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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · May 2

We got a lot of new followers yesterday, so let us reintroduce ourselves.

startmenu is a website dedicated to helping young and emerging voices break into games media and the video game industry.

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Gaming In A New Direction

startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 2d

Well... That was certainly an eventful week of gaming news...

Thankfully, @wendeego.bsky.social rounded up everything, good and bad, for this week's Update Patch.

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Update Patch News Roundup (06/10/25) | startmenu

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Artemis Octavio @stopcar.ing · 3d

I reviewed CloverPit for startmenu

In which I try to evoke the feel of the game while being critical of its mechanical and thematic superficiality

startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 3d

With its macabre trappings and roguelike mechanics, CloverPit’s slot machine reels you back in again, over and over. Perhaps fortunately, its compulsive allure does not appear to be lasting.

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Review | CloverPit - And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Debt — startmenu

With its macabre trappings and roguelike mechanics, CloverPit ’s slot machine reels you back in again, over and over. Perhaps fortunately, its compulsive allure does not appear to be lasting. Artemi...

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 3d

With its macabre trappings and roguelike mechanics, CloverPit’s slot machine reels you back in again, over and over. Perhaps fortunately, its compulsive allure does not appear to be lasting.

@stopcar.ing reviews.

Review | CloverPit - And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Debt — startmenu

With its macabre trappings and roguelike mechanics, CloverPit ’s slot machine reels you back in again, over and over. Perhaps fortunately, its compulsive allure does not appear to be lasting. Artemi...

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 4d

Hey there! As you may or may not have noticed, we didn't release a podcast this week. We'll resume regular programming in a few weeks.

startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 4d

Blippo+ combines a retro television experience with intergalactic new wave style to tell the channel-spanning story of the planet Blip.

Philip Adrian reviews.

Review | Blippo+ - A Planet Left Too Soon — startmenu

Blippo+ combines a retro television experience with intergalactic new wave style to tell the channel-spanning story of the planet Blip. Philip Adrian reviews.

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Steven Stoermer @stevenstoermer.bsky.social · 6d

I appreciated the unique angle @qwertyprophecy.bsky.social brought to The Dark Queen of Mortholme, and the tightness of its execution. @monstertheater.bsky.social a solid addition to your publishing repertoire.

startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 6d

Playing as the antagonist is not a new concept, but Dark Queen of Mortholme puts its own twist on the material in a short, but impactful, game.

@stevenstoermer.bsky.social reviews.

Review | Dark Queen of Mortholme - Witness Me — startmenu

Playing as the antagonist is not a new concept, but Dark Queen of Mortholme puts its own twist on the material in a short, but impactful, game. Steven Stoermer reviews.

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 6d

Playing as the antagonist is not a new concept, but Dark Queen of Mortholme puts its own twist on the material in a short, but impactful, game.

@stevenstoermer.bsky.social reviews.

Review | Dark Queen of Mortholme - Witness Me — startmenu

Playing as the antagonist is not a new concept, but Dark Queen of Mortholme puts its own twist on the material in a short, but impactful, game. Steven Stoermer reviews.

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 6d

For the final Update Patch of September @raisinbman.bsky.social highlights Sony's big State of Play, Nintendo's major corporate shake-up, and Microsoft's huge price tags.

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Andes Chucky @wendeego.bsky.social · 7d

New piece for start menu! I wrote about the history of Final Fantasy Tactics rom hacks, and where they now stand following the release of The Ivalice Chronicles.

startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 7d

With the release of The Ivalice Chronicles, @wendeego.bsky.social muses on the history of Final Fantasy Tactics, and how the game’s reputation has been shaped as much by fan contributions as official releases.

A Heretic's History of Final Fantasy Tactics — startmenu

With the release of The Ivalice Chronicles, Adam W muses on the history of Final Fantasy Tactics, and how the game’s reputation has been shaped as much by fan contributions as official releases.

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 7d

With the release of The Ivalice Chronicles, @wendeego.bsky.social muses on the history of Final Fantasy Tactics, and how the game’s reputation has been shaped as much by fan contributions as official releases.

A Heretic's History of Final Fantasy Tactics — startmenu

With the release of The Ivalice Chronicles, Adam W muses on the history of Final Fantasy Tactics, and how the game’s reputation has been shaped as much by fan contributions as official releases.

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jea_rum @jearum.bsky.social · 12d

With Hades 2's release reminded me of StarMenu art that Lex Luddy commissioned me earlier this year. Good times! @startmenu.bsky.social @lexluddy.xyz

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Steven Stoermer @stevenstoermer.bsky.social · 17d

It was my pleasure to review the excellent @staticdread.bsky.social for @startmenu.bsky.social

startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 17d

Static Dread harnesses the isolation inherent to being a lighthouse keeper and gives it a Lovecraftian twist, making you the bulwark that keeps your community safe from eldritch terrors.

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Review | Static Dread - Ghosts on the Wire — startmenu

Static Dread harnesses the isolation inherent to being a lighthouse keeper and gives it a Lovecraftian twist, making you the bulwark that keeps your community safe from eldritch terrors. Steven Stoer...

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 14d

The week before TGS saw lots of news, yet another Xbox price increase, and plenty of controversy.

@raisinbman.bsky.social rounds it all up in this week's Update Patch.

