D&D 4E Where the break between pro and anti 4e is

[ironvyper]

is there any word on how grapple is gonna work?

 

[Celebrim]

is there any word on how grapple is gonna work?

Yes.

Briefly, unless the DDXP rules greatly simplified the situation, there is no grapple mechanic. It has been replaced with a 'grab' mechanic which imposes the 'immobile' condition on the target. The 'immobile' condition is not particularly similar to the 'grappled' condition of 3E.