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Gaming In A New Direction
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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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startmenu is a website dedicated to helping young and emerging voices break into games media and the video game industry.
(full mission statement below)
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Vibrant and irreverent, Romeo Is a Dead Man takes the stage with an unmistakable flair for the dramatic.
@taylorjrioux.bsky.social reviews.
@taylorjrioux.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Romeo Is a Dead Man - What’s in a Name? — startmenu
Vibrant and irreverent, Romeo Is a Dead Man takes the stage with an unmistakable flair for the dramatic. Taylor Rioux reviews.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Vibrant and irreverent, Romeo Is a Dead Man takes the stage with an unmistakable flair for the dramatic.
@taylorjrioux.bsky.social reviews.
@taylorjrioux.bsky.social reviews.
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@startmenu.bsky.social writers joining forces across the internet to review yakuza kiwami 3 & dark ties
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YouTube video by Val-Rei 無差別格闘流 Musabetsu Kakutō Ryū
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February 9, 2026 at 5:38 PM
@startmenu.bsky.social writers joining forces across the internet to review yakuza kiwami 3 & dark ties
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hollywood in the news this week. i'll take it?
Video game showcases and screen adaptations abound in this week's Update Patch from @wendeego.bsky.social.
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Update Patch News Roundup (09/02/26) | startmenu
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February 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
hollywood in the news this week. i'll take it?
Video game showcases and screen adaptations abound in this week's Update Patch from @wendeego.bsky.social.
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Update Patch News Roundup (09/02/26) | startmenu
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February 9, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Video game showcases and screen adaptations abound in this week's Update Patch from @wendeego.bsky.social.
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Last month saw the first few showcases of the year and no shortage of controversy.
@bigbovy.bsky.social rounded everything up in his weekly Update Patches.
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@bigbovy.bsky.social rounded everything up in his weekly Update Patches.
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[PATREON UNLOCK] Update Patch - January 2026 — startmenu
Last month saw the first few showcases of the year and no shortage of controversy. Scott Nowbaveh rounded everything up in his weekly Update Patches.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Last month saw the first few showcases of the year and no shortage of controversy.
@bigbovy.bsky.social rounded everything up in his weekly Update Patches.
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/patreon...
@bigbovy.bsky.social rounded everything up in his weekly Update Patches.
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I wrote about OFF, climate anxiety, and tried to regain some hope for a better future.
Huge shoutout to @kellymerka.bsky.social for helping me transform the original messy draft into something usable and decent. Editors are so cool, man.
Huge shoutout to @kellymerka.bsky.social for helping me transform the original messy draft into something usable and decent. Editors are so cool, man.
@stopcar.ing played a cult-classic RPG, was devastated by thoughts of impending climate collapse, yet still holds hope for a brighter future.
I Beat OFF And All I Got Was Climate Anxiety — startmenu
Artemis Octavio played a cult-classic RPG, was devastated by thoughts of impending climate collapse, yet still holds hope for a brighter future.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I wrote about OFF, climate anxiety, and tried to regain some hope for a better future.
Huge shoutout to @kellymerka.bsky.social for helping me transform the original messy draft into something usable and decent. Editors are so cool, man.
Huge shoutout to @kellymerka.bsky.social for helping me transform the original messy draft into something usable and decent. Editors are so cool, man.
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What a title! Go read this write up from @stopcar.ing !!
@stopcar.ing played a cult-classic RPG, was devastated by thoughts of impending climate collapse, yet still holds hope for a brighter future.
I Beat OFF And All I Got Was Climate Anxiety — startmenu
Artemis Octavio played a cult-classic RPG, was devastated by thoughts of impending climate collapse, yet still holds hope for a brighter future.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:18 PM
What a title! Go read this write up from @stopcar.ing !!
@stopcar.ing played a cult-classic RPG, was devastated by thoughts of impending climate collapse, yet still holds hope for a brighter future.
I Beat OFF And All I Got Was Climate Anxiety — startmenu
Artemis Octavio played a cult-classic RPG, was devastated by thoughts of impending climate collapse, yet still holds hope for a brighter future.
www.startmenu.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM
@stopcar.ing played a cult-classic RPG, was devastated by thoughts of impending climate collapse, yet still holds hope for a brighter future.
