The Gaming Couch

04/10/2021

I still believe 343 is on the right track, but challenge-only progression isn't fun for most people. How did you find the tech preview?

The Halo Infinite battle pass system might be consumer-friendly, but doing away with post-match experience is impossible to justify.

31/07/2021

I'll be a guest on this week's edition of the XBL Party Podcast! Drop by and join us as we talk about this week's biggest gaming news and more!

Today at 3 PM EST / 12 PM PST / 8 PM BST

https://youtu.be/CuLWPzYEKIk

Join us as we discuss this weeks gaming news!Special Guests Include: The New Legal & Jameson Worth from the Gaming Couch!

25/07/2021

Triversal is a great puzzle game to boot up and relax after a long day.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/07/25/triversal-review-a-relaxing-puzzle-game/

Triversal Review : Triversal is a puzzle game that knows you've had a long day. It's all about giving players options to adjust difficulty...

22/07/2021

Hades wins GOTY at GDCA. What do you think of the winners? Would you have voted TLoU 2 for best narrative?

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/07/22/game-developers-choice-awards-honors-hades-and-more/

Last night, the Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) marked the halfway point of this year's GDC. Not unlike the Oscars for the video game...

12/07/2021

There's nothing like a grandiose shot of a game's setting early on. The Persistence certainly nails that. As I work on a review, I just wanted to share a quick clip from the beginning of the game.

12/07/2021

Just a heads up to any Warzone players who follow this page. A cheat website has a "free trial weekend" on the way. It's scummy and an absolute disgrace, but I just want to let you know about it. If you notice an influx of cheaters coming up, that's probably the main cause.

11/07/2021

To say that Super Magbot is challenging would be an understatement. Check out the review to see if it's worth tackling.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/07/11/super-magbot-review-hurts-so-good/

Super Magbot manages to do what we imagined was impossible: to be a platformer without the ability to jump. To say that Super Magbot is...

09/07/2021

Looking for a relaxing puzzle game to enjoy after a long day? Check out this preview of Triversal and see if it's for you.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/07/09/preview-triversal-a-relaxing-puzzle-adventure/

Let's face it, sometimes you just want to get home and play a relaxing game. Triversal, from independent developer Phantom Compass, promises exactly that.

06/07/2021

This isn't the Nintendo Switch Pro, but it does have a lot of upgrades. Will you be picking one up?

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/07/06/nintendo-announces-new-switch-model/

This morning, Nintendo announced a brand new Switch model. Unfortunately named Nintendo Switch (OLED Model), the new version of the console...

05/07/2021

Put on your mechsuit and get ready to battle aliens in this anime-inspired roguelite.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/07/05/metal-unit-review-mechs-vs-aliens/

Metal Unit is a story-driven action platformer with roguelite elements. If you aren't familiar with roguelites, it's all about making as...

28/06/2021

Does Cyberpunk's stability feel satisfactory to you?

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/28/cyberpunk-2077s-stability-at-a-satisfactory-level-cdpr/

CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 has been having a very hard time since its launch back in December 2020. However, it appears that...

27/06/2021

It's not coming out any time soon, but we can't fault Eden Falling for being ambitious.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/27/eden-falling-is-an-ambitious-survival-rpg/

Eden Falling is a sci-fi, turn-based, strategic survival RPG. That's a mouthful, but it highlights developer Razor Edge Games' ambition...

27/06/2021

See what's coming to Game Pass in July (and what's leaving next week).

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/27/game-pass-whats-coming-and-leaving-in-july/

It's that time of the month for Xbox Game Pass. The time where subscribers eagerly await new additions to the service while also...

26/06/2021

Just like Halo: Combat Evolved modernized first-person shooters back in 2001, Halo Infinite will revolutionize how studios implement seasons and battle passes in their games.

https://thegamingcouch.com/?p=1651

Just like Halo: Combat Evolved modernized first-person shooters back in 2001, Halo Infinite will revolutionize how studios implement seasons...

25/06/2021

What do you get if you mix Super Monkey Ball with Journey? Find out in this review of Glyph.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/25/glyph-review-get-the-ball-rolling/

The floor is lava in Glyph, Bolverk Games' charming 3D platformer. Creating a platforming game is no easy task. Making a successful and...

23/06/2021

What's your gaming guilty pleasure? A game that you love to play, but don't necessarily brag about?

I won't judge if it's HuniePop! 😂

I'm rather partial to a few hours of The Sims 4 every month or so.

23/06/2021

Stranger Things meets Twin Peaks in this retro-style adventure inspired by PS1 classics.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/23/boreal-tenebrae-stranger-things-meets-twin-peaks/

Boreal Tenebrae is an upcoming retro-style adventure game. Inspired by PlayStation 1 classics, the game mixes a mysterious atmosphere with...

22/06/2021

Chivalry 2 Review: Massively Medieval Mayhem.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/22/chivalry-2-review-medieval-mayhem/

As a sequel to an industry phenomenon, Chivalry 2 has some big greaves to fill. Luckily, fans of the original will be happy to know...

20/06/2021

I hope this article ages horribly. The Konami Shop isn't teasing a new Silent Hill.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/20/silent-hill-fans-in-a-frenzy-after-a-konami-shop-tweet/

Yesterday, the Official Konami Shop took to Twitter and teased the arrival of Silent Hill merchandise. An image accompanying the tweet showed...

19/06/2021

It looks like we'll be getting a new collection of classic Castlevania games.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/19/castlevania-advance-collection-appears-on-australian-rating-board/

An Australian Classification Board rating for Castlevania Advance Collection appeared yesterday. Unsurprisingly, Konami is the publisher...

