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Xbox Games with Gold July 2017 Announcement update and free games
Microsoft should likely announce their next batch of Xbox Games with Gold titles for July in the coming days, if not, first thing Monday.
It was fully expected that Microsoft would have announced the new Games with Gold July titles last week, as that would have corresponded with the same timeframe the company has typically revealed their new line-ups every month.
However, perhaps after a rather busy E3 2017, Microsoft failed to do so.interestingly, the last time Microsoft announced their new Games with
Interestingly, the last time Microsoft announced their new Games with Gold titles this late in the month, was this time last year, when they announced the June 2016 titles on the 28th.
For those unfamiliar with how this works, during every month Xbox Live Gold members will receive four new free games – two on Xbox One and two on Xbox 360.
Typically, Games With Gold titles are available for a period of two weeks each, so it’s worth marking the dates down on your calendar to ensure you don’t miss out.
And don’t forget you can play both Xbox 360 titles on your Xbox One thanks to the console’s backwards compatibility features.
Plus, now that the Xbox One has a dedicated Xbox 360 backwards compatibility store, you can easily search for, find, and download these games should you forget to download them for free during Games with Gold.
Keep reading to discover a little more about each of the four Xbox One Games with Gold titles which were available in June.
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Currently, Xbox One owners with an active Xbox Live Gold membership can download Speedrunners and Watch_Dogs along with Dragon Age Origins which is playable via Xbox One Backwards Compatibility.
Here is a quick reminder of the current Games with Gold June lineup:
• Speedrunners: Available June 1-30 on Xbox One
• Watch_Dogs: Available June 16-July 15 on Xbox One
• Dragon Age: Origins: Available June 16-30 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One
• DLC for Phantom Dust: Available June 1-30 on Xbox One
However, absolutexbox.com has also noticed earlier this week that it’s possible to grab Zoo Tycoon for free on top.
According to absolutexbox, the game can be found on the Japanese Microsoft Store. Make sure you’re already signed in to save yourself and bother, then just hit the big blue button to add the game to your account. You’ll get confirmation that it’s now yours to download and play. Easy peasy.”
“Make sure you’re already signed in to save yourself and bother, then just hit the big blue button to add the game to your account. You’ll get confirmation that it’s now yours to download and play. Easy peasy.”
Sure, it’s only Zoo Tycoon, but it’s another free game and who can complain about that.
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SpeedRunners
“Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you’ll ever play.”
Watch Dogs
“In the modern uber-connected world, Chicago maintains the nation’s most advanced and integrated computer system – one which controls almost every facet of city technology and maintains critical information on all of the city’s residents. Assume the role of Aiden Pearce, a notorious hacker and former thug, whose criminal history lead to a violent family tragedy. Now on the hunt for those people who have hurt your family, you will be able to monitor and hack all who surround you while manipulating the city’s systems to stop traffic lights, download personal and private information, manipulate the electrical grid and more. Use the entire city of Chicago as your personal weapon and exact your signature brand of revenge.”
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Assassin’s Creed III
“Assume the role of Connor, the son of a Native American mother and English father. As a revolution is imminent, your people are threatened by a powerful movement aiming to quell the American Revolution and seize control the colonies. After your village is decimated, you bind yourself to the cause of freedom, and set out on a decades-long quest to achieve it. Your predatory instincts, developed through years of hunting in rough tundra, enable you to pursue and kill your targets in silence. When overt combat becomes necessary, you can uncork a myriad of weapons including tomahawks, darts, and guns.”
Dragon Age: Origins
“As the spiritual successor to BioWare’s “Baldur’s Gate”, one of the most successful role-playing games in the industry, Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of the best elements of existing fantasy works with stunning visuals, emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors. The spirit of classic RPGs comes of age, as Dragon Age: Origins features a dark and mature story and gameplay.”
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