Right after Defense Grid

Frankly, I didn’t thinkHalo 3andAssassin’s Creed IIwerethatimpressive as headlining acts when Microsoft unveiled its plans for the newGames for Gold initiative. That said — and this comes from a place of love, because I genuinely dug the game way back when — they were much bigger deals thanDefense Grid, of all things.

The tower defense title will remain free until July 16, which is whenAssassin’s Creed IIsteps up to the plate, Xbox Live’s Larry Hrybhas confirmed. A years-old game in a franchise many of you seem to be increasingly tired of, but at least it won’t cost anything extra to nab. You know, I might actually hit them up on this offer. Just so I have it.

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Promotional art for Warframe`s Duviri Paradox, which shows Dominus Thrax and the cast of the expansion.

Naoe, Sorin, and Jinchiro looking serious

Sekiro

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GTA V

State of Decay

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Oraxia, a spider-inspired Warframe with multiple legs. Webs appear on the background.