I am with you on this Spartan. I believe the lower level of interest is due to the fact it is not exclusive. All of the Fanboys are talking about Res 2 or Gears 2.... Farcry 2 will be the best out of the 3. It will be the COD4 of 2008. I am getting this game.
End of 2009 Predictions (Set, January 1st 2009)
Wii- 72 million 3rd Year Peak, better slate of releases
360- 37 million Should trend down slightly after 3rd year peak
PS3- 29 million Sales should pick up next year, 3rd year peak and price cut