Not really my first video blog but it is my first video on GameSpot! Tonight was my first shot at Gears of War. I used my digital camera to record.

Coming from a FPS background where I always played with ASWD on the keyboard, space key to jump, Q to crouch, and used the mouse to move my head around in the game makes it difficult to even think about a game pad. How do you jump or look around, let alone shoot? I did feel a little comfortable using the right trigger key because I used the same finger I use when I shoot with my mouse key.

I remember the first time I tried Halo on the Xbox. Oddly enough I was at id Software's office at the time I tried it. I recall the guys telling me to try Halo out and I laughed because out of all people these guys would have to understand how weird it was playing without a mouse and keyboard. It took me about 1 hour before I felt okay in the game. I think I played Halo maybe three times after then. Ready for my humiliation? See it for yourself! [VIDEOS]

Note: The video ended up being longer than 10 minutes so there are two videos.