Topic: Hey guys, its a new XCOM!

[idolminds]

A first person shooter? Really?

2K Games Announces XCOM® - Suspense and Mystery-Filled First-Person Shooter from Creators of BioShock® 2

Award-winning developers set their sights on re-imagining the suspense, tension and fear of one of gaming’s most beloved franchises only on Xbox 360 and Windows PC

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2K Games announced today that XCOM®, the raping re-imagining of one of gaming’s most storied and beloved franchises, is currently in development at 2K Marin, the studio behind the multi-million unit selling BioShock® 2. Currently in development exclusively for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC, XCOM combines the strategic core of the groundbreaking franchise with a suspense-filled narrative and distills it into a tense and unique first-person shooter experience.

“With BioShock 2, the team at 2K Marin proved themselves as masters of first-person, suspenseful storytelling, and with XCOM they will re-imagine and expand the rich lore of this revered franchise,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “Players will explore the world of XCOM from an immersive new perspective and experience firsthand the fear and tension of this gripping narrative ride.”

XCOM is the re-imagining of the classic tale of humanity’s struggle against an unknown enemy that puts players directly into the shoes of an FBI agent tasked with identifying and eliminating the growing threat. True to the roots of the franchise, players will be placed in charge of overcoming high-stake odds through risky strategic gambits coupled with heart-stopping combat experiences that pit human ingenuity – and frailty – against a foe beyond comprehension. By setting the game in a first-person perspective, players will be able to feel the tension and fear that comes with combating a faceless enemy that is violently probing and plotting its way into our world.

XCOM is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information on XCOM please visit www.XCOM.com.

Because the XCOM name means a whole lot to the Xbox crowd and the actual XCOM fans were totally wanting a FPS. Perfect combination.

[Quemaqua]

 ... yeeeah.  Can't say I'm too excited about that.

[Pugnate]

Hmmm... it could be good with the right planning.

Imagine something that is a cross between Space Hulk and Full Spectrum Warrior.

I wish Irrational were doing this though.

[scottws]

Why even attach the X-COM name to this?  X-COM isn't some deep universe that translates easily to all sorts of different genres.  It's more about perfection of the third person, turn-based strategy genre.

[MysterD]

Umm....shouldn't Relic be making this as a RTS? 

[Cobra951]

For those turned off by the new take on XCOM, check out this story on Xenonauts.

[Quemaqua]

That's really awesome, actually.  I'm all over that if it turns out well.

[gpw11]

I uh, don't know what Xcom is.

[Quemaqua]

I uh, don't know what Xcom is.

Dead to me.

[Pugnate]

I uh, don't know what Xcom is.

Wow...

[Xessive]

The last Xcom game I recall was Xcom: Apocalypse.. I never really got into any of the Xcom games though..

Arrggh *Que harpoons me*

Just like I never really got into the Civ games..

ArrrRRRRRghhh ahhhhh *Pug reels me in for a punch*

[Pugnate]

eww

[MysterD]

That 2K Marin XCOM Shooter that's still in development...
...might actually be re-branded to a different name (without XCOM tag).

Seems like a smart move to me, given how well XCOM: EU actually took off - and resurrected an old-franchise and old-school style genre (turn-based strategy game).

[Quemaqua]

Yeah, X-Com has always failed when they're tried to shoehorn other shit into it. Nobody wants an X-Com shooter. They just don't. It's stupid to try. They've tried it before and I have no fucking idea why they keep doing it, because clearly nobody gives a flying fuck.