Mixtape Wins Game of the Year at the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards
Mixtape developer Beethoven & Dinosaur has won a trifecta of awards at the 2026 AGDAs, including Excellence in Visual Art, Excellence in Sound Design, and Game of the Year.
Beethoven & Dinosaur emerged victorious at the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs), claiming the prestigious Game of the Year award for their musical adventure game, Mixtape. This innovative title, developed by a talented team, also claimed Excellence in Visual Art and Excellence in Sound Design accolades.
According to Beethoven & Dinosaur's director, Johnny Galvatron, Mixtape is the culmination of a talented team's efforts. "From wanting to make a game around Devo to creating something that resonates with so many people is mind blowing. We're lucky to be part of such a talented community, and I'm so proud of Mixtape and my team."
The AGDA judges praised Mixtape for its triumph in virtual storytelling, highlighting the game's distinct visual identity paired with heartfelt music for one of the most memorable gaming experiences in recent memory. IGN's May review hailed Mixtape as a "musical delight from start to finish" and a new standard for coming-of-age stories in video games.
Mixtape's eclectic soundtrack features tracks from Devo, The Smashing Pumpkins, Silverchair, Iggy Pop, and more. Other notable winners at this year's AGDAs include rhythm game Bits & Bops for Excellence in Gameplay and Accessibility, and puzzle platformer Schrodinger's Cat Burglar for Excellence in Narrative. The Studio of the Year accolade went to Canberra-based Uppercut Games.
Hosted since 2002, the AGDAs are presented by Australia's Interactive Games and Entertainment Association and are part of Melbourne International Games Week, culminating this weekend with PAX Aus 2026.
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