I'd bet my entire life savings (about $3) that a bunch of hogs made a concentrated effort to get the Blood Libel Game(TM) nominated. There's no chance it wins against BG or LC but its still bizarre to see
also Starfield got a nom for "Most Innovative Gameplay" 
From was not involved in Dark Souls Remastered from what I know
Also it seems like underpaying and overworking their employees has something to do with their success...