This seems to be a debatable topic these days. Should games like Wind Waker HD, Tomb Raider Definitive Edition, The Last of Us: Remastered, and the Master Chief Collection be able to compete for GOTY awards? Or should they be barred from competition? Should there be a distinction between simple remasters and remakes?

Absolutely NOOO!

Depends on how big of a remake it is. I'd argue something as expansive as Metroid: Zero Mission could reasonably be on a list, but something like Wind Waker HD shouldn't.

No. I also think critics should be more critical when reviewing remastered games.

Jurassic Park should have won Best Picture the year it was re-released in 3D.

No. Even if the remastered game improves on the original game on every aspect, it shouldn't be considered at all for GOTY. Especially if the original already won it.

Remakes... yeah, I guess.

No, unless it's a groundbreaking full remake.

I know IGN doesn't allow them and I agree that they shouldn't. Unless the game has fundamentally changed, it shouldn't be in contention for GOTY.

Remakes yes but remasters no.

No, no awards for any of those.
Except if they give a "Remaster/remake of the Year" award.

ROTY