This piece was originally published on Jon Shafer’s website. It has been copyedited for clarity. With At the Gates now only two weeks ...

XCOM 2 has a brand-new expansion on the way, which means that some of you may be diving back into Firaxis’ turn-based strategy ...

Unfortunately, Civ VI does have some scattered technical problems. I say “unfortunately” because the game itself, – I’ll avoid using “perfect”, which might ...

Secret Heroes return in XCOM 2. Replacing soldier names unlocks unique, and powerful, new characters that completely overwrite their predecessors. Scroll down to ...

Unlock your inner mental powers in XCOM 2 to earn the special Psi Operative class. This powerful unit can’t be found naturally through ...

Now XCOM 2 commanders can readjust their soldier’s skills with the Advanced Warfare Center. Any soldier class can respec, allowing you to pick ...

It’s no secret that XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a beloved favorite at The Escapist, blending tactical combat, resource management, and permadeath into an ...

While I’ve been excited for XCOM 2 since it was announced, there was one thing that’s bugged me about it from the outset; ...

Developed by Firaxis Games; Published by 2K; Released March 12th; Available on PC, Mac, iPad; Reviewed on PC; Review copy provided by publisher. ...

[folder_nav][folder_nav] Today’s Sign-off I haven’t had a chance to fire up Civ: Beyond Earth yet, largely because someone decided every single one of ...

Developed by Firaxis Games. Published by Take-Two Interactive. Released October 24, 2014. Available on PC. Review copy provided by publisher. In the Civilization ...

I have played a lot of Beyond Earth over the last six months at various events, and I’ve noticed one very important thing: ...