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]]>It’s difficult to believe, but today marks ten years since XCOM: Enemy Unknown was first released. A lot has changed in the world of gaming in the ensuing decade — but for my money, Firaxis’ vision of a modern XCOM game remains the best video game franchise reboot there’s ever been.
]]>2K's missing new game will be announced later this month.
]]>Out of nowhere, 2K has launched XCOM Legends – a previously unannounced mobile game that is now available in early access for some territories.
]]>2K Games' potential line-up for E3 2021 has seemingly been leaked.
]]>Early on in XCOM: Chimera Squad, you'll need to choose between three factions to face off against, including the religious cult Sacred Coil. After several missions, battling civil unrest and uncovering the secrets about the mysterious group, you'll encounter a final critical mission where you'll meet the faction's leader.
]]>XCOM: Chimera Squad is now out in the wild and if you're finding it too much of a challenge, you can use these console commands to cheat your way to victory.
]]>Give XCOM 2 a try for free.
]]>XCOM: Chimera Squad reviews have landed and we've rounded them up for you.
]]>Two of XCOM 2's biggest features are coming to XCOM: Chimera Squad.
]]>There's a new XCOM game in the works, and it's coming next week.
]]>2K Games will release collections for BioShock, Borderlands, and XCOM 2 for Nintendo Switch.
]]>It’s like XCOM. It’s really, really like XCOM.
]]>XCOM 2's new DLC drop is a brilliant little love letter to the fans - and best of all, it's free.
]]>XCOM 2, the sequel to strategy game XCOM: Enemy Unknown, is free to play for the next 48 hours on Steam.
]]>2K and Firaxis Games are releasing extra content for XCOM 2: War of the Chosen on PC called the Tactical Legacy Pack.
]]>The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is free right now through the Humble Store for 48 hours.
]]>Don't expect Firaxis' games to start asking you to spend a few dollars to increase your resources any time soon.
]]>You can have Mercy from Overwatch as part of your squad in XCOM 2, even if she doesn't actually resurrect your fallen comrades.
]]>XCOM, you got me yet again.
]]>2K and Firaxis Games have a released a gameplay walkthrough for XCOM 2: War of the Chosen.
]]>XCOM 2's Chosen are going to be tough if the Assassin is anything to go by, here's a first look.
]]>During E3 2017 this week, the expansion War of the Chosen was announced for XCOM 2, after a few teases from the team prior to the show. And it's a massive expansion. So massive, many members of the team wanted to turn it into XCOM 3.
]]>Because why not shop for games while waiting for E3 livestreams?
]]>Phoenix Point, the open world, turn-based strategy title from Julian Gollop’s Snapshot Games, has landed on crowd-funding service Fig.
]]>The creators of Long War, the extremely popular XCOM: Enemy Unknown mod, have announced a sequel for XCOM 2 on PC.
]]>A few months after launch, we finally have official controller support for XCOM 2 on PC, and it comes with a little something extra.
]]>Load times aside, this is a damn solid take on 2K's PC strategy hit.
]]>If you're planning on picking up XCOM 2 on PS4 or Xbox One, you're going to be in for a slightly longer wait than expected.
]]>Robots for everyone, and perhaps closure for Shen, in the latest XCOM 2 content drop.
]]>Julian Gollop will be showing off new title to press at E3.
]]>Microsoft has announced what Xbox Live Gold Members can expect for the month of June.
]]>XCOM 2's new DLC has some pretty rad features.
]]>XCOM 2 gets bigger and badder with the next paid expansion.
]]>And XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus for PS Vita.
]]>X-COM creator Julian Gollop has a new game in the works and it's called Phoenix Point.
]]>Good news, Commander: we've hired a new stylist.
]]>XCOM 2 is a great game, but that doesn't mean the community can't improve it. When the pressure gets too much, when the soldiers die again and again, you need to freshen it up with some well thought out changes.
]]>XCOM 2 is now slightly better, Commanders.
]]>XCOM 2's design relies too much on unpredictable formulas, very much to the game's detriment.
]]>A single button press makes loading back to base a lot shorter in XCOM 2, and Firaxis sort of tells us why.
