January 2022 Xbox Games with Gold Announced - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 23 December 2021 / 3,807 Views
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Live Games with Gold for January 2022. Two Xbox One games and two Xbox 360 games will be free to download next month.
The Games with Gold for January are:
- NeuroVoider ($13.99 ERP): Available January 1 to 31
- Aground ($14.99 ERP): Available January 16 to February 15
- Radiant Silvergun ($14.99 ERP): Available January 1 to 15
- Space Invaders Infinity Gene ($9.99 ERP): Available January 16 to 31
Here is an overview of the games:
NeuroVoider
Set in a cybernetic world and featuring an original soundtrack from cyberpunk artist, Dan Terminus, battle through hordes of vigilante robots using endless combinations of nuclear-powered weapons. Play co-op with up to four of your friends or rampage alone in this hack ’n’ slash twin-stick shooter RPG.
Aground
For humanity to survive and reach the stars, you’ll need to craft and build. Whether unlocking new technology, raising dragons, or launching into space, the sky is literally not the limit. Recover what was lost and rebuild everything!
Radiant Silvergun
Restored by Treasure, the legendary vertical-shooter returns with the same shoot ‘em up gameplay which made the original arcade version so famous. New additions, such as the “Ikaruga-style” shooting mode help elevate the fun in this fantastic shooter.
Space Invaders Infinity Gene
The game that defined video games for generations is back with a new twist. Play a total of 143 stages which evolve in both look and feel the more you play. Unlock new stages, new power ups, and new features, all to imaginatively stunning visuals.
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Talk about not even trying any more...
Radiant Silvergun isn't trying? That game is legendary.
I can honestly say I’d never heard of any of these game before today.
Glad they are finally doing Radiant Silvergun, but the list overall is underwhelming.
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Why does this still exist in a GamePass world?
Several of them look good to me. I'm particularly curious to try Radiant Silvergun.
Not everyone has Game Pass. But to your point, I think there will be some future point where so few don't that Games With Gold will cease. We'll see what Sony does with Spartacus, because for the moment Games With Gold needs to stick around to be competitive with PS+ for those that don't have Game Pass.
It's extra games that supplement your Gamepass subscription.
You also keep the Xbox 360 games indefinitely... And the Xbox One games whilst you have a current Gold/Gamepass subscription active.
Personally I am all for the more obscure titles, mostly because I can give them a chance, rather than drop coin on potentially bad titles.
But I guess people like to complain about free stuff... It is 2021 after all.
They tried to get rid of Gold, but people whined too much.
the only thing buying gold is good for is to convert into gamepass ultimate.. i did it recently year and a half for £60
The fact that Radiant Silvergun is there shows that whoever makes these lists knows what a good game is... but choose not to deliver
Way to start off the year I guess...
Games with gold and Xbox Live should just be cancelled. Focus on Game pass.
I suppose you could create a new first-party-only tier of Game Pass (that maybe also doesn't include Day 1 releases either) that replaces the current Xbox Live Gold tier. I think what Sony does with the base tier of Spartacus may be instructive here, since Microsoft will want to be competitive with (and/or take inspiration from) that.
Its an incentive and benefit to Live subscribers. Game Pass is an entirely different service.
I don't own any of them, so good for me
It's fun Jim, but not as we know it.
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