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XCOM 2 (PC/Mac/Linux, Firaxis, November 2015) announced [Up: New info/screens in OP]

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Nirolak

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Fushichou187 said:
XCOM moved nearly twice the units on PS3 & 360 as it did on PC, so unless XCOM 2 is rotten with F2P mechanics (which is an easier sell on PC & mobile), I would be shocked if this sequel doesn't make its way to current gen consoles eventually. If they are leaning super hard into providing a robust toolkit for modders though, it would make sense that resources are thrown at PC/Mac first, and then a leaner version for consoles later.
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Gee those numbers seem suspiciously similar to ones from a certain banned site.
 
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Maintenance

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Fushichou187 said:
So this is where I'm currently looking...

http://www.********.com/game/70978/xcom-enemy-unknown/

Maybe they only report physical sales? It's listing global PC sales as 640k, PS3 sales 510k and X360 with 600k.
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Chartz?

Chartz?

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FunkyPajamas

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Fushichou187 said:
So this is where I'm currently looking...

[Edit: hmm... VGC h a r t z is a banned site? didn't know that]

Maybe they only report physical sales? It's listing global PC sales as 640k, PS3 sales 510k and X360 with 600k.
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Uh oh.

I hear Bish coming.

I AM SO HYPED SOMEBODY PLEASE HOLD ME.

X-COM is one of my top 5 games of last generation. I will be there on day one.
 
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Steel

Banned
Fushichou187 said:
So this is where I'm currently looking...

[Edit: hmm... VGC h a r t z is a banned site? didn't know that]

Maybe they only report physical sales? It's listing global PC sales as 640k, PS3 sales 510k and X360 with 600k.
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Steamspy man. Steamspy. VGchrtz is terrible. That being said, the only real source we have for the console numbers is an article made one month after release.
 
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nynt9

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Fushichou187 said:
So this is where I'm currently looking...

[Edit: hmm... VGC h a r t z is a banned site? didn't know that]

Maybe they only report physical sales? It's listing global PC sales as 640k, PS3 sales 510k and X360 with 600k.
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Looking at physical sales on PC is laughable.
 
BennyBlanco

BennyBlanco

aka IMurRIVAL69
Fushichou187 said:
XCOM moved nearly twice the units on PS3 & 360 as it did on PC, so unless XCOM 2 is rotten with F2P mechanics (which is an easier sell on PC & mobile), I would be shocked if this sequel doesn't make its way to current gen consoles eventually. If they are leaning super hard into providing a robust toolkit for modders though, it would make sense that resources are thrown at PC/Mac first, and then a leaner version for consoles later.
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Where are you pulling these numbers from?

I think the fact that they're going out of their way to label this a PC exclusive speaks volumes. It sold very well on PC.

http://steamspy.com/app/200510
 
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Xplatformer

Member
Still crossing fingers that the title will still support Xbox 360 controller 100%. I'm all for fixing the interface to support KB/M, but that's seriously not how I'm going to play the game.

If I have to wait for a Mass Effect 2/3 level kickstarter to get controller support I will wait.
 
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McNum

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I have to admit, I like that they're going with an "XCOM lost, fix it!" story for this one. They could easily have just added a new set of aliens, or increased the scale as humanity used the alien tech to expand, but instead... "You lost. The aliens rule the world. You're the rebels, use guerrilla tactics or die." Which is a pretty good setup for a game like this.
 
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Enthus

Member
So this is what the A-Team at Firaxis was making when Beyond Earth was released. Definitely a Day 1 purchase.
 
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alexandros

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Nikodemos said:
Why do people like TFTD so much? That game was rather bad, and pretty much the only reason for its existence was a stupid UFO Defense bug nobody found out (until way later).
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It had great atmosphere. I found it to be the scariest X-Com by far, especially during nights missions. Plus the underwater setting was cool and original.
 
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GuitarAtomik

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Did I miss an announcement saying it would only ever come to PC? I'd be surprised if this didn't come to console some time after the PC release. Hell, the last one is on tablets for god's sake.
 
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Nzyme32

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Xplatformer said:
Still crossing fingers that the title will still support Xbox 360 controller 100%. I'm all for fixing the interface to support KB/M, but that's seriously not how I'm going to play the game.

If I have to wait for a Mass Effect 2/3 level kickstarter to get controller support I will wait.
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Well you'll have some idea of their PC only reasoning this week when they specifically talk about it - "And, later this week we’ll go in-depth with Solomon and DeAngelis on the reasons behind the bold move to take XCOM from a multiplatform series to a PC exclusive, and how XCOM 2 will be tailored to take advantage of that single platform’s strengths – followed by Firaxis’ exciting plans to support modders and their work."

