Tag: Games With Gold
Talking Point Is It Time For Xbox To Sunset The 'Games With Gold' Program?
Diminishing returns
Back in October 2022, Microsoft decided to pull the plug on, well, half of its Games with Gold program. From that month onwards, the company opted to start delivering just two Xbox One or Series X|S titles, forgoing Xbox 360's inclusion within Games with Gold. In theory, cutting the monthly selection down to just two games could...
Poll Are You Happy With January 2023's Xbox Games With Gold?
Two more titles arrive next month
Microsoft has officially announced January 2023's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at a couple more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate memberships next month. In case you missed the announcement, next month's games are Xbox One title Iris Fall and the...
News Xbox Games With Gold For January 2023 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced the new Xbox Games With Gold titles for January 2023! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Keep in mind that as of this past October, Microsoft will no longer be including Xbox 360 games as part of...
Talking Point What January 2023 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Please Microsoft, let's have a big start to the year...
It's almost that time again, as the Xbox Games with Gold January 2023 titles are set to be revealed very soon! The month of December delivered two Xbox One games, with Colt Canyon and Bladed Fury up for grabs. If you haven't secured yours yet, you can still grab December's Games with Gold...
Talking Point What Did You Think Of Xbox Games With Gold In 2022?
The final two games are now available
So, that's it for Xbox Games with Gold in 2022! Both of December's games are now available (you'll find more details about those below), so we can finally look back at the lineup over the past 12 months and analyse the entire selection. Before we do that though, here are December 2022's Games with Gold that you...
Poll Are You Happy With December 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
Interested in either of them?
Microsoft has officially announced December 2022's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at a couple more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Xbox Live Gold memberships next month. <related ids="141838"> We were initially hoping for something like Dead Rising 4 for a Christmas theme, but...
News Xbox Games With Gold For December 2022 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced the new Xbox Games With Gold titles for December 2022! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Keep in mind that as of this past October, Microsoft will no longer be including Xbox 360 games as part of...
Talking Point What December 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Something Christmassy?
It's almost that time again, as the Xbox Games with Gold December 2022 titles are set to be revealed very soon! The month of November delivered two Xbox One games, with Praetorians - HD Remaster and Dead End Job up for grabs. If you haven't got around to picking them up yet, you can still grab this month's Games with Gold...
News Both Xbox Games With Gold Now Available (November 2022)
Ready to download!
The second month of the new Games With Gold format has delivered two Xbox One titles, and they're now both available to download! The first half of the month brought us Praetorians - HD Remaster, while the latest addition is Ant Workshop's Dead End Job. Here's a rundown of both of November 2022's Games with Gold titles:...
Poll Are You Happy With November 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
Unfortunately, a lot of people aren't
Microsoft has officially announced November 2022's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at a couple more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Gold memberships next month. <related ids="140007"> And... oh boy, this month's selection isn't going down well so far. In case you missed it,...
News Xbox Games With Gold For November 2022 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced the new Xbox Games With Gold titles for November 2022! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Keep in mind that as of this past October, Microsoft will no longer be including Xbox 360 games as part of...
Talking Point What November 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Any specific requests?
It's almost that time of the month again, as Xbox's Games with Gold November 2022 games are set to be revealed very soon. The month of October was the first to reduce the lineup from four games to two games, with Windbound and Bomber Crew Deluxe Edition given away over the past few weeks. If you haven't done it yet, you can...
News Both Of October 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Grab them while you can
You can now begin downloading the second of October 2022's Xbox Games with Gold titles, which is the Xbox One flying and bombing game, Bomber Crew. Plus, if you haven't grabbed it yet, don't forget that Windbound is also part of the Games with Gold offerings for this month, and we've been having fun with it so far! Here's...
Poll Are You Happy With October 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
The first month with no Xbox 360 games
Microsoft has officially announced October 2022's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at a couple more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Windbound and Bomber Crew Deluxe Edition. As of this month, Microsoft...
News Xbox Games With Gold For October 2022 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced the new Xbox Games With Gold titles for October 2022! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Keep in mind that as of this month, Microsoft will no longer be including Xbox 360 games as part of Games...
News Two More Of September 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Including the final ever Xbox 360 GWG!
