I like the movement quite a bit; being able to go one tile at a time, as well as stopping in your tracks when a new enemy is revealed is pretty rad. Being able to shoot your own units is probably going to be infuriating, though.
I never played his previous game Xenonauts; is that worth checking out, or should I just stick with XCOM 2?
Gollop created the original XCOM games (eg. XCOM: UFO Defense), whereas Xenonauts was a re-imagining of these games developed by GoldHawk, under the lead of Chris England.
If you like the sound of tile-based movement, stopping upon seeing an enemy and being able to cause collateral damage/friendly fire wherever you go, I would recommend you play XCOM: UFO Defense! If you do, you may wish to look into the Final Mod Pack too.
I'm currently reading Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche. I love philosophy, but if you prefer answers rather than questions then the field is probably of little appeal to you.
Earlier in the year I read Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson (it's the official biography). I'd very highly recommend it to anyone, even/especially if you have no affinity for Apple. Just about every aspect of his life was polarising.
Fallout 3 and/or Fallout New Vegas: For being fps versions of a previously isometric RPG. Additionally, people often fervently support one but decry the other (but which one they'll defend varies from person to person).
Resident Evil 4: For being an action game in what was previously a survival-horror series
Elder Scrolls Oblivion and/or Skyrim
Braid: Brilliant/pretentious platformer depending on who you ask.
Deus Ex (the original): Sometimes regarded as one of the greatest games ever, but there is a notoriously scathing review by Tom Chick.
As others have said, Heavy Rain definitely earns a place here too.
If you're in the mood for more XCOM, I highly recommend the Long War mod. Among other things, it features 8 soldier classes, new perks and an overhauled tech-tree.
The aliens also have their own tech-tree and research, which can be hindered by successful ground ops. Soldiers become fatigued after missions and the air game is significantly tougher (and features new UFOs). In short, Long War gives you plenty more avenues for impact on the game, and each decision carries weight.
@diresu: I agree that Purge's guide is a good place to get a grasp on the fundamentals. I'd recommend playing with GB duders (as linked above) first: they can explain item and ability 'builds' as you need them. Once you've got the basics, I'd say play a few Easy bot matches to learn some different heroes without any pressure. (Be aware that the bots don't quite play like people: They always have two bots top and bottom, with one mid; they often clump as a group of five after the early-game; and they never use certain items. If you plan on playing against people, don't rely on the bots as an analogue - I find bot games are useful for trying out heroes or builds, though.)
The International 4 also featured a Newcomer's Stream. They had some troubles on the first day, but if you watch from Day 2 onwards you'll learn plenty in a short time.
Since you asked for Twitch recommendations, after you feel familiar with the basics I'd say check out Merlini from time to time: He occasionally describes the reasoning behind his play and speaks in an easily understandable manner. Wagamama and Blitz don't explain their motives very often, but when they do it's usually insightful. Note: These are all pro/ex-pro players - don't expect these sorts of games (including their opponents) until you climb the Match-Making Rankings (MMR). Be warned that Waga often plays without a shirt. This may affect your viewing experience.
Don't let my wall of text put you off: Dota is actually quite easy to learn - the hard part is using that knowledge to play well!
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