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New month, new Update Patch: @mushwrites.bsky.social is back in the saddle to round up each week's goings-on for August.
Update Patch News Roundup (02/08/2026) | startmenuUpdate Patch News Roundup (02/08/2026) by startmenu on Patreon. Join startmenu's community for exclusive content and updates.www.patreon.comStrange Scaffold's latest game has a lot of drive, but its poor controls and uninteresting gameplay had @stopcar.ing hitting the brakes instead.
Review | Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! - I’d Rather Get Isekai-d — startmenuStrange Scaffold's latest game has a lot of drive, but its poor controls and uninteresting gameplay had Artemis Octavio hitting the brakes instead.www.startmenu.co.ukDenshattack! wears its influences on its sleeve — from Initial D to Jet Set Radio — but adds its own tantalizing flavour into the mix. @dacichocki.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Denshattack! - Initial T Reigns Supreme — startmenuDenshattack! wears its influences on its sleeve — from Initial D to Jet Set Radio — but adds its own tantalizing flavour into the mix. Dominic Cichocki reviews.www.startmenu.co.ukHolly Hughes-Rowlands looks into Sony's decision to cancel physical game disk production, and how it may impact players moving forward.
Sony is Ending Disc Production: What Does This Mean for Players? — startmenuHolly Hughes-Rowlands looks into Sony's decision to cancel physical game disk production, and how it may impact players moving forward.www.startmenu.co.ukWhen @hollydrivethru.bsky.social started playing Valkyrie Saga, it didn’t impress. But after spending some time with the game, the platformer’s idiosyncrasies began to grow on her.
Review | Valkyrie Saga - No More Room In Heaven — startmenuWhen Holly Redfield started playing Valkyrie Saga, it didn’t impress. But after spending some time with the game, the platformer’s idiosyncrasies began to grow on her.www.startmenu.co.ukThe Incident at Galley House upholds the strengths of Type Help, but falters with its new material. @lesbiankakyoin.bsky.social reviews.
Review | The Incident at Galley House - A Help-Type Game — startmenuThe Incident at Galley House upholds the strengths of Type Help, but falters with its new material. Hiero de Lima reviews.www.startmenu.co.ukLetter Lost has a compelling premise, but its buggy execution diminishes the experience. @dacichocki.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Letter Lost - An Ambitious, Unstable Working Environment — startmenuLetter Lost has a compelling premise, but its buggy execution diminishes the experience. Dominic Cichocki reviews.www.startmenu.co.ukAphelion’s character-centric focus comes at the expense of its environmental messaging. @thetenthletter.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Aphelion - Retreading (Not) Uncharted Territory — startmenuAphelion’s character-centric focus comes at the expense of its environmental messaging. Jay Weaver reviews.www.startmenu.co.ukA slightly delayed Update Patch sees @onlyforsana.bsky.social round up Rhythm Heaven's sales success, Ubisoft Barcelona going on strike and plenty of other news stories.
Update Patch News Roundup (16/7/2026) | startmenuUpdate Patch News Roundup (16/7/2026) by startmenu on Patreon. Join startmenu's community for exclusive content and updates.www.patreon.comHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era successfully evokes the peak of this classic series with a wealth of polished content right from the start of its early access period. @bigbovy.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era (Early Access) - The Start of a Golden Era — startmenuHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era successfully evokes the peak of this classic series with a wealth of polished content right from the start of its early access period. Scott Nowbaveh reviews.www.startmenu.co.ukD-topia is a thoughtful exploration of a world ruled by AI. While it might be too subtle for its own good in places, it endeavours to highlight humanity’s need for imperfection. @lesbiankakyoin.bsky.social reviews. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...
Review | D-topia - Paradise (Stay Forever) — startmenuD-topia is a thoughtful exploration of a world ruled by AI. While it might be too subtle for its own good in places, it endeavours to highlight humanity’s need for imperfection. Hiero de Lima reviews...www.startmenu.co.ukMoonlight Peaks is an exercise in suffering disguised as a spooky-cute farming game. @lesbiankakyoin.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Moonlight Peaks - I Hate the Neighbours, They Hate Me Too — startmenuMoonlight Peaks is an exercise in suffering disguised as a spooky-cute farming game. Hiero de Lima reviews.www.startmenu.co.ukHey, remember June? Some news happened then. Some of it was good… but most of it was bad. @wendeego.bsky.social did their best to round up as much as they could. Check it out in the latest Update Patch [Patreon Unlock]. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/patreon...
[PATREON UNLOCK] Update Patch - June 2026 — startmenuHey, remember June? Some news happened then. Some of it was good… but most of it was bad. Adam Wescott did his best to round up as much as they could. Check it out in the latest Update Patch [Patre...www.startmenu.co.ukWell, that was all pretty bad... This week's Update Patch breaks from its usual structure so that @onlyforsana.bsky.social can adequately break down *EVERYTHING* that just happened. www.patreon.com/startmenu/po...
Update Patch News Roundup (08/7/2026) | startmenuUpdate Patch News Roundup (08/7/2026) by startmenu on Patreon. Join startmenu's community for exclusive content and updates.www.patreon.comTavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker outstays its welcome with lengthy, uninteresting character conversations and a mixology minigame that quickly becomes repetitive. @wordsmaybe.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker - Service With a Snooze — startmenuTavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker outstays its welcome with lengthy, uninteresting character conversations and a mixology minigame that quickly becomes repetitive. WordsMaybe reviews.www.startmenu.co.ukIf jumping through bureaucratic hoops in Papers, Please is your idea of a good time, Thank You For Your Application should also appeal. @shanodin.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Thank You For Your Application - Workplace Discrimination Simulator — startmenuIf jumping through bureaucratic hoops in Papers, Please is your idea of a good time, Thank You For Your Application should also appeal. Ali Rees reviews.www.startmenu.co.ukWell, last week sure was... bad. @wendeego.bsky.social tries to round up as much of the seemingly never-ending torrent of chaos in this week's Update Patch. www.patreon.com/startmenu/po...
Update Patch News Roundup (29/6/2026) | startmenuUpdate Patch News Roundup (29/6/2026) by startmenu on Patreon. Join startmenu's community for exclusive content and updates.www.patreon.comThe Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time’s title is quite the mouthful, so it may not be surprising that its gameplay is can be similarly convoluted. @brandoncraw.bsky.social reviews.
Review | The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time - This Isn’t an RPG — startmenuThe Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time’s title is quite the mouthful, so it may not be surprising that its gameplay is can be similarly convoluted. Brandon Craw reviews.www.startmenu.co.ukThe Steam Machine is finally coming out, but it's going to cost you a pretty penny, or actually, at least 104,900 pennies. That and a lot more news in this week's Update Patch from @wendeego.bsky.social. www.patreon.com/startmenu/po...
Update Patch News Roundup (23/06/26) | startmenuUpdate Patch News Roundup (23/06/26) by startmenu on Patreon. Join startmenu's community for exclusive content and updates.www.patreon.comStar Wars: Galactic Racer is brimming with pedigree and promise; however, @brandoncraw.bsky.social found himself mostly struck by how in-depth the game’s story and progression seem to be after playing it at Summer Game Fest. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/sgf-pre...
SGF Preview | Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is A Thrilling Racer That Under Promised And Over Delivered — startmenuStar Wars: Galactic Racer is brimming with pedigree and promise; however, Brandon Craw found himself mostly struck by how in-depth the game’s story and progression seem to be after playing it at Summe...www.startmenu.co.uk