"I'm withdrawing from The Game Awards. It's an honor and a dream for Megabonk to be nominated for TGA, but unfortunately, I don't think it qualifies for the category 'Debut Indie Game'. I've made games in the past under different studio names, so Megabonk is not my debut game."
"I really appreciate the nomination, support, and votes, but it doesn't feel right in this category."
"They are all amazing games! Thanks again! new Megabonk update coming soon."
Megabonk received a nomination in The Game Awards' Best Debut Indie Game category after becoming a surprise hit on Steam. The developer, listed as Vedinad on Steam and credited humorously as "John Megabonk," publicly withdrew Megabonk from that category because the title is not their debut. The creator explained that prior games were released under different studio names and therefore the nomination does not fit the category criteria. The developer thanked supporters, urged votes for other debut nominees, and teased a forthcoming Megabonk update. As of November 18 at 3:20 pm EST, Megabonk remained listed and votable on the awards website.
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