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The Melbourne-based studio Beethoven & Dinosaur secured the Game of the Year award for their musical adventure title Mixtape at the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards. Beyond the top honor, the project earned accolades for Excellence in Visual Art and Excellence in Sound Design.
The game utilizes a minigame-based structure to deliver its experience. According to Johnny Galvatron, the director at Beethoven & Dinosaur, the title represents the collective effort of a highly talented team within the local development community.
AGDA jurors praised the title as a triumph in virtual storytelling. They specifically highlighted the combination of a distinct visual identity and moving music, which they believe creates one of the most memorable gaming experiences in recent memory.
The awards ceremony is organized by the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association and is currently hosted as part of the Melbourne International Games Week. Other notable winners at the 2026 event included Tempo Lab Games for Bits & Bops, Abandoned Sheep for Schrodinger’s Cat Burglar, and Uppercut Games, which was named Studio of the Year.
