Microsoft’sXbox Game Passsubscription service was riding high going in to the latest Game Awards ceremony. In total, a whopping17 Xbox Game Pass games were nominated for awards at The Game Awards 2022, with 16 of them playable right now and another, 2023’sStarfield, up for the Most Anticipated Game award. But while 17 different Xbox Game Pass games were nominated for awards at The Game Awards this year, only one managed to take home a prize.
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Out of all 17 Xbox Game Pass games that were nominated for awards at The Game Awards 2022, the only one to win wasAs Dusk Falls.As Dusk Fallswon the Games for Impact award, earning it because of its diverse cast of characters and willingness to tackle serious issues.As Dusk Fallswas a day one Xbox Game Pass game when it first launched, and it is still readily available to play for anyone interested in checking it out through their subscription.
Xbox Game Pass Games Nominated for Awards at The Game Awards
As Dusk Fallsearned mixed reviews from criticsat the time of its release, with some unable to get beyond the game’s art style and others criticizing the narrative for pacing issues in the second-half. Even so, those who enjoy interactive narratives where player choice drives the story may still findAs Dusk Fallsto be a worthwhile experience, and they should certainly give it a look through Xbox Game Pass.
The two Xbox Game Pass games with the most nominations wereA Plague Tale: RequiemandImmortality.A Plague Tale: Requiemwas even up for the coveted Game of the Year prize, thoughthat ultimately went toElden Ring. But even though most of the Xbox Game Pass games nominated for awards this year fell short, mainly becauseGod of War RagnarokandElden Ringswept most of the categories, there should still be plenty of memorable experiences for fans to enjoy with their subscription.
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