• Mixtape blends narrative storytelling with a 90s music soundtrack. • Players explore suburban life through the eyes of a teenage protagonist. • The game emphasizes self‑mythologizing and personal growth. • Developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur, published by Annapurna Interactive. • Release slated for April 7, targeting fans of retro aesthetics.

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Indie studio Beethoven & Dinosaur, led by Australian rocker Johnny Galvatron, is preparing to release the narrative game Mixtape. The title follows a group of suburban teens in the United States as they navigate the cusp of adulthood, with gameplay and story driven by a curated mixtape of 1990s‑era tracks. Galvatron, who only moved to the U.S. in his 30s, draws on his love of American pop culture and analog music to craft a nostalgic, kinetic experience that eschews heavy drama in favor of everyday teenage moments. A demo previewed at last year’s Summer Game Fest showcased the game’s skate‑boarding opening and chapter‑based structure, hinting at its upcoming launch.

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