Xbox Live games with Gold for December 2015 includes a bonus title for Xbox 360 users

Microsoft has released the list of Xbox One and Xbox 360 Gold games for December, and members are likely to receive four new games for free. However, Xbox 360 users would receive a bonus title during the month.

Gold members can check the list of free games available for Xbox One and 360 users below:

Xbox Live Games with Gold for Xbox One

• Thief – Can be downloaded and played for free from 16 December 2015 until 15 January 2016
• The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Available for free throughout December 2015

Xbox Live Games with Gold for Xbox 360

• Castlestorm – Available for free from 1 December until 15 December
• Sacred 3 – Available from 16 December until 31 December
• Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Raising – Will be available as a holiday gift from 16 December until 31 December.

[Source: Major Nelson]

An advantage for Xbox Live Gold members, owning Xbox One consoles, is that the free Xbox 360 Gold games will be backwards compatible on Xbox One consoles. Gamers can refresh the database on their devices and access the list of backwards compatible Xbox 360 titles. The complete list of confirmed Xbox 360 backwards compatible titles can be accessed here.