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Update Patch News Roundup (13/10/25) | startmenu

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Andes Chucky @wendeego.bsky.social · 1d

another scary week in the games industry (plus some digging into the history of nintendo pictures)

startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 1d

It kinda feels like everything is on fire in the video game industry right now, huh?

Well, the good news is @wendeego.bsky.social is here to help you stay on top of everything going on.

The bad news is... Yeah... You might be right.

www.patreon.com/posts/update...

Update Patch News Roundup (13/10/25) | startmenu

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 1d

It kinda feels like everything is on fire in the video game industry right now, huh?

Well, the good news is @wendeego.bsky.social is here to help you stay on top of everything going on.

The bad news is... Yeah... You might be right.

www.patreon.com/posts/update...

[PATREON UNLOCK] Update Patch - September 2025 — startmenu

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 3d

Well… that all escalated quickly.

September was a quite, um, eventful month for the games industry, so it's a good thing that Branford Hubbard kept us up to date with all the industry news every week with his Update Patches.

www.startmenu.co.uk/home/patreon...

Well… that all escalated quickly. September was a quite, um, eventful month for the games industry, so it's a good thing that Branford Hubbard kept us up to date with all the industry news every wee...

Gaming from a new direction.

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lex luddy (ichiban appreciator) @lexluddy.xyz · 5d

Anyway... Check out @startmenu.bsky.social.

www.startmenu.co.uk

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

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 8d

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.

www.patreon.com/posts/update...

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

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Artemis Octavio @stopcar.ing · 9d

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 · 9d

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.

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...

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

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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...

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

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 10d

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.

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 10d

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

Philip Adrian reviews.

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 | Dark Queen of Mortholme - Witness Me — startmenu

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Steven Stoermer @stevenstoermer.bsky.social · 12d

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 · 12d

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.

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.

Review | Dark Queen of Mortholme - Witness Me — startmenu

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 12d

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.

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.

Update Patch News Roundup (30/09/25) | startmenu

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 12d

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.

www.patreon.com/posts/update...

A Heretic's History of Final Fantasy Tactics — startmenu

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Andes Chucky @wendeego.bsky.social · 13d

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 · 13d

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.

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.

A Heretic's History of Final Fantasy Tactics — startmenu

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 13d

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.

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.

Review | Static Dread - Ghosts on the Wire — startmenu

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jea_rum @jearum.bsky.social · 18d

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 · 23d

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

startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 23d

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.

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...

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

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 20d

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.

www.patreon.com/posts/update...

Review | Static Dread - Ghosts on the Wire — startmenu

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 23d

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.

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...

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

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 23d

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.

www.patreon.com/posts/update...

Review | Eriksholm - The Stolen Dream — startmenu

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Big Bovy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @bigbovy.bsky.social · 25d

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

startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 25d

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.

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.

Review | Eriksholm - The Stolen Dream — startmenu

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 25d

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.

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.

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

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 28d

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.

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.

The startmenu Podcast | 016 — startmenu

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Mik Deitz @dietdeitz.bsky.social · 29d

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 · 29d

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.

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...

The startmenu Podcast | 016 — startmenu

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Ashley Schofield🐉 @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social · 29d

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 · 29d

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.

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...