It's the day everyone has been waiting for with keen anticipation. That's right, it's "Emergence Day" ! In honor of this momentous occasion, Xbox Live marketplace is offering some free Gears of War downloadable content for the US, Canada and Mexico.

Available only today is a free exclusive Gears of War "I played on Emergence Day" Theme and an exclusive gamer picture. There will also be an "Emergence Day" Message from man about town and dreamboat robot model Cliffy B, PLUS a Gears of War Gameplay video for all the losers who haven't actually picked up the game that will change the world. Both of the latter two are also free and will be available anytime. If you want the theme and the gamer picture, you have until 11:59pm PT, so get crackin'! Flynn De Marco

Limited time Emergence Day 'GoW' content [Major Nelson - Thanks, Scott]