Over the Wire

All right, loyal gamers, it’s time to have some extra fun for no extra cost. Check out the game You Have to Burn the Rope (mazapan.se/games/BurnTheRope.php) for the Internet phenomenon that’s sweeping through gaming communities worldwide. Did I mention it’s completely free? The game works on two levels: it’s your typical platform-style game with running and jumping, but at the same time it’s a clever commentary on the direction video games have been heading for the past few years. It’s extremely short, but there’s a really hilarious song in the style of Portal’s brilliant “Still Alive” that plays for everyone who can beat the game. It might not eat up your entire weekend, but you’ll definitely get a laugh or two out of this one. And remember, you have to burn the rope.