Megabonk Just Withdrew Itself 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," the developer said. They added: "I really appreciate the nomination, support and votes, but it doesn't feel right in this category. You should vote for another one of the amazing debut titles, they are all amazing games! Thanks again!""

"One of the Game Awards nominees, the PC smash hit Megabonk, is not going to be part of the awards show after receiving a nomination this week for Best Debut Indie Game. The game's developer said on social media that they are "withdrawing from The Game Awards" because Megabonk is not actually his first game. "It's an honor and a dream for Megabonk to be nominated"

Megabonk received a Best Debut Indie Game nomination but the developer withdrew it, stating the title is not their first game due to previous releases under other studio names. Representatives for The Game Awards and organizer Geoff Keighley had not responded to the announcement. If Megabonk is removed from the ballot, a replacement nominee could appear. Megabonk launched on PC in September, peaked above 100,000 concurrent players, costs $10, and holds Very Positive Steam reviews. The game features waves of enemies and a forthcoming update whose contents are unspecified. Other nominees remain on the list.

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