[Scotracer]

I have a little more to add!

“We definitely have another strategy than Epic Games when it comes to graphics. We’ll never engulf our game environments in lots of details like that. Gears of War looks absolutely fantastic, but we want to avoid compromising Halo’s unique visual style. That’s why we’re making a clean, sharp game as opposed to one with insane amount of details.” -Brian Jarrard
“There are many ways to convey emotion. Graphics is not the most important one.” -Brian Jarrard

So, supposedly, they aren't going for graphics = amazing game type of method, which is both a disappointment and a bonus; it means that more time is spent on the atmosphere and story but the game isn't as jaw-dropping.

Oh well, not long now!!!!