E3 News: Civilization V Coming To Steam Boxes For Linux

Aspyr Media, in partnership with 2K and Firaxis Games, announced today that the critically acclaimed Sid Meier’s Civilization V, and all available expansion packs and downloadable content, is now available on Linux for SteamOS. The title includes all the same options and features as its Windows PC and Mac predecessors, including Steam Play support. Players will enjoy achievements and cross-platform multiplayer between Windows PC, Mac, and Linux platforms, as well as direct access to the game’s community hub on Steam. This release of Sid Meier’s Civilization V on Linux targets SteamOS and features support for Valve’s upcoming Steam Controller. “This … Continue reading E3 News: Civilization V Coming To Steam Boxes For Linux

XCOM: Declassified Announced For Pre-Order

2K and 2K Marin, makers of BioShock 2, announced today that The Bureau: XCOM Declassified will be released on August 20, 2013 in North America and August 23, 2013 internationally for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. XCOM: Enemy Unknown, developed by Firaxis Games, dazzled turn-based strategy fans and rebooted the classic franchise. Now The Bureau will deliver a new experience within the XCOM universe. Set in 1962 at the height of the Cold War, The Bureau tells the origin story of the clandestine XCOM organization’s first encounter … Continue reading XCOM: Declassified Announced For Pre-Order

XCOM: A Thousand Stupid Ideas on the Road to Glory Panel

The four leads from Firaxis Games give attendees at PAX insight into the development process including some of the terrible ideas they thought of and ideas that stuck with moderator Geoff Keighley. Also featured in the panel are never-before-seen videos from very early versions of the game that you won’t find anywhere else. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be available in North America on October 9th for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=6AmaMn3xb7U Publishers: 2K Games, Firaxis Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

XCOM: Enemy Unknown Casualties of War

2K Games and Firaxis Games have released the ‘Casualties of War’ trailer for the upcoming action-strategy game XCOM: Enemy Unknown. As the commander of XCOM, the lives of the world’s best operatives are in your hands. Soldiers will fall, but it’s up to you to recruit, train, and advance their skills and capabilities to counter the alien attack and minimize your casualties of war. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=oz5ePZTXLOI Publishers: 2K Games, Firaxis Games

Sid Meier’s Pirates Invade iPad

2K Games announced today that Sid Meier’s Pirates!, the classic swashbuckling high-seas adventure, is now available on the App Store for iPad for $6.99. Those scallywags who heed the call early will be able to plunder the game at the special price of $3.99, through July 25, 2011. The app allows would-be buccaneers to serve as captain as they raid and plunder the 17th Century Caribbean. As the fearless leader, players can successfully navigate pirate ship battles and triumphantly dispatch opponents in clanging sword fights using an all-new touch screen interface while they embark on a quest to save their … Continue reading Sid Meier’s Pirates Invade iPad

Play The Bloodiest Single Day in America’s History

Now you can recreate this day in the safety of your own home and on the security of your own computer! Sid Meier and Firaxis Games present the battle of Antietam, named after the small creek in Maryland that separated the forces at the start of the conflict, here in all its blood and glory for you to enjoy. Time has been rolled back to September 17, 1862 in rural Maryland. The Army of the Potomac (Union) commanded by General McClellan and the Army of Northern Virginia (Confederate) marching with the legendary General Robert E. Lee face off in this … Continue reading Play The Bloodiest Single Day in America’s History