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Golden KPop Demon Hunters Jadi Kejutan Panggung KATSEYE di Coachella
The virtual K-Pop group HUNTR/X, featuring voice actors EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, made a surprise appearance at Coachella 2026 as guests of KATSEYE. They performed their Oscar-winning song 'Golden,' which has also topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. The performance highlighted a significant collaboration between the virtual and real-world music artists.
Kiesza releases new single "When I’m Dancing" — MP3s & NPCs
Electro-pop artist Kiesza has released their new single "When I'm Dancing," accompanied by a music video directed by Shiraz Higgins. The song, which explores themes of healing through dance, is part of Kiesza's "Dancing and Crying: Volume 3" project, set for release on May 8. Kiesza will also embark on a tour across the United States, Europe, and the U.K.
Undertale Music By Toby Fox Is Coming To Rift Of The NecroDancer As DLC
Toby Fox's music from Undertale is coming to the rhythm game Rift of the NecroDancer as paid DLC. The "Undertale Music Pack" is available now on PC and will be released on Nintendo Switch soon, featuring six new tracks including "Megalovania" and custom visualizers.
People of Note review - The power of music and a lot of heart | Destructoid
People of Note is a game that focuses on the power of music and heart. The review suggests that players should let the rhythm take them over.
People of Note review - The power of music and a lot of heart | Destructoid
People of Note is a surprisingly fun and adept RPG that excels with its excellent use of music, endearing cast, flexible battle system, and memorable locations. The game is available on PlayStation 5 and is described as a surprise hit.
Dead As Disco Brings Music Matched Mayhem to Early Access on May 5 | Console Creatures
Dead As Disco, a rhythm-action RPG from Brain Jar Games, will launch into Early Access on May 5, 2026. The game features a neon-drenched world, a narrative campaign, over 30 original songs, and unique boss characters. Players can also customize the experience with their own music and restore a music club to uncover a mystery.
Dead As Disco Brings Music Matched Mayhem to Early Access on May 5th! | Console Creatures
Brain Jar Games announced that Dead As Disco will launch into Early Access on May 5, 2026. The rhythm-action RPG features a neon-drenched world, a narrative campaign, over 30 original songs, and unique boss challenges against characters like Hemlock, Arora, Dex, and Prophet. Players can also restore The Encore music club and uncover the mystery behind Charlie Disco's death.
A Year Of Unmissable Games At The Triple-i Initiative Showcase - Full Recap Below
The Triple-i Initiative showcase featured announcements for over 40 games, including new reveals, DLC, and release dates. Many of the showcased titles are available as demos or playtests on Steam until April 16. The event highlighted a diverse range of indie games across various genres.
Guilty Gear Strive Adds Two New Songs to Streaming Services with Version 2.00
Arc System Works has released two new songs, "Master of your own soul" and "Trying hard is hard, so I try hard to try hard," to streaming services in celebration of Guilty Gear Strive's version 2.00 update. The fighting game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Hideo Kojima put Low Roar in Death Stranding because gamers need more culture in their lives
Hideo Kojima believes in enriching players' lives through culture and art, using his game Death Stranding to introduce them to music they might not otherwise encounter. He emphasizes the importance of a broad cultural palette.
Going Medieval Review | NoobFeed
Going Medieval's sound design and background music contribute to a calm and engrossing environment, making extended gameplay sessions feel soothing. The audio elements effectively enhance the overall player experience without being intrusive.
People of Note Review – Music of the heart
People of Note is a turn-based RPG with rhythm-action combat that centers on a young aspiring pop star named Cadence. The game features musically-enhanced battles where timing button presses to the music increases damage. Developed by Iridium Studios, it performs well on the Nintendo Switch, offering a focused, linear experience with puzzles and likeable characters, though some environmental puzzles can be frustrating.
Tonal EP Experience - Inner Nature
The Tonal EP, a new experience from artist Inner Nature, challenges players to solve puzzles across five floors. This interactive release is tied to the latest album from the chillwave artist.
People of Note Review – Great Music, Strong Combat, Weak Story
People of Note is a turn-based RPG that features a strong musical soundtrack and engaging combat systems, but suffers from a weak and tonally inconsistent story. While the game offers a colorful world, accessibility options, and deep combat mechanics, it is hampered by bugs and a narrative that fails to adequately explore serious themes like addiction. Despite its flaws, the game's music and core gameplay loop make it a potentially worthwhile experience for fans of old-school RPGs.
People of Note Review — Don't Stop Believin' | Console Creatures
People of Note is a rhythm-infused RPG from Iridium Studios and Annapurna Interactive that offers a unique blend of musical themes and turn-based combat. Players take on the role of Cadence, a singer recruiting a band to compete in a contest while uncovering a plot to disrupt the world's harmony. The game is praised for its excellent soundtrack, endearing cast, and flexible battle system, though it is noted as a lean RPG with limited content outside the main story.
People of Note Review - A spectacular performance
People of Note is a unique blend of turn-based RPG and rhythm game mechanics, set in a musical world. Players control Cadence as she forms a band and gets involved in a conflict threatening the land. The game features a satisfying, evolving combat system with rhythm-based inputs, challenging puzzles, and a vibrant musical score.
People of Note review – The power of music and a lot of heart
People of Note is a turn-based RPG that, while serviceable, may lack depth for genre fans. It offers a charming, music-filled adventure with numerous puns and a story about collaboration and self-discovery, inspired by classics like Final Fantasy 9 and The World Ends With You. The game features a unique "Stanza" combat system with timed button presses and a "Crescendo" mechanic, though battles can sometimes devolve into simple attacking.
‘1997 RELOADED’: The "Enhanced Comic" Mystery Reimagining the '90s Music Scene Arrives June 4th
Gaigo Studio announced that their kinetic visual novel '1997 RELOADED: Or, Whatever Happened to Andy Quinn?' will be released on Steam and itch.io on June 4th. The game is described as an 'enhanced comic' that blends visual novel elements with a mystery narrative set in an alternate 1990s where Grunge never happened. It features over 2,000 illustrations and an original soundtrack.
Psychedelic FPS TAMASHIKA Featuring New Tracks by Yaeji, Two Shell, and More
EDGLRD and quicktequila have revealed the soundtrack for their upcoming psychedelic FPS TAMASHIKA, featuring new music from artists like Yaeji, Two Shell, and Nick León. The game is set to release on April 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
US: Nintendo Download for 2nd April, 2026
Nintendo's latest download update for the Nintendo Switch includes new titles like South of Midnight Weaver's Edition, Super Meat Boy 3D, and Darwin's Paradox!. The update also features new music tracks for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Nintendo Music app, and additions to Mario Kart World and Tetris 99.