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If you ever wanted to learn more about one of the biggest indie games from Japan last year, here you go!
Urban Myth Dissolution Center was one of the breakout hits of 2025.
@wendeego.bsky.social took some time to catch up with Haf Haf Oden from Hakababunko and go behind the scenes on one of the most popular games in Japan.
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@wendeego.bsky.social took some time to catch up with Haf Haf Oden from Hakababunko and go behind the scenes on one of the most popular games in Japan.
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Interview | Behind the Scenes with Urban Myth Dissolution Center Dev Hakababunko — startmenu
Urban Myth Dissolution Center was one of the breakout hits of 2025. Adam Wescott took some time to catch up with Haf Haf Oden from Hakababunko and go behind the scenes on one of the most popular game...
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February 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
If you ever wanted to learn more about one of the biggest indie games from Japan last year, here you go!
Urban Myth Dissolution Center was one of the breakout hits of 2025.
@wendeego.bsky.social took some time to catch up with Haf Haf Oden from Hakababunko and go behind the scenes on one of the most popular games in Japan.
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/intervi...
@wendeego.bsky.social took some time to catch up with Haf Haf Oden from Hakababunko and go behind the scenes on one of the most popular games in Japan.
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/intervi...
Interview | Behind the Scenes with Urban Myth Dissolution Center Dev Hakababunko — startmenu
Urban Myth Dissolution Center was one of the breakout hits of 2025. Adam Wescott took some time to catch up with Haf Haf Oden from Hakababunko and go behind the scenes on one of the most popular game...
www.startmenu.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Urban Myth Dissolution Center was one of the breakout hits of 2025.
@wendeego.bsky.social took some time to catch up with Haf Haf Oden from Hakababunko and go behind the scenes on one of the most popular games in Japan.
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/intervi...
@wendeego.bsky.social took some time to catch up with Haf Haf Oden from Hakababunko and go behind the scenes on one of the most popular games in Japan.
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/intervi...
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hopefully this month will be less eventful than december, which—wait a minute, moot did WHAT?!
This week's Update Patch includes bold union action at Ubisoft, Dispatch's controversial Switch port, and more, all delivered by @wendeego.bsky.social.
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Update Patch News Roundup (02/02/26) | startmenu
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February 2, 2026 at 5:43 PM
hopefully this month will be less eventful than december, which—wait a minute, moot did WHAT?!
This week's Update Patch includes bold union action at Ubisoft, Dispatch's controversial Switch port, and more, all delivered by @wendeego.bsky.social.
www.patreon.com/posts/update...
www.patreon.com/posts/update...
Update Patch News Roundup (02/02/26) | startmenu
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February 2, 2026 at 5:40 PM
This week's Update Patch includes bold union action at Ubisoft, Dispatch's controversial Switch port, and more, all delivered by @wendeego.bsky.social.
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Lilien Games brings Ace Attorney–esque courtroom intrigue to the streaming sphere in The Real Face of a VTuber.
Anita Mowete reviews.
Anita Mowete reviews.
Review | The Real Face of a VTuber - A Digital Whodunnit On Stream — startmenu
Lilien Games brings Ace Attorney–esque courtroom intrigue to the streaming sphere in The Real Face of a VTuber. Anita Mowete reviews.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Lilien Games brings Ace Attorney–esque courtroom intrigue to the streaming sphere in The Real Face of a VTuber.
Anita Mowete reviews.
Anita Mowete reviews.
Last week saw more chaos at Ubisoft and the first showcase of the year.
@bigbovy.bsky.social rounds everything in the latest Update Patch.
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@bigbovy.bsky.social rounds everything in the latest Update Patch.
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Update Patch News Roundup (27/01/26) | startmenu
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January 27, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Last week saw more chaos at Ubisoft and the first showcase of the year.
@bigbovy.bsky.social rounds everything in the latest Update Patch.
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@bigbovy.bsky.social rounds everything in the latest Update Patch.
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Fascinating writeup by @dietdeitz.bsky.social on a new fps Blumhouse game. Go read it when you get the chance!
