I guess it will be nice to have a spare copy... but I don't see a huge demand for this, though I would definitely recomend playing the first if anyone hasn't

As for the low pre-order numbers, I can kind of understand why. This game isn't really needed and it isn't made by Epic. Personally, I will probably be buying it, but it is still 2 months away, so need to even think about pre-ordering now, especially with South Park, Tomb Raider and Sim City all scheduled for that month

I just don't pre order anymore, fed up of paying over the odds for a pre order witha exclusive piece of crap dlc skin when I could buy the game for 25% cheaper on launch in the local supermarket.  I don't get the pre order culture unless you want a limited edition as I've not struggled to buy a game at launch for years.

I personally do, as I get everything online so then if I pre-order, I get in the release date (or before) without having to leave home, especially as the only proper game shop is about 20 minutes away and I can't really be bothered (at my actual home, there isn't one for about 30 mins).

I always find that the cheapest place to buy it is online though, I can't really be bothered to look around for a few £ savings when it is plenty cheap on amazon already

I always pre-order from online not only do I get the game close to the relese date, I save $20-30 ordering it from the Uk.

But I bet you don't pre-order months in advance? 

{having said all of this, I am pre-ordering GTA from amazon (it definitely won't go bankrupt, something I can't say about any other British retailer) the moment the release date is announced}

Dont know why people are knocking this.....isnt Bioshock Infinite giving away Bioshock 1 for PS3?

Twice I have been screwed over by games not arriving on the day of release plus our postal service doesn't arrive until 14:00 half the time so half the day is gone waiting if they do deliver on the day.  I've not had a game arrive the day before for a couple of years when I have ordered online so I'd rather take the 10 minute trip to town and back to ensure I get it and can play straight away when I do want something on the day of release.  The last game I pre-ordered was Halo 4 which I picked up from my local shop at midnight on release day and the only reason I pre-ordered was to get the Limited Edition guaranteed.

Major Nelson

Original “Gears of War” Games on Demand tokens will be included in early copies of “Gears of War: Judgment,” offering fans and newcomers alike a fantastic way to experience the iconic game that started it all

Microsoft and Epic Games today unveiled a new “Gears of War: Judgment” video entitled “The Guts of Gears,” giving fans an in-depth preview of the most intense and action-packed “Gears” campaign yet in the highly anticipated blockbuster, which launches worldwide on March 19, 2013. Narrated by the game’s hero and fan-favorite character 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.

Additionally, Microsoft and Epic Games also announced that initial launch quantities of “Gears of War: Judgment” will include a Games on Demand Xbox LIVE download token for the epic game that started it all, “Gears of War,” in all worldwide regions except Germany.* Research indicates that more than half of the consumers who played “Gears of War 3” did so without having experienced the original title from Epic Games. This added bonus, a $19.99 value, offers veteran fans and newcomers alike a fantastic way to re-experience the iconic game that sparked one of this generation’s most beloved and critically-acclaimed franchises and connect with the prequel storyline of “Gears of War: Judgment.”

*The original “Gears of War” was not sold in Germany due to ratings restrictions, and therefore is not part of this promotion. All tokens are restricted to region-specific markets and will only work in the region they were purchased in.

To add: GoW2 was also not sold in Germany...