iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

I just added 13 songs and 23 new loops to this pack! It continues to be free and CC-0 for everyone 💖 You can preview all the new songs here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O420... #GameDev #GameJam

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Sketchbook - 2026 Q3

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 30/09/2026

We watch Miss Congeniality on April 24th because it's the perfect date: not too hot, not too cold... you just need a light jacket!

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

Here is a short release video talking more about the game and an example of the gameplay :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewLH...

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FEVER BREAK! - I made another game :)

YouTube video by Ben Burnes

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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 · 23/08/2026

I'll be real this is in my top 3 favorite albums from you.

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 02/08/2026

Looks crisp! Great song selection too :)

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 30/07/2026

Wild, this is kind of how I write things down when I copy out recipes. makes a lot more sense to have a timeline.

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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 · 29/07/2026

Much appreciated! Glad it worked! :D

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 28/07/2026

OK, the link should work now... though you might need to clear your browser cache/history so it loads the new page. If you don't want to do that, I can DM it to you. Just never comfortable with posting Discord links super publicly :) Also! Thanks for reading! I'm glad you liked it :)

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 28/07/2026

Oh no! Let me look into it. I had some issues with my domain name a month or two back. It seems like the redirect link is still invalid. I'll fix it up right now and let you know when it is working :)

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

I recorded a short video talking about the book. I do want to go more into detail on how I wrote it, but for now I'm just in marketing mode so as many people as possible know about it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6U2...

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How To Write A Song in Two Hours! (I Wrote A Book?)

YouTube video by Ben Burnes

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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 · 25/07/2026

I do want to set up some kind of print on demand service, but I am actively trying to avoid interfacing with Amazon in any capacity. Personal preference :)

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

I also just posted the book on itch because I forgot you could do stuff like that! Just in case you aren't a fan of Gumroad :) 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 · 25/07/2026

Thanks! It's a long time coming, I hope people like it :)

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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

Thanks so much! I hope you like it :D

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

This book took about 5 years on and off (mostly off) to write. I'm so glad to get it out there. I'm glad it's off my mind so I can think of other things for a while ha

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

I am very new at the concept of book releases, so I'm not really sure how to market something like this. That being said, if you know (or listen to) a podcast that you think this would be a cool topic, let me know! Same with blogs or other news/journalistic sites :D

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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 · 18/07/2026

Ha! Thanks :) This book is very much positive affirmations on being creative in general, but since most of my credentials are with music writing, I figure I would stick to that perspective.

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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

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 · 25/06/2026

Forcing myself to get out there and actually capture a piece of the place I was gives it so much more meaning to me, personally. I think that comes through in the music itself too. Especially these days where it's hard to tell if something was generated by a machine. I want the process to be real.

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

One of the defining ways we can make music is through capturing a moment. As much as I like that I have recorded samples of basically everything I ever wanted, I feel like it's painted me into a corner creatively because it's so easy to just pull from the library I made years ago.

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

This album was created by going to a place, recording audio and taking pictures, and then making music from those recordings based on the vibes and feelings I had while there. It was wildly refreshing. I think this is something that I want to do a lot more of in the future.

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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 · 26/04/2026

I don't have solutions, but I wanted to say that I feel you and you definitely aren't alone. I feel very much the same way <3

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 21/04/2026

The Rock/Paper/Scissors is a really neat idea! Definitely has some strategy on clearing out certain types and then chomping up a bunch of rocks heh The Hidden Gem looks interesting too, but I didn't have enough time to dive into it. Thanks for sharing :D

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ben_burnes @tallbeard.itch.io · 03/04/2026

I use Symfonium on Android. It's a paid app (30 month trial, one time fee to unlock... like $5). I have had no complaints with it.

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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 · 29/03/2026

Gotta go full circle and get the FL studio anime dancing girl

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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 · 27/03/2026

“You keep asking why your work is not enough, and I don’t know how to answer that, because it is enough to exist in the world and marvel at it. You don’t need to justify that, or earn it. You are allowed to just live.” ― Becky Chambers, A Psalm for the Wild-Built

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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

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

This was originally a Unity game back in 2023, but I've been rebuilding it in Godot. Took a bit of noodling, but I'm pleased with how it came together over the past few days. I'm trying to build a "proper" game this time and not rely on hasty jam code to hack things together. Going OK so far!

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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 · 08/05/2025

Just FYI that is absolutely not me 🤣

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