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Mixtape (Switch 2) Review
Nostalgia is truly a vibe these days I binged Mixtape in a single night. That is not necessarily uncommon for me to do with shorter games. But in some sense, it feels like the perfect way to experience Mixtape. A hazy collection of vibes, strung together by a pretty fantastic, licensed soundtrack...

All Hail Devo: How Mixtape’s Soundtrack Made It May’s Surprise Hit
Ignore the haters: American teens absolutely listened to The Jesus and Mary Chain in the '90s. That the music somehow isn't accurate is the most off-base criticism lobbed at Mixtape, Beethoven + Dinosaur's new game about a music-loving teen's "perfect" mixtape. Sure, the Scottish noise-mongers were...

All Hail Devo: How Mixtape's Soundtrack Made It May's Surprise Hit
Ignore the haters: American teens absolutely listened to The Jesus and Mary Chain in the '90s. That the music somehow isn't accurate is the most off-base criticism lobbed at Mixtape, Beethoven + Dinosaur's new game about a music-loving teen's "perfect" mixtape. Sure, the Scottish noise-mongers were...

New Game Pass Games For May 2026: Forza Horizon 6, Pigeon Simulator, And More This Month
The second wave of new arrivals to Xbox Game Pass have been announced for May 2026, and following hot on the heels of big releases like Mixtape and The second wave of new arrivals to Xbox Game Pass has been announced for May 2026, and following hot on the heels of big releases like Mixtape and...

New Game Pass Games For May 2026: Forza Horizon 6, Pigeon Simulator, And More This Month
The second wave of new arrivals to Xbox Game Pass has been announced for May 2026, and following hot on the heels of big releases like Mixtape and Subnautica 2, there's a lot to look forward to. Here's the full list of everything being added starting May 19: Xbox Game Pass May 2026 Games: Wave 2...

Mixtape Isn't Going Anywhere, Won't Be Delisted Over Music Licenses
Licenses agreed in perpetuity. Mixtape team Beethoven & Dinosaur and publisher Annapurna Interactive have both confirmed the excellent PS5 game won't face any potential delisting issues over its licensed soundtrack in the future. This is because, rather than only setting up temporary music licenses...

Mixtape Publisher Reassures Fans Among Delisting Concerns
Mixtape publisher Annapurna Interactive is easing concerns from fans that the game could eventually be delisted due to the game's music.

No, Mixtape will not be delisted "due to music licenses expiring"
Mixtape publisher Annapurna Interactive has laid out in no uncertain terms that no, Mixtape will not be delisted "due to music licenses expiring". Read more

Mixtape Isn’t Even Woke, What Are We Doing Here?
I don't really like Mixtape, but I don't get why we're mad at it.
Preview: Mixtape Lives (Briefly) in the Moment
Mixtape feels a little Lo-Fi, but there are some good times to be had. The post Preview: Mixtape Lives (Briefly) in the Moment appeared first on Siliconera.

Mixtape might be too toxic to be a GOTY contender at the Game Awards
Annapurna's indie game had a shot at Game of the Year until the discourse started about it online

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

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

Mixtape developer claims the game won’t be delisted due to its licensed music
The developers behind the Annapurna indie hit, Mixtape, have dismissed claims that the game could be delisted from stores in the future, due to its focus on licensed music. Set in the 1990s and developed by the same team behind the BAFTA-winning The Artful Escape, Mixtape tells the story of three...
Mixtape developer claims the game won’t be delisted due to its licensed music
Annapurna dismisses concerns, claims licenses were agreed in perpetuity

Mixtape Publisher Refutes Claim That Expired Music Licenses Will Cause the Game to Be Delisted
Coming-of-age video game Mixtape is packed with licensed music from artists like Devo and The Smashing Pumpkins, but publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Beethoven and Dinosaur have told fans not to worry about the game potentially being delisted down the road. Creative director Johnny...

Mixtape will be safe from a music licensing related delisting, ensured by its developer paying extra for the privilege
The first thought that probably arose for most people upon seeing Mixtape for the first time was probably something along the lines of, "that's a lot of licensed music, wonder how long it takes before it's delisted." Music licensing is notoriously a pain in the ass, and considering how embedded...

Mixtape Publisher Refutes Claim That Expired Music Licenses Will Cause the Game to Be Delisted
Mixtape is packed with licensed music from artists like Devo and The Smashing Pumpkins, but Annapurna Interactive and Beethoven and Dinosaur have told fans not to worry about the game potentially being delisted down the road.

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 Won't Get Delisted Because Of Its Licensed Music
Mixtape's developers have made sure that the game's licensed music doesn't end in it being ripped away from us.

No, Mixtape won't be delisted because of its licensed music
Annapurna Interactive and Beethoven & Dinosaur have confirmed that Mixtape's music licenses exist in perpetuity

Annapurna Interactive: Mixtape Won't Be Delisted Due To Music Lisences Expiring
The publisher of the hit indie game shot down some rumors earlier this week on social media.

What we've been playing - "Asking what the point of playing it is would be like asking why you should bother seasoning a meal"
Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Victoria almost sleeps through a foundational child-powered gaming moment; Bertie sounds a bit like a grumpy old man; Chris has a few more thoughts about Mixtape; and Connor plays a...

Mixtape: Hardest Achievements/Trophies and How to Get Them
In this list, join us as we discuss the hardest Achievements/Trophies in Mixtape and how you can unlock them.
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