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'''This site is dedicated to ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-COM X-COM]'', a computer strategy game series introduced in 1994 by MicroProse.' | '''This site is dedicated to ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-COM X-COM]'', a computer strategy game series introduced in 1994 by MicroProse.' | ||
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<div style="color:red; width:100%"><b>* * * XCOM: Enemy Unknown by Firaxis Games to release October 2012. * * *</b></div> | |||
X-COM fans rejoice! The remake of the 1994 classic UFO: Enemy Unknown (or XCOM: UFO Defense) will be released on '''October 9th, 2012''' in North America and '''October 12th, 2012''' internationally. | |||
* The demo of the game has been showed at for the E3 convention and there's a trailer called 'Last Stand' available at [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNyhyzjYCks YouTube]. | |||
* It will return the franchise to turn-based tactical combat with real-time management but instead of TUs, soldiers can perform two actions per turn: move and take a non-movement action or move twice. | |||
* In one of the lastest interviews, Jake Solomon, Lead Designer, has revealed that they first made a prototype using the TU system before deciding to use the new system.<br> | |||
* Screenshots [http://forums.spacebattles.com/showpost.php?p=7105422&postcount=225 here], more info [http://www.examiner.com/console-gaming-in-national/xcom-enemy-unknown-details-on-what-firaxis-is-changing-and-updating here]. | |||
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<div style="color:red; width:100%"><b>* * * New XCOM FPS Game by 2k Marin has been delayed multiple times, release is late 2013 or 2014 at the earliest. * * *</b></div> | |||
The game will focus on elite U.S. government operatives attempting to prevent a nightmarish invasion of the United States (while dropping the dash in X-COM). See: | |||
* The [http://www.xcom.com official XCOM] site (only a couple of trailers here) | |||
* Some criticism of its change in focus ([http://www.destructoid.com/2k-marin-s-22-minute-demonstration-of-xcom-209954.phtml 1], [http://www.destructoid.com/2k-xcom-changed-because-strategy-games-aren-t-modern-205991.phtml 2]), although 2k Marin may be rethinking this | |||
* [http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?76-XCOM-General-Discussion 2k's XCOM forum], including passionate posts by X-Commies | |||
* Once slated for March 2012 release, it has now slipped to a later date ([http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/xcom_2k_marin/news/xcom_release_date_slips_avoids_mass_effect_3.html 1], [http://www.gamespot.com/news/6344515.html?tag=nl.e579 2]). | |||
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<div style="color:red; width:100%"><b>* * * X-COM Complete Packages now available for less than $15 * * *</b></div> | |||
At [http://www.gamersgate.com/index.php?page=product&what=view&sku=DDB-XCOM&via=newly_added&aff=sc GamersGate], [http://store.steampowered.com/sub/964/ Steam] and [http://www.direct2drive.com/2/7614/product/Buy-X-Com-Complete-Bundle-Download Direct2Drive]. (Includes <b>UFO</b>, <b>TFTD</b>, <b>Apoc</b>, <b>Int</b>, and <b>Enf</b>).<br> | |||
For "reviews", see [[GEOSCAPE.EXE#X-COM_Complete_Packages|this]]. <br> | |||
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'In other languages: Español, Pусский, Français, 한국어. This site is dedicated to X-COM, a computer strategy game series introduced in 1994 by MicroProse.'
This wiki contains a wealth of information including strategy, tactical tips, plus an in-depth look at how the game functions. If you love X-COM and want to contribute, please see the Community Portal. All newbies welcome!
Disclaimer: To be absolutely clear, this site is dedicated to a computer game and not to general conspiracy theories regarding aliens.
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 * * * XCOM: Enemy Unknown by Firaxis Games to release October 2012. * * *
X-COM fans rejoice! The remake of the 1994 classic UFO: Enemy Unknown (or XCOM: UFO Defense) will be released on October 9th, 2012 in North America and October 12th, 2012 internationally.
* * * New XCOM FPS Game by 2k Marin has been delayed multiple times, release is late 2013 or 2014 at the earliest. * * *
The game will focus on elite U.S. government operatives attempting to prevent a nightmarish invasion of the United States (while dropping the dash in X-COM). See:
* * * X-COM Complete Packages now available for less than $15 * * *
At GamersGate, Steam and Direct2Drive. (Includes UFO, TFTD, Apoc, Int, and Enf). For "reviews", see this. |
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