NEWS: Games With Gold March 2014 - Civilization: Revolution and Dungeon Defenders

March's free content has been revealed as part of Microsoft's monthly Games with Gold promotion.

Those subscribed to Xbox LIVE Gold are currently able to download Sid Meier's Civilization: Revolution completely free of charge until March 15. 

Revolution put's you in control of a settler in the year 4000BC, in which you must seek out fellow settlers in order to create cities, seek out food, and eventually achieve a state of victory through four different methods - taking over other players' cities, creating a culture full of wonders, racking up large amounts of money, or  researching enough technology to launch a rocket into space.

Beginning March 16, Dungeon Defenders will be up for grabs - featuring mulitplayer gameplay combining tower defense and action-RPG elements, players have to survive mulitple waves consisting of numerous types of fantasy-like enemies such as kobolds, orcs, and goblins.

NEWS: Games With Gold February 2014 - Dead Island and Toy Soldiers

February's free content has been revealed today, offering Zombie slaying and playing with toy soldiers.

Available February 1 - 15, subscribers of the Xbox LIVE Gold service will be able to download Dead Island free or charge as part of Microsoft's continuing Games With Gold promotion.

First released in 2011, Dead Island puts you in the shoes of a group of survivors who appear to be immune to the ever-spreading Zombie outbreak, deeming you the most appropriate to perform certain tasks on the island - filled with addictive and fun gameplay, it's definitely worth a download.

Then, on February 16, players will have free access to Toy Soldiers: Cold War, sequel to Signal Studios' Toy Soldiers. This time around, you'll take control of an army much like the original but now set during the cold war of the 1980s.

NEWS: Games With Gold January 2014 - Sleeping Dogs and Lara Croft

Microsoft have revealed the games that will be temporarily free to download as part of their Games With Gold promotion.

Starting the new year off, the open-world gang warfare game Sleeping Dogs will be available starting January 1 until January 16 - you take control of Wei Shen who must make it through numerous rivalries with both violent and deadly gangs, as well as dealing with his own personal issues. Tackling missions in a very GTA-style, players are encouraged to take advantage of what the game offers you - lots of action, as well as a compelling narrative.

Then, starting January 16 until January 31, Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers will be given Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light - a departure from the familiar Tomb Raider aesthetic, Guardian of Light instead makes use of isometric camera angles, making for a new style of gameplay, whilst still containing puzzles and action aspects players have become attuned to.

NEWS: Games With Gold December 2013 - Gears of War and Shoot Many Robots

With December quickly approaching, Microsoft have revealed the latest games available as part of the Games With Gold scheme.

It's safe to assume every Xbox 360 owner has played Gears of War at some point, and as it turns out it will feature as the highlight to December's Games With Gold scheme Microsoft started back in June. 

Gears originally launched in 2006 and since has grown a large committed fanbase and spawning various sequels. 

It is your mission to save the human race from the hordes of Locusts, to do this you'll take control of Marcus Fenix and use a variety of weaponry to take down the enemy in any way possible. You can download the game from December 1-15.

Making itself available December 16-31, Shoot Many Robots does exactly what it says on the tin - blast your way through numerous robotic enemies in 2D environments. The game also allows up to 4 players for multiplayer play, making for even more chaos than there already is.

NEWS: Games With Gold November 2013 - A World of Keflings and Iron Brigade

Microsoft has revealed the next batch of free-to-download games as part of the Games With Gold scheme.

Starting November 1, A World of Keflings will be available for Xbox LIVE Gold members to download completely free of charge - the game uses your custom avatar and its the player's mission to gather various resources to help build the kingdom around them. The game usually retails at £6.75.

Later in the month, November 16 - users can download Iron Brigade, again free of charge. A fusion of tower defence and third-person shooting offers players exciting and destructive gameplay. £6.75 is the original price.

Both of the games will always be available to play for free as long as you download them before the promotion ends - Keflings will be November 15, whilst Iron Brigade will be November 30. Get 'em while you can.

NEWS: Games with Gold Mid-October 2013 - Halo 3

Microsoft has revealed Halo 3 as the next free-to-download title.

If for some crazy reason you still haven't played Halo 3, it will be joining Microsoft's Games with Gold promotion on October 16-31. Of course, the game will be completely free to download, which usually sells for around £5-15 from most retailers.

Fancy playing Halo 3 matchmaking again? Now's your chance if you've got rid of your physical copy. The game was originally released in September 2007 and served as one of the most anticipated games on the Xbox 360, taking place directly after the cliffhanger ending of Halo 2.

NEWS: Games with Gold October 2013 - Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes

Released back in 2011 on consoles, Xbox LIVE's free game for the start of October will be Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes.

The game combines role-playing, real time strategy, and puzzle elements whilst maintaining themes from the Might & Magic series.

Subscribers of Xbox LIVE gold will be able to download the game free of charge from 1-15 October, it's original price is currently £9.99, so if you're a member, it's definitely worth a download.

NEWS: Games with Gold Mid-September - Rainbox Six Vegas

It's hard to believe Rainbox Six Vegas was first released back in 2006, and now it's free to all Xbox LIVE gold members. However, South Africa will be getting their hands on Shadowrun instead.

As part of the Games with Gold program that was launched June 2013, subscribers to Xbox LIVE now have access to a total of two free games each month - expect another free game at the start of October.