Each year, families and chosen families gather around the hearth, turn on the TV, and send all their wishes to Father Gamesmas, Geoff Keighley, that their favorite game might win an award this year. Some gamers, however, have been expressing disappointment that several of this year's top-rated and loved games have not found themselves nominated for any awards. While there are several contributing factors to a lack of range in the nominees, one returning issue is the categories themselves.