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.
(full mission statement below)
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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)
patreon.com/startmenu
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Gaming In A New Direction
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May 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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.
(full mission statement below)
patreon.com/startmenu
startmenu is a website dedicated to helping young and emerging voices break into games media and the video game industry.
(full mission statement below)
patreon.com/startmenu
For startmenu, I reviewed the excellent indie Touhou strategy RPG Fantasy Maiden Wars!
The English-language release of Fantasy Maiden Wars: DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER is a combination of four strategy games, which themselves draw from two major franchises: Touhou Project and Super Robot Wars.
@wendeego.bsky.social reviews.
@wendeego.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Fantasy Maiden Wars - For Touhou Fans and First-Timers — startmenu
The English-language release of Fantasy Maiden Wars: DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER is a combination of four strategy games, which themselves draw from two major franchises: Touhou Project and Super Robot...
www.startmenu.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
For startmenu, I reviewed the excellent indie Touhou strategy RPG Fantasy Maiden Wars!
I think startmenu is neat.
You should support us so that we can keep going.
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You should support us so that we can keep going.
www.patreon.com/c/startmenu?...
April 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I think startmenu is neat.
You should support us so that we can keep going.
www.patreon.com/c/startmenu?...
You should support us so that we can keep going.
www.patreon.com/c/startmenu?...
I REVIEWED INDIANA JONES FOR STARTMENU!
please check it out!!!!
please check it out!!!!
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a lavishly loving ode to one of cinema’s greatest action heroes and while it’s gameplay isn’t always best in class, it’s ambition and story pass with flying colours.
@dontfeedthecharlie.bsky.social reviews.
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...
@dontfeedthecharlie.bsky.social reviews.
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...
Review | Indiana Jones and The Great Circle - Sacred, Ancient And Special — startmenu
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a lavishly loving ode to one of cinema’s greatest action heroes and while it’s gameplay isn’t always best in class, it’s ambition and story pass with flying colou...
www.startmenu.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 2:33 AM
I REVIEWED INDIANA JONES FOR STARTMENU!
please check it out!!!!
please check it out!!!!
Balatro ist schon im Startmenü Pik
December 14, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Balatro ist schon im Startmenü Pik
The startmenu Awards return for another year with the debut of the first site-wide vote for startmenu’s Game of the Year! But before that, we’ve got a selection of critics’ choice awards highlighting the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2025.
The startmenu Awards 2025 | Winter Spectacular 2025 — startmenu
The startmenu Awards return for another year with the debut of the first site-wide vote for startmenu’s Game of the Year! But before that, we’ve got a selection of critics’ choice awards highlighting ...
www.startmenu.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The startmenu Awards return for another year with the debut of the first site-wide vote for startmenu’s Game of the Year! But before that, we’ve got a selection of critics’ choice awards highlighting the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2025.
Good morning.
I reviewed Titanium Court for startmenu
It afflicted me with madness but I quite liked it, despite some minor complaints
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...
I reviewed Titanium Court for startmenu
It afflicted me with madness but I quite liked it, despite some minor complaints
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...
May 2, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Good morning.
I reviewed Titanium Court for startmenu
It afflicted me with madness but I quite liked it, despite some minor complaints
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...
I reviewed Titanium Court for startmenu
It afflicted me with madness but I quite liked it, despite some minor complaints
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...
April 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Posting startmenu pieces on Bluesky again... for obvious reasons.
Mario Kart meets The Running Man in Deathsprint 66 and while it has a solid foundation the simple lack of a playerbase makes this game hard to recommend.
Joe Chivers reviews.
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...
Joe Chivers reviews.
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...
Review | Deathsprint 66 - Death On Two Legs — startmenu
Mario Kart meets The Running Man in Deathsprint 66 and while it has a solid foundation the simple lack of a playerbase makes this game hard to recommend. Joe Chivers reviews.
www.startmenu.co.uk
November 6, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Posting startmenu pieces on Bluesky again... for obvious reasons.
MASSIVELY OVERDUE UPDATE!
We have finally updated our "Meet The Team" page... and that's because we've officially added @kellymerka.bsky.social to the startmenu team as Managing Editor, and @uselessdave.bsky.social the host of The startmenu Podcast!
www.startmenu.co.uk/meet-the-team
We have finally updated our "Meet The Team" page... and that's because we've officially added @kellymerka.bsky.social to the startmenu team as Managing Editor, and @uselessdave.bsky.social the host of The startmenu Podcast!
www.startmenu.co.uk/meet-the-team
Meet The Team — startmenu
www.startmenu.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
MASSIVELY OVERDUE UPDATE!
We have finally updated our "Meet The Team" page... and that's because we've officially added @kellymerka.bsky.social to the startmenu team as Managing Editor, and @uselessdave.bsky.social the host of The startmenu Podcast!
www.startmenu.co.uk/meet-the-team
We have finally updated our "Meet The Team" page... and that's because we've officially added @kellymerka.bsky.social to the startmenu team as Managing Editor, and @uselessdave.bsky.social the host of The startmenu Podcast!
www.startmenu.co.uk/meet-the-team
A startmenü elfogadja a "maximize" utasítást ;D
January 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
A startmenü elfogadja a "maximize" utasítást ;D
GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!
STARTMENU IS NOW ON @criticdb.bsky.social!
Huge shoutout to the team for including us.
criticdb.com/outlet/start...
STARTMENU IS NOW ON @criticdb.bsky.social!
Huge shoutout to the team for including us.
criticdb.com/outlet/start...
March 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!
STARTMENU IS NOW ON @criticdb.bsky.social!
