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It sure can be disheartening when the flash games making the blog and e-mail rounds are simply too difficult for you. Luckily, Swedish game developer Kian (a guy’s name, not a company) has created You Have to Burn the Rope, a game that a player has to try to lose, which is possible. Of course, if you really can’t even beat this game after a few earnest attempts, you might feel even worse about yourself.
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Ok, a confession. And one made with the full weight of its implications bearing down on me like a load of feathers. Extra soft ones of course (well, it is my confession). When I see bands play - and I mean good bands; bands with rhythm - my right leg gyrates like a stunned jellyfish. Read more
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