BobSmith101 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Just looking through Amazon and I came across a new version to be released in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oner Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yep, there's a new one in the making. The local fans are drooling already. Me too, a bit. :D 1 Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Not this fan. Sorry, it's all doom and gloom. You can of course join us in our despair or give in to resignation. A real x-com game is something that will never come again. “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serrano Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) You've probably already heard of it Gorth but Xenonaughts may be more up your alley. They released a playable demo when they did their kickstarter and it's looking good. Edited July 24, 2012 by Serrano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 You've probably already heard of it Gorth but Xenonaughts may be more up your alley. They released a playable demo when they did their kickstarter and it's looking good. They talk the talk. Unfortunately trying the 'alpha' demo is only an option if you pre-order the game. Sort of a catch 22 Recent violence against X-Com and Jagged Alliance has left me with very little expectations. If the Carmageddon Reincarnation project fizzles, then it is indeed time to build a mausoleum for great games “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serrano Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Well if you're at all curious you can get the public alpha demo they released during their Kickstarter from here, It's the same link that the mod team linked to (and still have linked) on their kickstarter page so it's a fairly out-of-date version but still playable enough to get a taste of the game. Edited July 24, 2012 by Serrano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 If it's indeed available to the unwashed masses, then I'm willing to give it a try “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I don't know how you can have doom and gloom when you hear Firaxis is doing a new Xcom with turn based combat and the same strategic elements form the original. It sounds perfect, and everything they've shown so far looks perfect. I've had this pre-ordered from the day it was announced. Firaxis has consistently managed to bring Civilization into the next generation, and they've already successfully updated Pirates. This is about the best shot we are going to get at a new good Xcom game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Firaxis has consistently managed to bring Civilization into the next generation, and they've already successfully updated Pirates. This is about the best shot we are going to get at a new good Xcom game. Are we talking about the Firaxis that introduced QTE's and dancing mini-games to Pirates! ? I need an umbrella... “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSmith101 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008AS7EH6/ref=s9_simh_gw_p63_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=1GSZG82M6RKGS6VBNF0J&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128473&pf_rd_i=468294 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorophx Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 It sounds perfect, and everything they've shown so far looks perfect. to you, yeah. but I'm with Gorth on this one, they removed one thing I liked the most about XCom - base management. and with it, I assume, the financing from different countries depending on your performance over their territories. there was something special about building different bases in different parts of the world, making sure they were run efficiently and defending them from aliens. that's the main reason I never tried Apocalypse. it was too different from the original, while some may say it was better in many instances Walsingham said: I was struggling to understand ths until I noticed you are from Finland. And having been educated solely by mkreku in this respect I am convinced that Finland essentially IS the wh40k universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 that's the main reason I never tried Apocalypse. it was too different from the original, while some may say it was better in many instances If anything, Apocalypse had way superior base management and an actual, functional economy (not really, but it gave the illusion of it). You had to build new bases in different parts of town to better your response time to threats or the various factions would start lose faith in you. They could go from liking you to hating you to declaring outright war on you (when they weren't busy warring amongst themselves), it was almost sims like the way they would go about their lives. If they hate you, you can no longer buy their equipment and they will generally attack you on sight. Forget about that engine upgrade for your jet fighters... “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSmith101 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 It sounds perfect, and everything they've shown so far looks perfect. to you, yeah. but I'm with Gorth on this one, they removed one thing I liked the most about XCom - base management. and with it, I assume, the financing from different countries depending on your performance over their territories. there was something special about building different bases in different parts of the world, making sure they were run efficiently and defending them from aliens. that's the main reason I never tried Apocalypse. it was too different from the original, while some may say it was better in many instances Seems there are two of them , one appears to have disapeared into sometime 2014 though. This is the product description for the one I was looking at. Just to be sure we are on the same page. Product Description XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organisation called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics. The original X-COM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth. You