'Assassin's Creed 2' Next In Line For Xbox Free Games

Microsoft's Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb confirmed this morning that "Assassin's Creed 2" is the next free title in the Xbox "Games With Gold" Program.

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Larry Hyrb tweeted, "I can confirm that Assassin's Creed II will be the next free title released in the Xbox "Games With Gold" Program http://mjr.mn/18vu90k."

Announced during Microsoft's E3 press conference, the "Games with Gold" program highlighted "Assassin's Creed 2" and "Halo 3" on stage. After a little clarification, it turned out those two titles wouldn't be the first two games due in July. Defense Grid: The Awakening is currently free, with Ezio's exploits up next. There is no announced window for "Halo 3" going free at this time.

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If you don't know what "Games with Gold" is Microsoft explains it as:

"As our way of saying thanks, we're giving all active Gold members two free Xbox 360 games each month for the rest of the year. Each specially selected, fan-favorite game will be available to download only for a limited time, so grab them before they're gone and keep them no matter what."

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Every first and 16^th of the month, Xbox will give all active Gold members two free Xbox games.

"Assassin's Creed 2" will be free for all active Xbox Gold members July 16. If you don't remember the game or just need a refresher check out the trailer for the game below.