@dietdeitz.bsky.social took a trip to Hispania, a twisted version of Spain lost in the shadows of fascism and not much else, in Blumhouse Games’ newest FPS horror title.
Preview | Crisol: Theater of Idols - The Blood of Fascism Runs Lukewarm — startmenu
Mik Deitz took a trip to Hispania, a twisted version of Spain lost in the shadows of fascism and not much else, in Blumhouse Games’ newest FPS horror title.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Fascinating writeup by @dietdeitz.bsky.social on a new fps Blumhouse game. Go read it when you get the chance!
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I got to try out the Nocturnal 2 demo! Its light progress bar added an interesting mechanic to the typical Metroidvania formula. Come check out my thoughts here!
@mindcontrollers.bsky.social delves into the darkness of Ytash in the new demo for Nocturnal 2.
Preview | Nocturnal 2 Demo - Look for the Light — startmenu
Brandon Craw delves into the darkness of Ytash in the new demo for Nocturnal 2.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:29 PM
I got to try out the Nocturnal 2 demo! Its light progress bar added an interesting mechanic to the typical Metroidvania formula. Come check out my thoughts here!
@mindcontrollers.bsky.social delves into the darkness of Ytash in the new demo for Nocturnal 2.
Preview | Nocturnal 2 Demo - Look for the Light — startmenu
Brandon Craw delves into the darkness of Ytash in the new demo for Nocturnal 2.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:26 PM
@mindcontrollers.bsky.social delves into the darkness of Ytash in the new demo for Nocturnal 2.
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good news: i didn’t get motion sickness playing this game.
bad news: i’m not sure i’m the gal for this, i watch too much Spanish cinema
bad news: i’m not sure i’m the gal for this, i watch too much Spanish cinema
@dietdeitz.bsky.social took a trip to Hispania, a twisted version of Spain lost in the shadows of fascism and not much else, in Blumhouse Games’ newest FPS horror title.
Preview | Crisol: Theater of Idols - The Blood of Fascism Runs Lukewarm — startmenu
Mik Deitz took a trip to Hispania, a twisted version of Spain lost in the shadows of fascism and not much else, in Blumhouse Games’ newest FPS horror title.
www.startmenu.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 7:42 PM
good news: i didn’t get motion sickness playing this game.
bad news: i’m not sure i’m the gal for this, i watch too much Spanish cinema
bad news: i’m not sure i’m the gal for this, i watch too much Spanish cinema
@dietdeitz.bsky.social took a trip to Hispania, a twisted version of Spain lost in the shadows of fascism and not much else, in Blumhouse Games’ newest FPS horror title.
Preview | Crisol: Theater of Idols - The Blood of Fascism Runs Lukewarm — startmenu
Mik Deitz took a trip to Hispania, a twisted version of Spain lost in the shadows of fascism and not much else, in Blumhouse Games’ newest FPS horror title.
www.startmenu.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 7:40 PM
@dietdeitz.bsky.social took a trip to Hispania, a twisted version of Spain lost in the shadows of fascism and not much else, in Blumhouse Games’ newest FPS horror title.
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My first review for startmenu is for inkle's TR-49!
Thank you so much, @startmenu.bsky.social for the opportunity! 😊😊
Thank you so much, @startmenu.bsky.social for the opportunity! 😊😊
TR-49 draws you in with the promise of new discoveries. The new narrative deduction game from inkle marries its puzzle elements with an audio drama, laying out a winding path of archival documents for you to trace its central mystery.
@buttonprompt.com reviews.
@buttonprompt.com reviews.
Review | TR-49 - Getting Lost Between The Stacks — startmenu
TR-49 draws you in with the promise of new discoveries. The new narrative deduction game from inkle marries its puzzle elements with an audio drama, laying out a winding path of archival documents for...
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January 23, 2026 at 6:07 PM
My first review for startmenu is for inkle's TR-49!
Thank you so much, @startmenu.bsky.social for the opportunity! 😊😊
Thank you so much, @startmenu.bsky.social for the opportunity! 😊😊
TR-49 draws you in with the promise of new discoveries. The new narrative deduction game from inkle marries its puzzle elements with an audio drama, laying out a winding path of archival documents for you to trace its central mystery.
