Endless words have been written about Elden Ring, and while the game might be magnificent it isn’t quite Fromsofteware’s masterpiece.
Fin Cattanach examines the best game of the year, and how it could have been better.
AI, The Point Of Art, And Going Extinct Before Dragon Age 4 Comes Out | Winter Spectacular 2022
Some might position AI as the next evolution in game development tools but the issues seem endless. From logistical to morale reasons it’s hard to know where to start.
Let’s start with Jamie Nicholas, Dragon Age, and Dr. Ian Malcolm.
Best Of 2022: Maddie's Dance Beat | Winter Spectacular 2022
2022 was the year Madeline Blondeau rediscovered her love of writing about games.
These were the games that helped rekindle that flame.
Willa Rowe's Year Of Reviews In Review | Winter Spectacular 2022
Game reviews, huh? Every year that passes we talk about them more and more.
Are they still useful? Does anyone read them? What is an 8/10?
But maybe it is time we reframe the conversation. Willa Rowe thinks so.
Switch Review | Rogue Legacy 2 - Awesome And Accessible
Ten years on from the release of the first game, Cellar Door Games has returned to explore yet another winding family tree with Rogue Legacy 2.
Can this sequel live up to familial expectations? Alex Branagan reviews.
Broc Peterson's Top 5 Games Of 2022 | Winter Spectacular 2022
Despite countless delays for major big games, there were still plenty of amazing video games to play in 2022.
These are Broc Peterson’s favourites.
SKELETON's Video Game Horoscope For 2022 | Winter Spectacular 2022
Skeleton didn’t feel like writing a Game of The Year list, so instead, they are investigating what YOUR game of the year says about you.
A Draft Of Jay Castello's Games Of The Year | Winter Spectacular 2022
Can we publish this? Is this a draft?
Is this a Game of The Year list? Is this a feature contemplating our relationship with work?
Only Jay Castello knows.
Henry Stockdale's Top 5 Games Of 2022 | Winter Spectacular 2022
We tore Henry Stockdale out of virtual reality for just long enough for him to write about his favourite flat-games!
Review | Kynseed - The Mysteries Of Running A Farm
The indie game market isn’t exactly short on pixel art, farming-based, life-sims but Kynseed might just be a little special.
Mystery and deals with fae await in Eloise Evan’s review.
Review | Wayward Strand - A Strand Short
It has been a banner year for interactive fiction in the indie game scene. Wayward Strand deftly tackles difficult subject matter but is the game that surrounds it just as good?
Tyler Denyer reviews.
Review | Lunistice - Blast From The Present
PSX throwback games are so hot right now. Lunistice hopes to recapture the magic of classic games but has A Grumpy Fox gone away and made the best Sonic game in decades?
Broc Peterson reviews.
Update Patch | November 2022
The year is almost over but the video game news machine doesn’t stop no matter what. Alex Green is here with a rundown of everything that happened in the industry in November.
Journalism Has A Skill Issue - Jason Coles | Winter Spectacular 2022
Every now and again discourse happens. And every now and again, despite every bone in your body knowing you should just move on you can’t.
And every now and again Jason Coles writes something for startmenu.
Alex Orona and Super GG Radio’s Best Betas from the second half of 2022
Betas for indie games are becoming more and more popular and are a great way to discover new upcoming games.
Alex Orona walks us through his and Super GG Radio’s favourite betas from the second half of 2022.
How Stray Can Help You Appreciate The Little Things | Winter Spectacular 2022
Stray is a game about being a little cat in a big city, and this change in perspective helped give Marie Pritchard a much-needed appreciation for the little things.
Review | Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (PS5) - I'll Never Forget My Time Exploring The Isle of Seiren
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is nearly seven years old. It was great then but all this time later and having made the jump from handheld to 4K console, does it still hold up?
Henry Stockdale certainly thinks so.
Update Patch | October 2022
The scariest time of year has come and gone… AND WE’RE NOT TALKING ABOUT TAX SEASON, AMIRIGHT?
But seriously, a lot of important gaming news happened in October.
Alex Green rounds it all up.
Review | Arkanoid Eternal Battle - I'd Buy That For A Dollar
Arkanoid is a game that has seen countless releases and iterations over the years. However, now, 36 years later, publisher Microids is attempting to modernise this classic.
While the concept is sound, the asking price is anything but.
Broc Peterson reviews.
Review | The Pinball Wizard - Flipper Fingers
He wasn’t A pinball wizard. He was THE PINBALL WIZARD!
Does this genre mash-up hit the right notes? Or is it not much more than some fun wordplay?
We welcome Broc Peterson to the site for his first review.