PS+ / Xbox Live! Gold free games thread

Chrisoc13 · Post by **Chrisoc13** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 3:18 pm

Crimson dragon looks good. They don't want to give any of the games away yet. Good games on the system but all too new to offer too many for free.

naednek · Post by **naednek** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 12:07 pm

coopasonic wrote:In other words, "Yeah, ummm... we still don't have any xbox one games."

The same can be said for the ps4 version. So far I found nothing of interest. I bought the PS4 in June this year, and I purposely waited to see if it was worth signing up for. I just activated my 14 day trial last night not because of what they were offering, but wanted to start my connected franchise in Madden. I've come to expect nothing out of the free games to make the psn worth it for me. If one happens to spark my interest, cool, but until then it's so I can play multi in madden and destiny.

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 12:10 pm

I bought a year of Live when I got my XB1 at launch. It has never been used. I have no idea why I bought it. I need to remember not to do that again.

Chrisoc13 · Post by **Chrisoc13** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 12:47 pm

If you don't game online it isn't worth a penny. If you play games online it is a great deal. Everything else is noting compared to the gaming.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 12:54 pm

coopasonic wrote:I need to remember not to do that again.

What? Buy a release-day console system?

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 1:43 pm

Smoove_B wrote:
coopasonic wrote:I need to remember not to do that again.
What? Buy a release-day console system?

It has been 9 months and I have enjoyed 3 games on it in that time... wait 2 games, can't say Forza was enjoyed all that much, Dead Rising 3 and Assassin's Creed 4 were enjoyed extensively (NFS:Rivals didn't totally suck - and hey the kinect integration was actually useful!). Of course only one of those required the next gen console, but hey Forza Horizon 2 is coming, there's a 3rd game I am highly likely to enjoy (yes I am bored by Forza and love Forza Horizon)!

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 10:34 pm

For Octogre:

XBOne: Chariot
360: 1st - 15th - Battlefield Bad Company 2
360: 16th on - Darksiders 2

Battlefield BC2 was a great multiplayer game in its day. I played it more than any title in the series since 1942, and while the campaign was typical cinematic rail stuff, it was one of the better cinematic rail stuff campaigns.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Sat Sep 27, 2014 9:54 am

I'm confused that they announced it so early. Maybe they wanted people to be able to fully come to terms with the fact that they were giving away a 4 year old game AND another that comes bundled with the actual console.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:24 pm

Last call reminder for Darksiders II.

No announcement of November yet. Speculation is running rampant with Borderlands and GTA IV being the frontrunners.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:39 pm

Wish they'd make Red Dead Redemption the Gold game.

My buddy just picked up an Xbox360 for his kids and Borderlands was provided with the bundle, so I could see it going either way. Having GTA IV would be nice but with both games having sold a billion copies I'm not quite sure I follow the strategy in what they provide for free anymore.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Wed Oct 29, 2014 1:47 pm

PS+ for November:

PS4
The Binding of Isaac Rebirth
SteamWorld Dig: A Fistful of Dirt

PS3
Frozen Synapse Prime
Luftrausers

Vita
The Hungry Horde
Escape Plan

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Personally, I'm getting a little tired of artsy 2D games and side-scrollers.

/edit - apparently they set the announcement video to private, as it was getting torn to pieces with negative comments and votes.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Wed Oct 29, 2014 1:55 pm

In a mark against GTA IV being up for free starting this weekend, it's currently on a 75% discount through Games on Demand until November 3rd. Making it free during that sale would seem ... unwise.

YellowKing · Post by **YellowKing** » Wed Oct 29, 2014 7:48 pm

I supposed I'll finally get The Binding of Isaac. Steam has been trying to shovel that damn game on me for years. HERE BUY THIS GAME FOR 25 CENTS. PLEASE.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 1:33 pm

$1.32 for the whole shebang for Halloween.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 1:39 pm

Xbox One gamers get Volgarr the Viking for free. Enjoy a SNES-era throwback game on your fancy-new console box thing.

Xbox360 players get Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise free from 11/1-11/15, then Red Faction Guerrilla from 11/16-11/30.

I like how they just totally plow through expectations.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 1:43 pm

Also, the code has been cracked. Games for Gold live promotion announcements happen on the last Thursday of every month. Should be interesting to see then what happens in November.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 1:47 pm

At least my kids will be excited about Viva Pinata.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 1:59 pm

If I ever manage to get my 360 hooked back up to the 'Net, I'm going to be under a deluge of free games to play.

LawBeefaroni · Post by **LawBeefaroni** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:25 pm

Smoove_B wrote:Xbox One gamers get Volgarr the Viking for free. Enjoy a SNES-era throwback game on your fancy-new console box thing.

Xbox360 players get Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise free from 11/1-11/15, then Red Faction Guerrilla from 11/16-11/30.

I like how they just totally plow through expectations.

