This XCOM: Enemy Unknown Deep Dive Introduces You to the 'Ant Farm'

Wait...So the earth is the main character? Interesting.

Wow judging from this the tutorial is going to be a bitch. Looking forward to it.

Firaxis is so experienced, and their games are so smooth, I have no doubt this game will be a hit. I cant wait to hear more about the gameplay.

l @squidracerX said:

i will admit, half my fun in the original Xcom came from the trainer i downloaded, i always sucked at Xcom and it was a little too hard - i thought getting some cheat help (never TOO much help, but just enough) to build up my base better than it would be and give some better armor to my guys was always the most fun way for me to play, some people see cheats as breaking games, i think its a way to play a game the way you want to play it; and it ended up being one of my favorite games of all time! hopefully there will be a pc version and a trainer :)

I remember the first XCom game being tricky at times, but ultimately very satisfying. I got lucky on the finial mission to the alien planet with the final boss being near the start of the randomly generated map and killed it with those egg looking missiles that you could plot way-points for in just a couple of turns. Such a good game though.

i will admit, half my fun in the original Xcom came from the trainer i downloaded, i always sucked at Xcom and it was a little too hard - i thought getting some cheat help (never TOO much help, but just enough) to build up my base better than it would be and give some better armor to my guys was always the most fun way for me to play, some people see cheats as breaking games, i think its a way to play a game the way you want to play it; and it ended up being one of my favorite games of all time! hopefully there will be a pc version and a trainer :)

The ant farm sounds like a really interesting idea. I love to find my own ways within a game, and not have it feel like I'm just walking this pre-made path. I find myself spending more time in games that encourages the player to think for himself.

Is it just me or did the intro music transitioned perfectly to Jake Solomon talking?

So does this mean aliens can't attack the base? That was always an awesome experience defending the base, seeing it in game.

I hate that I can't eventually build everything :3... Could have just left the option and just made it more difficult the further you go.

Looks great, can't wait!

The only question that's nagging at me now is whether I should sacrifice the graphics and play this on my (less than stellar) laptop or sacrifice controls and play it on my console...

@red720 said:

So do you just get the one base? I remember the original having multiple bases to keep different nations happy to keep the money rolling in. I wee bit hazy but I remember having good coverage of bases being important to detect UFOs and dispatch interceptors.

Looks cool though.

Yep, you're right. Hope that's in this one too.

Only X-COM game I played was Terror From The Deep and thought it was awesome so really looking forward to this one.

The underground base building reminds me of Evil Genius.

@red720 said:

So do you just get the one base? I remember the original having multiple bases to keep different nations happy to keep the money rolling in. I wee bit hazy but I remember having good coverage of bases being important to detect UFOs and dispatch interceptors.

Looks cool though.

Yep, you're right. Hope that's in this one too.

Awesome, one of my most anticipated games this year.

So do you just get the one base? I remember the original having multiple bases to keep different nations happy to keep the money rolling in. I wee bit hazy but I remember having good coverage of bases being important to detect UFOs and dispatch interceptors.

Looks cool though.

Well that looks pretty awesome.

This looks like a pretty neat feature. I've never been a huge "strategy game" enthusiast, but I think I may need to give this a chance.

dev on camera talking about game is worst style of trailer.

@MariachiMacabre said:

@SoothsayerGB said:

When did video game Devs become used car salesmen?

You'd rather just see a trailer with terrible dubstep or nu-metal then? Thought not. It's not a bad thing when developers update players on how their game is coming together.

No that's exactly what that boobhead wants.

G'damn, I can't wait for this game.

Almost everything about this game is right up my alley. It's crazy to me that it took the 2K live stream during PAX east for me to even consider this game.

I like that theme music.

sometimes i get more enjoyment out of listening to devs talk about their game then i ever do playing it

What was this guy doing in the video: http://akas.imdb.com/media/rm1757720832/nm1747924

@SoothsayerGB said:

When did video game Devs become used car salesmen?

You'd rather just see a trailer with terrible dubstep or nu-metal then? Thought not. It's not a bad thing when developers update players on how their game is coming together.

@Roddykat said:

Sooo, it's an Alien Ant Farm?

You are my new favourite person.

I can't freaking wait for this. I hope the big budget one turns out alright to keep the series going, but I'm thrilled this is being made.

@Rapid: Dunno about you, but Evil Genius reminds me of XCOM in that you design your own lair.

Sooo, it's an Alien Ant Farm?

Is this a full $60 ($50 PC) release? I never really had thought about it until now, but I had assumed pricier XBLA.

I don't know if it's good or bad if I am wrong.

Sooo, it's an Alien Ant Farm?

Sooo, it's an Alien Ant Farm?

I'm listening.

So looking forward to this.

@SoothsayerGB said:

When did video game Devs become used car salesmen?

4-5 years ago?

but actually pretty much since forever.

Reminds me of Evil Genius in that you design your own lair.

Gimme this game!

Looks great. Very interested in this.

I love the idea of building my own top secret underground base. Very cool!

Can't say I'm not psyched for this!

@SoothsayerGB I'd much rather have the devs talk about the game than many other forms of marketing that publishers seem to like

When did video game Devs become used car salesmen?

Can't wait is right!

love it cant wait

Ah the quest now that I have it is fun to see other people get it.

@Inks: Dammit lol missed it by one person... but yes, yes it does

Looks cool