Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Jingle Jam Fun! Jingle Jam Fun! Sign up for Jingle Jam Fun! 011
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Dr. Pez got the fantastic opportunity to interview and even record music with Tsukasa Tawada, composer of the GameCube Pokémon games. This is a very interesting interview to read, giving insight into early years and the Colosseum soundtrack.drpez12.substack.comTsukasa Tawada: A Peek Into the Mind of a ComposerThe composer behind some of Japan’s most beloved video games opens up about his musical journey 000
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Before Online released and made itself huge, GTA V already was a popular, best-selling game. Thanks to its world and story. Showing the faltering relationships of three people who come together to face what Southern San Andreas throws at them. #LookBack #GTAVhome.darkrulamedia.ukA Look Back At GTA V: Part Three – Story of a Trio - DarkRula MediaThe final part of this countdown to the next GTA by looking back at GTA V, this part covers the story. The content that Online doesn't touch. 001
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 12/09/2026The announcement of Hot Wheels Infinite Rush was one I loved. And now the full game is here, I love it even more. Milestone have taken everything that worked in the Unleashed games and applied it to a more open experience that I say is easily recommended. #HotWheelsInfiniteRush #XboxSeries #Reviewhome.darkrulamedia.ukUnleashing A Fun New Direction With Hot Wheels Infinite Rush - DarkRula MediaHot Wheels Infinite Rush takes the great Milestone formula from the Unleashed games, and makes it work with a more open experience. 010
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Yesterday, I finished with my read of The Lord of the Rings. What a story. So much to enjoy with it! It's a wonder it took me so long to dive in. But, I'm certainly a fan of the franchise now. So, time to get The Hobbit read before moving onto the films. 140
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Another Nintendo Direct comes to a close, where there's certainly been some great announcements from it. My highlights reveal what hooked my interest the most. #NintendoDirect #Highlightshome.darkrulamedia.ukHighlights From The September 2026 Nintendo Direct - DarkRula MediaA new general Nintendo Direct has provided a lot of new information on games coming in the future. These are my highlights from the showcase. 000
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The first of the two Nintendo Directs of the week is over, showing off a lot about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, along with a few other ways to celebrate the 40th anniversary, including a concert touring the world. #Zelda40Direct #OcarinaOfTimehome.darkrulamedia.ukThe Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct - DarkRula MediaThe Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct provides a lot of information on Ocarina of Time, along with showing other celebration announcements. 000
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Well, this is fun. Two Nintendo Directs in one week, totaling over an hour of information on games coming to Nintendo Switch 2. And not forgetting The Legend of Zelda movie. Here, I talk about my wishes for both. #NintendoDirect #Zelda40thDirecthome.darkrulamedia.ukThe Double Direct Week Wishes - DarkRula MediaWho could have expected two Nintendo Directs in a single week? I give a run down of some of my wishes for them both. 010
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Another Moonlit Critbit allows me to look back on the films of the Cats & Dogs series. Two great films, with a third. Admittedly I've only recently seen the third, but even so. It's not the greatest. Though somewhat better than its trailer would have you believe. #MoonlitCritbit #Cats&Dogshome.darkrulamedia.ukCats & Dogs – Moonlit Critbit - DarkRula MediaIn this latest Moonlit Critbit, I revisit the films of the Cats & Dogs series. Including a first-time watch of the third film. 000
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 01/09/2026The Royal Writ is a fun time for roguelike deckbuilder fans. It coming to console means more people can discover that fun. It's one that I've marked as an easy recommendation, so why not give it a try when it comes to console. 041
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 31/08/2026I might not be the best when it comes to strategy, but I'm still enjoying what Bit Reactor have delivered with Star Wars Zero Company. Even on easy, the experience is one I can easily recommend. #StarWarsZeroCompany #Review #Xboxhome.darkrulamedia.ukScouting This Strategic Galaxy With Star Wars Zero Company - DarkRula MediaStar Wars and strategy seem perfect for each other, which Bit Reactor agree with. Delivering a great turn-based strategy game in Zero Company. 000
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 31/08/2026It feels like ages since we last had a Pokémon movie. Now one's been announced, it's nice to see they're still being experimental with them. I'm sure it'll be a fun. 000
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 30/08/2026I'm out walking once again! For reasons completely unknown to me, the pain that has kept me from walking disappeared on Friday. Full mobility returned, which is a massive difference from even the day before. There's still some slight stinging on the hip joint, but it is good to walk pain free again. 160