19/06/2021

It took me a little bit, but I've finally settled on my top 5 most anticipated indie games from E3.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/18/e3-2021-tgcs-most-anticipated-indies/

Indie games had a massive presence at E3 2021. While it wasn't easy to do, I settled on my top 5 most anticipated E3 indies.

17/06/2021

There's nothing like a great community. I'm lucky enough to have over 6,000 of you with me.

As The Gaming Couch keeps growing, it's more important than ever for us to interact freely and in a convenient environment. As such, I invite you all to The Gaming Couch's official Discord server. The link is set to never expire and has limitless uses.

I hope to see you there.

https://discord.gg/wdBDM57Sfc

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17/06/2021

"It was a real, real sign of industry trust."

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/17/mlb-the-show-xbox-had-to-give-sony-pre-release-series-x-s-consoles/

Since its inception in 2006, MLB: The Show has always been exclusive to Sony. However, in 2019, MLB announced that the game would...

17/06/2021

Nintendo continues its practice of locking advantages behind amiibos.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/17/metroid-amiibos-will-provide-in-game-boosts/

For $30, you can purchase Metroid amiibos and get in-game bonuses by using them. Announced alongside Metroid Dread, the amiibo double-pack contains a...

16/06/2021

It's coming back to the PlayStation Store, but you shouldn't purchase it unless you intend to play on a PS4 Pro or a PS5

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/16/sony-will-allow-cyberpunk-2077-back-on-the-playstation-store/

According to official CD Projekt documentation, Sony will allow Cyberpunk 2077 back on the PlayStation Store effective June 21...

16/06/2021

Xbox as a service is getting closer to reality!

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/16/xbox-wants-you-to-stream-next-gen-games-through-your-xbox-one/

Xbox has made it abundantly clear that its goal is to make gaming accessible to everyone. With its latest announcement, they are one step...

16/06/2021

How do you feel about bots in Battlefield 2042?

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/16/battlefield-2042-will-use-bots-in-a-few-ways/

With Battlefield 2042, DICE is trying something new: bots. "Also new is the introduction of AI Soldiers (Artificial Intelligence) to the...

16/06/2021

It's the end of an era!

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/16/gta-online-shutting-down-on-ps3-and-xbox-360/

It's the end of an era. Unless you're playing GTA Online on current or previous generation consoles. Rockstar Games announced that it will shut down...

16/06/2021

Samus is headed into her final mission in Metroid Dread. Find out more about it in this deep dive.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/16/metroid-dread-a-deep-dive-into-samus-final-mission/

Nintendo came roaring out of the gate with a Direct featuring a plethora of incredible announcements. Among them was Metroid Dread.

16/06/2021

E3 is over and the past few days have been incredible! As I work on a ton of articles, I'm curious to know what you're looking forward to. What announcements have got you the most excited?

And in the spirit of E3, it's not over! I've also got an announcement of my own.

The Gaming Couch has been accredited by Gamescom and will attend Gamescom 2021 as a media representative this August. Thank you everybody!

16/06/2021

During E3, I sat down with industry legend and Intellivision CEO Tommy Tallarico. We talked about his company's upcoming console, Amico.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/15/interview-tommy-tallarico-talks-amico/

Yesterday, Tommy Tallarico presented Intellivision's new console, Amico, at E3. With Amico, Intellivision's mission is simple: bring back family gaming...

15/06/2021

The sequel to Breath of the Wild has a new teaser... and a release window. Hint: it's not that far off.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/15/breath-of-the-wild-2-gets-new-teaser-and-release-date/

During today's Nintendo Direct, fans got to see a brand new glimpse of the upcoming sequel to Breath of the Wild. While the teaser doesn't...

14/06/2021

Of all the things I never expected to say, this is probably number 1. Stay tuned for an interview with an industry legend (not using the term lightly).

14/06/2021

Let me catch you up on some of the biggest announcements of E3's second day.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/14/e3-day-2-recap-xbox-brings-the-heat-and-more-big-announcements/

E3 Day 2. The party's just getting started. E3 Day 2 is over, and as we prepare for another day of announcements and reveals, here is...

13/06/2021

Halo Infinite didn't take up too much time at the Xbox & Bethesda showcase, but we did see (and learn) a lot more about the game.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/13/new-halo-infinite-details-and-trailers/

Halo Infinite didn't take up a lot of the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, but 343 Industries certainly showed a lot. First, it's best to...

13/06/2021

From an open-world playground in Mexico to a next-generation mini fridge, here are some of Xbox & Bethesda's biggest announcements.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/13/the-biggest-announcements-from-the-xbox-bethesda-showcase/

Day 2 of E3 kicked off with the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase. For 90 minutes, Xbox fans got to see announcements, world premieres, and...

13/06/2021

Check out Battlefield 2042's gameplay right here

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/13/see-the-official-battlefield-2042-gameplay-reveal/

The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase keeps on giving. The official gameplay reveal of Battlefield 2042 showed off the explosive action and combat the franchise is known for. Check out the reveal here:

13/06/2021

Starfield is real and it's on the way

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/13/starfield-teaser-trailer/

The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase is off to a roaring start. Todd Howard started the show with a teaser trailer for Starfield...

13/06/2021

Here are the best trailers and announcements from the first day of E3.

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/13/e3-day-one-the-best-announcements-and-trailers/

E3 Day One is over. Yesterday marked the beginning of E3. The season of big announcements, reveals, and trailers is among us. It's also...

12/06/2021

You can now see a few seconds of actual Battlefield 2042 gameplay

https://thegamingcouch.com/2021/06/12/battlefield-2042-gameplay-teased-on-twitter/

Ahead of June 13's official Battlefield 2042 gameplay reveal, DICE took to Twitter and teased fans with a few seconds of footage. There isn't...