Xbox Games with Gold delivers Saints Row 2 and more this month

We’re a little late reporting on the subscriber bonuses for Xbox’ Games with Gold this month, and that’s probably because they’re kind of lame.

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Yep, it’s not the best month for Xbox Live subscribers looking for their hit of free gaming. While Microsoft does deliver the usual quota of four games to play, I wouldn’t say any of them are all that great. The Xbox One receives WRC 8 and Dunk Lords this month, while retro offerings include a pair of Xbox 360 titles in Saints Row 2 and JuJu.

I’d say the Xbox 360 slate is pretty clearly the superior one this month, with Saints Row 2 being a very solid sequel to the original over-the-top, open-world crime title. While I have personally never heard of it, JuJu also does look like it might be a fun time, if you’re into platformers.

The Xbox One on the other hand, is a little less exciting. Dunk Lords is a basketball/brawler where you can engage in a game that is exactly what it sounds like. Oh, and there’s a character that has a giant strawberry for a head.

The second game, WRC 8, is decidedly niche… and yes I realize I am using that term for it and not Dunk Lords. Honestly though, I think Dunk Lords probably has a little more appeal. Even if you’re a race-fan, rally racing is very much an acquired taste.

As usual these are for current Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Games Pass Ultimate subscribers only. So if you’re a member, you’re free to grab a copy of each title when it becomes available.

Dates and links to more info are all below.

• WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship ($49.99 ERP): Available July 1 to 31 on Xbox One
• Dunk Lords ($19.99 ERP): Available July 16 to August 15 on Xbox One
• Saints Row 2 ($9.99 ERP): Available July 1 to 15 on Xbox One & Xbox 360
• Juju ($14.99 ERP): Available July 16 to 31 on Xbox One & Xbox 360