Games with Gold: February
- Paul Thurrott
- Feb 07, 2017
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Here’s a belated peek at the four free games Microsoft is offering this month to Xbox Live Gold subscribers as part of its Games with Gold promotion.
Reminder: All Xbox 360 games in the Games for Gold promotion also work with Xbox One in Backwards Compatibility mode too. There’s never been a better time to be an Xbox One owner.
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Here’s what’s free this month.
Xbox One
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
Normal pricing: $14.99
Free availability: February 1 to February 28
Description: Take control of turrets, lasers, shields and thrusters, using teamwork to triumph over the evil forces of Anti-Love. Deep space is a dangerous place, but you don’t have to face it alone!
Project Cars Digital Edition
Normal pricing: $29.99
Free availability: February 16 to March 15
Description: Project CARS is the ultimate driver journey! The digital edition of Project CARS includes the Limited Edition upgrade DLC pack, unlocking 5 legendary cars drivable in any game mode and showcased with special one-make series within your career!
Xbox 360
Monkey Island 2: Special Edition
Normal pricing: $9.99
Free availability: February 1 to February 15
Description: More Pirates! More Adventure! More Monkeys! Relive the second hilarious swashbuckling misadventure of the wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood as he searches for the lost treasure of Big Whoop, attempts to win back the beautiful Elaine Marley and takes on the now evil zombie pirate, LeChuck! Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge faithfully re-imagines the original classic in signature special edition detail. Plus, interact with the world of Monkey Island like never before with new direct-character controls, an interactive object highlight system, behind the scenes art viewer and creator commentary featuring the original developers of Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge!
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Normal pricing: $19.99
Free availability: February 16 to February 28
Description: The Star Wars saga continues in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed! Take on the role of Darth Vader’s “Secret Apprentice” in a new chapter of the saga set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. Unleash over-the-top Force powers and devastating attack combos on enemies with unique behaviors and reactions every single time you play.