Crackdown isn't even out yet, and it is already getting a patch. While I find it disturbing that these days a game can go gold while still requiring a patch to help smooth out issues in online co-op play, I suppose it's much better that just buying a broken game and being stuck with it. From Microsoft:

"A title update will be available with the release of Crackdown on Feb. 20. in the U.S., Feb. 22 in Asian territories and Feb. 23 in European markets. This update will address some matchmaking and minor stuttering issues during certain cooperative play sessions via Xbox Live and System Link. The update will help ensure a more smooth and seamless cooperative gameplay experience for Crackdown fans everywhere."

This has me wondering how the ability to update games on the fly is effecting QA testing these days. Used to be a console game went to press and the QA team all got pizza and went home to sleep it off. These times they are a'changing. Michael Fahey
Crackdown Update Coming [IGN - Thanks