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Rupert Cole 🎶

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i do soundtracks, BAFTA Connect member https://linktr.ee/rupertcole_

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Rupert Cole 🎶 @rupertcole.bsky.social · Aug 7

An utter dream come true to hear my music in a Nintendo Indie World showcase! 💛 It was so fun crafting cute & cozy audio for "Is This Seat Taken?", out now on Nintendo Switch, Steam and mobile!
Listen to my soundtrack, released on @blackscreenrecords.com here orcd.co/isthisseatta...

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Rupert Cole 🎶 @rupertcole.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks for coming down, so glad you enjoyed it! 👹

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Pete @phenryward.bsky.social · 5d

First experience tonight of both the amazing HAXAN and the very excellent AUTOHAUs - thanks to Screen B14, @hareandhounds.bsky.social for putting together

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Rupert Cole 🎶 @rupertcole.bsky.social · 5d

Such a lovely and thoughtful review from Dan, so pleased you enjoyed our game! ❤️

Dan @butternutape.bsky.social · 25d

My review of Otto’s Galactic Groove, a game that benefits from its album-like structure.

#OttosGalacticGroove #Playdate #GameReview #VideoGames

Otto’s Galactic Groove!! Review: A Rhythm Game Worth Putting on Repeat

It’s best in one sitting, too.

butternutape.com

Rupert Cole 🎶 @rupertcole.bsky.social · Sep 6

Damn Neven loving the picks!

Rupert Cole 🎶 @rupertcole.bsky.social · Sep 4

so good! 🔥

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Black Screen Records @blackscreenrecords.com · Aug 29

Experience the joy of "Is This Seat Taken?" 🛋️

Dive into the brand new, delightful puzzle game that's collecting overwhelmingly positive reviews and, of course, the serene soundtrack by @rupertcole.bsky.social - now streaming on all major platforms:
buff.ly/cEXncBf

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Rupert Cole 🎶 @rupertcole.bsky.social · Aug 27

Have a listen for some insights about my work on "Is This Seat Taken?" 🎶
Thanks so much for having me on as a guest!

dialogue tree @dialoguetree.cc · Aug 27

A good problem to have.

@rupertcole.bsky.social and @honeyboy.glassjury.com, composers of the soundtracks to indie hits from @potipoti.studio and @gamemakerstoolkit.com, share their thoughts on puzzle games, and how to design music for them.

Episode 018 of Dialogue Tree, available now.

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Rupert Cole 🎶 @rupertcole.bsky.social · Aug 27

Very excited to bringing some Halloween madness to Brum in the form of HÄXAN: WITCHCRAFT THROUGH THE AGES (1922) after our sold out screening of Metropolis+live score earlier this year 👹
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bir...

Poster for film screening Haxan with live score by AUTOHAUs including a pentagram, skeletons and a demon eating a human

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Is This Seat Taken? @potipoti.studio · Aug 26

Why not celebrate the new school year with some fun games that'll make you think? 🤔✨

Check out the games from the Back to School Celebration ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · Aug 20

Do you like creating @play.date games with a retro-styled mechanics or visuals? We're planning a feature in the magazine and would love to hear from you.

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Rupert Cole 🎶 @rupertcole.bsky.social · Aug 18

haha wonderful, so glad you're enjoying the OST. A comparison to KK Slider is very appreciated!

Rupert Cole 🎶 @rupertcole.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thanks so much Mikhail for the audio shoutout in your review! 💛🪑

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Rupert Cole 🎶 @rupertcole.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thanks dude, yeah I made music and sound for this game. It was so fun to put together! 🪑

Rupert Cole 🎶 @rupertcole.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thank you to all the wonderful players enjoying our game! The positive feedback really means a lot ♥️

Is This Seat Taken? @potipoti.studio · Aug 15

🎉🔶1,000 reviews on Steam! 🔶🎉

Thank you all for playing the game, leaving reviews, and providing feedback!

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Rupert Cole 🎶 @rupertcole.bsky.social · Aug 11

5 stars for Is This Seat Taken?! ❤️🔥😱 Absolutely love to see it!

Leah Jade @legenette.bsky.social · Aug 7

is this seat taken? makes my brain very happy. a perfect little puzzler, no notes.

Is This Seat Taken? review: a perfect puzzler for chronic organisers | ScreenHub Australia - Film & Television Jobs, News, Reviews & Screen Industry Data

Is this Seat Taken? is a wonderfully-designed, minimalist puzzler that'll keep the organised mind busy for challenge after challenge.

www.screenhub.com.au

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Polygon @polygon.com · Aug 11

Is This Seat Taken? takes a familiar kind of stress and builds an ingenious little puzzle gem around it.

Is This Seat Taken? turns your social anxieties into puzzle gold

Is This Seat Taken? takes a familiar kind of stress and builds an ingenious little puzzle gem around it.

www.polygon.com

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · Aug 9

What was the first game that made you feel like this?

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Is This Seat Taken? @potipoti.studio · Aug 7

Is This Seat Taken? Is on New & Trending! Thank you so much for the support 💖

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Is This Seat Taken? @potipoti.studio · Aug 7

✨🚌 Is This Seat Taken? is OUT NOW!

💺Arrange picky characters.
🕵️‍♀️Piece together satisfying puzzles.
🔶 Follow Nat on their journey.

⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Playdate @play.date · Aug 7

It's a wonderful score, and Jesse's video will teach you a lot about composing! 🎹

Kip Henderson @kiphendersonart.bsky.social · Aug 1

Deep dive into the score for Taria & Como: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7qu...

Scoring the video game, “Taria and Como”!

YouTube video by Jesse Haugen

www.youtube.com

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Rupert Cole 🎶 @rupertcole.bsky.social · Aug 7

Ooooo we’re at no.3 in the switch download charts! 💃💃

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Is This Seat Taken? @potipoti.studio · Aug 7

🟪Steam: s.team/a/3035120
🟥Switch: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
🟦GooglePlay: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
⬜Apple App Store: apps.apple.com/app/id674781...

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Rupert Cole 🎶 @rupertcole.bsky.social · Aug 7

wahoo!!!! ✨

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · Aug 7

Is This Seat Taken? is out later today on #NintendoSwitch, Steam, and mobile! Play matchmaker for groups of particular people in this puzzle game. Whether it’s the cinema, a bus, or a wedding, every setting introduces characters with pet peeves that make seating them a challenge!

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Rupert Cole 🎶 @rupertcole.bsky.social · Aug 7

Thank you so much to the wonderful @potipoti.studio for working with me, such a special game that I'm so proud to be a part of! + Thanks to @johnehartley.bsky.social for the excellent mastering 🤘

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