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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 04/09/2026

I released a new game! 🥳 I started this game in early 2025 when I got sick and had a fever dream where my cats were talking to me in a bad vocaloid voice. The game is free to download and takes 15-20 minutes to play. Really proud of this; hope you have fun! 🥰 tallbeard.itch.io/fever-break

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Fever Break! by Tallbeard Studios

Try to get a good night's sleep by battling blankets, mosquitos, and talking cats.

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 29/07/2026

I want to thank everyone who has helped support the book in the first few days of release! It's been a long time coming and I'm so glad that it's finally out there <3 I am starting work on the audiobook recording and am talking with printers on a short run physical version too!

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 25/07/2026

@itch.io I forgot to mention your team, but I wrote a book! Not sure if it's the usual kind of thing you feature on your site, but any bump in visibility would be fantastic :) tallbeard.itch.io/write-a-song...

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How to Write A Song in Two Hours (eBook) by Tallbeard Studios

24 tips on starting, and actually finishing, music

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 24/07/2026

I wrote a book! This condenses 10 years (and over 450 songs) of knowledge down into about an hour's read. It focuses on how to be creative under self-imposed pressure and growing as an artist. I'm ridiculously proud of this and I hope you check it out 🥰 ben-burnes.gumroad.com/l/write-a-so...

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How to Write a Song in Two Hours (eBook)

Do you struggle to finish music? Are you trying to discover your personal style? Would you like to tap into your ideas and creativity faster?The solution is lowering the stakes and iterating faster.Th...

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 24/07/2026

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How to Write a Song in Two Hours (eBook)

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 17/07/2026

I wrote a book. It's coming out next Friday. This has been a project on my mind for over 5 years and I'm nervous to share the completed work.

How to Write a Song in Two Hours
24 tips on starting, and actually finishing, music
Benjamin Burnes

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 27/06/2026

I just added 14 songs (broken into 29 fresh loops) to my ever-expanding CC-0 music asset pack. If you're doing #GameDev or #GameJam projects, these songs might help you out! :D tallbeard.itch.io/music-loop-b...

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[Music Assets] FREE Music Loop Bundle by Tallbeard Studios

Over 200 seamless music loops licensed CC-0 for all genres of games

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 25/06/2026

Hey all, I just released a small album. Give it a listen <3 abstractionmusic.bandcamp.com/album/artifa... I want to talk about it and the creative process in general if you wanted to follow along with me. 🧵

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Artifacts - Sunset Frequencies, by Abstraction

5 track album

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 31/03/2025

Hey everyone! Don't forget that tomorrow is April 1st; a vestigial holiday in the Modern Internet where people used to consume misinformation for fun.

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 28/03/2026

I don't really post much, but I felt like it was appropriate to share that I just added over 30 new songs to my free, CC-0 music loops asset pack. If you're doing #GameDev, these songs are for you :) tallbeard.itch.io/music-loop-b...

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[Music Assets] FREE Music Loop Bundle by Tallbeard Studios

Over 200 seamless music loops licensed CC-0 for all genres of games

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 11/01/2026

Thinking about this yesterday. A broken record, but capitalism is the original brain rot. It *fundamentally* turns interactions into something adversarial: how much value can I extract from this interaction while protecting my assets. Joy comes from sharing, joy comes from helping others grow.

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Amy Dubz @pixelbark.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

POV: You're a cute bun trapped in a nightmare 🐰🔦 First early look at my new retro survival horror game: Farfield. More to come in 2026!

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Stefscribbles @stefscribbles.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

oops it's her again

a drawing of a cute cat making a statement about ai (it sucks)

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 13/10/2025

Continuing work on this; a lot of improvements. Right now toying with the idea of ambient light fading over time. The thought being when you level up you "spend" your light for upgrades. No more light means boss time! Trying hard to not over-scope this!

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 09/10/2025

A little thing that's cooking called Darkness Sleeps. Twin stick style game where the darkness is your biggest enemy. Not sure if this is going to be an arcade style score attack or a more longer form Vampire Survivors roguelite. I'll probably srart with the former and see how it goes.

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 21/09/2025

Happy to announce ICE CAREEN! This was made for the #FallingBlockJam Play the game on itch here: 🍨 tallbeard.itch.io/ice-careen 🍨 My first collaborative jam! Was definitely a new workflow. Made with @mikedebisco.com @hulex.bsky.social @exclamatia.neocities.org & @zbrh.bsky.social Have fun 🥰

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Ice Careen by Tallbeard Studios

It's raining ice cream! Make matches before it all melts!

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 05/09/2025

My public domain music has contributed to 300 projects on itch (that I know about)! I keep a playlist of every game people share with me if you wanted to give some a peek :) itch.io/c/1406541/ga... Also, if you need free music for your project, check it out ⬇️

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 31/08/2025

I made a game this past week for the Brackeys Game Jam! Proud of how it all came together. Will hopefully get more time to work on it in the future. It's a mix between Peggle, Ballionaire, and Balatro. Tried my best to add charm to it by using mostly photographs :) tallbeard.itch.io/cookie-flicker

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 13/07/2025

This has been an idea lodged in my brain for the past 2 years. Finally cleaned up my shed enough to where I could actually make it. Still a rough draft, but I kinda really love it :D Video alt: A section of branch plugged into the wall. When turned on, it illuminates the selenite chunk on top.

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 31/03/2025

Hey everyone! Don't forget that tomorrow is April 1st; a vestigial holiday in the Modern Internet where people used to consume misinformation for fun.

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 08/03/2025

Pleased with how this is coming together! When you are too hot, you get fire icons and too cold shows the hitbox in blue. Target values slowly drift over time so you'll never be perfectly comfortable. Starting to feel like a real game! After some tweaks, I can add more mechanics #GameDev #Godot

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 02/02/2025

New album 🥳 Drones for Drones is, well, drone music designed for office environments or other times when you need deep focus. This album has been rattling around in my brain for 8+ years and I'm so happy to finally get it out there. Enjoy! 💖 abstractionmusic.bandcamp.com/album/drones...

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Drones for Drones, by Abstraction

9 track album

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kaleidoscopekitty.bsky.social @kaleidoscopekitty.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I made something for a friend who just finished chemo.

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 14/01/2025

Micro dosing pizza to avoid heartburn.

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 20/11/2024

One thing I really struggle with is a way to share my music on social media. No place really allows you to drop an MP3 file in a post and making an empty video is boring. Anyway, here's a little loop I made last night that's got me vibing.

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 22/10/2024

Also, my wife and I have five cats. So there are plenty of pictures to go around there too. I took a hiatus from social media starting a year ago. It's honestly weird to be posting again, but I'm looking forward to checking out new art and making new friends. 🥰

Calico cat named Toots sleeping with her tongue slightly sticking out.

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 22/10/2024

Hi! My name is Ben and I write music and make games. I've released over 100 songs into the public domain for #IndieDev All my music is ContentID-free and can be used in any project! All I ask is that my name be credited somewhere if possible <3 Lots of links to stuff are in the replies below. ⬇️

Low camera angle of bearded man with glasses wearing a blue hoodie. There is a tabby cat named Tito sitting on his lap looking pleased with himself.

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