Indie Game Awards Retracts Indie Vanguard Award Due to Modretro Connection

Some additional context:

- Gortyn Code "Thanks" speech video [1]

- Mike Towndrow/Indie Game Awards Retraction announcement video [2]

- IGA FAQ Game Eligibility, info on retraction [3]

"Initially discovered through itch.io’s Game Boy Competition 2023 and later played on cart, Gortyn Code was selected as an Indie Vanguard due to their impressive work in GB Studio and for crafting such an amazing throwback for the modern day. The physical cart of Chantey is being produced and sold by ModRetro, and it is the sole marketplace where it can be purchased. The IGAs nomination committee were unfortunately made aware of ModRetro’s vile nature the day after the 2025 premiere with the news of their horrid and disgusting handheld console. As the company strictly goes against the values of the IGAs, and due to the ties with ModRetro, the Indie Vanguard recognition has also been retracted.

The decision does not reflect Gortyn Code, but ModRetro alone. Chantey remains a wonderful throwback to the Game Boy era. We encourage you to continue following their journey on itch.io."

- ModRetro's Anduril Edition Chromatic, all proceeds go to support veteran suicide prevention [4]

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[1] https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2647339751?t=0h45m15s

[2] https://bsky.app/profile/indiegameawards.gg/post/3magufzccy2...

[3] https://www.indiegameawards.gg/faq#:~:text=Initially%20disco...

[4] https://modretro.com/products/anduril-chromatic-porta-pro-bu...