If you game on Xbox, you're probably always on the lookout for a great deal on Xbox Live 12 month membership. This service is too good of an offer to pass up on, but if you can save a few bucks, why wouldn't you? That's exactly what we've got for you today: a slight discount on a service you're gonna get either way.

Below we'll explain what the advantages of taking up Xbox Live membership are, but a particular bonus here at 2Game is that we offer it at a permanent discount! In fact, you can get the yearly Xbox Live Gold Membership at 8% off.

How does Xbox Live 12 Month Membership work?

The first thing to note is that, without Gold membership, you can't access your games' multiplayer functionality in most cases. This service is necessary if you play anything but singleplayer games, which makes it a must right off the bat. Even if you're into singleplayer, however, the other boons provided by Gold will make this service tantalizing.

Namely, all Xbox Live Gold subscribers get free games every couple of weeks. This means permanently free games, too, but you do have to claim them during the designated period of time. The bad news is that you can't claim those games that were free beforehand, during the previous months and years. The good news is that the sooner you get Xbox Live Gold, the more will your games library grow. We're not joking, either: the list of free games that Microsoft has given away is quite astonishing.

What Games are Free with Xbox Live Gold Now?

Right now, at the time of writing, there are two awesome games you can claim for free, provided that you have Xbox Live Gold. These are Forza Motorsport 6 and Hitman: The Complete First Season. Find the exact dates on which these deals have started and will end below:

• Forza Motorsport 6: August 16 - September 15
• Hitman: September 1 - September 30

That's two triple-A masterpieces that you get for free, and they can potentially make for a phenomenal start of your yearly Gold subscription. Imagine the sort of stuff you might get further down the line! Inside, Gears of War 4, and Slime Rancher are but a few amazing games that Microsoft has awarded their subscribers with over the years.

With all of that in mind, we can't help but suggest you invest in our permanently discounted 12-month Xbox Live Gold membership. It's the best way to build up your Xbox game library by far!