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“Peril on the Dancefloor”

Handpicked Visual Delights

August’s arrival caught me off guard, leaving my mind in denial—a tad unsettling. Yet, for gamers like us, this month spells excitement. Case in point: Sonic Mania, mere days away, sneaks up with the subtlety of a Sonic speed dash.

Sega recently unveiled another musical gem from the game—this time, the mesmerizing mini-boss theme.

Should this melody captivate your ears, prepare yourself for a sonic boom of delight with the Hard-Boiled Heavies’ theme. It’s a masterclass in nostalgia-infused beats, sure to resonate with every pixelated dream.

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