Dragon Age: The Veilguard is very gay.
Dragon Age has always been very gay.
So we got the gayest person we know (Aimee Hart) to be your queer guide through this sprawling adventure.
Review | Like A Dragon: Yakuza - A Good TV Series. A Poor Adaptation.
While Like A Dragon: Yakuza is a perfectly enjoyable crime drama on its own when considered as alongside the pantheon of games it often feels like a hollow imitation.
Lex Luddy reviews.
Review | Mouthwashing - Up Or Down The Corporate Ladder?
Mouthwashing is mean, and cruel, and nasty… but it is also something else.
Jay Weaver reviews.
Review | MindSeize - Do You Mind Reading This Review?
At this point, Metroidvanias are the bread and butter of the video game industry, which means it takes a lot to stand out in the crowd.
Noah Estey takes a look at MindSeize to see if it does enough to distinguish itself from the pack.
Review | Reynatis - Another Shibuya Fantasy
NIS’ newest action game Reynatis is oozing style, but does it have the substance to back it up?
Branford Hubbard investigates.
Interview | How Ys X: Nordics Hopes To Renew The Beloved RPG Series
In the run-up to the release of Ys X: Nordics Henry Stockdale had the opportunity to interview Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo.
Here's what he had to say about the game and introducing the long-running series to new players.
Preview | The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak 2 Offers Welcome Changes
Only a handful of months on from the western release of Trails Through Daybreak, Ark Vanride and his crew are back in a sequel.
Henery Stockdale previews the game and interviews Falcom's president Toshihiro Kondo.
Review | Ys X: Nordics - An Adventure Worthy Of The High Seas
The long running Ys series is back with a northern adventure and Henry Stockdale is here to figure out if it is a worthwhile evolution of the series.
Getting Into Gacha Without Getting Got
Gacha games are here to stay but many a gamer are still skeptical of model. The biggest hurdle is knowing how to get the most out of these games without letting the systems play you. That's why Vivian Winn is here to breakdown how to approach gacha playing games in 2024.
Review-In-Progress | Metaphor: ReFantazio - A Roleplaying Epic Worth Experiencing
Metaphor ReFantazio combines the harsh combat of Shin Megami Tensei with the relationship-building and structure of Persona to create an RPG experience that feels wholly unique.
Check out Dave McAdam's review-in-progress.
Unsure How To Make Your Team “Astonishing?” - How To Choose Your Marvel VS Capcom 2 Team Composition
Unsure of how to make your team “Astonishing” in Marvel VS Capcom 2?
Noah R. Estey has you covered.
Backpage Of The Magazine Indie Games
Do you miss the days of seeing something on the back page of a magazine and NEEDING TO KNOW MORE?
Skeleton is here to help bring that feeling with the video game equivalent of trawling through the video store. Browsing Itch.io.
Review | Halls Of Torment - Sticks And Skeleton Bones
Halls of Torment is a survival roguelike not dissimilar to Vampire Survivors but its isometric 90s PC game artstyle sets it apart.
Anita Mowete dives deep into the game to see if it's more than just a coat of fresh paint.
EXTERMINATION And Starship Troopers
We sent SKELETON an early access code for Starship Troopers: Extermination almost a year ago.
The game enters 1.0 in a few weeks. Now's probably a good time to check-in.
Review | Dread Delusion - More Than Just A Classic Throwback
With countless retro-inspired games coming out on Steam every week it takes a lot to stand out.
Joshua Winters takes a look a Dread Delusion and believes its something special in a crowded field.
Review | Golden Lap - Minimalist Management Sim Needs Further Balancing
Golden Lap is an F1 management game that is free from the shackles of a yearly release schedule and the restrictions of a license.
Henry Stockdale investigates if this gives it a greater depth or less material to work with in their review.
Early Access Review | #DRIVE Rally - Off To A Strong Start
#DRIVE Rally gives rally sim racing an arcade flair. Our motorsport correspondent, Henry Stockdale, travelled to digital deserts, snowy tundras, and woodlands to investigate what the game is like.
An Asexual Preview Of Jackbox Naughty Pack | Gamescom 2024
Jackbox is back with its most explicit Party Pack yet.
Naturally, startmenu is about REAL journalism so we sent an asexual to preview it Gamescom to test the game's limits.
Kate Robinson is our intrepid muck racker.
Review | The Final Prize Is Soup - A Testament To The Diversity Of The Visual Novel Format
The Final Prize is Soup has arrived on Steam and Adam Wescott thinks its a great representation of the ever growing visual novel scene.
Read more in their review.
Striving For the Future - Opinions From Top Players At VSFighting XII On Guilty Gear Strive’s Present And Future
As Guilty Gear Strive enters its third year on the scene Ashley Schofield scopes out VSFighting XII and interviews some of the top players so see what lies ahead for the fighting game.