You can now begin downloading the second batch of September 2022's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles, which are the Xbox One game Double Kick Heroes and Xbox 360 game Portal 2. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page). And yes, this...
News The First Two Of September 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
"You are the last hope for humanity"
You can now begin downloading the first batch of September 2022's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Gods Will Fall and original Xbox game Thrillville. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually on...
Talking Point Will Microsoft Replace Xbox 360 Games With Gold?
The end of an era
Well, there it is. Xbox has just announced the final Games With Gold selection that'll feature Xbox 360 titles (and seemingly original Xbox titles as well), as the company recently announced that it was ditching the 'classics' part of the program. It's been a long, and at times less-than-thrilling ride we have to admit, which is...
Poll Are You Happy With September 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
The final month of OG Xbox / Xbox 360 games
Microsoft has officially announced September 2022's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Gods Will Fall and Double Kick Heroes, along with two backwards...
News Xbox Games With Gold For September 2022 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for September 2022! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Gods Will Fall (September 1-30) Double Kick Heroes (September 16 - October 15) Thrillville (September...
Talking Point What September 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Set to be announced during Gamescom week
It's almost that time once again, with Xbox Games with Gold's September 2022 titles set to be announced very soon! The month of August has seen Calico, ScourgeBringer, Saints Row 2 and Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subs
News Two More Of August 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Including this Xbox 360 heist game
You can now begin downloading the second batch of August 2022's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles, which are the Xbox One game ScourgeBringer and Xbox 360 game Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page)...
News The First Two Of August 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Including a classic Saints Row game!
You can now begin downloading the first batch of August 2022's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Calico and Xbox 360 game Saints Row 2. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually on your console...
Poll Are You Happy With August 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of this month's selection?
Microsoft has officially announced August 2022's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Calico and ScourgeBringer, along with two backwards compatible Xbox...
News Xbox Games With Gold For August 2022 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for August 2022! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Calico (August 1-31) ScourgeBringer (August 16-September 15) Saints Row 2 (August 1-15) Monaco: What's...
Talking Point What August 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Any specific titles you're hoping for?
It's almost that time once again, with Xbox Games with Gold's August 2022 titles set to be announced very soon! The month of July has seen Beasts of Maravilla Island, Relicta, Thrillville: Off the Rails and Torchlight all given away for free for Xbox Li
News Two More Of July 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
A puzzle game and a classic Xbox 360 action-RPG
You can now begin downloading the second batch of July 2022's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles, which are the Xbox One game Relicta and Xbox 360 game Torchlight. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what you can...
Feature Looking Back At The Best Xbox 360 Games With Gold Of All Time
From Halo to Gears of War
It was confirmed earlier this week that the Xbox Games with Gold program would officially be getting rid of Xbox 360 titles beginning this October, marking the end of a near decade-long era for 360 games in the GwG program. Don't worry though — anything you've claimed up to now will be yours to keep, even if you end your...
News The First Two Of July 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
A day early!
You can now begin downloading the first two of July 2022's Xbox Games with Gold titles! Beasts of Maravilla Island is the first Xbox One game of the month, along with Xbox 360's Thrillville: Off The Rails. Links to both games are available down below, or you can find them manually on the store! Here's what you can look forward to:...
Poll Are You Happy With July 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of this month's selection?
Microsoft has officially announced July 2022's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Beasts of Maravilla Island and Relicta, along with two backwards...
News Xbox Games With Gold For July 2022 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for July 2022! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Beasts of Maravilla Island (July 1-31) Relicta (July 16-August 15) Thrillville: Off the Rails (July 1-15) To
Talking Point What July 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Expecting a good month?
It's almost that time once again, with Xbox Games with Gold's July 2022 titles set to be announced very soon! The month of June has seen Aven Colony, Project Highrise: Architect’s Edition, Super Meat Boy, and
News Two More Of June 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Including an Xbox Live Arcade platformer
You can now begin downloading the second batch of June 2022's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles, which are the Xbox One game Project Highrise: Architect's Edition and Xbox 360 game Raskulls. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page)...
