The inaugural Game Awards show will set the stage for as many as twelve "world premieres", the event's producer has announced.

　　Geoff Keighley, a broadcast journalist who helped establish the new awards event, made the promise on his personal Twitter account, stating "this Friday night we will showcase more than a dozen world premieres."

　　This Friday night we will showcase more than a dozen world premieres @thegameawards Which games would you like to see? More to share soon.

　　— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) November 30, 2014

　　It is unclear how many of these premieres will be of new, previously unannounced games. One already confirmed is Metal Gear Solid Online--the multiplayer component of Konami's 2015 title, Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. GameSpot understands that at least one other "premiere" will showcase a game already announced and far into development.

　　The Game Awards 2014 will take place Friday, December 5, starting at 6 PM Pacific / 9 PM Eastern / 2 AM UK. GameSpot will bring you all the winners as they're annnounced.

　　Bayonetta 2, Dark Souls II, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Hearthstone, and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor are up for the top prize of overall Game of the Year.

　　Dark Souls II, Hearthstone, Shadow of Mordor, and South Park: The Stick of Truth lead the way with three nominations each across all categories. Meanwhile, Nintendo was the most nominated publisher with 12 nominations.

　　Below is a breakdown of nominees by category. Nominees were selected by a jury of 28 international media outlets, including GameSpot and sister site Giant Bomb.

Game of the Year:

　　Bayonetta 2Dark Souls IIDragon Age: InquisitionHearthstoneMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Best Independent Game:

　　Broken Age - Act 1Monument ValleyShovel KnightTransistorThe Vanishing of Ethan Carter

Best Narrative:

　　South Park: The Stick of TruthThe Walking Dead -- Season 2The Wolf Among UsValiant Hearts: The Great WarWolfenstein: The New Order

Best Performance:

　　Adam Harrington as Bigby Wolf -- The Wolf Among UsKevin Spacey as Jonathan Irons -- Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareMelissa Hutchinson as Clementine -- The Walking Dead -- Season 2Trey Parker as various voices -- South Park: The Stick of TruthTroy Baker as Talion -- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Best Remaster:

　　Grand Theft Auto VPokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha SapphireThe Last of Us RemasteredThe Master Chief CollectionTomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Best Action/Adventure:

　　Alien: IsolationAssassin's Creed UnityBayonetta 2Middle-earth: Shadow of MordorSunset Overdrive

Best Fighting Game:

　　Killer Instinct: Season 2Persona 4 Arena UltimaxSuper Smash Bros. 3DSSuper Smash Bros. Wii UUltra Street Fighter IV

Best Sports/Racing Game:

　　FIFA 15Forza Horizon 2Mario Kart 8NBA 2K15Trials Fusion

Best Shooter:

　　Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareDestinyFar Cry 4TitanfallWolfenstein: The New Order

Best Role-Playing Game:

　　Bravely DefaultDark Souls IIDivinityDragon Age: InquisitionSouth Park: The Stick of Truth

Best Family Game:

　　Disney Infinity 2.0Fantasia: Music EvolvedMario Kart 8Skylanders: Trap TeamTomodachi Life

Best Online Experience:

　　Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareDark Souls IIDestinyHearthstoneTitanfall

Best Mobile/Handheld Game:

　　Bravely DefaultHearthstoneMonument ValleySuper Smash Bros. for 3DSThrees!

Developer of the Year:

　　BlizzardMonolithNintendoTelltaleUbisoft Montreal

Best Score/Soundtrack:

　　Alien: IsolationChild of LightDestinySunset OverdriveTransistor

Games for Change:

　　MountainNever AloneThe Last of Us: Left BehindThis War of MineValiant Hearts: The Great War

Most Anticipated Game:

　　Batman: Arkham KnightBloodborneEvolveThe Witcher 3: Wild HuntUncharted 4: A Thief's End

eSports Player of the Year:

　　Martin 'Rekkles' Larsson (League of Legends)Xu "Fy" Linsen (DOTA2)James "Firebat" Kostesich (Hearthstone)Christopher "GeT_RiGhT" Alesund (Counter-Strike: GO)Matt "NaDeSHoT" Haag (Call of Duty)

eSports Team of the Year:

　　Samsung White (League of Legends)Evil Geniuses (DOTA2)Edward Gaming (League of Legends)Newbee (DOTA2)Ninjas in Pajamas (Counter-Strike: GO)

Trending Gamer:

　　Evan "Vanoss" FongJeff GerstmannPewDiePieStampyLongHeadTotalBiscuit

Best Fan Creation:

　　BEST Zelda Rap EVER!! By EgoraptorLuigi Death Stare by CZBwoi and RizupicorrMine the Diamond (Minecraft Song) by TobuscusMinecraft -- TITAN City by Colonial PuppetTwitch Plays Pokemon by Anonymous