Tag Archives: firaxis
Mon, Feb 06, 2012 | 22:28 GMT
XCOM: Enemy Unknown developers have all finished X-COM
Firaxis staffers weren’t allowed to work on XCOM: Enemy Unknown until they’d made it through the original X-COM.
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Posted in: 2K, PC, PS3, RPG, Strategy, Xbox 360
Tags: firaxis, Jake Solomon, XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Wed, Feb 01, 2012 | 22:41 GMT
Firaxis: 2K is a “creatively brave” publisher
Firaxis’s Jake Solomon has given a big thumbs up for 2K as a daring, supportive publisher.
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Posted in: 2K, PC, PS3, Strategy, Xbox 360
Tags: firaxis, Jake Solomon, XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | 00:44 GMT
Meier: Graphics improvements a “two-edged sword”
Legendary Civilization designer Sid Meier believes graphical improvements are one of the most important changes in gaming – but also misses the simple, imagination-fuelled interfaces of yore.
Tue, Jan 24, 2012 | 06:03 GMT
XCOM: Enemy Unknown to appeal to action, RPG fans
XCOM: Enemy Unknown isn’t just Civilization with aliens; director and industry legend Sid Meier is hoping fans will enjoy the non-strategy elements, too.
Fri, Jan 13, 2012 | 00:27 GMT
Research uncovers new details on XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Less than a week after its big reveal, we’ve been drip-fed some more info about the upcoming reboot/remake of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, on its way from Firaxis.
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Posted in: Strategy
Tags: firaxis, XCOM, XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 | 09:30 GMT
Quick shots – XCOM: Enemy Unknown gets up close and personal
2K has released three new screens for XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the Firaxis-developed strategy title causing underwear explosions amongst series fans.
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Posted in: Strategy
Tags: firaxis, XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Tue, Jan 10, 2012 | 09:59 GMT
Get Civilization V for £13 at Amazon right now
For the Meier massive yet to play it, Amazon’s listing Civilization V for a nice-and-cheap £13.60 right now, with the US site asking for $8.99. Get in the Firaxis mood for XCOM: Enemy Unknown later this year. UK here, US here.
Thanks, Joystiq.
Tue, Jan 10, 2012 | 00:54 GMT
XCOM: Enemy Unknown features both real time and turn based elements
You’ll need to master two spheres of command to succeed at XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
Tue, Aug 09, 2011 | 00:55 BST
Civilization V trailers show off DLC – Korea, new wonders
2K has revealed two new DLC packs for Civilization V, bringing the ancient and honourable kingdom of Korea into play alongside a number of brand new, very old wonders. We’ve got trailers for both.
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Posted in: 2K, Mac, PC, Simulation, Strategy
Tags: Civilization V, dlc, firaxis, Firaxis Games, Sid Meier's Civilization V
Fri, Jul 15, 2011 | 05:42 BST
Meier: Civilization will come to PC as long as fans want it
Sid Meier’s less hands-on role with Civilization V and the development of Civilization World doesn’t mean he and Firaxis are stepping away from core Civ experiences.
Sat, Jul 09, 2011 | 21:49 BST
Sid Meier explains how the developmental process of CivWorld is different to normal releases
Sid Meier has said the reason it has taken Firaxis so long to develop CivWorld, compared to the development cycle of most social games, is because the team wanted to make it “as good,” as they could make it.
Thu, Jul 07, 2011 | 04:40 BST
Civilization World beta open to all
If you absolutely must get some procrastination done today, know that Civilization World is waiting for you on Facebook.
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Posted in: Casual, Strategy
Tags: beta, Civilization World, facebook, firaxis, Firaxis Games
Wed, Jun 29, 2011 | 05:46 BST
Wednesday Shorts, overnight edition – PopCap goodies, quadruple chainsaw guns, Civ V patch
I’ve got to clear my inbox, or I’m going to have some kind of Wednesday-afternoon fit. Here are some bits and bobs I can’t stretch into a paragraph.
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Posted in: 2K, 3DS, Action, Atlus, CCP, Charity, Konami, MMO, MMOARTS, Marvelous, Mods, NIS America, PC, PS3, PlayStation Move, PopCap, RPG, Shorts, Sony Online Entertainment, Square Enix, Strategy, indie
Tags: Call of Duty: Black Ops, Civilization V, Devil Survivor: Overclocked, Diggity, Elevator Action Deluxe, eSports, eve online, final fantasy XIV, firaxis, Firaxis Games, Imageepoch, incarna, league of legends, Naruto Shippenden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generation, no more heroes, No More Heroes: Heroes Paradise, patch, Riot, riot games, Serious Sam: Double D
Tue, May 17, 2011 | 01:52 BST
Civilization World gameplay detailed in walkthrough trailer
Emotions I felt on hearing that Firaxis was bringing Civilization World to Facebook: dread; horror; repulsion and fascination. Emotions I feel having seen the trailer through the cut: relief; burgeoning hope and anticipation.
Wed, Apr 27, 2011 | 05:49 BST
Firaxis working on unannounced strategy title, Civilization Revolution II canned
Firaxis staffers have outed a new, multi-platform RTS from the Civilization developer, but it’s not a sequel to Civilization Revolution – that’s been shelved.
Mon, Feb 28, 2011 | 13:01 GMT
New Civilization V DLC announced, releases this week
2K’s announced two new DLC packs for Civilization V, introducing a new multiplayer map pack and a new civilization.
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Posted in: 2K, PC, Strategy
Tags: Civilization V, firaxis, Sid Meier's Civilization V
Fri, Feb 18, 2011 | 09:36 GMT
Civilization IV, V on sale this weekend on Steam
It’s the weekend. You deserve a cheap game or two. Steam’s cleared it with [insert authority figure here].
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Posted in: 2K, PC, Strategy
Tags: Civilization IV: The Complete Edition, Civilization V, firaxis, steam
Thu, Dec 09, 2010 | 22:40 GMT
Civ V getting more DLC on December 16 with Spaniards ruled by Queen Isabella
2K has announced more DLC for Civilization V.
Wed, Nov 03, 2010 | 11:33 GMT
Civ V releasing for Mac on November 23 in US
Civilization V will be out in the US on November 23 for Mac, according to the company behind the port, Aspyr.
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