Lol well im aware of all the pre release promises because my roomate was really into it. He and i pretty much agree that its just the way marketing is. I mean what are they gunna say, we have relatively large maps but you can go anywhere you want on them, except dont go too far because youll explode. No, they will tell you its thebiggest game ever and over exaggerate. Im not extremely thrilled about it but i still enjoy the game very much. This game has an amazing multiplayer component and thats what games are about now. Its relatively easy for casual gamers to do okay, great gamers to excel, and terrible gamers to be miserable and practice to get better. This is a decent start to what i could imagine to be a gigantic story over ten years as theyll have multiple expansions and sequels. Could you imagine if the harry potter storyline happened in just one movie? Youd be liked what the -blam!- is this shit?! Bungie haters rejoice and attack me on a personal level for disagreeing.