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Fellowship of the Ring finished. A nice read, as much showing the journey as various parts of this Middle-earth. And straight onto Two Towers, seeing the immediate aftermath of the breaking of the Fellowship. 140
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 20/08/2026The fifth event the Yogscast face in the simulated Bristol has arrived, being an RPG-like event where the four teams fight through monsters, levelling up and making additions to their builds, before coming together to face a final boss. #Yogscast #fanfiction #Wattpadwattpad.comYogsimulated 2 - Bristol Assault - WattpadRead Bristol Assault from the story Yogsimulated 2 by DarkRula (Christopher Searle) with 1 reads. virtualreality, racing, bristol. Ped was elated. He, Boba, an... 100
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Mazey Village, developed by Slappy Inc., brings a cozy exploration game helping people recover lost items thrown to mazes by a tornado. It's a lovely, relaxed adventure, and so gets an easy recommendation from me. #MazeyVillage #Indie #Steamhome.darkrulamedia.ukA Cozy Cartography Adventure With Mazey Village - DarkRula MediaMazey Village provides a cozy experience mapping out new places, helping the people recover items that a tornado sent flying into mazes. 030
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 15/08/2026A great celebration of classic Minecraft and its modpacks - and the Yogscast, Elsewhere is developed by Four White Cats. There's plenty to get stuck into with the range of creation options available. For me, it is an easy recommendation. #Elsewhere #Experiences #Indie #Steamhome.darkrulamedia.ukThe Nostalgic Blocks Elsewhere Is Built From - DarkRula MediaElsewhere recreates a more classic time of Minecraft and its modpacks, utilising its own visual style. With a lot of options for creation. 010
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 13/08/2026It's taken me... (checks note) forever to give The Lord of the Rings books a read. But now I've started, and I'm loving it. A nice build up to the importance of the ring and the danger of the quest. There's a lot more to enjoy throughout that quest, I'm sure. 210
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 12/08/2026That eclipse was just great. Seeing a sliver of sun through the glasses as the moon covered it. The clouds had dark rays coming from them. I should really have took some photos. 000
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 12/08/2026What is potentially going to be my final game of Tiny Teams is what I'd consider to be its best. Cruise Control, in development by No More Robots, blends business management and roguelike elements. The demo gives a strong showing for why that works. #CruiseControl #TinyTeams #Indie #Steamhome.darkrulamedia.ukCruise Control – First Impressions - DarkRula MediaThe seventh game of Tiny Teams for me is Cruise Control, with a demo that shows just what this roguelike management game has to offer. 230
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 11/08/2026This next one during Tiny Teams is a lovely crafted adventure. Abigail, in development at Hapshapen Games, is a story of reconnecting with home. Utilising tiles from a game called Azulejo to aid in that. From these first impressions, it's going to be a great one. #Abigail #TinyTeams #Indie #Steamhome.darkrulamedia.ukAbigail – First Impressions - DarkRula MediaThe sixth game I'm looking at during Tiny Teams is a crafted adventure. Abigail is a story of reconnecting with home having returned from the city. 030
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 10/08/2026We're going on a rampage with this next one featured on Tiny Teams. Deadliest Pigeon, developed by Rusty Rex, sees a pigeon waging war on the world in an act of revenge for a lost chick. Non-stop action as a one-pigeon army gets it an easy recommendation. #DeadliestPigeon #TinyTeams #Indie #Steamhome.darkrulamedia.ukIncoming Bird of Mass Destruction With Deadliest Pigeon - DarkRula MediaThe fifth game I'm looking at during this Tiny Teams is Deadliest Pigeon. A non-stop action sidescroller on the deadliest act of revenge from a pigeon. 010
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 09/08/2026No more racing themed-games this Tiny Teams. Ultrapool, developed by Icedrop Games, is another roguelike. This time on a pool table. There's a rising challenge with the ball sets and difficulty options, which combines to an easy recommendation. #Ultrapool #TinyTeams #Indie #Steamhome.darkrulamedia.ukSmacking Balls Together For Sound Strategies In Ultrapool - DarkRula MediaMoving away from the racing theme, the next game from Tiny Teams is Ultrapool. A pool game turned roguelike, with plenty of fancy balls. 030
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 08/08/2026One last game with a racing theme for Tiny Teams. The Loopler, developed by Mheep, is a roguelike deckbuilder that provides a high-octane score-chaser. Hitting the ever-increasing points goals on a run to potentially infinity. #TheLoopler #TinyTeams #Indie #Steamhome.darkrulamedia.ukThe Loopler – First Impressions - DarkRula MediaThe third game I'm looking at during Tiny Teams is The Loopler, a roguelike deckbuilder that provides a high-octane high-score chase. 040
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Tiny Teams continues, as does the racing theme. Sort of. Rollick N' Roll, developed by Crayonix Games, is a Screwball Scramble-like puzzler that provides a great sense of challenge for all types of players. And is one that is easily recommended. #RollickNRoll #TinyTeams #Indie #Steamhome.darkrulamedia.ukScramblin’ Through to the Goal With Rollick N’ Roll - DarkRula MediaThe second Tiny Teams game for this year is Rollick N' Roll, a Screwball Scramble-like game using vehicles instead of marbles. 172