]]>Performance issues with XCOM 2 have been widely reported, and Firaxis is aware.
]]>The XCOM 2 trick that's a lot stranger than missing four 90+ percent shots in a row.
]]>XCOM 2 offers some of the best tactical/turn-based experiences you could find in the genre, improving immensely over the first game. Worrying about how to handle things out in the field is great and all, but making the most out of your limited resources aboard the Avenger and choosing what tasks to priorities, is half the fun.
]]>Welcome to one of the most daunting and (sometimes) frustrating games in mainstream media. Sharing knowledge with the community can make these sorts of things a whole lot easier. We’re trying to do our part to make the transition to the command chair a little smoother, if you so desire the assistance.
]]>XCOM 2 doesn't have controller support on launch. Unless you have a Steam Controller.
]]>Every choice in XCOM 2 is the difference between success and failure, says Kris Goorhuis.
]]>XCOM 2 is out. Go go go!
]]>XCOM 2 begins rolling out globally very soon. Better get ready.
]]>It looks like XCOM 2 could be the first essential game of 2016.
]]>Not long to wait now until the sequel lands this week.
]]>It's a 2K weekend over on Steam with quite a few games from the publisher's library on sale.
]]>XCOM 2 makes another stop on its tour of the many environments Commanders will have to conquer to defeat Advent.
]]>VG247 has come into possession of exclusive materials from the guerrilla resistance. The Advent administration doesn't want you to see this.
]]>XCOM 2 isn't any more forgiving than its precursor, but it does give you more opportunities to defy RNGesus.
]]>XCOM 2 fronts unforgiving tactical gameplay and satisfying RPG progression, but that's not all it deserves praise for.
]]>Firaxis gives everyone a look at one new environment that'll be available in XCOM 2.
]]>XCOM 2 is all about preserving the simple things in life.
]]>XCOM 2 will take you on pleasant wilderness treks.
]]>You can play XCOM: Enemy Unknown for free this weekend through Steam.
]]>XCOM 2 has produced a large chunk of new screens.
]]>XCOM works pretty well as a touch game. Let's hope that translates well for Sony's handheld.
]]>Your first look at gameplay from XCOM 2 lies within.
]]>XCOM 2 developer Firaxis explains why the game is exclusive to the PC and why it won't support gamepads at launch.
]]>XCOM 2, the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, has been announced as a PC exclusive.
]]>XCOM: Enemy Unknown was pretty well received on mobile devices, so it's no surprise that expansion cum re-release Enemy Within is also making the jump.
]]>Borderlands 2 is free this weekend on Steam, and if you enjoy the shooter enough to buy it, you'll only have to pay $4.99.
]]>The Humble 2K Bundle is practically a gift to tight arses and cheapskates the world over.
]]>Having started a successful Kickstarter recently, original XCOM designer, currently working on Chaos Reborn, Julian Gollop, was attending Digital Dragons game festival. While there, he gave a talk about his experience with the crowdfunding model and discussed what he had to go through even before the campaign was a thing.
]]>XCOM: Enemy Unknown looks like it's coming to Steam for Linux, as suggested to changes posted on the Steam Database.
]]>XCOM: Enemy Unknown has launched for Android devices, following yesterday's tease.
]]>How four creators broke away from the console production line to find success and acclaim with very different indie games.
]]>Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has said in a new interview that he publisher isn't ready to fully embrace mobile and tablet game development because the technology isn't "quite there yet." He's also shed light on Rod Fergusson's departure to Microsoft.
]]>2K is hosting a mobile sale which kicks off tomorrow for a limited time only.
]]>Chaos Reborn will soon be placed on Kickstarter, according to XCOM creator Julian Gollop's latest post on Prefundia.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>XCOM: Enemy Within is the standalone expansion pack to the Firaxis strategy reboot. Does it stack up to the gruelling brilliance of its predecessor? Find out in our review round-up.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>2K has announced four new game collections available through retailers Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart.
]]>The Last of Us, FTL, FIFA 13 and other titles have been shortlisted for this year's GameCity Prize. The list was compiled at the UK-based GameCity festival, which is held each year to champion games as a cultural art form. Check out the full list of nominees here.
