# Mixtape Wins Game of the Year

> Beethoven & Dinosaur's Mixtape wins 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards.
- Title: Mixtape Wins Game of the Year · IGN | Shortify
- Summary: Beethoven & Dinosaur's Mixtape wins 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards. Beethoven & Dinosaur's Mixtape won Game of the Year at the 2026 Australian Game…
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- Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/mixtape-wins-game-of-the-year-at-the-2026-australian-game-developer-awards
- Author: Luke Reilly
- Published: 2026-10-08T02:36:46.279+00:00
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## Mixtape Wins Game of the Year
Beethoven & Dinosaur's Mixtape won Game of the Year at the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards, also taking Excellence in Visual Art and Excellence in Sound Design.

> Mixtape was the outcome of an amazingly talented team
## Director's Statement
Beethoven & Dinosaur director Johnny Galvatron said Mixtape was the outcome of an amazingly talented team and that going from Devo to creating something resonating with many people was mind blowing.

> To go from wanting to make a game around Devo to creating something that resonates with so many people is mind blowing
## Judges' Praise
AGDA judges praised Mixtape as a triumph in virtual storytelling, pairing a distinct visual identity with heartfelt music for one of the most memorable experiences in recent memory.

> [it] is a triumph in virtual storytelling, pairing a distinct visual identity with heartfelt music to deliver one of the most memorable experiences in recent memory
## Key takeaway

Beethoven & Dinosaur's Mixtape won Game of the Year at the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards, also taking Excellence in Visual Art and Sound Design.