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XCOM 2 was originally going to give you giant mechsApr 4, 2024 - PCGamesNXCOM 2 War of the Chosen is an essential upgrade to one of the best strategy games on PC, but it was originally going to be quite different. The game's director, Jake Solomon, who parted ways with developer Firaxis in February 2023, reveals that the original vision was completely different from what we got, with giant mechs more akin to those of Titanfall 2, Battletech, and Into the Breach, but it simply didn't work in practice. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best turn-based strategy games on PC 2024 Two 9/10 strategy games brave their biggest Steam discounts ever One of the most important strategy games ever is 95% off, but be quick Two 9/10 strategy games brave their biggest Steam discounts everFeb 25, 2024 - PCGamesNWe write about strategy games a lot at PCGamesN. We love the genre, and you love getting some of the best it has to offer on the cheap, but I know some of you have seen our stories on XCOM 2 and Marvel's Midnight Suns and thought "I'll get 'em next time." Well, the next time is here, and both of the games are also at a historical low on Steam. So now's your chance. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Steam Deck has given this tactical RPG something of a second life 9/10 strategy game from XCOM devs in incredible Steam sale Marvel's Midnight Suns gets bigger Steam sale, but at a higher price One of the most important strategy games ever is 95% off, but be quickJan 3, 2024 - PCGamesNXCOM 2 isn't just one of the best strategy games around, it's probably one of the most influential modern games in the genre. Since its launch in 2016 its inspiration can be felt in games like Mutant Road Zero, Xenonauts 2, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, King Arthur: Knight's Tale, and developer Firaxis Games' own Marvel's Midnight Suns. Ubisoft even put their own spin on the format with the Mario and Rabbids games. Now, if you're looking for that next turn-based hit after Baldur's Gate 3, this classic can be yours for an almost unreasonably cheap $3. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best turn-based strategy games on PC 2024 Stunning 9/10 strategy game is now just $2 Steam's defining turn based strategy games are 90% off Stunning 9/10 strategy game is now just $2Oct 2, 2023 - PCGamesNXCOM 2 is a classic strategy sim for dozens of reasons. It looks great. It sounds great. The story and atmosphere are incredibly strong. But what I love most - and what sets the Firaxis squad shooter apart from the likes of Civilization, Crusader Kings, Total War, and others - is the overwhelming sense of consequences. It's a game design cliche - 'every choice matters' - but in XCOM 2, it's absolutely true. Combined with how it engineers and facilitates organic stories, XCOM 2 is one of the best strategy sims of all time, and now it's all yours for little more than $2. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best turn-based strategy games on PC 2023 Steam's defining turn based strategy games are 90% off Get 15 of the greatest PC games ever for less than $99 Great Moments in PC gaming: Landing an impossible shot in XCOM 2Jun 4, 2023 - PC GamerGreat moments in PC gaming are bite-sized celebrations of some of our favorite gaming memories... Read more.Steam's defining turn based strategy games are 90% offMay 7, 2023 - PCGamesNXCOM 2 sees its price drop drastically for a limited time as part of a Steam sale, with all the DLC also available at a massive discount as well, meaning you can grab one of the greatest modern turn-based strategy games for next to nothing and experience XCOM 2 with all the bells and whistles, which makes it even better than it already is. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Get 15 of the greatest PC games ever for less than $99 Best turn-based strategy games on PC 2023 Midnight Suns, Civilization and XCOM icon Jake Solomon leaves Firaxis XCOM director Jake Solomon wants to open a new studio and make "more of a life simulator"Mar 21, 2023 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunJake Solomon was a longtime designer and director at studio Firaxis, and he was pretty publicly the figurehead for big strategy games like XCOM 2 and Marvel’s Midnight Suns. So last month, it was pretty big news to hear he was leaving Firaxis behind to chase a “new dream.” At the time, it was unclear what that dream was, but thanks to a podcast interview with My Perfect Console (spotted and transcribed by VGC) we now have an idea of what Solomon will do next. It involves opening a new studio and working on strategy games, unlike the ones he made at Firaxis. Read more Gotham Knights headlines Humble’s Türkiye-Syria Earthquake Relief BundleMar 2, 2023 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunHumble Bundle’s latest is raising money for relief efforts in southern Türkiye and northern Syria due to the earthquakes which have killed over 50,000 people and displaced thousands more. The bundle compiles over 60 games, including some heavy hitters such as Gotham Knights and XCOM 2, alongside some smaller gems like Backbone