Xbox Games With Gold Titles For May
Xbox Games With Gold Titles For May
Every month, Xbox Live Gold members are treated to a fresh batch of current and previous generation titles to explore. Xbox Games with Gold is a great way for gamers to dive into older games for a sense of nostalgia or more recent titles that perhaps have flown under the radar. Either way, the service is a fantastic way to diversify your taste in games while significantly expanding your overall game catalog.
Last month, both Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members saw titles such as Dark Void, Vikings: Wolves of Midgard, Hard Corps: Uprising and Truck Racing Championship being offered up for free. Members can still get Vikings: Wolves of Midgard and Hard Corps: Uprising for free until April 30 while Truck Racing Championship will be available until May 15. You can learn more about April’s Xbox Live Gold lineup via our blog and you can get a 12-month membership to Xbox Live Gold on antonline for $59.99.
As April comes to a close and we start preparing for May, let’s take a look at the lineup of Xbox Live Gold titles that Microsoft has prepared for the upcoming month.
Every month, Xbox Live Gold members are treated to a fresh batch of current and previous generation titles to explore. Xbox Games with Gold is a great way for gamers to dive into older games for a sense of nostalgia or more recent titles that perhaps have flown under the radar. Either way, the service is a fantastic way to diversify your taste in games while significantly expanding your overall game catalog.
Last month, both Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members saw titles such as Dark Void, Vikings: Wolves of Midgard, Hard Corps: Uprising and Truck Racing Championship being offered up for free. Members can still get Vikings: Wolves of Midgard and Hard Corps: Uprising for free until April 30 while Truck Racing Championship will be available until May 15. You can learn more about April’s Xbox Live Gold lineup via our blog and you can get a 12-month membership to Xbox Live Gold on antonline for $59.99.
As April comes to a close and we start preparing for May, let’s take a look at the lineup of Xbox Live Gold titles that Microsoft has prepared for the upcoming month.
Lego Batman
From Lego Star Wars to Lego Harry Potter and everything in between, you really can’t go wrong with the Lego video games and Lego Batman is no exception. If you’ve played any of the Lego video games then you’ll be accustomed to the third-person gameplay that has the player do anything from fighting, platforming, exploring and completing puzzles.
In this backwards-compatible Xbox 360 title you can take control of a host of classic Batman heroes and villains such as The Joker, Bane, Robin and of course, Batman after. Fight crime in the city of Gotham or create chaos after escaping Arkham Asylum in this original story created by developer Traveller’s Tales . Enjoy 30 well-crafted levels and immerse yourself in the atmosphere and charm that the Lego video games have become known for.
Lego Batman is available for free to Xbox Live Gold members from May 1 until May 15.
Lego Batman
From Lego Star Wars to Lego Harry Potter and everything in between, you really can’t go wrong with the Lego video games and Lego Batman is no exception. If you’ve played any of the Lego video games then you’ll be accustomed to the third-person gameplay that has the player do anything from fighting, platforming, exploring and completing puzzles.
In this backwards-compatible Xbox 360 title you can take control of a host of classic Batman heroes and villains such as The Joker, Bane, Robin and of course, Batman after. Fight crime in the city of Gotham or create chaos after escaping Arkham Asylum in this original story created by developer Traveller’s Tales . Enjoy 30 well-crafted levels and immerse yourself in the atmosphere and charm that the Lego video games have become known for.
Lego Batman is available for free to Xbox Live Gold members from May 1 until May 15.
Armello
Have you ever wanted to mix a tabletop RPG, a strategic card game and a fantasy board game? Well, if the answer is yes then Armello is a match made in heaven. Amello released on the Xbox One back in 2016 transports the player to a wonderful fantasy game filled with magic spells, fearsome monsters and daunting quests.
If you’re a fan of fantasy or strategy games, Armello is a strong mix of both. The great gameplay mechanics are coupled with a lively and vibrant art style and the procedurally generated maps allow for endless replayability. You can dive into the world of Armello as one of eight different base-game heroes and the game can be played alone or via online multiplayer.
Armello is available for free to Xbox Live Gold members from May 1 until May 31.
Armello
Have you ever wanted to mix a tabletop RPG, a strategic card game and a fantasy board game? Well, if the answer is yes then Armello is a match made in heaven. Amello released on the Xbox One back in 2016 transports the player to a wonderful fantasy game filled with magic spells, fearsome monsters and daunting quests.
If you’re a fan of fantasy or strategy games, Armello is a strong mix of both. The great gameplay mechanics are coupled with a lively and vibrant art style and the procedurally generated maps allow for endless replayability. You can dive into the world of Armello as one of eight different base-game heroes and the game can be played alone or via online multiplayer.
Armello is available for free to Xbox Live Gold members from May 1 until May 31.
Tropico 4
Another strategy game on this list, Tropico 4 sees the player take the role as the dictator of a small island nation. As “El Presidente”, you’ll see over the needs of your citizens, manage your island and engage in politics with different characters and factions.
The Tropico series is one of the best in the city building/simulation genre which is why the series has found success since the release of the first game in 2001. Featuring a wide variety of maps, a 20-mission campaign and a host of gameplay changes including the ability to appoint ministers and the implementation of natural disasters, you’ll certainly have your hands full in this strategy sim.
Tropico 4 is available for free to Xbox Live Gold members from May 16 to May 31.
Tropico 4
Another strategy game on this list, Tropico 4 sees the player take the role as the dictator of a small island nation. As “El Presidente”, you’ll see over the needs of your citizens, manage your island and engage in politics with different characters and factions.
The Tropico series is one of the best in the city building/simulation genre which is why the series has found success since the release of the first game in 2001. Featuring a wide variety of maps, a 20-mission campaign and a host of gameplay changes including the ability to appoint ministers and the implementation of natural disasters, you’ll certainly have your hands full in this strategy sim.
Tropico 4 is available for free to Xbox Live Gold members from May 16 to May 31.
Dungeons 3
A 2017 release from developer Realmforge Studios, Dungeons 3 is the third installment in the Dungeons series. Another strategy game with fantasy elements, the core gameplay of Dungeons 3 revolves around building and managing a dungeon which serves as the base for the units you create in order to defend against invading heroes.
Take control of one of the game’s many factions which includes orcs, zombies and succubae and many more in an effort to take down the invaders from the overworld. If you’re a fan of real-time strategy (RTS) games at all, Dungeons 3 is definitely one to try out, even if you haven’t played previous games in the series. The game features an in-depth single player campaign and multiplayer that allows two players to either face off against each other or cooperate in the campaign together.
Dungeons 3 is available for free to Xbox Live Gold members from May 16 to June 15.
Dungeons 3
A 2017 release from developer Realmforge Studios, Dungeons 3 is the third installment in the Dungeons series. Another strategy game with fantasy elements, the core gameplay of Dungeons 3 revolves around building and managing a dungeon which serves as the base for the units you create in order to defend against invading heroes.
Take control of one of the game’s many factions which includes orcs, zombies and succubae and many more in an effort to take down the invaders from the overworld. If you’re a fan of real-time strategy (RTS) games at all, Dungeons 3 is definitely one to try out, even if you haven’t played previous games in the series. The game features an in-depth single player campaign and multiplayer that allows two players to either face off against each other or cooperate in the campaign together.
Dungeons 3 is available for free to Xbox Live Gold members from May 16 to June 15.
By Cole McCauley | April 28, 2021
By Cole McCauley | April 28, 2021