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Talkin' Music & 'Mixtape' With Johnny Galvatron & Woody Woodward

Talkin' Music & 'Mixtape' With Johnny Galvatron & Woody Woodward

Summary

"Mixtape" is a new video game made by Beethoven & Dinosaur, known for "The Artful Escape." The game mixes rock music with simple gameplay and has received strong reviews. The developers say the music is a key part of the game and chose not to include a streaming mode that would let players replace the soundtrack.

Key Facts

  • "Mixtape" is developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur and features a big selection of rock music.
  • The game received a 9 out of 10 rating from Newsweek for its writing and music.
  • Johnny Galvatron, the game’s director, was formerly a rock band frontman from Australia.
  • The game does not have a streaming mode, which means players cannot swap out the game’s music.
  • Developers believe the music is like a character in the game and cannot be removed or replaced.
  • Annapurna, the game’s publisher, supported the strong focus on the original music soundtrack.
  • The team went through complex efforts to get rights to the songs, including sending someone to a remote mountain to get permission.
  • The developers see music as essential to the game experience and refused to compromise on it.
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