In a surprising turn of events, indie developer Vedinad has decided to withdraw their game, Megabonk, from The Game Awards after feeling that it was incorrectly nominated for the Best Debut Indie Game category. Vedinad, who has previously developed games under different studio names, believes that their past work disqualifies Megabonk from being considered a debut title. This decision raises important questions about the criteria for nominations in gaming awards. The Game Awards aims to celebrate fresh talent and innovation in the industry, but how do we define a ‘debut’?