XCOM: Enemy Unknown 2012

Melbosa · September 06, 2012, 07:23:48 PM

So I've been following this development and it looks like it will be just like XCOM the original game with updates and new stuff. But still that good old turn based action I remember and love!

http://www.xcom.com/enemyunknown/

It looks so fun and juicy... might take Oct 9th off from any form of work and sit in front of that glowing screen of death!

Something new for the Steam Pre-Order: http://store.steampowered.com/app/200510/. They have a Kickstarter style bar that is based on how many people buy the pre-order gives bonus content to everyone whom pre-orders. Never seen that before on Steam. I urge you, if you were a fan of the original and want to bring it back again, please please please pre-order this one and join me in saving planet Earth once again!

Melbosa · September 12, 2012, 10:59:59 PM

NEED............

MORE..............

PRE-ORDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mags · October 09, 2012, 11:32:19 AM

Just picked up the game this morning. Just a note that the PC box version apparently only comes in special edition mode (still $60), so you get all the per-order steam stuff (classic soldier/deco packs/color customization (but not civ V)).

Plus: Sew on patch
Wallpapers
Ringtones
Music
Poster
Hard Cover story/art book

Not bad for no pre-order i thought anyways.

Mr. Analog · October 09, 2012, 11:34:46 AM

That's actually pretty cool, so many in-box games these days are just the disc making the decision to go with Steam or other direct download options slightly more appealing.

Once you take a bite out of it post a review!

Mags · October 09, 2012, 11:39:07 AM

Quote from: Mr. Analog on October 09, 2012, 11:34:46 AM
That's actually pretty cool, so many in-box games these days are just the disc making the decision to go with Steam or other direct download options slightly more appealing.

Once you take a bite out of it post a review!

Will do. Not much time between Borderlands 2/Baby/Full DVR/X-Com though, so might take a bit.

P.S. WTF have you done to assault rifles Gearbox!?!?!

Lazybones · October 09, 2012, 11:39:05 AM

Quote from: Mr. Analog on October 09, 2012, 11:34:46 AM
That's actually pretty cool, so many in-box games these days are just the disc making the decision to go with Steam or other direct download options slightly more appealing.

Once you take a bite out of it post a review!

Looking at what is in my steam library I am very glad I haven't purchased a boxed PC game in a long time.

Mr. Analog · October 09, 2012, 11:49:16 AM

Quote from: Lazybones on October 09, 2012, 11:39:05 AMLooking at what is in my steam library I am very glad I haven't purchased a boxed PC game in a long time.

The last box game I bought for PC was Bioshock 2 (I think) and it is currently uninstalled, sitting on a shelf.

Quote from: Mags on October 09, 2012, 11:39:07 AMWill do. Not much time between Borderlands 2/Baby/Full DVR/X-Com though, so might take a bit.

P.S. WTF have you done to assault rifles Gearbox!?!?!

It seems like everyone on my Steam friends list is playing Borderlands these days haha

I haven't played "Baby" I hear it gets challenging when you get to the higher levels (less grind but more frustrating as you reach level cap)

hee hee

Mags · October 09, 2012, 11:55:15 AM

Quote from: Mr. Analog on October 09, 2012, 11:49:16 AM
Quote from: Lazybones on October 09, 2012, 11:39:05 AMLooking at what is in my steam library I am very glad I haven't purchased a boxed PC game in a long time.

The last box game I bought for PC was Bioshock 2 (I think) and it is currently uninstalled, sitting on a shelf.

Quote from: Mags on October 09, 2012, 11:39:07 AMWill do. Not much time between Borderlands 2/Baby/Full DVR/X-Com though, so might take a bit.

P.S. WTF have you done to assault rifles Gearbox!?!?!

It seems like everyone on my Steam friends list is playing Borderlands these days haha

I haven't played "Baby" I hear it gets challenging when you get to the higher levels (less grind but more frustrating as you reach level cap)

hee hee

LOL. Playing the female mod, easier at low level, but ramps up to impossible later I hear.

Mr. Analog · October 09, 2012, 01:37:40 PM

Yeah plagued with control issues I hear LOL

Thorin · October 09, 2012, 04:39:07 PM

Oh gods, the female mod is known to emit terrible screeches and whines at you, starting at the mid levels and carrying through to the end game. And the only defense you have is the Here's Cash Go Shopping move.

Melbosa · October 10, 2012, 03:58:13 PM

This game is fantastic!!!!! I can't stop...

Mr. Analog · October 10, 2012, 04:08:15 PM

can't stop the beat?

Mr. Analog · October 11, 2012, 04:56:49 PM

I am so very tempted to get this, however it appears to be a GIGANTIC time sink... so I may avoid

Mags · October 11, 2012, 10:43:57 PM

Quote from: Mr. Analog on October 11, 2012, 04:56:49 PM
I am so very tempted to get this, however it appears to be a GIGANTIC time sink... so I may avoid

Not a time sink at the moment. After a 1.8 gig patch, my game is unplayable.. grrrr

Was loving the game before that though.

Mags · October 12, 2012, 02:29:48 AM

Quote from: Mags on October 11, 2012, 10:43:57 PM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on October 11, 2012, 04:56:49 PM
I am so very tempted to get this, however it appears to be a GIGANTIC time sink... so I may avoid

Not a time sink at the moment. After a 1.8 gig patch, my game is unplayable.. grrrr

Was loving the game before that though.

Back up and running. Seems (for some) the game went into a mode of about 5 fps and choppy sound, until you rebooted your machine. Seems odd, but there you have it.