Tag: Games With Gold

Xbox Games With Gold Gets Wicked With ‘Bayonetta’ & ‘Slime Rancher’ In August!

by The_acz

July’s Games with Gold for Xbox was a bit light compared to its competitor Playstation Plus, but Microsoft is heating it up for August!

Throughout the month, Xbox One and 360 owners will be given a nice little buffet of all sorts of games to dig into. For Xbox 360 (and One owners) this includes the original Bayonetta and Red Faction: Armageddon. Xbox One users will also get to enjoy Slime Rancher and Trails Fusion.  Are you excited for this months line-up? 

Personally, I can’t wait to finally sink countless hours into Bayonetta since I was never able to get my hands on the original or its sequel Bayonetta 2. Check out the video below for more details on when these’ll be available for download.

Xbox Games With Gold Grows Up For July!

by The_acz

After about a week delay because of E3, Microsoft has finally announced the games for July’s Games With Gold. For the month, Xbox One owners will be able to play Ubisofts popular physics based game Grow Up and previously Nintendo and PC exclusive Runbow. 360 and One owners will also be able to get their hands on Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days and LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean. Check out the trailer below for more info on what dates the games will become available! Any of these games interest you for this month? What do you want to see for a future month? Tell us in the comments below!

 

Hack into Xbox Games With Gold For June!

by The_acz

As we finally start to approach summer, now is the perfect time to sit back, relax, and catch up on your backlog of video games, and what better way to do that then this coming months Games With Gold. In June, Xbox One users will be in or a treat as they’ll be able to experience some nifty titles. These include the popular indie game SpeedRunners, making its console debut as well as the original Watch Dogs. Xbox One users will even get a bonus perk this month in the form of a dlc multiplayer pack for Phantom Dust that will add brand new abilities to use. Xbox 360 users shouldn’t feel left out though as they’ll be also getting some great titles like Assassins Creed 3 and Dragon Age Origins. Check out the trailer below to know when to expect these titles, and tell us in the comments what you’re the most excited for.

Xbox Games With Gold Get’s Twisted In May!

by The_acz

As we head into May, Games with gold shows no signs of slowing down. Coming up, Xbox One and 360 users will be able to enjoy a nice sampling of different games. These include Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, and Even Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Lego Star Wars.  Check out the video below to find out when you’ll be able to download these. Which game are you most interested in trying? Tell us in the comments below!

Xbox Games With Gold Goes To War In April!

by The_acz

Another month brings another round of Xbox’s Games with Gold. Last Month’s selection of games were very much overshadowed by PS  Plus and the looming release of the Nintendo Switch, but now they seem to have some pretty concrete releases. The two big stand outs are Assassins Creed: Revelations for Xbox 360 and One users, and one of the Xbox Ones first launch titles, RYSE: Son of Rome.  Check out the other games and their releases below and get excited. Which one are you planning on trying first?

Xbox Games With Gold Evolves In March with ‘Evolve’, ‘Layers Of Fear’, And More!

by The_acz

For those of you that won’t be completely swallowed by the hype trains behind the Nintendo Switch and Horizon Zero Dawn, look no further than Xbox’s Games with Gold for March 2017.

While not the strongest line-up in the history of the service, there are still some interesting and fun games worth taking a look at. Xbox One users will be able to play the horror title Layers of Fear as well as the infamous team shooter Evolve. Xbox 360 users (also playable on Xbox One) will be able to get their hands on the extremely addicting Borderlands 2, and Popcap’s side scrolling shooter Heavy Weapon. Check out the trailer below to get the specific dates of each release, and tel us your favorite game from the selection in the comments below!

 

‘Project Cars’, ‘Star Wars: The Force Unleashed’, & More FORCE Their Way Into Games With Gold!

by The_acz

February is fast approaching, which means so is Xbox Games With Gold.

This month has another batch of very different games from many different genres. Everything from co-op, to racing and adventure games. It’s all here. All month long Xbox One users will be able to download the co-op action game Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, after that, They’ll also be able to download Project Cars starting from February 16th – March 5th.  As for Xbox 360 users, they’ll also have a good selection of games.

From February 1st – 15th both 360 and One users can download LeChucks Revenge: Monkey Island 2, and choose whether to go down the path of sith or jedi in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed from February 16th – 28th. What do you think about this months line-up? Tell us in the comments below!

Xbox Games With Gold: January 2017 Line-up & 2 Extra Free Games!

by The_acz

For the last year, Microsoft has been on a hot streak with Xbox’s Games With Gold, and it doesn’t look like their planning on stopping anytime soon.

