monsters live up to the tabletop hype? I’m dusting off the Monster Manual to pit the show’s villains against their original lore. Are they a Total Party Kill or just a low-level encounter?
        by Michael Saint Gregory | January 4, 2026

        Why You Should Be Playing Tales of the Valiant

        Tales of the Valiant is the 5e evolution we’ve been waiting for. With the game-changing Luck system and a setting where your homebrew is canon, discover why it's finally time to shelve your 2014 books.
        by Michael Saint Gregory | December 22, 2025

        Is Aerthlings Bringing Back The Toys-To-Life Genre?

        The toys-to-life genre was thought to be dead and buried, but maybe it was just resting. Join Tom as he takes a look at the latest toys-to-life game, Aerthlings.
        by Thomas Richards | December 8, 2025

        Here's Everything That Happened at Dimension 20's Viva Más Vegas Live TTRPG Show

        We went to Viva Más Vegas, a Dimension 20 live show using the characters from A Starstruck Odyssey, the TTRPG game DM'd by Brennan Lee Mulligan. Here's everything you missed from your favorite intrepid heroes!
        by Andrea Carter | November 18, 2025
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        Shiboyugi: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table - First Impressions

        The first few episodes of Shiboyugi: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table have been released on Netflix and Crunchyroll. Iain reports on his first impressions of the new light horror anime.
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        JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution Review – A Whole New Game Awaits

        JUJUTSU KAISEN is back with Season 3, but what if you need a refresher before diving back into the series? JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution is here to solve that problem, and Tom is going to tell you if this film succeeds in its goal.
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        My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s Is Speedrunning Every Isekai Trope: Episode 1-4 Impressions

        Another anime season means more isekai to add to the ever-growing genre, but does this new isekai stand out from the rest? Join Tom as he gives his first impressions on My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s.
        by Thomas Richards | November 6, 2025

        Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 Review - The Return Of Star Wars Anime

        The animated anthology series Star Wars: Visions has received another season of shorts, once again being animated by some of the top Japanese animation studios. Join Tom as he gives his review of Star Wars: Visions Volume 3.
        by Thomas Richards | November 5, 2025

        Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc Review - Depression, But The Good Kind

        The latest anime film, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, has hit cinemas, but is it worth your time? Join Tom as he answers that question and more in his review.
        by Thomas Richards | November 1, 2025

        May I Ask For One Final Thing? Is Off To An Interesting Start: Episode 1-4 Impressions

        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?
        by Thomas Richards | October 27, 2025

        Settle Into The Fall Season With Crunchyroll’s 2025 Fall Anime Lineup

        The 2025 Fall anime season is right around the corner, and there is a lot to choose from. Join Tom as he gives some recommendations for what you should check out this anime season.
        by Thomas Richards | September 25, 2025

        Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle Review – The Beginning of the End

        Demon Slayer is back in the cinema with the beginning of the end, and it’s downright fantastic. Join Tom as he gives his review of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle.
        by Thomas Richards | September 18, 2025

        Kpop Demon Hunters Cinematic Universe Confirmed?!

        News is surfacing about more Kpop Demon Hunters! But not all sounds great. Join Tom as he breaks down this latest news.
        by Thomas Richards | August 2, 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
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        Xbox Developer Direct | Holiday Gaming - Screen Smash 41 Podcast

        The Gang is back to talk about the games they played or didn't play over the holiday break. Then get into all the whip cracking games from the recent Xbox Developer Direct '24 #indianajonesandthegreatcircle #SenuassagaHellblade2 #Avowed Catch every Audio Podcast everywhere you listen Thursday. Catch the show Live on Twitch every Monday night at 6 […]
        by Dan Morris | January 25, 2024

        Glorious Burden - Season 2 Breakdown | Watching Now: Loki

        Loki Season 2 has officially ended with the episode “Glorious Purpose”, and what a wild ride it was! Join Couch Soup contributors Lily K, Thomas Richards, Erika Aundawyn, and Iain McParland for a Watching Now special, discussing the series’ ups and downs. Did the Loki series end satisfyingly or did it leave us gasping for more? What did they think of series newcomers? How about that character development: undercooked or jusssstttt right? And what does it all mean for the overarching MCU?
        by Drew Lewis | November 14, 2023

        Avatar The Last Airbender & Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Trailer Reaction - TRAILER TALK

        Trailers we are reacting to: Avatar The Last Airbender - Showrunner Albert Kim and starring Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Tamlyn Tomita. Ghostbusters Frozen Empire- Directed by Gil Kenan and starring Starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace. Let's watch - react - discuss. This is Trailer Talk.
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        Spider-Man 2 Final Preview | Screen Smash (Members Only)

        The Screen Smash crew takes a look at everything we know about the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with lots of speculations, predictions, and a few wild theories to boot
        by Dan Morris | October 17, 2023

        Niche Games W/ Alex McCumbers | Screen Smash

        Lies of P is a great difficult game for casuals, and we talk niche games with guest Alex McCumbers.
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        Hidden Gems - Driver: San Francisco

        Time to check out whether the 2011 daytime TV cop show turned into a video game - Driver San Francisco- is worth checking out.
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        Did Doctor Who's "The Giggle" Prove It's a Fiery New Start? Madness, Puppets and Politics, the 60th Anniversary Finale

        Did the 60th anniversary special revive Doctor Who from its slump, or did it break apart like the Spice Girls? Ben goes into the finer points of the extravagant end to the 3 specials.
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        In preparation for Sweet Home Season 2

        With Sweet Home Season 2 right around the corner, it is time to look back at Season 1. The hit Netflix K-Drama based on the also incredibly popular webtoon is a story that’s highly recommended to all. I will tell you why.
        by Art of Lily K | November 28, 2023
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