i want a game that has a lot of replay value, one that will last me until modern warfare 2. i liked both of the first games, but i felt like the MP for gears was a little too hard. im pretty good at halo 3 and COD4 online, but im sure it doesnt translate into being good at gears. so what is the learning curve for gears MP? is it easy to just pick up and play? ive only played the first one online once. i dont want to get it if its just gonna piss me off. and the story for fable 2 looks pretty good, and i really enjoyed the first one. so what are your suggestions?

i likke the M16 cuz its pretty accurate, i like the bursts. the M4 is nice too. butare the LMG's and SMG's effective as assaults? what are some of the all around good guns to use? i just got this game last night so im just curious...and i suck at sniping.