I don't really know how Microsoft Game Studios and Real Time Worlds' Crackdown will turn out, as I haven't gotten to spend any pre-release time with it. One thing I do know a lot of people are going to buy it, regardless of how nicely it turns out.

That scan from the new Gamepro magazine comes from Cheap Ass Gamer mod Trakan. The Crackdown ad reads clear as day "Includes invitation to Halo 3 multiplayer beta." It also lets us know that the offer is for a limited time only so "look for specially marked boxes."

What do you think? Just one more reason on the giant hill of reasons to buy Crackdown? Or Zone of Enders-style cash-in for a potentially blah title?

Thanks to William and Robert for tipping us off. Michael McWhertor

Buy Crackdown in February and get an invitation to the Halo 3 beta [Cheap Ass Gamer]

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