December may be a time of giving, but with Games with Gold every month feels a little like Christmas. There have been plenty of co-op games that have been given away for 'free' in the past and December 2016 is no different with Burnout Paradise and Outland amongst the games on offer.
There are a few game releases this week for co-op fans, but one was technically out last week - though we missed it because of an odd Friday release in the US.
In 2011, Outland graced us with its hand-painted backgrounds and stunning soundtrack on Xbox Live and PSN. Finally, nearly four years later, PC players can get in on this unique and beautiful platformer.
The hit platformer on PS3 and Xbox 360, Outland will land on Steam later this week. Offering a clever take on the much-crowded platforming genre, Outland allows players to control powers of Light and Dark to defeat enemies, complete puzzles, and work together to reach the Temple of Eternity.
The Xbox Live Marketplace is having a rather large sale on Ubisoft titles. Splinter Cell: Conviction is on sale for $9.99. Outland, Scott Pilgrim Vs The World , and Babel Rising, are each on sale for 400 MSP (about $5). Each game offers some form of co-op.
The PSN Plus scheme seemed a little too good to be true when it was launched, but Sony have stayed true to their word and are offering more and more free games for people who join. This week sees the addition of the 2 player co-op title Outland, to add the already co-op heavy list of 'free' games.
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There's a handful of game sales going on this week, the first of which is occurring over on the PlayStation Network for Ubisoft titles. Included in that sale are co-op games Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Outland. PlayStation Plus members can get those games for 50% off - or $4.89. Everyone else can get it for 30% off - or $6.99. Scott Pilgrim features 4 player local co-op while Outland features two player online co-op.
Outland is a stunning new platformer crafted by the makers of Dead Nation. Players use light and dark energy to solve puzzles and traverse the gorgeous environments. Is it worth taking a friend along for the journey? Find out in our review.
The week following Easter can be rife with indulgence. After giving up something dear to them for the 40 days of Lent, god-fearing people can feel free to get back into bad habits with a gusto. I myself gave up going to church for Lent about 17 years ago. It made me feel so righteous, I haven't been back since. If Easter isn't your thing, that's fine too. These new games are nondenominational.
Housemarque's next co-op title after Dead Nation is called Outland. The two player co-op action platformer sports a unique art style set in a mythical world. The game puts players in control of of a man who is trying to bridge the world between its ancient past and possible destruction.
