Games With Gold May 2014 games have been revealed by Microsoft

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 30, 2014

News: Microsoft is giving away a 2D action-rpg game as well as a popular open world title during the month of May.

Microsoft has revealed what the Games with Gold games will be for the month of May with one of them being a retail title and the other one being on XBLA. Beginning tomorrow, May 1, Xbox Live Gold members will be able to download XBLA game Dust: An Elysian Tail for free for the next two weeks. Then on May 16 you will be able to download Saints Row: The Third for free for the rest of the month.

Set in the beautiful yet mysterious world of Falana, Dust: An Elysian Tail is a 2D action-RPG game chronicling protagonist Dust's journey to liberate an oppressed village, and rediscover his past. He is aided by an ancient sword, Ahrah, and his helpful if unreserved sidekick, Fidget. Meticulously hand-animated and painted, this episode of Elysian Tail welcomes exploration, platforming, and above all else, mastery of a fighting system that rewards skilled gamers.

As for Saints Row: The Third, for those who aren’t familiar, the premise is below:

“Years after taking Stilwater for their own, the Third Street Saints have evolved from street gang to household brand name, with Saints sneakers, Saints energy drinks and Johnny Gat bobble head dolls all available at a store near you. The Saints are kings of Stilwater, but their celebrity status has not gone unnoticed. The Syndicate, a legendary criminal fraternity with pawns in play all over the globe, has turned its eye on the Saints and demands tribute. Refusing to kneel to the Syndicate, you take the fight to a new city, playing out the most outlandish gameplay scenarios ever seen. Strap it on.”

Take a look at a trailer for each game below and tell us what you think. Are you excited for these two games? Which games do you hope to see in the June lineup?

Dust: An Elysian Tail - Trailer

Saints Row The Third - Trailer