The list of nominees for The Game Awards was released yesterday, and it features plenty of indie excellence. However, one notable contender among them has decided to withdraw from contention.
great title megabonk Received a nod for the Best Debut Indie Game category. However, the project creator, currently known by Vedinad, announced today on X that they are withdrawing. “I’ve made games under different studio names in the past megabonk This isn’t my first game,” said the solo dev.
This category is somewhat odd, as indie creators may have worked for other large or small studios. Even completely self-taught developers will have created and perhaps even released several projects before achieving any kind of major success or popularity. But if Vedinad feels the game doesn’t fit into this category, opting out is still a good move.
megabonk Follows in the recent lineage of escape from vampiresA popular bullet-hell roguelike that has just come to virtual reality. Megabonk Riff takes the 2D concept into low-poly 3D and adds some very strange characters to the mix. Venidad said the title sold 1 million copies in just two weeks, making it one of the latest Steam indie sensations to have a big moment.