The only reason I keep the 360 around is in the hope that one day I'll get a replacement drive so I can show the kid Viva Pinata.

This is perfect.

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:08 pm

Smoove_B wrote:Xbox One gamers get Volgarr the Viking for free. Enjoy a SNES-era throwback game on your fancy-new console box thing.

You can't make me.

Alefroth · Post by **Alefroth** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 5:22 pm

Isgrimnur wrote:If I ever manage to get my 360 hooked back up to the 'Net, I'm going to be under a deluge of free games to play.

I think they are only available for the 15 day period.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 5:26 pm

I've been "purchasing" them through the web interface to add them to my account. The last time I did get it hooked up, they were available in my download queue.

Chrisoc13 · Post by **Chrisoc13** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 7:51 pm

Yeah they are always available to you one you have "purchased" them. You can download them whenever.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Mon Nov 03, 2014 11:59 am

Blackhawk wrote:PS+ for November:

PS4
The Binding of Isaac Rebirth
SteamWorld Dig: A Fistful of Dirt

PS3
Frozen Synapse Prime
Luftrausers

Vita
The Hungry Horde
Escape Plan

.

...or maybe not. Sony released the list via YouTube, then hid the list after the fit hit the shan. They still haven't released an official statement as to what's coming, and the games are supposed to be available as of tomorrow.

Between poor PS+ games, the Driveclub nonsense, the silence on this, and the major 'Rest Mode' bug on the PS4 after the latest system update, Sony isn't having a good PR month.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:14 pm

Nope, the store has been updated, and the list stands. Why they released the list on time, then retracted it, then released it again a week late is beyond me.

Lately, I've seen some good games come to the 360 from the Games with Gold, while Sony seems intent on releasing nothing but 2d titles (which rarely appeal to me.)

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:54 pm

On the bright side, they've officially said that we'll get Injustice: Gods Among Us for December and Infamous: First Light for January on PS4.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Mon Nov 24, 2014 1:45 pm

Back half of the month reminder. Things are about to get crazy with sales, family stuff, etc, so get them while I remember to remind you.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:26 pm

Strangely I still dont remember this free Gold game unless I see this thread.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 2:31 pm

As suspected, released a day early:

On Xbox One, Xbox Live Gold members can download Worms Battlegrounds ($24.99 ERP) for free during the month of December.

On Xbox 360, starting Monday, December 1st, The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief ($9.99 ERP) will be free for Xbox Live Gold members through December 15th.

Then on December 16th, Xbox Live Gold Members can download SSX ($19.99 ERP) for free through December 31st.

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 2:33 pm

Smoove_B wrote:As suspected, released a day early:

On Xbox One, Xbox Live Gold members can download Worms Battlegrounds ($24.99 ERP) for free during the month of December.

They finally have something I might care to have. My gold membership expired on Sunday.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 2:38 pm

I saw that for Black Friday-ish, there will be $35 Xbox Gold cards up for sale. Let me dig up a link...

EDIT: It will be on Ebay daily deals starting at 9pm PST on 11/27

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 3:40 pm

Smoove_B wrote:I saw that for Black Friday-ish, there will be $35 Xbox Gold cards up for sale. Let me dig up a link...

EDIT: It will be on Ebay daily deals starting at 9pm PST on 11/27

Awesome.. if I can remember.

I need to see if my phone has some way of reminding me.

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:00 am

coopasonic wrote:
Smoove_B wrote:I saw that for Black Friday-ish, there will be $35 Xbox Gold cards up for sale. Let me dig up a link...

EDIT: It will be on Ebay daily deals starting at 9pm PST on 11/27
Awesome.. if I can remember. I need to see if my phone has some way of reminding me.

I remembered. It was $42.50. I decided I didn't care and went to bed.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:53 pm

On Xbox 360, starting Thursday, January 1st, MX vs. ATV Alive ($19.99 ERP) will be free for Xbox Live Gold members through January 15th.

Then on January 16th, Xbox Live Gold Members can download The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings ($29.99 ERP) for free through January 31st.

And for the XboxOne:

Xbox Live Gold members can download Dark Dreams Don’t Die (or D4 for short) ($14.99 ERP) for free during the month of January.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:59 pm

Thanks for the bump so I can remember to pick up SSX.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 11:53 am

Reminder bump.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 11:03 pm

Id gotten so many games from this and videos from elsewhere that Iwent to install something the other nigth and my hard drive was full! Think it only has a 120gb one. I had to delete everything on there. Im guessing Ill still have access to them when I get back to them.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 1:07 am

You don't have to download them to claim them. Log on to the 360, buy the item, and then immediately cancel the download. You can grab it again any time you feel like playing it.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 1:25 am

You don't even have to fire up the 360. I have a massive backlog from "purchasing" them through XBox.com

Octavious · Post by **Octavious** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 11:39 pm

Duke Nukem 3D on the Vita is so choice. If you have the means I highly recommend.