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Skin Deep's music is a mix of fictional commercial jingles, techno sea shanties and Bond-esque melodrama that works remarkably well. @kellymerka.bsky.social interviews Priscilla Snow about creating the soundtrack for Nina Pasadena's exploits. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/skin-de...

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Update Patch is back with @jchivers.bsky.social reporting on a new Persona game coming to the west, a Call of Duty being taken off sale and more. www.patreon.com/posts/update...

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Why are so many people following me? I don't even do anything anymore. Except the @startmenu.bsky.social Podcast, go check that out Maybe I'll post about my farm animals If you're good

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I want to take the opportunity to apologize for implying Final Fantasy Origins is an RPG from 2024, which may upset some listeners but is an opinion I will continue to believe in openly. I will not apologize for ignoring FF7 Rebirth and Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution. (1/?)

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Expelled! sees Amelia Tyler try not to get kicked out of boarding school in a looping puzzle game, and while it can sometimes feel repetitive, @saintsunflower.bsky.social Eastland is finding that there is more than enough good stuff to keep her invested. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/impress...

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If you're not listening to The startmenu Podcast, you really should.

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Dave is back in the hosting chair to talk with Lex, KM and Vivian Winn about 50 Cent Blood On The Sand, Giant Bomb buying Giant Bomb, and more. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/the-sta...

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An eventful month for the games industry saw Marathon getting shown off, Oblivion Remaster getting released and the BAFTAs handing out awards. @joerichardswrites.bsky.social rounds up everything that happened in April. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/patreon...

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Gaming is a hobby that seems to be getting more expensive by the day. Thankfully, @wendeego.bsky.social has collated a list of fully fledged experiences you can play right now for free. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/a-guide...

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Update Patch is back with @jchivers.bsky.social rounding up everything from GTA VI breaking records and Destiny 2 getting a Star Wars expansion. www.patreon.com/posts/update...

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Gaming is a hobby that seems to be getting more expensive by the day. Thankfully, @wendeego.bsky.social has collated a list of fully fledged experiences you can play right now for free. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/a-guide...

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Is my latest review pass(adaia)ing with flying colours or just a skin deep cat-astrophie. Find out below.

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Nina Pasadena is here to save cats and kicks ass, and she’s all out of ass… wait, what? @katesplaythings.bsky.social breaks down this irreverent immersive, which is anything but surface level. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...

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@startmenu.bsky.social gave me a chance to write an article encompassing the growth of the Irish Games Industry in 2024. I was brand new, and that article opened doors for me that weren't open before. Please help support them!

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Great place to be, stay awhile and listen... to our podcast!: www.startmenu.co.uk/home/the-sta...

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hey i write here

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Update Patch returns after a turbulent week for the industry, with @jchivers.bsky.social rounding up everything that happened. www.patreon.com/posts/update...

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Phantom Breaker is a delightfully engaging pixel art, beat ‘em up romp, however, some strangely dated character designs make it hard for @thetenthletter.bsky.social to wholeheartedly recommend it. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...

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Chrono Trigger is a certified classic, but Mazen Haggag believes that Frog is the beating heart and soul of the game. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/frog-ma...

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new shirt in the store

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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

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Now more than ever, outlets like Start Menu are vital to games media. Kick them some support if you have the means 👍.

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Hey folks, after a real tough night last night, where I felt pretty defeated by all this, I'm back in the saddle. startmenu is NOT going anywhere and we are going to keep fighting to make sure that their is a future for games media and that its full of smart, empathetic, accurate, diverse voices.

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it has been an absolute pleasure working with @lexluddy.xyz, @uselessdave.bsky.social, and the various startmenu writers I've edited over the past few months 💛

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Startmenu has been an important part of the industry for a while now. If the industry is to have a future, Startmenu will be vital. You really should support their efforts.

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Absolutely love startmenu and they deserve all your support and love.

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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

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Synergy tasks you not just with building a city, but fostering an ecosystem. Cee takes a closer look at this gorgeous and unique take on the genre. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...

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I had a great time on this one chatting with the crew! If you wanna hear more of my thoughts on Expedition 33, Hundred Line, or Lexi’s continued Zoomer Moment™ streak, give it a listen!

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new shirt in the store

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startmenu is pivoting to brand-safe content. Taking down all this sonic sicko stuff first.

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Hey, this TurboShawn guy is pretty good at this podcasting stuff... Someone should hire him.

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Hey I'm in this one. Had a super fun time chatting with @lexluddy.xyz and the crew so give this is a listen when you've got the time

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With Dave out on assignment, @lexluddy.xyz was joined by @kellymerka.bsky.social , @brawler1993.bsky.social , and special guest, @turboshawn.com, to discuss Clair Obscur, The Hundred Line and Blitzball... for some reason. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/the-sta...

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Cuisnieer’s mix of action rogue-lite gameplay and cooking management should deserve a Michelin Star, but sadly, @raisinbman.bsky.social found that some elements of the dish need a bit more of a kick. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...

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Monarchy has the nugget of a good idea, but in its current state, it is impossible to recommend because it simply does not function. @raisinbman.bsky.social delivers this special announcement. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...

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It's me — back with Update Patch! This week was bumper in terms of news and releases so I've rounded it all up in one place! Please take a look if you feel so inclined, this has been a super fun opportunity!

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new podcast tomorrow on @startmenu.bsky.social, featuring @turboshawn.com

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This week saw the release of two big games and two more upcoming releases get dates. @joerichardswrites.bsky.social rounds it all up in this week's Update Patch. www.patreon.com/posts/update...

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This week's Update Patch includes Oblivion oddness, Tekken trouble, and an update to the Switch saga, all rounded up by @joerichardswrites.bsky.social. www.patreon.com/posts/update...

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Finally remembered to order some @startmenu.bsky.social and @caneandrinse.com merch

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Chrono Trigger is a certified classic, but Mazen Haggag believes that Frog is the beating heart and soul of the game. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/frog-ma...

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Always lovely to see my boys the Chaotix get some focus. I would play their hypothetical detective game in a heartbeat.

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Much like how this article got lost in the shuffle of sonicmenu, Team Chaotix has struggled to find a place in modern Sonic. Mazen Haggag investigates where Espio, Vector and Charmy have gone. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/sonicme...

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Lex, Dave and KM gather to discuss the FÍS Games Summit, Trump's Tariff Chaos and its effect on the Switch 2, and the BDS boycott on Xbox and Microsoft. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/the-sta...

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