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.
The startmenu Podcast | 013 - Smut Is Rad
This week Lex and KM are joined by Adam Wescott to discuss the ongoing payment processor controversy, fan games, and the importance of smut.
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[PATREON UNLOCK] Update Patch - July 2025
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.
The startmenu Podcast | 012 - Shoving A Sausage Through A Hole ft. SquidgeRugby
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.
The startmenu Podcast | 011 - WAHOO!
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.
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[PATREON UNLOCK] Update Patch - June 2025
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.
Review | The Alters - Jan, Myself, And I
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.
The startmenu Podcast | 010 - Can't Play That On A Plane
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.
Review | Capcom Fighting Collection 2 - Counting To Two
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.
Super GG Radio's Highlights From Steam Next Fest - Summer 2025
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.
Review | Lost In Random: The Eternal Die – Roguelike Rules
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.
Review | Dark Deity 2 - Wartime Diaries
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.
The startmenu Podcast | 009 - 2 Switch 2 Furious
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.
Unearthed Treasure Room Is A New Kind Of Showcase
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!
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2 Review - A Mystery Box of String and Scotch Tape
Despite Tape 1’s bombshell ending, Tape 2 of Lost Records: Bloom and Rage kills the momentum in favour of more character building and strange design choices that left Mik Deitz cold on the experience.
Review | Kabuto Park - Short and Sweet
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.
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[PATREON UNLOCK] Update Patch - May 2025
May was a ridiculously busy month for games, so its a good thing that Joe Chivers was here to deliver weekly updates on the latest goings on.
Review | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - A Journey Unlike Any Other
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a true triumph in almost every department.
While it's certainly one of the best games of the year, Joe Richards found that it manages to undercut its own key moments by not giving them enough time to breathe.
Review | despelote - Deeply Personal Yet Extremely Universal
despelote tells a deeply personal tale of the childhood love of sport set against the background of tumultuous times, but in doing so, Alex Green finds that it taps into the universal appeal of football, to become deeply relatable.
The startmenu Podcast | 008 - Less Randy ft. Mik Deitz
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.