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Cut It

Back in the day, physics based gamea were sparse and hardly available. However, today, it's almost everywhere and there are tons of physics based games that are fun to play. Take for instance, Cut It. It comes from the same makers of Crayon Physics and utilizes the same physics based principle as the latter. The only difference is that you use scissors to cut up blocks and get the white box to hit the green platform. Definitely a fun and intriguing small game.

TV-Browser

Hate having to buy TV-Guide all the time or dig through each channel's website for it's schedule? Now you can get all the info and updates you need about your most favorite shows with the help of the TV-Browser. This cool program for Mac takes and compiles all of your favorite TV shows; giving you your very own digital tv listing. When using this browser, you don't really need to log onto the internet all the time. It only requires an internet connection when updating and that's it. Feel free to peruse through it offline and catch up with some of your most favorite programs.

Happiness: Tar… Feathers Split

Tar...Feathers Split is a short 4-track teaser EP from Swedish groups Happiness and Tar...Feathers. Producing and showcasing lo-fi indie pop rock tracks that make you dance and squirm like a psyched up indie geek; these two bands sure know how to get you up and moving. Not only do these two groups share the same band members but they also have a penchant for creating 80s dance rock music, with a tad more funk and way better compared to the oldies. The actual album is worth checking out as it features 5 tracks from the Tar...Feathers and about 6 songs from Happiness. For the meantime, this short 4 track teaser EP is a great listen and serves as the perfect introduction to these talented bands.

Morning Side: Modern Fit

Atlanta based quirky indie rockers, Morning Side brings you this 14 track melodic pop rock compilation. Modern Fit is the latest release from this quartet of Byron Long, Daniel Gelbaum, Will Thigpen and Joe Costanzo. Modern Fit easily fits on the post-emo, melodic pop rock genre with each track resounding in beautiful melodies, eloquent, at times cynical, lyrics and heartfelt vocals.

Journey To The Center of the Earth

Yes, this is one of those games where you play a helmet wearing archeologist trying to uncover several important artifacts from underground. Although Journey to the Center of the Earth is a bit simple especially for those who are masters when it comes to platformer games; it is nonetheless cute and fun to play. Essentially, you get a simple, clean game that will keep you busy for an hour or two.

Kismet: Hiatus

Indie poprock quintet, Kismet, has released their very first full-length album, Hiatus. This eclectic, endearing album is released under popular indie netlabel, Beep! Beep! Back Up The Truck. With their post rock feel, great melancholic sound, emotional vocals and solid rhythms, it's hard not to like this band from the start. Kismet is definitely a talented Dutch band who's album deserves to be noted under your "must-listen" list.

Stykz

Want to make those fun and quirky animation stick figures? If you do, then try out Stykz. It's one of the first multi-platform stick figure animation program that you can use. Stykz allows you to create frame by frame animation and gives you the option to see what work you've done on the previous page. The program is easy to learn and provides a simple interface that both beginners and seasoned animators can use.

Ralph Buckley: Morning Star

Drunk, quirky and full of good old freak folk, indie, pop rock music. Morning Star by Ralph Buckley is one album you'll want to brace yourselves for. If you think that the cover art is a bit odd, it's actually quite fitting. The record is filled with weird and unexpected lyrics coupled with acoustic guitars and enchanting atmospheres. Just one, out of several albums released for free under creative commons; this is truly one compilation worth checking out.