Crackdown dated; demo coming to Xbox Live in January

The official release date for Crackdown has been set to February 20. Crackdown is an action-driving hybrid that charges you with task of cleaning up a city overrun with criminals. You'll play as a genetically enhanced "agent" capable of leaping up to rooftops and lobing cars groups of baddies. When I played an early version at E3, its third-person view open environment reminded me of Grand Theft Auto--only Crackdown is futuristic and you're playing as the good guy.

On January 18th, the single player and online coop demo of Crackdown will be available for download on Xbox Live.