Plus there is a livestream tomorrow at 18:30 UK time, and a in depth preview via IGN tomorrow to kickoff their coverage of it throughout the month
 
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GuitarAtomik said:
Did I miss an announcement saying it would only ever come to PC? I'd be surprised if this didn't come to console some time after the PC release. Hell, the last one is on tablets for god's sake.
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Read the OP next time:

And, later this week we’ll go in-depth with Solomon and DeAngelis on the reasons behind the bold move to take XCOM from a multiplatform series to a PC exclusive, and how XCOM 2 will be tailored to take advantage of that single platform’s strengths – followed by Firaxis’ exciting plans to support modders and their work.
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TheOhrenberger.

Banned
Sucks that it's PC only. The last Xcom played really well on 360. I hope it comes to console eventually but if it doesn't I can buy the PC version (hopefully I can run it!)
 
Interfectum

Interfectum

Member
@aegies 3h3 hours ago
i am kind of wondering if an absence of a console announcement for xcom 2 means someone is trying to negotiate a console exclusive for it.

@aegies 3h3 hours ago
and yes i absolutely think we are in an environment where xcom 2 is a game either sony or MS would want as a feather in their cap.

@aegies 2h2 hours ago
not saying there's no way xcom 2 only comes out on PC nov., but i really, super duper doubt that it isn't day/date on at least one console.

https://twitter.com/aegies

Gies in denial.
 
TheSadRanger

TheSadRanger

Banned
Nice to know the events from Enemy Unknown were for nothing :(

Anyways anyone know what engine they are using? A heavily modded UE3 engine or UE4? Looks like they might be using UE3 again to me.
 
Wiktor

Wiktor

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No console versions (at least at first)? Great news. I loved XCOM, but it suffered a lot because of multiplatform development.
 
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Nzyme32

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TheSadRanger said:
Nice to know the events from Enemy Unknown were for nothing :(

Anyways anyone know what engine they are using? A heavily modded UE3 engine or UE4? Looks like they might be using UE3 again to me.
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We don't really know that. It is 20 years later and we essentially failed after the events of EU, but that isn't to say the stuff that happened isn't without consequence or meaning. We'll need to wait and see
 
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CecilRousso

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Interfectum said:
@aegies 3h3 hours ago
i am kind of wondering if an absence of a console announcement for xcom 2 means someone is trying to negotiate a console exclusive for it.

@aegies 3h3 hours ago
and yes i absolutely think we are in an environment where xcom 2 is a game either sony or MS would want as a feather in their cap.

@aegies 2h2 hours ago
not saying there's no way xcom 2 only comes out on PC nov., but i really, super duper doubt that it isn't day/date on at least one console.

https://twitter.com/aegies

Gies in denial.
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Here's a youtube clip that might help Mr. Gies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y9C3-DCrjM
 
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Dennis

Banned
Fushichou187 said:
So this is where I'm currently looking...

[Edit: hmm... VGC h a r t z is a banned site? didn't know that]

Maybe they only report physical sales? It's listing global PC sales as 640k, PS3 sales 510k and X360 with 600k.
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Fushichou187 said:
XCOM moved nearly twice the units on PS3 & 360 as it did on PC, so unless XCOM 2 is rotten with F2P mechanics (which is an easier sell on PC & mobile), I would be shocked if this sequel doesn't make its way to current gen consoles eventually. If they are leaning super hard into providing a robust toolkit for modders though, it would make sense that resources are thrown at PC/Mac first, and then a leaner version for consoles later.
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U done fucked upzzzzzzzzzzz
 
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Psychoward

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Does anyone have a source on the rumor of Enemy Within Plus coming to Vita? Saw it on the last thread but there was no source at all other than the OP
 
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Orayn

Member
Someone is also throwing that CHARTZZZ shit at my parody video game news Twitter account when I joked about "all 15 people who bought XCOM on console" signing a petition over XCOM 2 being PC exclusive.
 
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nynt9

Member
Interfectum said:
@aegies 3h3 hours ago
i am kind of wondering if an absence of a console announcement for xcom 2 means someone is trying to negotiate a console exclusive for it.

@aegies 3h3 hours ago
and yes i absolutely think we are in an environment where xcom 2 is a game either sony or MS would want as a feather in their cap.

@aegies 2h2 hours ago
not saying there's no way xcom 2 only comes out on PC nov., but i really, super duper doubt that it isn't day/date on at least one console.

https://twitter.com/aegies

Gies in denial.
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This man never fails to provide a baffling opinion.
 
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