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IGN: E3 2010: XCOM Preview and Debut Trailer

FBI special agent William Carter pulls up, stopping his car in the picturesque, tree-lined suburban street. His surroundings are the very vision of archetypal 1950s America – modern houses, well-kept lawns and white picket fences. But something isn't right. The scene seems frozen, eerily quiet. There's no activity in the streets. No kids playing or selling lemonade. No guys working on their cars in their driveway. Something terrible lurks beneath this silence.

GWAVE5488d ago

This game could be amazing...or amazingly crappy.

The original X-COM:UFO Defense (Enemy Unknown) is still one of the greatest games of all time. Hopefully this new XCom will spark interest in the old classic (a game that every true gamer should try).

Blacktric5488d ago

I was about to say that 2K should lay off making games about 1930's for a bit but after seeing the trailer I ate my words. It's going to be great and setting looks very fitting.

iceman28855488d ago

X-Com UFO Defense for those of us that have played it, is simply one of the greatest games ever made. It was light years ahead of it's time with the depth it presented.

And, now they are turning the turn based squad strategy game into a first person shooter game. Hopefully they pull it off, and this game rocks, because X-Com deserves the best.

P.S. When I saw the screen saying, "And if all else fails", I immediately thought, go for blaster bombs and mind control.

Godmars2905488d ago

Just not Xcom. More like Xfiles. Early Xfiles.

Timesplitter145488d ago

Looks like Xfiles meets Ghostbusters meets Fallout 3

LordMarius5488d ago

You got Bioshock on my XCOM

Turion5488d ago

First thing that popped in my head, That's Mental.

iceman28855488d ago

Where were the sectacoids and floaters?

I just hope the god they don't have Chrysalis dudes in this game, those guys were a pain in my arse.

MajestieBeast5488d ago (Edited 5488d ago )

M rated ghostbusters thats what it reminds me of looks very good gonna keep a eye on this 1. Was this the game Ken levine was working on or is it another game?

Stealth20k5488d ago

It doesnt need to be called xcom at all. Any random title would do

Just another generic shooter crapping over an rpg franchise

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Get all 17 Items in the XCOM Complete Game Bundle at 95% Off and Enjoy Them on Your Steam Deck

The XCOM Complete Game Bundle includes lots of DLCs and games playable on the Steam Deck. You can save over €220 on the 17-item bundle.

knight6265489d ago

Only game iam waiting for is for mafia 2 nothing else intrest me well only Metal gear solid peace walkers but ill get that soon

Conloles5489d ago

Mafia 2 lol all 2K get money from is GTA style games and Nba 2K.

MightyMark4275489d ago

The only game I'm waiting for is Mafia II

killyourfm5489d ago

O_O - Not interested in XCOM?

Syaz15489d ago

nice. waiting to see what mafia 2 and spec ops the line has too offer. not into rts games, so civ 5 not for me, and not too familiar with x-com series.

AliTheBrit195489d ago

I think 2K are probably the best Publisher.

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XCOM Veterans Launch New Studio Bit Reactor

COG: A group of industry veterans from the XCOM franchise have teamed up to launch the new turned-based tactics studio Bit Reactor.

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Magog1247d ago

From the *new* Xcom franchise. The original was developed by Julian Gollop and Mythos games. He is currently in charge of Snapshot games and his latest take on Xcom was Phoenix Point.

gangsta_red1247d ago

I'm all for more tactics games. played Phoenix Point on Game Pass (ended up purchasing it), it's good...but doesn't have that same XCOM 2 feeling. Would love to see what these guys have to offer