@buttonprompt.com reviews.
@buttonprompt.com reviews.
Review | TR-49 - Getting Lost Between The Stacks — startmenu
TR-49 draws you in with the promise of new discoveries. The new narrative deduction game from inkle marries its puzzle elements with an audio drama, laying out a winding path of archival documents for...
www.startmenu.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 6:03 PM
TR-49 draws you in with the promise of new discoveries. The new narrative deduction game from inkle marries its puzzle elements with an audio drama, laying out a winding path of archival documents for you to trace its central mystery.
@buttonprompt.com reviews.
@buttonprompt.com reviews.
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My startmenu debut!
Here's my review of Perfect Tides: Station to Station!
Here's my review of Perfect Tides: Station to Station!
Perfect Tides: Station to Station is a lovingly crafted, often uncomfortable look at the transition into adulthood.
@taylorjrioux.bsky.social reviews.
@taylorjrioux.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Perfect Tides: Station to Station - Just Enjoy the Ride — startmenu
Perfect Tides: Station to Station is a lovingly crafted, often uncomfortable look at the transition into adulthood. Taylor Rioux reviews.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:15 PM
My startmenu debut!
Here's my review of Perfect Tides: Station to Station!
Here's my review of Perfect Tides: Station to Station!
Perfect Tides: Station to Station is a lovingly crafted, often uncomfortable look at the transition into adulthood.
@taylorjrioux.bsky.social reviews.
@taylorjrioux.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Perfect Tides: Station to Station - Just Enjoy the Ride — startmenu
Perfect Tides: Station to Station is a lovingly crafted, often uncomfortable look at the transition into adulthood. Taylor Rioux reviews.
www.startmenu.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Perfect Tides: Station to Station is a lovingly crafted, often uncomfortable look at the transition into adulthood.
@taylorjrioux.bsky.social reviews.
@taylorjrioux.bsky.social reviews.
This week's Update Patch saw the shoe drop in the VR space and even more change at Ubisoft Massive.
@bigbovy.bsky.social put all the biggest gaming news together into one place.
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@bigbovy.bsky.social put all the biggest gaming news together into one place.
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Update Patch News Roundup (20/01/26) | startmenu
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January 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM
This week's Update Patch saw the shoe drop in the VR space and even more change at Ubisoft Massive.
@bigbovy.bsky.social put all the biggest gaming news together into one place.
www.patreon.com/posts/update...
@bigbovy.bsky.social put all the biggest gaming news together into one place.
www.patreon.com/posts/update...
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i write stream of consciousness
i pitched a fun hoo-rah post abt digimon, but was having a real Bad Brain day
so i ended up publicly sharing what my insecurities are like on those days and how folks having a good time with TS yanked me out of them for a spell
thanks for having me, startmenu
i pitched a fun hoo-rah post abt digimon, but was having a real Bad Brain day
so i ended up publicly sharing what my insecurities are like on those days and how folks having a good time with TS yanked me out of them for a spell
thanks for having me, startmenu
The Winter Spectacular isn’t over just yet.
2025 was a rotten year, but nestled among the misery Digimon Story: Time Stranger stands out like a hopeful light for @hokutolucas.bsky.social.
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2025 was a rotten year, but nestled among the misery Digimon Story: Time Stranger stands out like a hopeful light for @hokutolucas.bsky.social.
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/lucas-w...
Lucas White Believes Digimon: Time Stranger’s Instant Success Was A Bright Spot in Dark Times | Winter Spectacular 2025 — startmenu
The Winter Spectacular isn’t over just yet. 2025 was a rotten year, but nestled among the misery Digimon Story: Time Stranger stands out like a hopeful light for Lucas White.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:37 PM
i write stream of consciousness
i pitched a fun hoo-rah post abt digimon, but was having a real Bad Brain day
so i ended up publicly sharing what my insecurities are like on those days and how folks having a good time with TS yanked me out of them for a spell
thanks for having me, startmenu
i pitched a fun hoo-rah post abt digimon, but was having a real Bad Brain day
so i ended up publicly sharing what my insecurities are like on those days and how folks having a good time with TS yanked me out of them for a spell
thanks for having me, startmenu