Should The Game Awards up GOTY to 10 nominees?

The article discusses the possibility of expanding the Game of the Year (GOTY) category at The Game Awards to include more than the current six nominees. The author argues that the Oscars' Best Picture category, which has 10 nominees, demonstrates the value of a larger field. The article suggests that a broader GOTY category could better represent the diversity and quality of the gaming industry's output in a given year. It notes that the current six-nominee limit may overlook deserving titles and fails to capture the breadth of excellent games released. The author posits that a 10-nominee GOTY field could provide a more comprehensive and inclusive recognition of the year's top games, similar to the Oscars' approach. This could potentially generate more excitement and discussion around the awards ceremony and better reflect the gaming community's preferences. The article does not provide a definitive conclusion but raises the question of whether The Game Awards should consider expanding the GOTY category to align with the industry's growth and the increased recognition of gaming as a mainstream form of entertainment.