XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Page 2

Caped Crusader · 08-29-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Xydarc

Borderlands 2?

I'll be getting the PC version as well. This is one of those games that just doesn't seem right to play on a console.

I think we can all agree that Everyone Sing is the focus of September.

MagGnome · 08-29-2012, 06:01 PM

This is coming to consoles as well? Eww...here's hoping they do it justice. I have faith, but I've been smacked so many times that I'm always cautious going into something like this.

Don't disappoint me, Firaxis!

The video previews I watched a few months ago were promising.

National Kato · 08-29-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Xydarc

I'll be getting the PC version as well. This is one of those games that just doesn't seem right to play on a console.

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Originally Posted by MagGnome

This is coming to consoles as well? Eww...here's hoping they do it justice.

My thought about playing this on the PC was mostly nostalgic. The hour-long video posted above might as well be on a console for all the controls and UI. It'll play identically, and thus far, all we've seen is console play or PC play with Xbox controller and it looks great.

Superman's Dead · 08-29-2012, 06:41 PM

You should watch that gameplay video, Mags. You have no idea until you do

MagGnome · 08-29-2012, 07:37 PM

Which game play video are you referring to? I watched 2-3 of them a couple of months ago, but I'm not sure if they are the same ones posted in this thread. Was there one in particular you think I should check out?

Caped Crusader · 08-29-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MagGnome

Which game play video are you referring to? I watched 2-3 of them a couple of months ago, but I'm not sure if they are the same ones posted in this thread. Was there one in particular you think I should check out?

this one

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012...e/#more-121893

Xydarc · 08-29-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Caped Crusader

I think we can all agree that Everyone Sing is the focus of September.

SilentScreams · 08-31-2012, 06:16 AM

Guys, is it October yet? WHY ISN'T IT OCTOBER YET?!

I just watched that video again. I need this game. NEED! It will complete me.

RandoM51 · 08-31-2012, 06:31 AM

I've played more turn-based strat games on console/handheld than I have on PC. Fortunately they work great on just about any platform.

The recent video highlighted full controller support on PC platform as well.

SilentScreams · 08-31-2012, 06:55 AM

TBS games are pretty much the sole reason I own a DS and PSP. Hopefully this does well and people take notice and realise that there's a market for this kind of thing. I'd pay good money for a proper Jagged Alliance remake, although JA2 with the unofficial patch/overhaul is pretty damn awesome still.

We're apparently going to see the PC interface for this at PAX, so I'll be paying attention to that.

SilentScreams · 09-02-2012, 06:20 PM

I'll just leave this here:

Edit: Also this:

resikel · 09-02-2012, 06:58 PM

Jesus. This is better than porn.

National Kato · 09-02-2012, 10:03 PM

As I've always said, I trust Firaxis. Haven't steered me wrong yet.

Multiplayer looks like a blast. Like, a chess-type blast.

SilentScreams · 09-03-2012, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by resikel

Jesus. This is better than porn.

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Originally Posted by National Kato

As I've always said, I trust Firaxis. Haven't steered me wrong yet.

Multiplayer looks like a blast. Like, a chess-type blast.

Agreed on both counts. If I had to pick any modern developer to trust with X-COM, it would be Firaxis.
And yeah, the multiplayer definitely looks like something my friends and I will sink time into. I wonder if it's always just a deathmatch or whether there are objective based modes too.

Also, Mags! Have you done your required viewing yet? You have three videos to watch now that I'm sure will convince you that this is a game you want!

MagGnome · 09-03-2012, 07:37 AM

Do you really think that I have two hours to watch X-COM videos?

I'll skim the three right now though.

Edit - Looks good so far.

SilentScreams · 09-07-2012, 04:13 AM

Pre-order is available on Steam now.

It appears to have a tiered reward system based on the number of people who pre-order, with everyone getting a free gift-able copy of Civ 5 as the final reward (tier 3). Very cool.

It's already 14% of the way to the first tier, which is the Elite Solder Pack, which adds a load of customization options for your solders.

Edit: Scratch that, 42% of the way there now. In 5 minutes. I think we'll make tier 3 no problem.

Vigil80 · 09-07-2012, 10:24 AM

65% now, including my own purchase.

Wilkz07 · 09-08-2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Oakely Dokely

Is it my imagination or was this game going to have a 50's style and be a straight up shooter when it was first announced??

that's what i was thinking when i saw the steam pre-order trailer. the 50's style game is the one I want to play. XCOM or X-COM... where's my 50's style shooter that I read about in xbox magazine?

