Games with Gold for October 2019 Announced: Badass Elephants, Murderers, Dogs, and Ninjas

Today Microsoft announced the new batch of Games With Gold that Xbox Live Gold subscribers will receive during the month of October with no additional purchase required.

The first game is Tembo the Badass Elephant for Xbox One, which will be available for the whole month of October starting with Oct. 1.

Following is Friday the 13th: The Game for Xbox One, which will straddle the next two months from October 16 to November 15.

Opening the Games with Gold dances for the Xbox 360 lineup is Disney Bolt, coming on October 1 and leaving the lineup on October 15.

Last, but not least, we get Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge for Xbox 360 from October 16 to October 31. 

Of course, both Xbox 360 games are also playable on Xbox One via backward compatibility.

If you’re unfamiliar with the games, you can enjoy a quick description and a trailer below. Do keep in mind that you can still grab some of the games of this month’s Games with Gold lineup before they are removed.

Tembo the Badass Elephant

Shell City is under siege and only one thing can save it: the peanut-chompin’, villain stompin’, Tembo the Badass Elephant. Under attack from the devastating forces of Phantom and their terrifying war machines, help the National Army defend the city by smashing, punching and butt-stomping the enemy. This action-adventure title weighs in at seven and a half tons of fun.

Friday the 13th: The Game

Celebrate the spooky month of October with the horror title, Friday the 13th: The Game. Stalk, ambush and strike fear in the hearts of many as you take control of the legendary Jason Voorhees. Or try to survive the night as the Camp Crystal Lake counselors by either hiding as best you can or bringing the fight directly to Jason. Be wary, the woods are his and you never know when or where Jason will strike!

Disney Bolt

Travel the globe and join Penny and her super dog, Bolt, as they try to save her dad from the evil Dr. Calico in Disney Bolt. Based on the high-action television series set within the feature film, utilize Bolt’s superpowers or Penny’s hacking skills to outwit your enemies and save the day. Don’t miss out on this family-friendly, action-adventure title for all ages.

Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge

Take part in intense and brutal action in Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge. The legendary ninja, Ryu Hayabusa returns, but with a deadly curse threatening to destroy him. Take control of him or his fellow ninja: Ayane, Kasumi or Momiji, as the battles are sharpened, and the difficulty raised to deliver the ultimate action game experience.