]]>A title update for the iOS version of XCOM: Enemy Unknown has rectified a grievous oversight in the original release, by allowing you to play multiplayer matches. You can now challenge your friends to battles, just as in the PC and console versions, but if you only have limited time you can send your turn, wander off, and resume at a later time. Hooray! The update also adds leaderboards, new achievements, and various iOS 7 optimisations. XCOM: Enemy Unknown is on sale for $10 through October 13; it normally goes for $20, so act fast.
]]>XCOM: Enemy Within has a new video available showing off the game's rogue organization known as EXALT.
]]>Steam is full of XCOM goodness this weekend, with XCOM: Enemy Within 10% off when you pre-order; XCOM: Enemy Unknown is free to play and the XCOM franchise is on sale.
]]>Sony has updated the European end of the PlayStation Store with Rain, Atelier Meruru Plus, the Battlefield 4 beta and more. Hit up the break for your full update.
]]>XCOM: Enemy Within expands the core game come November, and to give you an overview of what to expect, VG247's Sam Clay sat down with Firaxis Games producer and designer Garth DeAngelis. Head below to hear all about cyborgs, mechs and other things that can cause you a horrible, horrible death.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Those in the US looking for a gaming deal this weekend should head over to Amazon and digitally download XCOM: Enemy Unknown if they don't already own it. The game along with the Elite Soldier and Slingshot DLC can be had for a mere $10. XCOM's Enemy Within expansion is coming out on November 12, and it will run you $30 by itself, so this is a bargain, and comparable to the $40 Commander Edition coming to PS3 and Xbox 360. Thanks, Joystiq.
]]>If you want XCOM: Enemy Unknown's upcoming expansion on PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, you're going to have to buy the game all over again; Firaxis has said it could not have released Enemy Within as an add-on.
]]>XCOM: Enemy Within has a new trailer available called War Machines. The Firaxis Games release will come with new maps, multiplayer content, and the ability to incorporate alien tech into your set-up. Enemy Within also introduces the Mechanized Exoskeletal Cybersuit which can be equipped with heavy weaponry. XCOM: Enemy Within will launch on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 November 12. Thanks, Gematsu.
]]>Full details on XCOM: Enemy Within, the expansion to 2012's Enemy Within, have finally emerged. Firaxis Games will be bringing the new content to PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Windows PC. It will provide new maps, multiplayer content, and an interesting new mechanic.
]]>XCOM: Enemy Unknown Achievements have shown up on the game's Global Gameplay Stats page on Steam. If you click the link, you will see 30 blank slots. 2K is teasing a reveal for the game on August 21, after XCOM: Enemy Within showed up on the Korean ratings board for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. So look for those blank spots on the Steam page to be filled in later on in the month. Thanks, Shack.
]]>Multiple references to something called XCOM: Enemy Within have surfaced, and while 2K has no news to share right now, we don't have long to wait.
]]>$20 apps can and do work, Take Two boss Strauss Zenick has declared, on the back of a strong performance from the iPad release of XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
]]>XCOM: Enemy Unknown is out today on iOS, and is practically a direct port of the game. It will run you $20/ £13.99/ €17.99. While not included at launch, the head-to-head multiplayer mode will be added later as a free update. Check out the launch trailer below.
]]>XCOM: Enemy Unknown has been dated for an iOS release on June 20. It'll cost $20 in the States, £13.99 in the UK & 17.99 Euros across Europe, and while that's a lot of money bear in mind the game is almost a direct port of the console and PC game that launched last year.
]]>Sony has announced Uncharted 3, LBP Karting, and XCOM: Enemy Unknown will join the PS Plus Instant Game collection in Europe and North America next week.
]]>XCOM: Enemy Unknown will support cloud saves on iOS which will allow players to switch between iPad and iPhone on the go.
]]>Sid Meier's Ace Patrol developer Firaxis has taken an accessible yet challenging approach to flight combat. VG247's Dave Cook speaks with lead producer Lena Brenk to discuss its development.
]]>The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is 2k Marin's take on the XCOM origin story. VG247 got early hands-on time with the game to see how it stacks up.
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