Superman's Dead · 09-09-2012, 01:02 AM

Delayed until who knows when, hopefully not cancelled. Using the TBS to re-launch the series and then releasing a branching sequel is a great way to do it

Wolvie · 09-09-2012, 02:35 AM

The story with the FPS prequel/side-game set in the 50's is that the game has had a "problematic" development. I have no idea what that means, but that's the excuse that was thrown out there.
There was a bit of rage from some gamers like myself over the FPS XCOM because most assumed it was a reboot of the franchise. Some believe that the FPS got shelved due to this outrage so the publisher can wait till the gamer rage blows over.
The truth of the matter is the entire dev team who was working on XCOM have been reallocated to another game(the name I can't remember at the moment) to help in getting that game finished. After that, they may pick up where they left off, or they may get put on another project if the suits deem the FPS XCOM too risky a venture. We'll just have to wait and see what happens.

08-31-2012, 06:31 AM	#29
RandoM51 Peripheral Visionary Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 5,648 Blog Entries: 1	I've played more turn-based strat games on console/handheld than I have on PC. Fortunately they work great on just about any platform. The recent video highlighted full controller support on PC platform as well. __________________ RandoM51 could use a few good gamers to save the Earth from alien invasion.

09-02-2012, 06:20 PM	#31
SilentScreams Terran Republic For Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Huddersfield, UK Posts: 9,248	I'll just leave this here: Edit: Also this: Last edited by SilentScreams; 09-02-2012 at 06:56 PM.

09-02-2012, 10:03 PM	#33
National Kato Surfer Rosa Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sun & Sand Posts: 9,300	As I've always said, I trust Firaxis. Haven't steered me wrong yet. Multiplayer looks like a blast. Like, a chess-type blast. __________________ 360: National Kato PSN: National_Kato Steam: NationalKato Origin: NationalKato Now Playing: Metro: Last Light / Blood Dragon / NHL 13 / Battlefield 3 / Borderlands 2 DLC / Skyrim [smith.ink]

09-07-2012, 04:13 AM	#36
SilentScreams Terran Republic For Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Huddersfield, UK Posts: 9,248	Pre-order is available on Steam now. It appears to have a tiered reward system based on the number of people who pre-order, with everyone getting a free gift-able copy of Civ 5 as the final reward (tier 3). Very cool. It's already 14% of the way to the first tier, which is the Elite Solder Pack, which adds a load of customization options for your solders. Edit: Scratch that, 42% of the way there now. In 5 minutes. I think we'll make tier 3 no problem. Last edited by SilentScreams; 09-07-2012 at 04:19 AM.

09-09-2012, 02:35 AM	#40
Wolvie Newbie Youtuber Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,231	The story with the FPS prequel/side-game set in the 50's is that the game has had a "problematic" development. I have no idea what that means, but that's the excuse that was thrown out there. There was a bit of rage from some gamers like myself over the FPS XCOM because most assumed it was a reboot of the franchise. Some believe that the FPS got shelved due to this outrage so the publisher can wait till the gamer rage blows over. The truth of the matter is the entire dev team who was working on XCOM have been reallocated to another game(the name I can't remember at the moment) to help in getting that game finished. After that, they may pick up where they left off, or they may get put on another project if the suits deem the FPS XCOM too risky a venture. We'll just have to wait and see what happens. __________________ Youtube Channel LINK Xbox Live: Wolvie 619 PSN: Wolvie_619 Steam: Wolvie619

08-31-2012, 06:16 AM	#28
SilentScreams Terran Republic For Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Huddersfield, UK Posts: 9,248	Guys, is it October yet? WHY ISN'T IT OCTOBER YET?! I just watched that video again. I need this game. NEED! It will complete me.

08-31-2012, 06:55 AM	#30
SilentScreams Terran Republic For Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Huddersfield, UK Posts: 9,248	TBS games are pretty much the sole reason I own a DS and PSP. Hopefully this does well and people take notice and realise that there's a market for this kind of thing. I'd pay good money for a proper Jagged Alliance remake, although JA2 with the unofficial patch/overhaul is pretty damn awesome still. We're apparently going to see the PC interface for this at PAX, so I'll be paying attention to that.

09-02-2012, 06:58 PM	#32
resikel The real Kate Upton Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Motel 6 Posts: 7,302	Jesus. This is better than porn.

09-07-2012, 10:24 AM	#37
Vigil80 Colonist Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 6,243 Blog Entries: 2	65% now, including my own purchase.

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