Tag: Xbox Games With Gold
Soapbox 12 Months Later, I Definitely Still Miss Xbox Games With Gold
It's a been a year since it ended
How can it have been 12 months since Xbox Games with Gold departed us? Time really does fly, and in the past year we've seen its replacement - Xbox Game Pass Core - prove pretty popular amongst those who want XGP access at a cheaper price point. But for me, a regular subscriber to Ultimate, I still find myself...
Talking Point Three Months Since It Ended, Are You Missing Xbox Games With Gold?
Or are you perfectly happy with Game Pass Core?
Believe it or not, it's been three months since Xbox Games With Gold came to a close! The service was replaced with Xbox Game Pass Core back in September, bringing an end to the monthly "free" games given away by Xbox. The final selection of GwG titles arrived back in August in the form of Blue Fire...
News Before Xbox Games With Gold Disappears, Don't Forget To Download These Titles
It's your final chance!
Today marks the end of an era for Xbox Games With Gold, as the service will officially be ending on September 1st! Xbox Live Gold is then set to be replaced by a new tier of Xbox Game Pass called Game Pass Core on September 14th. Before then, you've got a few more hours left to claim a bunch of Xbox Games with Gold titles...
Feature These 17 Games Have All Been Part Of Xbox Games With Gold In 2023
Have you got a favourite?
We're still in the process of counting down to the end of Xbox Games With Gold (and the beginning of Xbox Game Pass Core) in September, so we thought we'd take a quick look back at what the program has delivered us throughout 2023. And before you say anything... yes, we know it's been a bit disappointing! The games...
News Four Games Are Currently Free To Download With Xbox Live Gold
Including the latest GWG title for May
The second Xbox Games With Gold title of May 2023 has dropped today in the form of Hoa, which takes the form of a beautiful puzzle-platforming adventure that has a "Very Positive" rating on Steam based on 1700 user scores. You can check out the trailer for Hoa above, along with a few screenshots b
Feature Xbox's Latest 'Games With Gold' Title Is A Classic That Still Holds Up In 2023
Ah, the good old N64 days
It's been 24 years since Star Wars Episode 1 Racer first launched for Nintendo 64 and Windows PC, and back in 1999 it was considered one of the most beloved Star Wars (and racing) games on the market. After finally receiving an Xbox port back in 2020 courtesy of Aspyr, you can now claim it for free as part of Xbox Games...
Poll How Many Of 2023's Xbox Games With Gold Have You Played So Far?
We're curious
There's been a lot of discussion over the past couple of years about how Xbox Games With Gold as declined in quality as Xbox Game Pass has grown, and as of last October the selection of monthly games was reduced - a result of the decision to no longer include Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles. That means we've only been treate
News Microsoft Rewards Users, Don't Forget To Download This Free Xbox Game While You Can
It'll help you get some achievements
The Microsoft Rewards program on Xbox has become more heavily reliant on earning achievements this year, with March 2023's Monthly Bonus Round requiring five achievements as part of the list of tasks for 2000 points.
News Xbox Games With Gold Is Officially Ditching Xbox 360 Games
"We've reached the limit..."
Microsoft has announced today that Xbox Games with Gold will officially be ditching Xbox 360 games from October 1st, 2022, as the team has "reached the limit of our ability to add Xbox 360 games to the catalog". In a message sent to subscribers, the team confirmed that Games with Gold will still continue with Xbox One...
Poll How Would You Grade Xbox Games With Gold In 2021?
Has it been a good or bad year for GwG?
Microsoft recently unveiled the final batch of Xbox Games with Gold titles for 2021, so this gives us a good opportunity to look back on the past year of the program and ultimately give our verdict on the 12 months as a whole. It's fair to say there's been some disgruntlement about GwG throughout the year,...
News Another Game Might Be Coming To Xbox Games With Gold In April
Has Toybox Turbos been replaced?
We highlighted the four games coming to Xbox Games With Gold in April earlier this week, but now some Xbox fans are receiving a message hinting there's another on the way. The game is original Xbox title BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, and there's a suggestion it might be a replacement for Xbox 360 racer Toybox Turbos...
News Xbox Games With Gold For April 2020 Announced
Anyone for racing?
Following the leak earlier this morning, Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games with Gold for April 2020. As always, these games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). If you've yet to download Batman: The Enemy Within – The Complete...
News The First Two Of April's Xbox Games With Gold Have Leaked Early
Update: It's now official
Update: (Tue 31st Mar, 2020 15:35 BST): All of this month's titles have now been announced. You can see the full list over at our Xbox Games with Gold April 2020 roundup. Original Story: (Tue 31st Mar, 2020 09:30 BST): Microsoft has waited a very long time to announce April 2020's Xbox Games with Gold - we're now at the...
