Crackdown demo pushed back

Cash-conscious next-gen gamers had January 18 marked off on their calendars as the day that the Crackdown demo was set for release. Unfortunately, news out of Microsoft Game Studios today will disappoint those who were looking for a free go at the game.

Crackdown's demo has been pushed back "by several days" because it is going through the final steps of Microsoft's certification process. The trial is still expected to be released this month, but no new date has been announced.

Crackdown is rated M for Mature and will be released February 20. For more information, read GameSpot's previous coverage.