Mixtape
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 10, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia holds on strong, Mixtape debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 10, 2026, show Pokemon Pokopia retaining the top spot. Newcomer Mixtape debuted in the top three download-only games. The charts list the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only titles available on the platform.
All achievements in Mixtape and how to complete them
This guide details all 26 achievements available in the game Mixtape, providing instructions on how to complete each one. Most achievements are tied to specific chapters and have straightforward requirements, though some involve extra steps like performing specific actions or collecting items. The guide aims to help players achieve the Platinum trophy.
Mixtape is garbage, Don’t Listen to IGN!
The author strongly criticizes the game Mixtape, calling it 'garbage' and urging readers not to trust positive reviews from outlets like IGN. Despite being available on Xbox Game Pass, the author found the game unplayable after only five minutes due to poor dialogue, writing, and perceived inauthenticity. The article also touches on the author's website and future plans.
OPINION: Is Mixtape really a 10/10 game?
This opinion piece questions the prevalence of 10/10 review scores for narrative-driven games like Mixtape, arguing that personal emotional resonance is often conflated with objective quality and innovation. The author suggests that while Mixtape is a sincere experience, it doesn't redefine the medium in the way landmark titles like Elden Ring or The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild did. The article calls for a clearer understanding of what review scores truly measure in modern game criticism.
Chainsaw carnage, lots of music-based titles and other new indie games worth checking out
This article highlights several new indie games, including Mixtape, which features music-based gameplay. It suggests these titles are worth exploring for their unique offerings.
The Final Episode of Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered
This article provides a roundup of various video game trailers and gameplay reveals, including Pragmata, Forza Horizon 6, Resident Evil Requiem, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, The Sinking City 2, Mixtape, Saros, Alawon, and InterfaceX26. It also features a review for Mixtape and discusses the potential for a new Arkham game inspired by Lego Batman.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 632
Gaming website Push Square staff members discuss their weekend gaming plans, with mentions of Scott Pilgrim EX, Mixtape, and The Artful Escape. The article invites readers to share their own gaming choices for the weekend.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th May)
Several Nintendo editors and contributors share their weekend gaming plans, which include titles like Tomodachi Life, Pragmata, Pentiment, and various Metroidvanias. There's also excitement for upcoming releases such as a Star Fox reimagining and a new Mina the Hollower release date.
Mixtape: How to Make Slater’s Secret Slushy
This guide explains how to make Slater's Secret Slushy in the game Mixtape to unlock the Grunge Metal Alchemist trophy. The recipe, found in Chapter 26, requires mixing Blue Crush, Bubblegum, Lime, and Orange flavors. Players must replay Chapter 8: Ultimate Slushie to create the slushy and earn the achievement.
Mixtape All Trophies Guide
This guide details all 27 trophies available in the narrative adventure game Mixtape, including a Platinum trophy for PlayStation 5. While the game can be completed linearly, most trophies require specific actions and performance within various memory chapters, with the ability to replay chapters to unlock any missed achievements.
Mixtape has me running to these nine '90s retro tech gadgets this weekend
The game Mixtape has inspired a look back at '90s technology, prompting a discussion about retro tech gadgets and consoles. The author expresses a desire to disconnect from modern digital life and embrace the tangible technology of the 1990s, mentioning specific platforms like the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 in the context of modern gaming hardware.
Game Reviews
Reviews for the games Mixtape and Everything is Crab have been released. Mixtape is described as a musical coming-of-age story with a post-Spider-Verse aesthetic, while Everything is Crab is a PC title. Both games are highlighted for their unique artistic styles.
Spelhelgen – ett blandband av ljuva spelupplevelser
Several individuals share their current gaming experiences, with Mixtape receiving high praise and a review forthcoming. Other games mentioned include Forza Horizon 6, NGL Biathlon, Overwatch, Age of Wonders 4, Stellaris, and Forbidden Solitaire. One writer is also dealing with a real-life ant infestation.
What We Played – TerraTech Legion, Saros & Mixtape
Several team members share their recent gaming experiences, including TerraTech Legion, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Silent Hill 2, and Shadow of the Colossus. Other titles mentioned include Dragon Quest I: HD-2D Remaster, Starfield, Gears of War: Reloaded, Destiny 2, and various indie games like Midnight Saturn and Duck Side of the Moon.
Mixtape Review | TheXboxHub
Mixtape, from Beethoven & Dinosaur, is a narrative adventure game that uses music to soundtrack pivotal moments in the lives of its three main characters. The game excels at exaggerating everyday events into fantastical experiences, creating a joyous and emotionally resonant journey. Despite minor flaws in dialogue and a narrow musical selection, Mixtape is a must-play title available on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and PC.
Brand-New Hit PS5 Adventure Game Already Discounted on PS Store
The newly released PlayStation 5 adventure game Mixtape is available for $17.99 for a limited time, offering a 10% discount to PS Plus members. Developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive, the game features a soundtrack of 90s music and tells the story of three friends on a final adventure.
Mixtape launch trailer – narrative-driven adventure game comes to Nintendo Switch 2
Annapurna Interactive and Beethoven & Dinosaur have released a launch trailer for their narrative-driven adventure game, Mixtape, now available on Nintendo Switch. The game follows three friends on their last night together, reliving formative memories through a curated mixtape soundtrack and diverse gameplay vignettes.
Mixtape Released
The coming-of-age adventure game Mixtape, developed by Beethoven and Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive, is now available on PC via Steam. The game features an integral soundtrack as a core element of its experience.
Mixtape doesn't have a Streamer Mode because the game was designed around the songs
Beethoven & Dinosaur stated that Mixtape will not feature a Streamer Mode because its design is intrinsically linked to its licensed soundtrack. Implementing such a mode would have compromised the game's overall quality and intended experience.
Mixtape review: You're gonna live forever
Mixtape is a game that uses music to explore the emotional journey of adolescence. The review highlights how the game illustrates the highs and lows experienced during this formative period.