Pre-order GTAIV and get free XBL points, Gamer Pics

With the release of Grand Theft Auto IV fast approaching, UK retailer Game and subsidiary Gamestation have upped the pre-order ante with freebies when purchasing the Xbox 360 version.

Customers who pre-order GTA IV in either the standard or limited edition varieties at Game or Gamestation will receive 500 Xbox Live points and four GTA Gamer Pics. PS3 owners will unfortunately get nada (well, besides their copy of GTAIV which is, of course, a reward in itself).

Both sites are taking pre-orders for GTA at £39.99 for the standard version and £69.99 for the limited edition which includes bonus artbook, soundtrack CD, metal safety deposit box (with key), and duffel bag.

In addition to those bonus goodies, Xbox 360 owners will also be getting exclusive downloadable content, unavailable in the PS3 version.