Starting all throughout January, Xbox One users can download World of Van Helsing: DeathTrap, while both 360 and one users can enjoy Double Fine’s The Cave from January 1st through the 15th. Now things heat up a bit. From January 16th to February 15th, Xbox One owners can ultra combo their way back into KI with Killer Instinct Season 2. Don’t count out 360 though, because from the 16th through the 31st both Xbox users can download the critically acclaimed Rayman Origins!

BUT WAIT! We’re still not done with free games! That’s right, Microsoft seems to be acting very generous this month as there are actually 2 other surprise games that Xbox One users can download from Games With Gold. By logging onto the Japanese Xbox store with your U.S account, you’ll be able to access and download Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, meanwhile you can access the German Xbox store to claim a free copy of the game Kalimba.

What are your thoughts on these surprise games? Which ones are you the most excited to play? Tell us in the comments below!

Don’t Sleep On Xbox Games With Gold For December! Sleeping Dogs, Burnout, & More!

by The_acz

Xbox’s last month of Games with Gold for 2016 is going out in style.

During the whole Month of December, Xbox One users will be able to download the now defunct United Front Studios open world adventure game Sleeping Dogs. Then, from December 16th through January 15th, One users can download the horror game hit Outlast, and what’s more scarier than Mid January? 360 users fret not, as you also have some cool games coming your way. From December 1st through the 15th you’ll be able to play Ubisofts odd multicolored platform game Outland. Finally, from December 16th through the 31st, users will be able to take to the streets in Burnout Paradise. (No crash mode, but hey! It’s still Burnout.)

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What are your thoughts on Decembers Games With Gold? Which game will you be playing the most? Tell us in the comments below!

 

‘Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon’ Roars its Way Into Xbox GWG For November!

by The_acz

After a somewhat ok month, Xbox Games with Gold seems to be heating up a bit again.

From November 1st through the 30th, Xbox One users will be able to download the upcoming go-op dungeon crawling game Super Dungeon Bros.  After that, from November 16th to December 15th you’ll be able to download the 2014 adventure mystery game Murdered: Soul Suspect. Xbox 360 fans are also in for some nice treats. From November 1st through 15th, 360 users can download the point and click classic The Secret of Monkey Island. Then, from November 16th through 30th, you’ll be able to download the crazy, 80’s neon induced, downloadable title Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon.  What do you think about this months games? Which one is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below!

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“The Escapists”, & More Escape Into Games With Gold For October!

by The_acz

Next Month’s Games with Gold for Xbox has been decided!

From October 1 – 31st, and October 16th – November 15th, Xbox One owners can get their hands on the popular sports game Mega Baseball and also the hit indie breakout (literally) game, The Escapists. Don’t worry 360 owners, You’ve still got games coming to ya. From October 1st – 15th and October 16th – 31st, Xbox 360 (and backwards compatible One users) can add MX Vs. ATV Reflex and Ubisoft’s Action Adventure Survival I Am Alive.  All in all, seems like another solid month of titles, but what do you think? What do you want to see one of these months for Games with Gold? Tell us in the comments below!

 

‘Mirror’s Edge’, ‘Assassins Creed Chronicles’, And More Parkour Their Way Onto Games With Gold!

by The_acz

September is shaping up to be another strong month for Xbox’s games with gold.

From September 1st-31th Xbox One owners can grab Earthlock: Festival of Magic, an upcoming turn based RPG from Snowcastle  Games, while 360 owners can race (get it?) their way through Forza Horizon from September 1st-15th. After that, 360 users will also be able to parkour their way through Mirror’s Edge starting from September 16th-30th, while One owners will get the chance to get their thieving hands on Assassins Creed Chronicles: China from September 16th- October 15th. Are you excited for any of these games? Tell us in the comments below!

GWG September

 

‘Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate’ & ‘Beyond Good & Evil HD’ Slash Their Way Into Games With Gold!

by The_acz

Next month’s free selection of Xbox games via games with gold is looking to be another strong month.

Throughout the whole month of August, Xbox One owners will be able to cut their way through Koei Tecmo’s extremely popular samurai series with Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate. After that, One users can also step into the ring with WWE2k16 from  August 16th to September 15th. 360 users need not worry about their selection, because those are equally as great (maybe a little bit better).

From August 1st through the 15th 360 and One users can go exploring with the popular indie game Spelunky. After that, from August 16th to the 31st, users will be able to get their hands on one of  Ubisoft’s biggest cult games, Beyond Good and Evil HD.  What do you think about this months new selection? Tell us in the comments below!

GWG August.

‘The Banner Saga 2’, ‘Tron Evolution’, & More Headline Games With Gold July!

by The_acz

Today, Xbox’s Games With Gold for July were revealed, and it’s looking to be another solid month for gold members again as these games are looking pretty solid. Throughout all of July Xbox One owners can download the popular turn based strategy indie game The Banner Saga 2, and also get their hands on a brand new puzzle title called Tumblestone, which you’ll be able to grab from July 16th to August 15th.

