It’s about time we give all of those lil’ guys out there some love. For too long have they gone underappreciated! So, here we go. Here are the best 20 lil’ guys in video games.
Delta Squad is back in #GearsofWarReloaded, and PlayStation joins the fight for the first time. Jake Brown breaks it all down in his review. #GearsofWar #Xbox
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an enjoyable 2D action platforming throwback. Let us tell you why this new entry in the Ninja Gaiden series from The Game Kitchen and Dotemu is worthy of your time and befitting of the Year of the Ninja.
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!
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the best games of the year, with a cast of terrific characters. But how would the Expeditioners rank against each other? We do the math so you don’t have to!
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle game is out now, and Michelle got to dive in early for a review. There’s whip yanking, great unknown circles, and so much more to unpack! Come along for her first official video game review!
Gears of War fans get ready! Microsoft drops another Gears Reloaded trailer along with beta dates and even a release date for E-Day. Come get all the details here.
Summer Game Fest is happening on June 6, 2025 and here are my extremely reasonable demands. Come on gaming industry, don’t let me down! These are our predictions and hopes for gaming announcements at Summer Game Fest.
Despelote is a nostalgia-filled kickabout in Ecuador at the turn of the century during their qualification run for their debut World Cup. Iain checked out this narrative-focused game and gave his verdict!
Is Dispatch all the rage? Does it deserve game of the year? Ben goes into the deeper parts of what makes Dispatch a sneaky game of the year level contender.
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?
The GOTY nominations have been announced and they’re all great games, but here at CouchSoup, we loved a whole bunch more from 2025. Here are some of our favorites NOT nominated for the top award!
Beware the Tumbleweeds! If you’re already playing ARC Raiders, then you know exactly what I mean. If you’re not yet, let's talk about why you should and why this looter/shooter with extraction, might just be the GOTY for 2025.
Bye Sweet Carole is the 2D survival game from an alternate Disney universe where everything is creepy and sinister. Iain tells us that, despite its flaws, this game might still be worth your time.
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.
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.
Did Alanah drop the biggest hint yet about what Sony Santa Monica is working on in her latest interview with Katee Sackhoff? Join Iain where he speculates what it could all mean!
Ninja Gaiden 4 is almost here, and we’ve gotten our hands on the game at PAX Aus 2025. Join Tom as he gives his first impressions on this brutally hard new entry in the Ninja Gaiden series.