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ben_burnes

@tallbeard.itch.io

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Professional air wiggler and game developer. Your weird and cool Internet uncle. he/him 🎵😺🎮 abstractionmusic.com

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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 · 25/06/2026

Anyway, listen to the album if you can. I feel it's some of the most refreshing music I've made in a long time. Next time I go on a trip, I'm definitely bringing my gear with me again.

Wave break. A pile of rocks splitting Lake Superior between calm waters on the left and choppy waters on the right.

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

One thing that isn't conveyed very well in the video is that this is rendered at 320x180 and then upscaled to fit the screen, so the actual gameplay is crisp as heck.

Screenshot of the game showing a character in a pool of light shooting at a monster at the edge of the light.

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 20/10/2024

Hi.

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