Huge shoutout to the team for including us.
criticdb.com/outlet/start...
STARTMENU IS NOW ON @criticdb.bsky.social!
Huge shoutout to the team for including us.
criticdb.com/outlet/start...
Final piece on startmenu this year comes from me.
Thank you all so much for all the support.
Here's to a better 2025.
Thank you all so much for all the support.
Here's to a better 2025.
2024 was a pretty terrible year for @basicallilexi.bsky.social, but it turns out that despite already writing a Game Of The Year List for @giantbomb.bsky.social, she still wants to talk about a few things before the year is out.
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/winter-...
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/winter-...
Lex Luddy's Expanded Game Of The Year List... And Sonic 06 | Winter Spectacular 2024 — startmenu
2024 was a pretty terrible year for Lex Luddy, but turns out that despite already writing a Game Of The Year List for Giant Bomb, she still wants to talk about a few things before the year is out.
www.startmenu.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Final piece on startmenu this year comes from me.
Thank you all so much for all the support.
Here's to a better 2025.
Thank you all so much for all the support.
Here's to a better 2025.
startmenu is pivoting to brand-safe content.
Taking down all this sonic sicko stuff first.
Taking down all this sonic sicko stuff first.
April 29, 2025 at 10:42 PM
startmenu is pivoting to brand-safe content.
Taking down all this sonic sicko stuff first.
Taking down all this sonic sicko stuff first.
i'm back in startmenu, this time talking about a game that's a strong contender for Worst To Ever Do It 2026
Moonlight Peaks is an exercise in suffering disguised as a spooky-cute farming game.
@lesbiankakyoin.bsky.social reviews.
@lesbiankakyoin.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Moonlight Peaks - I Hate the Neighbours, They Hate Me Too — startmenu
Moonlight Peaks is an exercise in suffering disguised as a spooky-cute farming game. Hiero de Lima reviews.
www.startmenu.co.uk
July 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
i'm back in startmenu, this time talking about a game that's a strong contender for Worst To Ever Do It 2026
i reviewed the first dungeon antiqua for startmenu
Review | Dungeon Antiqua - Is it Wizardry? Is it Final Fantasy? No! It's Dungeon Antiqua — startmenu
Dungeon Antiqua is a Japanese indie game that combines Wizardry’s brutal sturcture with Final Fantasy’s classes to create something wholly unique. Adam Wescott reviews.
www.startmenu.co.uk
September 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
i reviewed the first dungeon antiqua for startmenu
Excited to get StartMenu on the platform.
StartMenu is an outlet that works with new and emerging writers, helping them get bylines and recognition for their work, and that goal and mission is one that's exceptionally critical as we see media shrinking.
StartMenu is an outlet that works with new and emerging writers, helping them get bylines and recognition for their work, and that goal and mission is one that's exceptionally critical as we see media shrinking.
GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!
STARTMENU IS NOW ON @criticdb.bsky.social!
Huge shoutout to the team for including us.
criticdb.com/outlet/start...
STARTMENU IS NOW ON @criticdb.bsky.social!
Huge shoutout to the team for including us.
criticdb.com/outlet/start...
March 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Excited to get StartMenu on the platform.
StartMenu is an outlet that works with new and emerging writers, helping them get bylines and recognition for their work, and that goal and mission is one that's exceptionally critical as we see media shrinking.
StartMenu is an outlet that works with new and emerging writers, helping them get bylines and recognition for their work, and that goal and mission is one that's exceptionally critical as we see media shrinking.
good time to get into games that run on potatoes
A Guide To Freeware Games That Will Run On Anything — 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.
www.startmenu.co.uk
May 27, 2026 at 5:32 PM
good time to get into games that run on potatoes
We’ve run the numbers (we haven’t) and checked the results (this is all vibes-based) and after our tireless scientific research startmenu has found its list of winners best, worst, somewhere in between games and game-adjacent things of 2024.
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/winter-...
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/winter-...
The startmenu Awards 2024 | Winter Spectacular 2024 — startmenu
We’ve run the numbers (we haven’t) and checked the results (this is all vibes-based) and after our tireless scientific research startmenu has found its list of winners best, worst, somewhere in betwee...
www.startmenu.co.uk
December 25, 2024 at 12:51 PM
We’ve run the numbers (we haven’t) and checked the results (this is all vibes-based) and after our tireless scientific research startmenu has found its list of winners best, worst, somewhere in between games and game-adjacent things of 2024.
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/winter-...
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/winter-...
November 7, 2024 at 4:49 PM
The siren song of Scarlet Hollow’s new chapter draws Claribel F. Milgress back home to The Holler.
Review | Scarlet Hollow Episode 5 - No Place Like Home — startmenu
The siren song of Scarlet Hollow’s new chapter draws Claribel F. Milgress back home to The Holler.
www.startmenu.co.uk
February 23, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The siren song of Scarlet Hollow’s new chapter draws Claribel F. Milgress back home to The Holler.
At both Gamescom and TGS I have spoken to several PR folks who've lamented how hard it is to get coverage now, even for bigger games, and I feel like I am losing my mind because between startmenu and Rewinder I have never been so frequently stonewalled on coverage requests.
September 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
At both Gamescom and TGS I have spoken to several PR folks who've lamented how hard it is to get coverage now, even for bigger games, and I feel like I am losing my mind because between startmenu and Rewinder I have never been so frequently stonewalled on coverage requests.
TOMORROW.
Six years of startmenu.
Six years of startmenu.
April 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
TOMORROW.
Six years of startmenu.
Six years of startmenu.