Xbox Live Gold members get four new free games as part of the Games With Gold (@GamesWithGold) program in June. #GamesWithGold
Xbox Live Gold members will have exclusive access to these games for a limited time as part of Games with Gold. With Xbox Live Gold, you get the most advanced multiplayer service, free games, and exclusive member discounts on games in the Microsoft Store — get Xbox Live Gold today to get in on the action or join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate which includes all these fantastic benefits plus access to over 100 great games with Xbox Game Pass.
Coffee Talk ($13.99 ERP): Available June 16 to July 15 (Xbox One)
Destroy All Humans! ($19.99 ERP): Available June 1 to 15 on (Xbox One/Xbox 360)
Sine Mora ($9.99 ERP): Available June 16 to 30 on (Xbox One/Xbox 360)
June's 2020 Xbox Games with Gold lineup provides over $63 dollars in value and up to 2200 in gamerscore.
Titles are available as free downloads for qualifying Xbox Live Gold members in all markets where Xbox Live is available. Some regions may offer different titles depending on market availability.
The coronavirus pandemic continues, as lockdowns remain in place. This means that normal life has been put on hold and we find new ways of entertaining ourselves, with socialising out now not possible (for the time being). This has meant that a large number of industries are ‘Booming’. The streaming platform Netflix has seen a huge spike in growth in this early period of the year, with more people signing up, due to being confined to lockdown.
It has been a similar scenario for the gaming and gambling industry, both flourishing at this time. Online casinos are seeing near record numbers, as people look for a form of entertainment, as land-based casinos remain closed in most areas and sport events are cancelled. This has led to many players looking at the Starburst slot review for the best games and offers available to them. Sport is now starting to return, with a number of events going ahead, such as a number of UFC events and football.
The gaming industry has also seen a huge surge in players, both on consoles and via mobile. The latter being an industry that is now worth in excess of $68 billion USD and this is only set to rise further in the coming years. Mobile games are now fast approaching half of the estimated market for the entire gaming market, which is something you would of never thought possible just a few years ago. Gaming was all about consoles and this still remains as popular as ever but the rise for mobile based games has been remarkable. The statistics are also showing that gaming is becoming more popular with the older generation, with females also mobile gaming in record numbers.
The lockdown has also seen a huge rise in gamers streaming, with Twitch seeing an increase of around 10%, with YouTube Gaming also seeing a rise of around 15%. Each statistic coming from Arsenal.gg.
Many different countries have seen major rises and some of the worst affected and strongest lockdowns, have also correlated with this rise. An example being Italy, who were in one of the most strict lockdowns and have seen an increase of 66% in the amount of hours watched on streamed gamers.
As many would have expected, Xbox has remined one of the most popular consoles for gamers in the lockdown, with Call of Duty proving hugely popular. They have seen a major surge in players, who have been playing their new update release, known as ‘Warzone’. It further added to the popularity for the game, which is part of the Call of Duty franchise, which stands as one of the most popular and successful of any game in history. This release also proving the most popular game to date, despite its mixed reviews.
While the latest console generations have offered some of the most unique and exciting video games, they’ve also been plagued with dozens of releases, remasters, and remakes of older games. These games are fun to play, there’s no doubt in that, but are there too many of them?
Console, PC, Smartphone & Casino re-releases
The last few years have experienced a slew of re-releases. We’ve seen both the original Crash Bandicoot and Spyro trilogy release on current-gen consoles, we’ve seen remakes of Resident Evil Two and Three, a remake of 1997’s Final Fantasy VII, and, recently announced, remakes of the PS1’s first two Tony Hawk Pro Skater games, the first two Mafia games, and according to rumours several older Super Mario games. It doesn’t end there, however, as games from previous console generations have been rereleased as collections with added visual improvements too.
The remakes aren’t just limited to home consoles as companies have been developing and releasing remakes such as Age Of Empires II and Command And Conquer for PC. Meanwhile, smartphone game developers have been releasing older games such as SEGA’s Sonic The Hedgehog for iPhones and Android devices, and casino game developers have been re-releasing classic video slots with updated visuals and gameplay mechanics or they’ve been remaking older slot machines games for online casinos. Having a glimpse at Casinostoplay.com, a leading review website for Internet gambling, you notice that many casino sites boast more than 1000 games with many of them being re-release from the olden days.
As you can see, much of the gaming industry has become overtaken by these re-releases. While many enjoy seeing older games return with updated graphics and gameplay, these many re-releases aren’t a great thing.
The Drawbacks of Re-Releases
The constant slog of re-releases, while fun and exciting, can take development time and resources away from studios who could be developing brand new single-player or multiplayer games. Yes, developers are still working on and releasing new games but since they take several years to create, we’re seeing these new games appear less frequently compared to previous generations.
