"XCOM: Enemy Unknown": In Control Of A Secret Organization

With an equal emphasis on strategy and tactical combat, the video game "XCOM: Enemy Unknown" places players in control of the secret paramilitary organization 'XCOM'. As 'Commander', players defend against a global alien invasion, managing resources, advancing technologies and overseeing combat/unit tactics.

"We’re looking forward to building upon the core gameplay experiences that fans of the original 'X-COM' love, while introducing the franchise to a new generation", said Sarah Anderson, senior vice president marketing for games publisher 2K.

Released in 1993, the original "X-COM" re-imagined by Firaxis Games. expands its universe with a fresh alien invasion story, enemies and technologies to defend the Earth.

"XCOM: Enemy Unknown" will be available fall 2012 for Games for Windows, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.

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