Microsoft's X05 show will no doubt give us lots of new information about upcoming Xbox 360 titles, and here the first. Crackdown, a driving/action game hybrid from Microsoft's own game studios that's not due till this time next year. The involvement of Dave Jones of Grand Theft Auto and Lemmings fame is perhaps the most interesting fact released today.

These Crackdown screenshots are early shots clearly so don't go judging it just yet.

"Crackdown" pushes the action-driving hybrid genre into the next generation with the introduction of the first-ever truly 3-dimensional persistent playground, highly innovative co-op gameplay and an extensive prop interaction system all while taking place in a massive and highly-stylized urban center. Players are called to unleash explosive judicial oppression on the most powerful, organized crime syndicates in existence. Restitution is the only goal. Players must crackdown on crime, decipher the organization of the gangs, and eliminate the kingpins. All strategies and tactics are acceptable provided players clean up the streets.