2 k Games has announced that in late 2012 will be released in retail strategy XCOM: Enemy Unknown , remake of the original game for PC that will be developed and modernised by Firaxis Games, Civilization series producers. The title will also be at the center of the February issue of the magazine Game Informer who can then quickly provide new details in addition to those provided by the software house.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown will of course be complementary to the largest project XCOM , entrusted from time in the hands of 2 k Marin and will capture a slice of the public different from the parent project, being a FPS. The remake of strategic will instead all its original features, but there will be new in terms of storyline and gameplay suggestions from Firaxis: among them there will be the distruttibilità of going to trace that feeling of realism that is part of modern war.

To know other new information we have to wait a few weeks. Below we offer you the official release, followed by the cover of Game Informer.

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2 k Games Announces a new Action-Strategy Game
XCOM: Enemy Unknown developed by Firaxis Games

Regarded as one of the best games ever made, the original X-COM is King immaginatodagli experts in strategy of Firaxis Games

New York, NY – 5 January 2012 – 2 k Games announced today that Firaxis Games, the creative team that created the iconic Sid Meier's Civilization ®, is developing XCOM: Enemy Unknown , an action strategy title due out in autumn 2012. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be instantly recognizable to fans of the original X-COM, while it will be something totally innovative in the genre of strategy games for consoles and PC. Developed devoting particular attention both to the strategic aspect to the tactical XCOM: Enemy Unknown puts players in command of a secret organization named paramilitary XCOM. As Commander, players must defend the Earth from a terrifying alien invasion, using advanced technologies and resources managing global combat strategies and tactics.

"We are thrilled at the idea of creating something exciting using the experience of gameplay that fans of the original X-COM so much love and introducing at the same time the brand in a new generation," says Sarah Anderson, senior vice President of marketing at 2 k. "With XCOM: Enemy Unknown edited by Firaxis and the upcoming release of XCOM, under development at 2 k Marin, 2KGames will offer two different gaming experiences both deriving from the classical universe X-COM".

Released in 1993, the original X-COM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made. The experts of Firaxis expand now that legacy with XCOM: Enemy Unknown : a new history of invasion with new enemies and technologies to combat aliens and defend Earth. Players can control the destiny of the human race through research of alien technology, the creation and management of a fully operational and planning for combat missions and control the movement of a soldier in battle. "

It's always been one of our dreams to recreate X-COM with our personal creative vision. We are big fans of the original and re-imagined a game so loved as X-COM is an opportunity that happens once in a lifetime, "says Steve Martin, President of Firaxis Games. "We were careful to keep XCOM: Enemy Unknown akin with elements that have made X-COM game so revered offering at the same time a completely new story and a pleasant gaming experience for both the loyal fans of X-COM for new players."

To learn more about XCOM: Enemy Unknown , players can consult the latest issue of Game Informer, where you will find the world more exclusive title information. The article is rich didettagli, including the first impressions on the gameplay, a first look at four types of enemy aliens, an explanation of strategies and tactics of combat, the new basic setup and much more.

Players who want to try the experience of the original X-COM can purchase it on Steam, visit the following www.steampowered.com address:.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be available in the autumn of 2012 for PC, Xbox 360 ® and PlayStation ® 3.