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My Bubba and Mi: How it’s done in Italy

Probably one of the best folk record released for the year. The beautiful sound of My Bubba & Mi originate from three lovely ladies from Denmark. All three of them carry their instruments and create some of the loveliest, melodic, folk tracks you will ever hear. It might sound like an overstatement, but if you adore relaxing folk music, then this is a must have record.

Neon Plat2

NeonPlat2 is a colorful and slightly psychedelic platformer. Created by Jayenkai, it's actually an update from last year's version. This one does feel brand new though, with great graphics and much more coherent gameplay. They've also incorporated a co-op version so you and your friends can easily play at the same time. In the game, you find yourself bouncing, or better yet, falling off platforms that are floating through space. You can only complete a level if you "fall" and color all of the white \platforms. Along the way, you collect balls, take down enemies and even collect energy balls. The game can be fun and addicting to play. It also carries some serious HD graphics which add to the already enjoyable gameplay.

Octodad

Octodad is cool new game that features an octopus acting like a human being. The game's theme focuses on destruction, deception and even fatherhood. Now, how those three things actually make for a good game. It's up to you to find out. One thing's for sure though, even though there are some really weird storylines going on. The game is quite fun to play. The game was created by several students at DePaul University in Chicago. It was started last June and developed and prepped to serve as an entry for the Independent Games Festival Student Showcase at the 2011 Game Developers Conference. This journal-style, third person game is filled with funny moments, odd game controls and lots of destruction. Definitely a game worth trying out.

Tense Kids: Oh, Idaho!

Oh, Idaho! is a sweet and eclectic sounding compilation by three teens from Lexington, KY. Filled with 7 easy to listen and very diverse indie pop/rock, this debut compilation is a great listen. It features a great mix of indie pop vocals, quirky sounding vocals and pretty cool and catchy rhythm. Tense Kids is made up of Alex John and Joe Harbison. They're joined together by Eric Myers, Kyle Randall, Allen Shariaty, Dimitri Lozovoy and Aaron Graham. The group formed in late 2008 and spearheaded by Harbison, who also has several albums under his name. His songs are available for download here.

TeraCopy

If you need to copy tons of files fast, then use TeraCopy. This handy utility promises to copy single files or even batches of files; moving them from one location to the other, in a fast and convenient way. Moreover, there's also a portable version that you can carry around with you. TeraCopy is an excellent tool to have if you regularly have to move big batches of files from one system to another. It considerably speeds up the process compared to that of Windows. If you think that it's not really necessary, give it a go first and you'll certainly be impressed at how fast in can copy your files. The program is available for free download anyway and it offers plenty more features than your regular Windows utility.

Rush Hour

Rush Hour is a simple but very addictive game. The game tackles a subject that we are all too often familiar with, traffic jams. Your goal is to move all the other cars out of the way, so your virtual car can actually get out of the garage. The game works for both iPhone and iPad and is available in several languages. It was developed by Thinkfun and has gotten tons of great reviews from gamers and game reviewers. There's no denying that once you do give it a go, you'll find it hard to stop obsessing about how to clear out the way or make a path for your vehicle. It's definitely a fun-filled game that will keep you busy. Give it a download now.

Implode! Nature

Implode! Nature is a cool game that features fun graphics and physics-based gameplay. All you have to do in the game is to blow up stuff! Who could resist? This wonderful game is available for free download on the iPad, iPhone and iTouch. The game lets you blow up buildings by strategically placing dynamites around the field. It's definitely a fun game that you can try out. The game was developed by IUGO Mobile Entertainment Inc. It's a bit short but it's definitely awesome fun. Besides, who wouldn't want to blow up imaginary buildings? Give it a go.

Mash Man

Mash Man is actually a remake of a classic NES Action 52 cartridge game. Redone by Curtis Kling, the developer creates his own take on this classic game that features a grape masher that uses his feet to mash grapes and create wine. Of course, all should be well and dandy for our masher until the townsfolk decided to buy themselves fancy machines to mash the grapes. The machines prove to be more efficient, hence, our protagonist is banished into the nearby forest to live in exile. For those of you that are unfamiliar, Action 52 was actually an NES cartridge touted as having 52 games in one. Despite the hype, the games contained plenty of errors and bugs subsequently, it was discontinued. Fast forward today and a group of game developers have taken up the task to remake these not-so-great classics and at least turn them into something slightly more tasteful. Mash Man is among the results. Check it out for yourself.