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Update Patch News Roundup (24/09/25) | startmenu

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 17d

Static Dread harnesses the isolation inherent to being a lighthouse keeper and gives it a Lovecraftian twist, making you the bulwark that keeps your community safe from eldritch terrors.

@stevenstoermer.bsky.social reviews.

Review | Static Dread - Ghosts on the Wire — startmenu

Static Dread harnesses the isolation inherent to being a lighthouse keeper and gives it a Lovecraftian twist, making you the bulwark that keeps your community safe from eldritch terrors. Steven Stoer...

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 17d

If you are thinking, "These news stories look like they are a week old?" please blame Lexi because @raisinbman.bsky.social submitted this Update Patch on time and she was swanning about in Japan and forgot to set it live.

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Update Patch News Roundup (15/09/25) | startmenu

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Big Bovy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @bigbovy.bsky.social · 19d

Always great to write for @startmenu.bsky.social even though not once did I see Erik or their home

startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 19d

Eriksholm pairs stealth-based puzzles with vivid cutscenes to tell an interesting story, but it feels like it doesn’t fulfill its potential.

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Review | Eriksholm - The Stolen Dream — startmenu

Eriksholm pairs stealth-based puzzles with vivid cutscenes to tell an interesting story, but it feels like it doesn’t fulfill its potential. Scott Nowbaveh reviews.

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 19d

Eriksholm pairs stealth-based puzzles with vivid cutscenes to tell an interesting story, but it feels like it doesn’t fulfill its potential.

@bigbovy.bsky.social reviews.

Review | Eriksholm - The Stolen Dream — startmenu

Eriksholm pairs stealth-based puzzles with vivid cutscenes to tell an interesting story, but it feels like it doesn’t fulfill its potential. Scott Nowbaveh reviews.

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 22d

Angus Law got up to some hijinks in Little Nightmares III’s co-op mode, where dying feels less like failure and more like a punchline.

Preview | What Little Nightmares III’s Co-Op Lacks in Scares, It Makes Up for in Joy — startmenu

Angus Law got up to some hijinks in Little Nightmares III’s co-op mode, where dying feels less like failure and more like a punchline.

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Mik Deitz @dietdeitz.bsky.social · 23d

always thrilled to talk with @kellymerka.bsky.social and Dave, but this one’s special because me and @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social get to argue and agree and kvetch and kvell about Silksong (the game) and Silksong (the discourse)

startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 23d

Silksong is out, and with Lex out on assignment and Dave and KM woefully underinformed, the wonderful @dietdeitz.bsky.social and @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social have jumped in to talk us through one of the biggest launches of the year.

The startmenu Podcast | 016 — startmenu

Silksong is out, and with Lex out on assignment and Dave and KM woefully underinformed, the wonderful Mik Deitz and Ashley Schofield have jumped in to talk us through one of the biggest launches of th...

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Ashley Schofield🐉 @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social · 23d

in case my review apparently being this weekend's discourse wasn't enough, here's even more of me talking about it (midway through writing the review at the time)

thanks for having me!! 💜

startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 23d

Silksong is out, and with Lex out on assignment and Dave and KM woefully underinformed, the wonderful @dietdeitz.bsky.social and @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social have jumped in to talk us through one of the biggest launches of the year.

The startmenu Podcast | 016 — startmenu

Silksong is out, and with Lex out on assignment and Dave and KM woefully underinformed, the wonderful Mik Deitz and Ashley Schofield have jumped in to talk us through one of the biggest launches of th...

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lex luddy (ichiban appreciator) @lexluddy.xyz · 22d

I am having the fun experience of listening to a podcast that I started without me on it.

Turns out The startmenu Podcast is pretty good.

startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 23d

Silksong is out, and with Lex out on assignment and Dave and KM woefully underinformed, the wonderful @dietdeitz.bsky.social and @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social have jumped in to talk us through one of the biggest launches of the year.

The startmenu Podcast | 016 — startmenu

Silksong is out, and with Lex out on assignment and Dave and KM woefully underinformed, the wonderful Mik Deitz and Ashley Schofield have jumped in to talk us through one of the biggest launches of th...

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 23d

Silksong is out, and with Lex out on assignment and Dave and KM woefully underinformed, the wonderful @dietdeitz.bsky.social and @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social have jumped in to talk us through one of the biggest launches of the year.

The startmenu Podcast | 016 — startmenu

Silksong is out, and with Lex out on assignment and Dave and KM woefully underinformed, the wonderful Mik Deitz and Ashley Schofield have jumped in to talk us through one of the biggest launches of th...

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 28d

In Ubik Studios’ Leila, the titular character brings the player along on a journey of self-reflection. A meditative experience guided by gentle narration, the game examines what it means to be human — both when we’re at our best, and our worst.

Jay Weaver reviews.

Review | Leila - Reminiscing in the Future — startmenu

In Ubik Studios’ Leila, the titular character brings the player along on a journey of self-reflection. A meditative experience guided by gentle narration, the game examines what it means to be human —...

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raisinbman @raisinbman.bsky.social · Sep 7

That's right folks, I'm covering news this month, so send me pictures of spider - I'm mean fighting games!

Or other things you think deserve coverage

startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · Sep 7

Update Patch is back for another month with @raisinbman.bsky.social guiding us through a strange week for fighting games, one of the biggest game launches of the year, and a rather low-key State of Play.

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Update Patch News Roundup (08/09/25) | startmenu

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