Assassins-Creed-II

Next week marks the second payout from Microsoft’s “Games with Gold” program, netting you a digital copy of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed II. Beginning July 16 through July 31, Xbox Live Gold members can download the title absolutely free, and as with all games made available through the promotion, it’s yours for keepsies. No returns and no expiration.

Sure, Assassin’s Creed II originally came out in 2009, but if you don’t own a copy or have never gotten around to playing the first installment of Adventure Time with Ezio, it’s a pretty solid gimme considering the game still commands 1600 MSP on the Marketplace. Regardless, it’s a step in the right direction.

If you’ve not yet claimed your copy of the current Games with Gold freebie, Defense Grid, it’s nearing the end of its two-week cycle. Make sure you head over to the Marketplace by July 15 and download it while it’s still up for grabs.