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Tiny Teams is here! And I'm starting off with a game that could star in a future Racing Month. Truckful, developed by MythicOwl, sees me delivering packages around the valley. Hoping to understand the mystery of the forest. #Truckful #TinyTeams #Indie #Steamhome.darkrulamedia.ukTruckful – First Impressions - DarkRula MediaTiny Teams has arrived, with my first game being Truckful, a delivery game that holds some mysteries. The short demo has me wanting more. 051
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 06/08/2026It's taken way longer than it should have, but I reached the distance for the last of the original Star Wars Conqueror Challenges medal. Thanks to a lovely weekend seeing friends. So, here's a look at them all. And owing to the reason why it's taken so long, I'm not taking on any more for a while. 120
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 30/07/2026It's going to be a great one, full of lovely games from small studios. And if past years are any indication, I'll have a new favourite or two that I simply adore. Check the games out when Tiny Teams begins 6/August. 020
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 27/07/2026What better way to end this Racing Month than looking at the new additions that Bugbear have implemented with various updates to Wreckfest 2. It's getting closer to a full release now, and as ever is an easy recommendation from me. #Wreckfest2 #EarlyAccess #RacingMonthhome.darkrulamedia.ukA Greatly Expanded Wreckfest 2 - DarkRula MediaAnother Racing Month where Wreckfest 2 is in Early Access. This time with a lot of updates behind it. So I take a look at the major additions. 001
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 26/07/2026There's been rain! It might not have been much, but it was so nice to listen to before I drifted off to sleep. And there's a big chance of rain across all of today, according to the Met Office. Bring it! 020
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 24/07/2026From a traditional rally experience to a futuristic one, Exo Rally Championship is a great example of such a futuristic rally game. Testing my skill at navigating the terrain and other challenges each planet provides. An easily recommended one. #ExoRallyChampionship #Review #IndieGames #RacingMonthhome.darkrulamedia.ukTechnical Terrain Trials With Exo Rally Championship - DarkRula MediaExo Rally Championship offers a futuristic rally experience, taking the driving onto the difficult terrain of various planets. 031
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 21/07/2026I've found a love of arcade rally racers over the years, so it should be no surprise I've given Super Wooden: Rally Edge a go. Right from the off it was one I felt could easily be recommended, and nothing changed that across the hours I played. #SuperWoodenRallyEdge #Review #Indie #RacingMonthhome.darkrulamedia.ukSwiftly Sliding Through Rally Stages With Super Wooden: Rally Edge - DarkRula MediaSuper Wooden: Rally Edge is the next in the racing series by ViJuDa, delivering a rally racer that's smooth in its slidey handling. 020
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 20/07/2026It's time for a new short in the world of the Racer's Way with Zincite Celebrations. Shane's son Eric has his first race of the Zincite Storm Cup, which brings all the neighbours together watching and celebrating the result. #ShortStory #Wattpad #ZinciteStorm #RacingMonthwattpad.comShorts of the Rula - Zincite Celebrations - WattpadRead Zincite Celebrations from the story Shorts of the Rula by DarkRula (Christopher Searle) with 1 reads. realitytwists, alternateuniverse, uk. He and his wif... 030
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 18/07/2026I've enjoyed some great indie racers over the last few years. This year, a few of them released expansions, so I'm taking a look at what those expansions offer. #IndieGames #EasyDeliveryCo #ParkingGarageRallyCircuit #FormulaLegends #RacingMonthhome.darkrulamedia.ukExpansions of Indie Racing Favourites - DarkRula MediaAcross the last few years, I've played some great indie racers. A few of those have now seen expansions released this year, so I'm taking a look at them. 041
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 14/07/2026With today being the day of the new GTA V Online update, it made sense to release part two of my GTA V look back on this day. So, take a look with me at all the racing content added over the years, along with those of the creator. #GTAV #GTAOnline #LookBack #RacingMonthhome.darkrulamedia.ukA Look Back At GTA V: Part Two – Online Racing and Creations - DarkRula MediaThis second look back at GTA V stays with the Online content, but with a focus on the racing that it holds, and what the creator allowed. 010
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Paper Mario inspired RPG? I'll be watching to see how it develops. 010
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 09/07/2026In 2006, the first Cars released, showing a rookie racer learning that there's more to racing than winning. Now, 20 years on, that story has continued, with films and series. With this Moonlit Critbit, I take a look at those films and the journey of Lightning McQueen. #PixarCars #RacingMonthhome.darkrulamedia.ukThe Trilogy of Lightning With Pixar’s Cars – Moonlit Critbit - DarkRula MediaThis year marks 20 years of the Cars franchise, so this Racing Month is the perfect time to look back at the three films of it. 000
