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.
All in GOTY
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 | 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.
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.
Natalie Raine's Games of The Year 2021 | Winter Spectacular 2021
We love a good ole GOTY list, don’t we folks?!
Join Natalie Raine as she highlights her highlights of the year.
Santi Leguiza 2021 Was A Year of Endings and Beginnings | Winter Spectacular 2021
2021 being both the longest and shortest year of many of our lives has had us thinking a lot about endings and beginnings. No more so than for Santi Leguiza, who joins us again to discuss his Games of The Year for 2021 and how they revolve around bringing things to a close and starting anew.
Josh Broadwell Wants You To Celebrate Your Wins, Especially When You Don't Feel Like It | Winter Spectacular 2021
It is one thing to win with humility. It is a totally different thing to win and then put your fingers in your ears and shout “AH IT WAS NOTHING, ANYONE ELSE COULD HAVE DONE BETTER!”
Josh Broadwell slowly starting to accept that he might be pretty damn good at what he does.
The First Annual startmenu Awards | Winter Spectacular 2021
This article is just like 2021 itself; it will make you laugh and make you cry, it is way to long and will be gone in a flash, it was a lot of hard work and we’re not sure it was worth it, but we got through it all together!
Welcome to The First Annual startmenu Awards!
The Games Industry Has a Cynicism Problem… And So Does Ollie Luddy | Winter Spectacular 2021
It is very easy to be jaded in the games industry. In fact, you are probably right to be cynical most of the time.
However, Ollie Luddy has realised it is time both they and everyone else should give wide-eyed naivety a second chance.
Alexandra Day's Games Of The Year 2021 | Winter Spectacular 2021
It has been a great year for video games, especially indie games. However, it has been easy to miss some of the best experiences of the year when the world is still kinda on fire.
That is why we welcome Dreamfeel’s Alexandra Day to the site to highlight some gems you might have missed.