The Game Awards will soon celebrate its 2025 edition with many games nominated in different categories, although the surprise (or not) is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with a record number of nominations.
But the news is not there today starring in the game sandfallbut for the success that was nominated for Best Indie Debut and that its creator decided withdraw from prizes.
Through the game’s official account we know all the details about it, as the creator of Megabonk decided to explain why he doesn’t deserve to be with the rest of the participants.
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“I’m withdrawing from The Game Awards“, he started saying vedinad in Elon Musk’s social network. “It’s an honor and a dream that Megabonk is nominated for the TGA…“
But, unfortunately, he doesn’t believe he meets the category’s requirements.”Best indie debut“. And you’re probably wondering, why?
The answer is very simple and is given by the creative himself in the tweet: “I’ve made games under different studio names, so Megabonk isn’t my debut game.“.
One of the indie hits of 2025 withdraws from the Game Awards nomination
And although I appreciate the nomination, the support and the votes despite everything”,I don’t think it’s appropriate in this category.” and encourages us to vote for other games in the same category.
Shortly afterwards, the event organizer and presenter – Geoff Keighley – informed everyone that he had accepted this person’s request and would no longer be eligible for the award.
In short, he guarantees that “is an established independent developer that introduced itself as a new creator under the name Venidad“.
They thank you for your honesty and, therefore, MegaBonk has now been eliminated from the category. “Will share more about his story when he’s ready“.
Keighley respects the fact that he doesn’t want to take away recognition from other teams,” he said.even if the game itself is exceptional“.
Then, Megabonk leaves The Game Awards 2025 at the request of the creator himself and now only the Blue Prince can win, Expedition 33Depelote or Dispatch.
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