Xbox has been rolling out reminders for Game Pass subscribers to tune into the imminent Game Awards 2023, raising expectations for Xbox's presence at the show. Some of Xbox's first-party games that have come out this year have been nominated for several categories. Forza Motorsport is up for Best Sports/Racing Game and Innovation in Accessibility, while Tango Gameworks' surprise hit Hi-Fi Rush has been nominated in an impressive five categories, including Best Action Game, Best Score and Music, and Best Art Direction.