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Throwback XCOM successor Xenonauts 2 leaves early access in April, though the developer says the milestone 'doesn't mean our work is done'

"We're planning to continue improving and patching the game after launch."

XCOM 2 is 10 years old, and 2K is celebrating with a free weekend and a 95% discount on Firaxis' masterful sequel

XCOM 2 is 10 years old, and 2K is celebrating with a free weekend and a 95% discount on Firaxis' masterful sequel

Try one of the best games ever for nothing, then grab it for less than the price of a coffee.

X-COM's creator wants to make a sequel to his spiritual successor, despite it being a 'very difficult project'

X-COM's creator wants to make a sequel to his spiritual successor, despite it being a 'very difficult project'

Phoenix Point could rise again.

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The creator of X-Com isn't worried about old fans not vibing with his new game: 'It's successful for people who have maybe not played any strategy at all'

There's little overlap between X-Com and Chip 'N Clawz.

31 years later, XCOM creator Julian Gollop says strategy games are still "where my heart lies" and he wants to make them "more accessible and immersive" – his latest attempt is out today with co-op and Pikmin vibes

Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainoids is out on PS5, Xbox, and PC today

I've played board games like Frosthaven for decades, but the digital version convinced me that it's a better introduction to the epic RPG

I caught up with the developers ahead of Frosthaven digital's early access launch

The creator of XCOM has high hopes for Switch 2's mouse Joy-Cons and strategy games: "Mouse control RTS might work really well here"

Switch 2's "co-op style game chat feature" and mouse controls have a big fan in XCOM's creator

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The Switch 2 is here – here's what 28 game developers want from Nintendo's new console, from a "much better" eShop to less painful ports

The Switch 2 is here – here's what 28 game developers want from Nintendo's new console, from a "much better" eShop to less painful ports

John Romero, Sam Barlow, Bennett Foddy, David Szymanski, and many more devs weigh in

X-Com creator Julian Gollop unexpectedly takes over sequel to sprawling board game adaptation, and you can try out the closed beta next week

X-Com creator Julian Gollop unexpectedly takes over sequel to sprawling board game adaptation, and you can try out the closed beta next week

Flaming Fowl step aside to make way for Snapshot Games, but it still looks lovely.

XCOM's creator wants to know where XCOM 3 is just as badly as you do: 'I'm sure there's an audience for it'

XCOM's creator wants to know where XCOM 3 is just as badly as you do: 'I'm sure there's an audience for it'

You and me both, Julian.

Done with apocalypses, the new game from XCOM creator Julian Gollop is a bright, Brutal Legend-style action-strategy inspired by Pikmin and Clash Royale

Done with apocalypses, the new game from XCOM creator Julian Gollop is a bright, Brutal Legend-style action-strategy inspired by Pikmin and Clash Royale

Chip 'n Clawz vs The Brainioids has aliens, but that's where the XCOM comparisons stop.

Here's an indie tactics game inspired by X-Com, Rebelstar, and Laser Squad

Here's an indie tactics game inspired by X-Com, Rebelstar, and Laser Squad

Archrebel Tactics is calling on some of the biggest names in classic tactics for inspiration.

10 Best Spectrum games of all-time

10 Best Spectrum games of all-time

Retro Gamer picks the best ZX Spectrum games ever

10 Best Spectrum games

10 Best Spectrum games

Retro Gamer picks the best ZX Spectrum games ever

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