Mixtape wins Game of the Year at 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards

Melbourne-based studio Beethoven & Dinosaur has won Game of the Year at the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) for its music-themed adventure game, Mixtape. The title also secured awards for Excellence in Visual Art and Excellence in Sound Design.

Director Johnny Galvatron attributed the success to the talent of the team, noting the project's evolution from an initial concept inspired by the band Devo into a widely resonant experience. Judges described the game as a triumph in virtual storytelling that combines a distinct visual identity with heartfelt music.

Other notable winners at the ceremony include Bits & Bops by Tempo Lab Games, which received awards for Excellence in Gameplay and Excellence in Accessibility, and Schrodinger’s Cat Burglar by Abandoned Sheep for Excellence in Narrative. Uppercut Games was named Studio of the Year. The AGDAs are organized by the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association and are part of Melbourne International Games Week.