SlorgNet on 06 October 2008
It's not really fair to compare the two games, because they're very different in style -- Gears is more of a third-person, tactical shooter with moments of frenetic action, whereas R2 is more of a FPS, over-the-field shooter where you have to face off against masses of enemies. Judging from the trailers, both design teams did the right thing, and concentrated the eye candy on where it is most needed -- Gears has stylish textures, and R2 has that incredible sense of scale.
That said, BluRay is starting to make a difference in game production - R2 really is almost three games in one, whereas Gears does have to deal with the limits of DVD storage. Still, both should be wicked good fun, and that's all that matters.
