Sonic Generations

Oh yes, it's that time of the month once again when some new but old games get added to the Games With Gold line-up. Provided you've got an active subscription to the service, you can now download both Shantae: Half-Genie Hero and Sonic Generations from the Xbox Marketplace.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is the Xbox One release and is available from now until 15th April. Being an Xbox One game, it will remain playable as long as your subscription is live. Sonic Generations is the Xbox 360 version and is up for grabs until 31st March. As this is a 360 title, you'll be able to play it even after you lose access to service. If you do decide to download Sonic, be sure to claim the free 'Casino Night' Pinball DLC while you're at it.

Sonic’s universe is thrown into chaos when a mysterious new power comes into force, creating ‘time holes’ which take Sonic and his friends back in time. Whilst there, Sonic runs into some very familiar characters from his past including a younger version of himself! Now they must team up to defeat their enemies, save their friends, and find out who is behind this diabolical deed.

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms! Topple the masterminds behind each criminal caper and prepare for the ultimate showdown against Shantae’s arch nemesis - the bodacious buccaneer Risky Boots!

And if you haven't already got it, Telltale's Batman: The Enemy Within - The Complete Season for Xbox One is still available and will be downloadable until the end of March. Unfortunately, if you didn't already claim Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 while it was free, you've now run out of time.

Will you be downloading Sonic or Shantae? Have you played these games before? Tell us in the comments below.

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[source marketplace.xbox.com, via microsoft.com]