The Couch Bandits

How to Stick to the Main Plot and Avoid Getting Distracted by Side Quests

Have you ever gotten too distracted by side quests and put down a game because of it? It’s happened to me countless times, but here’s how I overcome that urge and stay focused.

By Couch Bandits January 30, 2020November 21, 2020

Game-A-Thon 2019 Extra Life Fundraiser Results

Happy New Year! We’re back, and we thought we’d kick off a new year of content with the results from 2019’s Game-A-Thon charity stream!

By Couch Bandits December 26, 2019November 21, 2020

Stream Upload: Game-A-Thon 2019: Part 2

Missed Game-A-Thon 2019? Check out the full recording here!

By Couch Bandits December 23, 2019November 21, 2020

Charity Stream Alert! Game-A-Thon 2019 Is Happening on Twitch at 6pm EST

Join us at twitch.tv/couchbandits to watch us game all night in the honor of charity—or just donate! Find details inside.

By Connor Strader December 13, 2019February 3, 2020

The Best Winter/Holiday Video Game Music

What better way to ring in the holiday season than with some of the best winter/holiday-themed video game music? Check out our list of favorites!

By Jacob Roundy December 7, 2019

My Year in Gaming: 2019 Edition

I didn’t get to write for Couch Bandits as much as I would’ve liked this year, so I’m making up for it with a massive blog chronicling my year of gaming in 2019. Check it out here!

By Ben Gogel December 5, 2019December 7, 2019

Message from an Old Friend: A Look Back at The Witcher 3

Ben Gogel emerges from hiding and attempts to placate the mob by offering his own perspective on “the best game ever made because SHUT UP!!”

By Couch Bandits December 4, 2019November 21, 2020

Game-A-Thon 2019 Extra Life Fundraiser

Here’s all the details on our upcoming Game-A-Thon 2019 annual charity live stream! We’ll be playing board games until the break of dawn, and all in the name of a good cause! Tune in to our Twitch channel on Dec. 23rd to join in on the festivities!

By Connor Strader December 3, 2019December 7, 2019

Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Better Late Than Never)

In the latest ‘Better Late Than Never’ piece, Connor reviews LUIGI’S MANSION 3 for the Nintendo Switch.

By Couch Bandits December 1, 2019November 21, 2020

Stream Upload: Game-A-Thon 2019: Part 1

Missed the first part of Game-A-Thon 2019? Check out the full recording here!

By Couch Bandits November 29, 2019November 21, 2020

Stream Alert! Game-A-Thon 2019 Part 1 at 8:30pm EST Tonight

We’re going live tonight at 8:30pm EST on Twitch! Be sure to keep an eye on our social media for updates! Come join us for a fun night of board games as we begin part one of the annual Game-A-Thon celebration!