Xbox Games With Gold July 2014 Preview

Today Xbox released the list of upcoming games for Xbox Live members under their Games With Gold program. In an odd move, one of the Xbox One games carries over from last month, with a new addition. Hopefully once the game library builds up, it will go back to two games per month. As usual, Xbox 360 gets the standard two games but split over two weeks each. If you missed last month’s games, get them quick here.

Xbox One

For July, Xbox One carries over Max The Curse of Brotherhood, and gains Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championshipe Edition to the list.

Max The Curse of Brotherhood:

“Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a classic action-adventure. At its core it is a platformer filled with puzzles. Max must start on a quest to save his brother who is kidnapped to a hostile world. His only chance to succeed is to stay courageous and use the powers of his marker to manipulate the environment. Unleash the many powers of the Marker and beat the evil kidnapper! “

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championshipe Edition:

“Dive into the world of Guacamelee! with the Super Turbo Championship Edition (STCE) – complete with expanded abilities, additional levels, deeper story-line and enhanced graphics. Guacamelee! builds upon the style of classic 2D open-world action-platformers by adding a strong melee combat component, a new dimension switching mechanic, and cooperative same-screen multiplayer for the entire story. The game also blurs the boundaries between combat and platforming by making many of the moves useful and necessary for both of these. Travel through a mystical and mysterious Mexican world as a Luchador using the power of your two fists to battle Carlos Calaca’s army of evil. Uncover hidden wrestling techniques like the Rooster Uppercut, and Dimension Swap to open new areas and secrets. But beware, for the Hero’s journey is a treacherous one, and saving the world is not a task for the faint of heart… “

Xbox 360

360 Owners have a different system. One game is available for the first half of the month, and the other game is available for the second half of the month. In July, the first game is Gotham City Imposters and is available July 1to July 15, and the second game BattleBlock Theater is available July 16 to July 31.

Gotham City Imposters:

“A 6 vs. 6 first person shooter, Gotham City Impostors is a multiplayer game unlike any other, giving players the opportunity to rebel against conformity as they customize their own characters. Posing as amateur vigilantes or villains, gamers create their own Bats and The Jokerz characters using unprecedented customization options including insane costumes, homebrewed gadgets and a wide range of traditional and imagined weapons.”

BattleBlock Theater:

“Shipwrecked. Captured. Betrayed. Forced to perform for an audience of cats? Wait, what?? You’ve just unlocked the door to BattleBlock Theater! There’s no turning back once you’ve started on your quest to free your imprisoned friends from evil technological cats! Immerse yourself in this mind bending tale of treachery as you battle your way through hundreds of levels in order to discover the puzzling truth behind BattleBlock Theater.”

PlayStation Plus July 2014 Games Preview

Summer is upon us now, and with that comes new free games for PlayStation Plus members. Sony has now moved to a two game per system per month model, so it should be easier to keep track of what games are coming out when. Don’t forget if you missed last month’s games to go pick them up soon! June’s games can be found here. On Tuesday July 1, the new round of games will be as follows:

PlayStation 4

For July, PlayStation Plus members on the PlayStation 4 will have access to TowerFall Ascension and Strider.

TowerFall Ascension:

“TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it’s a local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce. Loot treasure chests for game-changing power-ups, master the art of catching arrows out of the air, or descend on your foes and stomp them into submission. TowerFall is best played competitively with friends, cross-legged on the floor within punching distance of each other.”

Strider:

“Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game now and become the original assassin!”

PlayStation 3

PlayStation 3 owners get both Dead Space 3 and Vessel in July.

Dead Space 3:

“Dead Space 3 brings Isaac Clarke and merciless soldier John Carver on a journey across space to discover the source of the Necromorph outbreak. Crash-landed on the frozen planet of Tau Volantis, Isaac must comb the harsh environment for raw materials and scavenged parts. He will then put his engineering skills to the ultimate test to create and customize weapons and survival tools. Play together with a friend or alone as Isaac Clarke using the seamless new drop in, drop out co-op functionality. Each mode offers unique story elements and gameplay.”

Vessel:

“Vessel is built on an optimized liquid simulation featuring flowing water, scalding lava and steam, reactant chemicals, glowing goo, the mysterious ‘protoplasm’, and more. Each liquid has unique properties and mixes with other liquids for dramatic effects.”

PlayStation Vita

Finally, PlayStation Vita owners get both Muramasa Rebirth and Doki-Doi Universe.

Muramasa Rebirth:

“From master video game developer Vanillaware comes Muramasa Rebirth, an action RPG that blends the vibrant and beautiful world of Japanese mythology and high flying, fast-paced action! Enter a world where demon, samurai and other deadly enemies vie to destroy you as you search for the fabled Demon Blades. Become the possessed princess Momohime, as you travel West, or the fugitive ninja Kisuke, as you travel East, through mythical Japan battling anyone who stands in your way.”

Doki-Doki Universe:

“Embark on a journey with QT3 to discover humanity and engage with bizarre characters to learn more about them, and hopefully, learn more about yourself along the way.”