‘Crackdown’ on the ‘Halo 3’ Beta…

…Not in the literal sense, but for those who want in on the ‘Halo 3’ Beta, you may be required to buy ‘Crackdown’.� A bad move on Microsoft’s behalf?� No.� A cheap one?� Yes.�

The generic-looking GTA-clone from Microsoft and the�developer “Real Time Worlds” (Formerly�”DMA Designs”) and lead designer David Jones is set to hit stores on February 20th.� In the newest issue of Gamepro Magazine an ad is featured for the game which reads “Includes Invitation to Halo 3 Beta” and cites it as a “Limited Time Offer”.��

�So does this mean that the only rock-solid way of getting into the Beta is by buying ‘Crackdown’?� Maybe, but I’ll personally wait for Frankie’s official word (should there be one) in his updates on Bungie.net.� I doubt the�initial registration was for nothing and this will make people run out and buy ‘Crackdown’ faster then you can say “Zone of the Enders With Special Metal Gear Solid 2 Demo”.��Frankie is pretty good for telling it like it is, so I’ll wait for his word before I put any money down on “Crackdown”.� This does however give us a good idea as to WHEN the Halo 3 Beta is supposed to launch other then “Spring 2007”.

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Source: Joystiq