will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle. Key Features Strategy Evolved: XCOM: Enemy Unknown couples tactical turn-based gameplay with incredible action sequences and on-the-ground combat. Strategic Base: Recruit, customise and grow unique soldiers and manage your personnel. Detect and intercept the alien threat as you build and expand your XCOM headquarters. Tactical Combat: Direct soldier squads in turn-based ground battles and deploy air units such as the Interceptor and Skyranger. Worldwide Threat: Combat spans the globe as the XCOM team engages in over 70 unique missions, interacting and negotiating with governments around the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos_hybrid Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I have hope for this title, for even if it's not as good as the original, it's still something different then most things we see from AAA publishers these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSmith101 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 I have hope for this title, for even if it's not as good as the original, it's still something different then most things we see from AAA publishers these days. Well the last non Japanese TB game I played was Rainbow Moon. But you would have to go back to 40K on the PSP for one that got a general release. The only thing I find with big buget TB games is the bells and whistles while nice at first tend to make them a drag after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorophx Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 If anything, Apocalypse had way superior base management and an actual, functional economy (not really, but it gave the illusion of it). oooh. now you're making me want to install it... Walsingham said: I was struggling to understand ths until I noticed you are from Finland. And having been educated solely by mkreku in this respect I am convinced that Finland essentially IS the wh40k universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidesco Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Firaxis has consistently managed to bring Civilization into the next generation, and they've already successfully updated Pirates. This is about the best shot we are going to get at a new good Xcom game. Civ V was a big step back from Civ IV, as far as empire building is concerned. The first Civ game I've regretted buying. "My hovercraft is full of eels!" - Hungarian touristI am Dan Quayle of the Romans.I want to tattoo a map of the Netherlands on my nether lands.Heja Sverige!!Everyone should cuffawkle more.The wrench is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSmith101 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Firaxis has consistently managed to bring Civilization into the next generation, and they've already successfully updated Pirates. This is about the best shot we are going to get at a new good Xcom game. Civ V was a big step back from Civ IV, as far as empire building is concerned. The first Civ game I've regretted buying. Isn't the bigger picture do you want to see more games of this type or not ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 We just get so few of these types of games today, it is hard not to emphatically support it when it comes out. Also, the funding is still affected depending on where you are taking missions. This goes into detail about it. http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/05/23/hands-on-xcom-enemy-unknown-part-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majek Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 They can still add stuff in addon or DLC if they dont deliver everything in the retail game. :D and that link is not working. 1.13 killed off Ja2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgoth Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I hope there better be a demo around. Rain makes everything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorophx Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 works for me Walsingham said: I was struggling to understand ths until I noticed you are from Finland. And having been educated solely by mkreku in this respect I am convinced that Finland essentially IS the wh40k universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I'm really surprised at the skepticism here, it seems like a best case scenario for Xcom fans. You've got Sid Meier's studio at work here. Hopefully there will be enough fans picking it up at release, I'd hate to see the first mainstream game with TB combat and a strong strategic element in the last decade bomb. With Jagged Alliance going the whole real time pausing route, it's really my only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorophx Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 on the one hand, XCom was dragged through the mud many many times, so Firaxis's take on it can't be that bad. on the other, look what Fallout 3 did with the Fallout name. the new generation of players won't care about the original, they'll be all, "wow, what a nice game, Firaxis is the best studio ever, they had the guts to make a true tactical game in the age of shooters. oh wait, it's a remake? ah, who cares, I probably won't be able to run the old game on my system". Walsingham said: I was struggling to understand ths until I noticed you are from Finland. And having been educated solely by mkreku in this respect I am convinced that Finland essentially IS the wh40k universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entrerix Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 im 100% excited for the firaxis remake. i dont have emotional ties to the original though, it was too hard when i was a kid, i dont think i ever got more than 2-3 missions into it and i didnt even understand what i was supposed to be doing Killing is kind of like playin' a basketball game. I am there. and the other player is there. and it's just the two of us. and I put the other player's body in my van. and I am the winner. - Nice Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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