News Xbox Insiders Get 'Two Significant Fixes' In This Week's Updates
Including a fix for a Games with Gold issue
If you're part of the Alpha or Alpha Skip-Ahead rings of the Xbox Insider program, you should have received two new fixes yesterday for a couple of significant issues, including one related to Xbox Games with Gold. As highlighted by Xbox's Eden Marie on Twitter, the first is to do with "recent issues with...
Poll Are You Happy With June 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced June 2022's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Gold memberships in June 2022. In case you missed it, the games are the Xbox One titles Aven Colony and Project Highrise: Architect’s Edition, along with the...
News Xbox Games With Gold For June 2022 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for June 2022! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Aven Colony (June 1-30) Project Highrise: Architect’s Edition (June 16 - July 15) Super Meat Boy (June...
News The First Two Of June 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
How about a classic Xbox 360 platformer?
You can now begin downloading the first batch of June 2022's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Aven Colony and Xbox 360 game Super Meat Boy. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually on your...
Talking Point What June 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
We're just a few days away
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of May has seen Yoku's Island Express, The Inner World - The Last Wind Monk, Hydro Thunder Hurricane, and Viva Piñata Party Animals all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers,
News Xbox Games With Gold Quietly Adds Another Free Game (May 2022)
Strange, but we'll take it!
The latest set of May 2022's Xbox Games with Gold titles went live earlier this week, but for some reason Microsoft has added another one to the bundle today in the form of Orcs Must Die!, which is now showing as free on Xbox Store. Orcs Must Die! is a fantasy action-strategy game that first released on the Xbox 360 back...
News Two More Of May 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Including Viva Piñata Party Animals!
You can now begin downloading the second batch of May 2022's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game The Inner World - The Last Wind Monk and Xbox 360 game Viva Piñata Party Animals. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace...
News Can't Download Hydro Thunder On Xbox? Try This Workaround
It's been having some Games with Gold issues
The first selection of May 2022's Xbox Games with Gold is now available, but while Yoku's Island Express is easy to claim with no fuss, we've seen a lot of people having trouble accessing the Xbox 360 racer, Hydro Thunder Hurricane. Microsoft might have fixed the issue / glitch by the time you read this,...
News Three Games Are Unexpectedly Free On The Xbox Store Right Now
Update: Two are now back to full price
Update (Mon 2nd May, 2022): Looks like it was too good to be true! Both Braid and Joe Danger 2: The Movie have returned to full price on the Xbox Store, suggesting they weren't intended to be free in the first place. Cloning Clyde is still free at the time of writing, but we'll keep an eye out and see if that...
News The First Two Of May 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island
You can now begin downloading the first batch of May 2022's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Yoku's Island Express and Xbox 360 game Hydro Thunder Hurricane. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching...
Poll Are You Happy With May 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced May 2022's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Yoku’s Island Express and The Inner World – The Last Wind Monk, along with...
News Xbox Games With Gold For May 2022 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for May 2022! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Yoku's Island Express (May 1 - 31) The Inner World - The Last Wind Monk (May 16 - June 15) Hydro Thunder...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 28 - May 1)
Start session
It's time for the latest batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles! We've got three games up for grabs this weekend, and they're available now through May 1st. The pick of the bunch this week has to be skateboarding sim Session, which is currently a part of Xbox Game Preview. The other two titles on offer are Moving Out and Embr. Moving...
Talking Point What May 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
It's prediction time once again
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of April has seen Another Sight, Hue, Outpost Kaloki X, and MX vs ATV Alive all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you haven't done it...
News Two More Of April 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Own the competition
You can now begin downloading the second batch of April 2022's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Hue and Xbox 360 game MX vs. ATV Alive. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what you can look...
News Xbox Dev Clears Up Confusion About Ownership Of Games With Gold Titles
"Our inability to tell the difference works to your benefit"
It seems there's been some confusion over Xbox Games With Gold again recently as discussion about ownership has been addressed by Xbox Engineering Lead Eden Marie over on Twitter, attempting to provide full transparency. As Marie states, the rule is that any Xbox One, Series X and Series...
News The First Two Of April 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Step into this surreal fantasy adventure
You can now begin downloading the first batch of April 2022's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Another Sight and Xbox 360 game Outpost Kaloki X. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually on...