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After becoming one of the year's best-rated games, Mixtape devs say it won't ever be removed from sale due to expiring music licenses: "That was a lie"

Beethoven and Dinosaur paid for song rights in perpetuity

Claims that Mixtape will be delisted over music licenses are 'a lie,' says publisher

Claims that Mixtape will be delisted over music licenses are 'a lie,' says publisher

The developer paid for perpetual music licenses to avoid that problem.

Mixtape is at the center of another tedious culture war discourse, and I think I know why

Mixtape is at the center of another tedious culture war discourse, and I think I know why

Nostalgia's a powerful thing.

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What is Mixtape? Annapurna’s new music adventure launches to huge critic scores

Beethoven & Dinosaur’s new coming-of-age-experience.

Mixtape review: "A nostalgic, vibes-based experience set to a shockingly solid soundtrack"

Mixtape review: "A nostalgic, vibes-based experience set to a shockingly solid soundtrack"

“The opposite of AI slop”: how Mixtape’s handmade animation builds real emotion

The art direction and rendering tricks behind Mixtape's nostalgic feel are explained.

Mixtape hits pause: the musical coming‑of‑age game now arriving on Xbox Game Pass in 2026

Mixtape, a game set in the 90s that's all about crafting the perfect mixtape with one last night of teenage freedom, is now launching in 2026.

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7 upcoming day one Xbox Game Pass games I need to play yesterday — and I'm looking forward to even more

7 upcoming day one Xbox Game Pass games I need to play yesterday — and I'm looking forward to even more

Xbox has already confirmed a ton of upcoming, day one additions to Xbox Game Pass, so here are 7 that I can't wait to play (but I'll have to anyways).

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Nostalgic indie game from publisher Annapurna is a "respite from the current cursed reality" inspired by real-life, dev says: "Ended about as well as you can expect, including a nice scar, and cow s***"

Nostalgic indie game from publisher Annapurna is a "respite from the current cursed reality" inspired by real-life, dev says: "Ended about as well as you can expect, including a nice scar, and cow s***"

Mixtape takes the berries with the bruises

Mixtape is filled with style, vibes, and heart and absolutely won me over at this year’s Summer Game Fest

Mixtape is filled with style, vibes, and heart and absolutely won me over at this year’s Summer Game Fest

Mixtape is a stylish, emotionally rich coming-of-age game that channels the energy of classic teen films with interactive flair, a killer licensed soundtrack, and heartfelt storytelling.

Mixtape is one of the most unique indie games I've played, and it's coming to Xbox Game Pass

Mixtape is one of the most unique indie games I've played, and it's coming to Xbox Game Pass

I went hands-on with Mixtape at Summer Game Fest 2025. It's one of the most creative games I've seen in a long time, and I can't wait to play more.

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Mixtape sent a sherpa up a mountain to get the rights to use a song, and Grand Theft Auto has "nothing on our toilet paper tech"

Mixtape sent a sherpa up a mountain to get the rights to use a song, and Grand Theft Auto has "nothing on our toilet paper tech"

This coming of age story with a killer soundtrack looks great and already has some tales to tell

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