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.
It’s What’s On The Radio: Skin Deep Composer Priscilla Snow Talks Scoring an Immersive Sim
Skin Deep's music is a mix of fictional commercial jingles, techno sea shanties and Bond-esque melodrama that works remarkably well.
KM Nelson interviews Priscilla Snow about creating the soundtrack for Nina Pasadena's exploits.
Impressions | Expelled! An Overboard! Game - School And Scandal
Expelled! An Overboard! Game sees Amelia Tyler try not to get kicked out of boarding school in a looping puzzle game, and while it can sometimes feel repetitive, Amy Eastland is finding that there is more than enough good stuff to keep her invested.
The startmenu Podcast | 007 - Load Bearing Gex
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.
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[PATREON UNLOCK] Update Patch - April 2025
An eventful month for the games industry saw Marathon getting shown off, Oblivion Remaster getting released and the BAFTAs handing out awards.
Joe Richards rounds up everything that happened in April.
A Guide To Freeware Games That Will Run On Anything
Gaming is a hobby that seems to be getting more expensive by the day.
Thankfully, Adam Wescott has collated a list of fully fledged experiences you can play right now for free.
Review | Skin Deep - More Than Meets The Eye
Nina Pasadena is here to save cats and kicks ass, and she’s all out of ass… wait, what?
Kate Robinson breaks down this irreverent immersive which is anything but surface level.
Review | Phantom Breaker: Battlegrounds Ultimate – Thirty-Eight Eclectics from the Seventh Gen
Phantom Breaker is a delightfully engaging pixel art, beat ‘em up romp, however, some strangely dated character designs make it hard for Jay Weaver to wholeheartedly recommend it.