It's that time of the month where we tell you the free games that you can get with your PlayStation Plus subscription and Xbox Live Gold account.
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, PS3
PS3 owners will get their hands on Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. A cyber shooter with an 80’s theme this is one game that will appeal to fans of old school sci-fi action games. The game itself is a first person shooter and the year is 2007. You are Sargent Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando. Your mission is simple, get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world, all while screaming “Get to the choppa” Arnold style!
Freedom Wars, PS Vita
A JRPG, Freedom Wars lets you battle with up to seven friends on a devastated and resource-drained Earth. Your mission is to rescue civilians and save the day with some gunplay action and strategy thrown into the mix. The game is challenging and addictive; perfect for the hardcore gamer.
Gauntlet: Slayer Edition, PS4
If a top-down hack and slash dungeon crawl is what you are looking for, then Gauntlet: Slayer Edition is the one for you. The game has immersive combat and for those of you that want to keep playing, it also features an endless mode. Players assume the role of one of 4 unique heroes in this monster-filled brawler.
King’s Quest — Chapter 1: A Knight to Remember, PS4
King’s Quest is a collection of 5 different chapters of which the first is free for the month of December for PlayStation Plus members. Each of the chapters focuses on an untold tale in Graham’s past. In each installment, an aging King Graham reflects on his life of adventure with his granddaughter, Gwendolyn. Players relive these adventures and make the decisions that define the ending.
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken, PS Vita
If you have played the browser based Rocketbirds: Revolution then you will feel right at home with Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken. The game features new characters, missions and puzzles for players to explore. In the single-player mode, players don the role of Hardboiled Chicken and players have to destroy their enemies with a slew of weapons at their disposal.
SSX, PS3
If you are afraid to snowboard in real life, then SSX is the place for you to make your dreams come true. The game pits gamers against both mountain and man. From the peaks of the Himalayas, to the solid ice ranges of Antarctica, players will snowboard and perform tricks to prove that they are the best when compared to the rest.
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing – Xbox One
A top down action game, the Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing puts players in a memorable gothic-noir universe. The story is new, and gamers battle against supernatural foes with diverse skills, magic, weapons and abilities.
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing will be free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers from 1st December 2015 to 15th December 2015.
Thief – Xbox One
Not the best Thief game out there, but it was one of the first AAA games to hit the PS4 and the Xbox One. If you are looking for a first person action adventure game with mythology, stealth and some interesting action thrown into the mix, then you can definitely check the game out.
Thief will be free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers from 16th December 2015 to 15th January 2016.
CastleStorm – Xbox 360
If you are looking for a game that is real-time strategy with elements of twer defence and Angry Birds thrown into the mix, then CastleStorm is the one for you. Did we mention there is humor thrown into the mix? The game features medieval ballista weaponry, allowing players to launch an assortment of explosive weapons including Morningstars, Apple Grenades, Homing Eagles, and even flying sheep!
CastleStorm will be free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers from 1st December 2015 to 15th December 2015.
Sacred 3 – Xbox 360
If you are looking for a hack and slash game for a lazy afternoon, then Sacred 3 is the one for you. The story isn’t the best but the gameplay is fun. The game offers multiplayer gameplay, so if you like playing with friends, you may want to check this game out.
Sacred 3 will be free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers from 16th December 2015 to 31st December 2015.
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising – Xbox 360
Who doesn’t like a good old FPS shooter? Operation Flashpoint is a tactical shooter designed to represent modern day infantry combat. The game offers a multitude of disciplines in which military works. The gameplay gives the gamers a real like taste of how the situation evolves on a battlefield.
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will be free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers from 16th December 2015 to 31st December 2015.