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You Have to Burn the Rope guy has new video game song

We were just starting to get a little nostalgic for Flash classic You Have to Burn the Rope when songwriter Reachground has returned with a brand new video-game-themed tune, "Reload Press Play." While it may lack some of the minimalistic charm of "YHTBTR," we'll be darned if we've been able to get...

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Independent Games Festival audience award polls now open

Were you completely enraptured by a number of 2008's independent gaming offerings? Perhaps you were infatuated with Q-Games' PixelJunk Eden, or bowled over by the bizarre meiosis exhibited in Coil, or, much like us, you were strangely obsessed with the brilliantly minimalistic You Have to Burn the...

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Joyswag: Win a DS with your songwriting skills!

Attention amateur songwriters/singers/lyricists: No longer must your talent be shackled to basement concerts for your cats and stuffed animals. Now, if you enter our "Now You're A Songwriter (or You Have To Write the Lyrics)" contest, your skills could net you fabulous prizes. Here's the skinny: Yo...

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You Have to Burn the Rope: Behind the Music

We've made no secret of our love for the incomparable You Have to Burn the Rope, for both its ease and its brevity. But what really makes the experience for us is the hit song "Now You're a Hero," the end credits tune that rewards your limited amount of work. If you're interested in Henrik Nåm...

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Flash game most likely to become internet meme phenomenon: YHTBTR

We know it's a little early to be throwing phrases like "Game of the Year 2008" around, but when we discover flash games of this caliber, we can't help but voice our heartfelt infatuation. With its stunning character design, addictive gameplay, and breathtaking soundtrack, You Have To Burn The Rope...

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