Earlier in the day, we reported on a rumor that Gears of War: Judgment will include a free digital copy of Gears of War 1. Well, good news for you! Major Nelson has now announced on his blog that this rumor is indeed a reality.
The game that started it all — Gears of War 1 — will be included in "early copies" of Gears of War: Judgment as a digital download token. If you're wondering why Microsoft is bothering to do this, according to the press release, their research indicates that more than half the consumers who played Gears of War 3 did so without having experienced the first game which was released back in 2006.
Regardless of what their "research" says, think of it as getting a free downloadable game for your $60 purchase of Gears of War: Judgment.
In addition to the announcement, Microsoft has also released a brand-new trailer for the Peopl Can Fly-developed prequel titled "Guts of War." Narrated by Lt. Baird, "the video offers a sneak peek at the wealth of exciting new campaign features, including the dynamic Smart Spawn System, new weapons, dynamic defense scenarios, Declassified Missions, new player rewards, and more."
Will the inlcusion of a free Gears of War 1 be enough for you to pony up $60 for Gears of War: Judgment? Also, do you believe Microsoft and their "research" that over half the people that played Gears of War 3 have never played the first game? If true, that would seem kind of odd, right?
Gears of War: Judgment is set for a March 19 release exclusively for the Xbox 360.
