mtofu on 05 November 2008
i'm in the same boat as you, but i'm not going to get gears 1.
most of the reviews indicate that the story is just a slap on for the gameplay anyway so i'm sure i can pick up without any problem (and there's usually a half page synopsis in the manual).
also, unlike you, i buy my games so it's mostly the lasting appeal that will get me to pick this title up. ie it's the online multiplayer that i'm looking most forward to.