Banner saga

Don’t feel too bad 360 owners, because you guys are still getting some pretty cool titles.From July 1st through 15th both 360 and One users can get their hands on Rainbow Six Vegas 2, and then from July 16th through the 31st they’ll be able to jump into the digital world with Tron Evolution.  What do you think of July’s Lineup? Will you be downloading any of these games? Make sure to tell us in the comments below!

GWG July

MEAT Your Maker In Xbox’s Games With Gold For June!

by The_acz

After a somewhat underwhelming month for Xbox Games With Gold in May, the service seems to be heading back into a strong month with June.

Starting from June 1st to the 30th, Xbox One users will be able to pick up the oddly charming Goat Simulator. Around the same time , from June 1st through the 15th both 360 and One users will be able to experience the rage inducing, controller smashing indie hit Super Meat Boy. After that, One players will be able to get behind the wheel as The Crew drifts into GWG from June 16th to July 15th, followed by XCOM: Enemy Unknown from June 16th to 30th for both gold users. Which games are you looking forward to this month? Tell us below in the comments!

GWG June

Suit Up! ‘Costume Quest 2’ & More Headline May Games With Gold!

by The_acz

While not the most stellar line-up (especially after this month gave us Sunset Overdrive and Saints Row IV) Xbox’s Games With Gold for May still has some notable titles you might want to check out.

Xbox One owners start off the month with Defense Grid 2, which will be available all month. After that, they’ll be able to SUIT UP for adventure with Costume Quest 2 from May 16th to June 15th. Xbox 360 users get a completely different set of games as always. From May 1st through the 15th 360 & One users can take to the streets in Grid 2, followed by the original Peggle from the 16th to the 31st.

What are you looking forward to the most this month? Comment below and tell us.

‘Sunset Overdrive’ & ‘The Wolf Among Us’ Headline Xbox Games With Gold For April!

by The_acz

April is shaping up to be a really good month for Xbox Live gold members. Throughout the whole month of April, you’ll be able to pick up the complete 1st season of Telltale Games The Wolf Among Us for free if you’re a gold user. After that, you’ll be able to pick up and cause some carnage as Insomniacs Games Sunset Overdrive blasts its way to gwg from April 16th to May 15th. Not interested in those? Not a problem.

This month’s backwards compatibility games are also very solid. First, from April 1st through the 15th you’ll be able to relive the horror of EA’s Dead Space all over again. Then from the 16th to the 30th, you’ll be elected president in Saints Row IV. What do you think of april’s line-up? Will you be trying out any of these games? Let us know in the comments!

Here Are The Xbox Games With Gold For March!

by The_acz

Another month brings another set of Games with Gold!

This time around, for the month of March we have a pretty diverse selection of games.

All throughout the month, you can pick up Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments for Xbox One, and from March 1st through 15th you’ll be able to pick up Supreme Commander 2 for Xbox 360.

Then from March 16th to April 15th you’ll be able to snag a copy of Lords of the Fallen for Xbox One as well as Borderlands for the Xbox 360 from March 16th through the 31st.

Which game are you the most excited for? Comment below and tell us, and don’t forget that all of the Xbox 360 Games with Gold are now backwards compatible with your Xbox One!

GWG March

Games With Gold Goes Permanent!

by Shane O'Hare

Earlier this year at E3, Microsoft announced their new program Games With Gold. It offered 2 free Xbox 360 titles every month to all Gold members. Games range from Arcade exclusives to full blown blockbusters like Halo 3. From a press release today the guys up in Redmond have said it’s here to stay.

At E3 2013, we launched Games with Gold as a limited-time program to thank our Xbox Live Gold members. Within that short period of time, we’ve seen an overwhelming response, with more than 120 million hours played with Games with Gold titles. Today, as a part of the “Week of Xbox Live,” we’re excited to announce that we are making Games with Gold an ongoing benefit for Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox 360.

 

Whether they are blockbuster AAA or popular arcade titles, Games with Gold continues to offer a diverse mix of games with two free Xbox 360 titles a month – yours to keep and at no additional cost. According to recent surveys, 97 percent of participating members have given their stamp of approval for Games with Gold, and we’re excited to continue bringing you great games every month as part of our ongoing commitment to providing great value on Xbox 360.

 

Don’t forget to download “Halo 3,” called “nothing short of epic” by IGN.com and available Oct. 16-31. Stay tuned to Xbox Wire and Major Nelson’s blog for new Games with Gold titles announced each month.

No word if the program is going to continue on Xbox One. Sony have said their competing product WILL continue on the PS4 though, which does offer up newer and some would say “better” games than the Games with Gold program.