Gears of War, the new Contra

Unfortunately I've yet to play Gears of War beyond the demo booth of a 360 stand due to the sad unfortunate fact that I don't own a 360....YET.

However I can confidently say that Gears of War is the new Contra.  The action game we've been waiting for with big cool guns, common nothing beats the spread gun!! Lots of dodging and incredible co-op play vs the level.  I'm probably not the only one to think this either.  Too bad life regenerates in Gears of War, it would have been hilarious to see a baked chicken leg on the floor that players can eat to replenish life!