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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Absolum, the new game from Dotemu and Guard Crush Games, is a mix between Hades and Streets of Rage 4. Let us tell you why this roguelike is a revelation in the side-scrolling beat ‘em up genre.
Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 has landed on the Switch family of systems. Join Jordan as he dives into these classic games in the modern age. There is no gravity for a drop in quality here…or is there? Read to find out!
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance continues the Year of the Ninja in style! Check out why Iain thinks this 2D action platformer with metroidvania elements is a must-play this year!
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.
Is Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 a nostalgic ride or a total bail? With classic levels and missing content, does it live up to the originals? Check out the full review
#THPS #TonyHawk
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You could say the vocal haters of this show won, but you could also say this just didn't resonate with people who aren't die-hard fans based on the bad ratings. What's odd is that the cancellation comes before Season 2 (which has already been filmed) airs, which means Paramount has zero faith in this and […]
The Resident Evil franchise is 30 years old today! Congrats to Capcom for building a really strong franchise, and then rebuilding that series to what it is today! Leon S. Kennedy forEVER!
