Free Xbox One, Xbox 360 Games with Gold for April

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Microsoft has officially confirmed the Xbox Games with Gold lineup for April 2017. Xbox Live Gold subscribers will be treated with a few major franchises along with an Xbox One launch title.

In Microsoft's announcement via the Xbox website, the tech firm reveals April will see four critically-acclaimed games - two for Xbox One and two for Xbox 360. Both 360 games are available for backward compatibility. The games will be available for a limited time and below is the month's full lineup:

"Ryse: Son of Rome": Available April 1-30 on Xbox One
"The Walking Dead: Season 2": Available April 16-May 15 on Xbox One
"Darksiders": Available April 1-15 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One
"Assassin’s Creed Revelations": Available April 16-30 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One

BGR notes that Sony has been chugging behind PlayStation with regards to the exclusive PS4 exclusives released over the past few months. However, this four title lineup appears to be the strongest release of Microsoft, to date.

Xbox One players will enjoy the third-party shooter game, "Ryse: Son of Rome" which is set in the late Roman Empire. Play as soldier Marius Titus, who is looking to avenge the death of his family. Gladiator mode allows players to relive the spectacle and glory of the Colosseum battles. The second title, "The Walking Dead Season 2," see the continuation of Clementine's story. Play as the girl forced to survive and meet new characters, see new locations and make life and death decisions.

For Xbox 360 players, "Darksiders" takes gamers into a post-apocalyptic Earth where you search for answers while fighting angels and demons. Seek to gain power, get upgrades and utilize a unique arsenal to survive. In "Assassin's Creed: Revelations," Ezio will uncover the master assassin's secrets while exploring Constantinople. Both 360 games are available for Xbox One players through Backward Compatibility.

March 2017 Xbox Games with Gold

Active Gold subscription is required for players to be able to download the titles. There are three remaining games to collect in March. These titles include the following: