The startmenu Podcast | 015 - Let's Get Go — startmenu
Lex is back from Gamescom, and Dave and KM are here to help her remember everything she saw and talk about herding animals.| startmenu
SOMA’s Nintendo Switch port may not be the optimal way to play the game, but it otherwise lives up to its reputation as a creepy and atmospheric experience that takes big swings with its sci-fi storytelling. Mazen Haggag reviews.| startmenu
Lex is back from Gamescom, and Dave and KM are here to help her remember everything she saw and talk about herding animals.| startmenu
Talha and Jack Co.’s Mashina is full of charm and style, with delightfully relaxing gameplay. However, while it’s an enjoyable, short experience, the subdued and pressure-free gameplay might not be everyone’s cup of tea. Artemis Octavio reviews.| startmenu
Surgent Studios’ sophomore title is a decidedly more horror-focused affair than Tales of Kenzera: Zau, and while its lead actors shine across FMV and voice performances, the lack of narrative cohesion brings things down. Amy Eastland reviews.| startmenu
Lex and KM are joined by a very busy Dave and we instantly get back to trying to break him as we catch him up on all the gaming news he missed over the last little while.| startmenu
Becoming Saint sees you take on the role of a wanna be spiritual leader as you conquer Italy in this roguelike, real-time, tactical RPG. Will you achieve sainthood in your life or make an early trip to heaven? Steven Stoermer investigates.| startmenu
The Switch 2 has been out for over two months now and after hours of play, testing, and trying to figure out why Game Key Cards exist, Sana SMW is finally ready to review the console’s historic launch.| startmenu
This week Lex and KM are joined by Adam Wescott to discuss the ongoing payment processor controversy, fan games, and the importance of smut.| startmenu
From record layoffs to thousands of games being delisted to high profile lawsuits July was a rough month for the games industry. Thankfully Ali Rees was here to round it all up for us on Update Patch.| startmenu
KM and Lex are joined once again by SquidgeRugby to talk about Thank Goodness You're Here, Death Stranding, MindsEye and Tony Hawk, along with a very Nintendo-focused news section.| startmenu
Lex, Dave and KM, are joined by Eoghan Watters to discuss the devastating layoffs at Microsoft, Romero Games shuttering, and Death Stranding 2... Oh, and Luigi.| startmenu
June was a bumper news month with a new console, Summer Game Fest, and countless announcments and stories. Good news then that Adam Wescott rounded it all up every week in our Update Patch.| startmenu
11 bit studio’s The Atlers is space basebuilding fueled by the hard work of Jan, Jan, Jan, Jan, Jan, and of course, Jan. Odhran Johnson thinks there’s a lot to love in the resulting fight for survival.| startmenu
Lex and KM are joined this week by David Cole to talk about discovering just what is Mindseye, Marathon's big delay, a Metroid mix up and Lexi embarrassing herself on a plane.| startmenu
A huge collection deserves a huge review. That’s why Branford Hubbard has reviewed every individual game in the Capcom Fighting Collection 2, alongside what feels like a grand achievement for video game preservation.| startmenu
Each new Steam Next Fest, more and more games flood the storefront to the point it's beyond impossible to find the hidden gems. Thankfully, Alex Orona from Super GG Radio is here to round up some of the highlights from this summer’s batch.| startmenu
Lost In Random: The Eternal Die is not a sequel many expected, and while it’s not a best in class roguelike, Michael Beckwith has found it to be a more than serviceable successor to an indie delight.| startmenu
With no sign of a new Fire Emblem, there has never been a better time for a new SRPG, and while Dark Diety 2 does have its charm, numerous glitches and dull writing undercut the experience. Branford Hubbard reviews.| startmenu
The Switch 2 is out, and Lexi and Dave are here to torment KM about having one. In the resulting podcast, they talk about Ridge Racer, Deadly Premonition and MindEyes. ONLY THE LATEST AND GREATEST GAMES.| startmenu
From Summer Game Fests to State of Plays and everything in between, there were a lot of showcases last week. Thankfully, Adam Wescott talked to Melos Han-Tani and Liz Ryerson about their new show dedicated to games that are out now!| startmenu
With Dave out of commission, Lex takes the reins again to talk to KM and special guest Mik Deitz about medieval mishaps, the state of Bungie and Randy Pitchford running his mouth again.| startmenu
It’s been a long, long, loooong year and we’re all feeling it. Thankfully David Cole has a solution to our Winter Blues… OLD AS HELL RPGs!| startmenu
With its brief runtime and cheery vibe, Kabuto Park is the epitome of cheap and cheerful. However, KM Nelson finds that there is more to like about this cutesy bug battler than its bargain price tag.| startmenu
Gaming is a hobby that seems to be getting more expensive by the day. Thankfully, Adam Wescott has collated a list of fully fledged experiences you can play right now for free.| startmenu
Nina Pasadena is here to save cats and kicks ass, and she’s all out of ass… wait, what? Kate Robinson breaks down this irreverent immersive which is anything but surface level.| startmenu
Chrono Trigger is a certified classic, but Mazen Haggag believes that Frog is the beating heart and soul of the game.| startmenu
Much like how this article got lost in the shuffle of sonicmenu, Team Chaotix has struggled to find a place in modern Sonic. Mazen Haggag investigates where Espio, Vector and Charmy have gone.| startmenu
Despite the Switch 2 not being announced until April, March was full of gaming news. From Split Fiction to Tomodachi Life, Amy Eastland rounds it all up in last month’s Update Patch.| startmenu
You knew it was coming, someone was going to talk about Sonic 06, and who better than its biggest defender, Eoghan Watters. He chronicles the chaotic development, troubled release and the game’s strange legacy.| startmenu
The Sonic franchise has dipped into countless genres but there are still a few untapped wells. Vivian Winn highlights the ones Sega need to give us.| startmenu
TMNT Splintered Fate is a more than competent co-op roguelike and the Casey Jones And The Junkyard Jam does a great job at bringing the fan favourite character to life. Branford Hubbard reviews.| startmenu
It’s been a while coming but our review of Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip is finally ready to go and with it, Vivian Winn has found a joyous romp of a 3D platformer.| startmenu
We welcome Chris Schilling to the site to run through some of the best games in a year that was far from his favourite.| startmenu