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Being a fan of Wreckfest these last six years, I wanted to revisit Bugbear's previous racing series. Which led me to FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage. Which has a lot to love, and is why I can easily recommend this classic. Plenty of chaos in store for those who do. #FlatOut #Steam #Review #RacingMonthhome.darkrulamedia.ukFlying Through The Chaos Of FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage - DarkRula MediaBeing a fan of Wreckfest, I wanted to go back to the previous racing series of Bugbear. Which brought me to FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage. 000
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Beginning this Racing Month off is a look at the second game from studio Grumpy Pizza. A score-chaser racer with some great handling behind it makes it an easy one to recommend. So take a read of my experiences with Turbo Hatchback Time Attack. #TurboHatchbackTimeAttack #Review #Steam #RacingMonthhome.darkrulamedia.ukRisking All For The Gold In Turbo Hatchback Time Attack - DarkRula MediaThe second game of Grumpy Pizza, Turbo Hatchback Time Attack presents a score-chaser that is very easy to fall in love with. 010
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 30/06/2026The heat hasn't been kind for gaming, but I've finally had time to get onto Star Fox, and now I'm offering my thoughts on this most cinematic version of Star Fox 64, remade for the Switch 2. An experience that I can easily recommend. #StarFox #Review #NintendoSwitch2home.darkrulamedia.ukSwitching To A Lovely Lylat With Star Fox - DarkRula MediaComing 15 years after the 3D remaster, Star Fox has been remade for Nintendo Switch 2, delivering the most cinematic version of this story. 010
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Always love Sonic Shorts. And now it's gone 3D! Still with the same great humour as always.youtube.comSonic Shorts 3D: Volume 1YouTube video by Sonic Paradox 000
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 22/06/2026The recent announcement of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort had me hyped to be returning to Wuhu Island. Even if it looks somewhat different. So, I'm taking a trip back to when Wuhu Island first appeared as a sporting venue with #WiiSportsResort.home.darkrulamedia.ukWii Sports Resort – Moonlit Critbit - DarkRula MediaWith the recent announcement of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, I felt a look back at Wuhu Island was in order. So join me as I look back on Wii Sports Resort. 000
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 13/06/2026And so I am now a Horizon Legend on Forza Horizon 6. Doing so without winning even half of the races the game offers, just as I felt was possible in the early days of this adventure. I'll definitely be getting to them all at some point, as there's no way I'm leaving Horizon Japan yet. 010
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Eight charities ready to gain support when a new Jingle Jam starts this December. Should be a great one, as always. 010
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 09/06/2026A new Nintendo Direct has arrived, presenting plenty of surprises ready to come for its second year and beyond. These are my highlights of that Direct. #Highlights #NintendoDirect #KingdomHearts #DragonQuestMonsters #OcarinaOfTimehome.darkrulamedia.ukHighlights of Nintendo Direct June 2026 - DarkRula MediaA new Nintendo Direct delivered some great surprises, showing that the second year of the Switch 2 will be just as great, if not greater than its first. 010
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Nintendo Direct tomorrow! I'm fully expecting a lot of big things from this, but most importantly... Fossil Fighters, Nintendo! Give it to me. 000
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 08/06/2026The demo is great, and the full game is less than a month away. It's sure to be a great time. 010
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Spyro is back! Crazy Taxi returns! The Xbox Games Showcase provided some great games to be excited about. I've got my highlights from the show right here, including some great indie projects that I'm sure will delight. #Highlights #XboxGamesShowcase #CrazyTaxi #Spyro #Fable #BadMagpiehome.darkrulamedia.ukHighlights of Xbox Games Showcase 2026 - DarkRula MediaThe Xbox Games Showcase never disappoints, and the same can be said for this one. Providing some great new reveals, these are my highlights. 020
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Another Summer Game Fest has provided plenty of announcements to enjoy. From this showcase, I've got a few more things added to my waiting for list, along with more reasons to be excited about those Star Wars games. #Highlights #SummerGameFest #StarWars #FinalFantasy #HotWheelshome.darkrulamedia.ukHighlights of Summer Game Fest 2026 - DarkRula MediaAnother Summer Game Fest has delivered plenty of announcements, with several that have been put on my waiting for list. This is my highlights of the event. 010
Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 05/06/2026The first anniversary of the Switch 2 is here! It's been a great year full of fun games, big and small. First and third party. As I did with the Switch, this anniversary is a time to look back at the year it's had. #NintendoSwitch2 #YearOne #Anniversaryhome.darkrulamedia.ukAn Upgraded Journey Begins With The First Year Of Switch 2 - DarkRula MediaThe first anniversary of the Nintendo Switch 2 is here, so it's time to look back at the year of greatness it has provided. 010