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Christopher Searle

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Creator of home.darkrulamedia.uk | Articles | Stories | Photography Core franchises: Star Wars | Sonic the Hedgehog | Pokémon | Power Rangers

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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
One year to Kingdom Hearts 4. The collection on Switch 2 next week. Seems a perfect time to be talking about my history with the series. A history that, for many years, only included a few of the games. But what a game to start with. #KingdomHearts #LookBack
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My History of Kingdom Hearts - DarkRula Media
The collection is rereleased on new systems, with Kingdom Hearts 4 just a year away. So now is the perfect time to reveal my history with Kingdom Hearts.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What a video to be the first to a million. It's chaos is pure brilliance. Congrats on that success. May more videos reach that milestone.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jingle Jam Fun! Jingle Jam Fun! Sign up for Jingle Jam Fun!
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Dr. 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.
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Tsukasa Tawada: A Peek Into the Mind of a Composer
The composer behind some of Japan’s most beloved video games opens up about his musical journey
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Before 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 #GTAV
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A Look Back At GTA V: Part Three – Story of a Trio - DarkRula Media
The 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.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The best day, is Saturday.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
What a brilliant name! Great bit of promotion, that.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The 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 #Review
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Unleashing A Fun New Direction With Hot Wheels Infinite Rush - DarkRula Media
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush takes the great Milestone formula from the Unleashed games, and makes it work with a more open experience.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I'll see about that, thanks.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Not yet, no. Did plan to at some point.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Yesterday, 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.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Another 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 #Highlights
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Highlights From The September 2026 Nintendo Direct - DarkRula Media
A new general Nintendo Direct has provided a lot of new information on games coming in the future. These are my highlights from the showcase.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The 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 #OcarinaOfTime
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The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct - DarkRula Media
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct provides a lot of information on Ocarina of Time, along with showing other celebration announcements.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Even from that screenshot, this 'clone' looks ugly as all sin. The characters are barely standing on the platforms! How do these people think this look in any way good? I wouldn't even buy it for 50p!
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Well, 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 #Zelda40thDirect
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The Double Direct Week Wishes - DarkRula Media
Who could have expected two Nintendo Directs in a single week? I give a run down of some of my wishes for them both.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Another 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&Dogs
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Cats & Dogs – Moonlit Critbit - DarkRula Media
In this latest Moonlit Critbit, I revisit the films of the Cats & Dogs series. Including a first-time watch of the third film.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Speedrunners everywhere rushing back to the game to keep their world records. And set one on the ultimate marathon of a run.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
What a lovely showing of droids that have a great sense of fashion. I'm sure it won't be long before someone decides a droid needs a longcoat.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A banana is a strange murder weapon. But maybe with it being worn so openly no-one will suspect it for what it is.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Ooh, the other two Hats are here. Wonder if they can pull off as great a gambit as Trott. Nice to see Lydia and Ravs for a second round, too.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
That is a great look. Will be great to see you survive the terrors of the manor or trying to hide the terrors you've performed.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The 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.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Seems like it could be a positive new step for the series based on your thoughts. I'm sure people will start warming to it as it gets closer to release.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I 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 #Xbox
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Scouting This Strategic Galaxy With Star Wars Zero Company - DarkRula Media
Star Wars and strategy seem perfect for each other, which Bit Reactor agree with. Delivering a great turn-based strategy game in Zero Company.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
It 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.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I'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.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I've never done audiobooks before. But Serkis reading them does sound a treat.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
That's very lovely! I'm sure I'd be the same had I started when younger.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Fellowship 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.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
You had us all worried, not hearing anything from you all day. Hope the time to yourself does you good!
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Someone needs to make a proper RPG set in Bristol, if that's the case. Except it would just be a life simulator.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The 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 #Wattpad
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Yogsimulated 2 - Bristol Assault - Wattpad
Read Bristol Assault from the story Yogsimulated 2 by DarkRula (Christopher Searle) with 1 reads. virtualreality, racing, bristol. Ped was elated. He, Boba, an...
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Mazey 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 #Steam
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A Cozy Cartography Adventure With Mazey Village - DarkRula Media
Mazey Village provides a cozy experience mapping out new places, helping the people recover items that a tornado sent flying into mazes.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Hope Tiny Teams got it a lot of interest!
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
A 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 #Steam
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The Nostalgic Blocks Elsewhere Is Built From - DarkRula Media
Elsewhere recreates a more classic time of Minecraft and its modpacks, utilising its own visual style. With a lot of options for creation.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Thanks! I'm sure I'll be enjoying the rest of it as much as I have the start.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Thanks! I'm sure the books will convince me to finally watch the films, and then I'll be truly be invested in the franchise as I move onto other things within it.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
It'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.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
That 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.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
What 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 #Steam
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Cruise Control – First Impressions - DarkRula Media
The seventh game of Tiny Teams for me is Cruise Control, with a demo that shows just what this roguelike management game has to offer.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
This 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 #Steam
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Abigail – First Impressions - DarkRula Media
The 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.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
There's so many I've been enjoying across this last year. Super Wooden: Rally Edge, Super Battle Golf, Go Kart Island, Discounty... And there's more I'll be getting stuck into.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
It is indeed some lovely key art and game visuals.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Truckful is on there for sure. Cruise Control is sure to be on there when I give that a go, too. And Abigail.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
We'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 #Steam
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Incoming Bird of Mass Destruction With Deadliest Pigeon - DarkRula Media
The 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.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
No 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 #Steam
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Smacking Balls Together For Sound Strategies In Ultrapool - DarkRula Media
Moving away from the racing theme, the next game from Tiny Teams is Ultrapool. A pool game turned roguelike, with plenty of fancy balls.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Nice! Will be good to see them whenever they get made.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
That's some fine craftwork you've done. More on the way?
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
One 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 #Steam
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The Loopler – First Impressions - DarkRula Media
The third game I'm looking at during Tiny Teams is The Loopler, a roguelike deckbuilder that provides a high-octane high-score chase.
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Christopher Searle @darkrula.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I was happy to. Hope it's proving a success for you.
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