Geoff Keighley recently revealed the list of nominees for all of the awards at next month's The Game Awards show.
In regards to the Game of the Year award, a potential conflict of interest could end up happening if Death Stranding takes the award due to Keighley's very close ties and friendship with Hideo Kojima and the game's development.
2019 Game of the Year category:
- Control
- Death Stranding
- The Outer Worlds
- Resident Evil 2
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
https://thegameawards.com/nominees