I don't like liver X_X....So for me it is not delicious.

After February 5th (Demo release date), we should have a better idea. At this point its anybody's guess. Halo was my first win for FPS' (demo of the 3rd level on OXM disc) and I've really played an RTS. But I will definitely give this demo a genuine try and see what happens.

A moderate success, certainly, but not the next big thing

I honeslty don't know.

What I am sure of is that it is a 100% Console-RTS, not a ported/adapted RTS from the PC world like the C&C series.

Anyhow, IMO Kane's Wrath is the best RTS you can have on a console, and it is a PC port... so a game thinked and developed for the 360 should be ok.

At least, the rolling demo I saw showed convincing controls... but I won't fall into the ITWH phenomena.

Most of ensembles workers joined MGS so this won't be a problem. I do think this game will sell 2 million. 

BUT things could get much better if they can establish RTS on a console. That would be a whole genre dominated by MS. 

so my guess: 2 million or something unexpected - either epic fail or epic success. 

I am looking forward to it and I have enjoyed all of Ensemble's previous games. I also enjoyed LOTR BFME II on 360. No mouse only matters when your competition has has one. I had not trouble with LOTR console gameplay.

People said that about FPS games for a long time too.  Halo was a substantial part of changing that perception.  No guarantees as to what Halo Wars will do - but RTS games on Consoles have been getting better (latest C&C, Endwar) and if Halo Wars adds some new innovationsto make gamepads more acceptable along with it's obvious star power/name recognition - it could be a tipping point.

Shadowsoldier said: "Anything considering Halo should be an FPS"

don't forget that Halo originally was planed as an RTS.

I think it could be successfull, but i also fear that the game will be to easy.