and Cris Tales. The Earthquake Relief Bundle is available for £25/$30 (or any higher price) until March 8th and all proceeds will be going to charity. Read more Firaxis are making a new Civ game, but XCOM designer Jake Solomon is leavingFeb 17, 2023 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunDirector Jake Solomon is leaving Firaxis after two decades of work on Marvel’s Midnight Suns, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and XCOM 2. This comes amid a studio shakeup with multiple senior roles sliding around the corporate conveyor belt. Firaxis also revealed that they’re in early development on the next Civilization game. Read more Midnight Suns, Civilization and XCOM icon Jake Solomon leaves FiraxisFeb 17, 2023 - PCGamesNJake Solomon, the designer and director behind several iconic strategy games including Marvel's Midnight Suns, the Civilization series, and XCOM is leaving Firaxis, as the company appoints a new studio head, and Solomon embarks on a "new chapter." Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Get Civ 6 Anthology for cheap as Steam's top 4X game hits lowest price Civ 6 DLC Rulers of the Sahara gets release date on Steam and Epic The best 4X games on PC 2023 Marvel's Midnight Suns, a new Tactical RPG from Firaxis Games, is Out Now!Dec 1, 2022 - Community Announcementshttps://store.steampowered.com/app/368260/Marvels_Midnight_Suns/ The time is finally upon us for the Midnight Suns to rise up and save the world from Hydra and Lilith's demonic forces! Marvel's Midnight Suns is now available for Steam. Set in the darker, supernatural side of the Marvel Universe, Marvel's Midnight Suns is a tactical role-playing game that blends rich storytelling and relationship building with a revolutionary card-based combat system. As the Hunter, the only hero ever to have defeated Lilith eons ago, you get to fight alongside and forge friendships with Blade, Doctor Strange, Nico Minoru, and Spider-Man, as well as other members of The Avengers, X-Men, and Runaways. Turn-based tactical missions fought on constantly changing battlefields require you to think strategically every step of the way. Whether you're repositioning one of your heroes, playing one of their unique ability cards, or looking for opportunities to use the environment to your advantage, every decision counts. The choices you make when hanging out and chatting with other heroes in and around the Abbey between missions also have consequences, as befriending heroes is a great way to unlock powerful combo abilities and passive bonuses that come into play when you fight alongside them. From hanging out with iconic Super Heroes in the Abbey to taking on Hydra and the demonic forces of Lilith in tactical combat, there is much to discover in Marvel’s Midnight Suns. We hope you enjoy every minute of your experience with the game! Fight & Think like a Super Hero in a new Tactical RPG from Firaxis Games!Nov 18, 2022 - Community Announcementshttps://store.steampowered.com/app/368260/Marvels_Midnight_Suns/ Marvel’s Midnight Suns is the ultimate crossover event combining the rich story, character relationships, customization and progression of an RPG with the tactical strategy and combat mechanics of a revolutionary new card-based tactics game. 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Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/03/xcom-2s-multiplayer-being-removed-but-will-still-work-on-linux-and-steam-deck XCOM 2 is losing multiplayer and challenge mode on PCMar 1, 2022 - PC GamerBased on the replies when Firaxis announced it was "retiring services" for the multiplayer and challenge modes in XCOM 2, it seems like a lot of players didn't realize XCOM 2 even has multiplayer. It does! Or at least it does until March 28, when an update will remove it from the Steam version on PC. Guess we'll have to get the achievements before then... Read more.XCOM 2's multiplayer will be shut down this monthMar 1, 2022 - PCGamesNIt's now six years after XCOM 2 released on Steam, and one of the best strategy games on PC is about to lose two big features. In a new update, developer Firaxis Games reveals it will shut XCOM 2's multiplayer and other online modes by the end of this month. XCOM 2 is one of the best turn-based strategy games ever made, but it seems like the online side of the game may not be that popular. XCOM 2's multiplayer consisted of players taking control of humans and aliens to mix-and-match a squad, similar to the first game. An online leaderboard-based Challenge Mode was also added with the War of the Chosen expansion. Unfortunately for fans of these modes, Firaxis has announced that it "will be retiring services for multiplayer and Challenge Mode for the Steam version" of XCOM 2 on March 28, 2022 - although this only applies to PC users as the Mac version won't be touched, apparently. On this date, XCOM 2 will receive an update that will remove both modes. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: XCOM 2 and War of the Chosen are free to play this weekend The best turn-based strategy games on PC in 2022 XCOM 2 classes: expert tips for creating the ultimate squad
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