May's 2020 Games with Gold lineup includes: V-Rally, Overlord 2, Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr and Sensible World of Soccer. May's lineup provides over $132 dollars in value and up to 4000 in gamerscore.
The Xbox Games with Gold May 2020 selection has a little something, so let's take a peek at what's heading our way!
Take on the challenges of rallycross, drifts, buggies, and hill climbs in V-Rally 4. Over 50 famous vehicles are available to customize and race in this demanding simulation. You’ll dominate dangerous roads and hostile conditions as you set off on a spectacular journey across every continent. Let your adrenaline boost your reflexes in this legendary off-road racing game.
Play as the Inquisitor, the Imperium’s most powerful agent in Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr. Across the far-flung corners of the Warhammer universe, impose the Emperor’s will as you conduct your investigation across multiple planets. Go solo or team up with four friends in visceral combat and purge the chaos lurking behind the walls of the fortress-monastery, Martyr.
Hit the pitch in the popular old school title, Sensible World of Soccer. Featuring a massive lineup of football clubs from around the world, enjoy a quick game or experience the excitement of managing a full season with a fully immersive tactics editor. This is the classic football game from the 90’s, reborn.
Control the powerful and chaotic Minion army in their battle versus the Glorious Empire in Overlord II. In this sequel to the critically-acclaimed warped fantasy hit, the Minions return smarter, deadlier, and funnier than ever as their wild pack mentality squares up against an organized legion. This game is bigger, badder, and beautifully destructive.
May 16th to May 31st (Xbox 360/Xbox One)
Titles are available as free downloads for qualifying Xbox Live Gold members in all markets where Xbox Live is available. Some regions may offer different titles depending on market availability.
Xbox Live Gold members will have exclusive access to these games for a limited time as part of Games with Gold. With Xbox Live Gold, you get the most advanced multiplayer service, free games, and exclusive member discounts on games in the Microsoft Store — get Xbox Live Gold today to get in on the action or join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate which includes all these fantastic benefits plus access to over 100 great games with Xbox Game Pass.
Codemasters announced today that F1 2020 is now available for digital pre-order and pre-download on Xbox One.
F1 2020 is the most comprehensive F1 game yet, putting players firmly in the driving seat as they race against the best drivers in the world. For the first time, players can create their own F1 team by creating a driver, then choosing a sponsor, an engine supplier, hiring a teammate and competing as the 11th team on the grid. Build facilities, develop the team over time and drive to the top.
There are two digital editions of F1 2020 available to pre-order:
F1 2020 Seventy Edition ($59.99, €69.99, £54.99, AU$104.95) - Celebrate the 70th anniversary of F1® with these unique in-game customisation items - car livery, podium celebration, helmet, race suit, gloves, boots and player badge and the digital edition of the game.
F1 2020 Deluxe Schumacher Edition ($69.99, AU$119.95) - Celebrate the record-breaking F1 career of the legendary Michael Schumacher. Take to the circuit in four of his most iconic cars and receive exclusive content including Michael Schumacher-themed multiplayer car liveries, helmets, race suits, and a podium celebration emote. You can also embark on your career using a Michael Schumacher driver model. Pre-order the Deluxe Schmacher Edition to receive the entire F1 2020 game and the “Seventy Edition” DLC Content including x4 iconic Michael Schumacher cars: 1991 Jordan 191, 1994 Benetton B194, 1995 Benetton B195, 2000 Ferrari F1-2000, Exclusive Michael Schumacher in-game model, race suits, helmet designs and podium celebration emote, and Unique Schumacher-inspired multiplayer car liveries.
F1 2020 will be available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Windows PC on July 7, 2020.
Machinarium, an award-winning indie adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost and Botanicula, is now available for Xbox One.
Help Josef the robot to save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang.
Awards: * IGF - Excellence in Visual Art Award * DICE Awards Finalist * Gamasutra - The Best Indie Game Of The Year * PAX10 Finalist * VGChartz.com - The Best Indie Game Of The Year * 90% Destructoid / Adventure Gamers * The Best Soundtrack Of The Year -- PC Gamer
Developed by Amanita Design, Machinarium is available for digital download on Xbox One for $14.99, € 14.99, £12.99, AU$21.95.
Terminator: Survivors confirmed for Xbox Series, PS5 & PC via Steam Play as a survivor in the aftermath of Judgment Day in Terminator: Survivors, a new open-world survival game by NACON (@Nacon). Build the resistance and defy the machines in Terminator: Survivors, com..
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