E3 2011 Eyes-On: XCOM - Preview  By Chris "Bearded Gamer"
Arnone, June 8, 2011  XCOM was a popular PC title nearly 20
years ago. It was a title that blended conspiracy, aliens, Men
in Black, and some brutal difficulty into what is widely
regarded as one of the best PC games ever made. If you're
looking for an update to that classic gameplay, you're looking
in the wrong place. If you're looking for a game that takes the
core concepts of the original XCOM and adapts them with great
modern visuals and new gameplay, you've come to the right place.
The live demonstration for XCOM started in the office of Agent
William Carter, leader for the XCOM division. They are charged
with stopping the secret alien invasion of the United States.
The year is 1962, a time when Cold War fear loomed large and
social upheavals were giving birth to reforms such as the Civil
Rights Movement and women's rights. The choice of decade and
place was not accidental, as these themes very much play a part
in the new XCOM.  In your lab, var