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Firaxis have 'plenty on their plate' with plans for XCOM, mod support possible Poll

Posted: 25.10.2012 by Technet2k

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown wasn't developed with modding as one of the "core pillars", says producer Garth DeAngelis, but the team recognise its importance to the community. It may happen sometime.

Mod support is something they'd "like to resolve going forward," but the team is busy with lots of plans in motion "for a while." Firaxis have just announced the Slingshot DLC adding new missions.

Slingshot scenario leads upcoming XCOM downloadable content

Posted: 24.10.2012 by JonahFalcon

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2K Games has announced the first two downloadable content packs for Firaxis' hit strategy remake of XCOM: Enemy Unknown. One is a DLC pack that was already given to gamers who pre-ordered the game or bought it at launch, while the other is a brand-new scenario taking place in China.

COMPETITION: XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Posted: 22.10.2012 by JonahFalcon

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This is the contest you've all been waiting for: five Steam codes for Firaxis' alien invasion strategy game, XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown achievements reveal DLC? Poll

Posted: 18.10.2012 by Technet2k

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Put down that plasma rifle dossier Commander, because there's some interesting intel that could redefine your mission priorities. There are some very curious Steam achievements for XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

They're curious because they mention named missions or scenarios, with descriptions that appear to hint at little challenges. The consensus is that Firaxis has done XCOM proud.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown gets first PC patch, 1080p "now used at all times"

Posted: 12.10.2012 by Technet2k

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Firaxis has released the first PC patch for XCOM: Enemy Known as they tackle some niggling issues as well as 'activate' the higher resolution 1080p video clips to 'always play' instead of 720p.

The means guaranteed higher-res loveliness during cutscenes. There are various "optimizations" according to the patch notes, and the team have tweaked some abilities.