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XCOM

Strategy game series

How XCOM connects to other topics

developed by Firaxis
includes the genre Star Wars Zero Company
part of the series Strategy Sale

Articles Mentioning XCOM

Steam's Themed Sale Events for First Half of 2027 Unveiled by Valve

Valve has announced its themed sale events for the first half of 2027 on Steam, promising a slew of discounts and promotions. From horror games to indie titles, multiple themes will drive the sales schedule. Gamers can expect significant savings across various genres throughout the first six months of the year.

Jul 16, 2026

Star Wars Zero Company Release Date Leaks Ahead of Summer Game Fest, Joins GTA 6 Release Window Exodus

Star Wars Zero Company, the upcoming strategy game from XCOM veterans, has had its release date leaked just one day before Summer Game Fest. This leak reveals the game's launch timing coincidentally avoids the highly anticipated GTA 6's release window, a trend seen with several other recent game announcements. Players eager for a new strategic challenge set in the Star Wars universe can now anticipate an imminent launch.

Jun 5, 2026

Midnight Suns Review: A Flawed yet Engaging Marvel Tactical RPG

Midnight Suns, the latest from Firaxis Games, offers a unique blend of turn-based combat and deep character customization within the Marvel universe. While flawed by launch technical issues, it provides an enjoyable, team-centric experience. With over 40 missions and more than 200 abilities, there's depth for fans to dive into.

May 13, 2026

Dean 'Rocket' Hall: Gaming Passion from Everest to Space

Dean Hall's gaming journey spans from DayZ to Everest, revealing a passion for Kerbal Space Program and enduring classics like XCOM.

Apr 13, 2026

'Realtime-With-Pause Is Not Dead,' Says Star Wars Designer

Turn-based may be trending, but a Star Wars designer says real-time-with-pause will roar back. He explains the path to a comeback.

Mar 27, 2026

Star Wars Zero Company Mixes XCOM Steel With Mass Effect DNA

Permadeath, Dark Side buffs, and BioWare-style bonds raise the stakes in Zero Company’s XCOM-style battles.

Mar 27, 2026

Star Wars: Zero Company Adds Third-Person Exploration Segments

Third-person exploration lands in a Star Wars tactics game. Could Zero Company pull off that Mass Effect-style squad vibe between battles?

Mar 26, 2026

Star Wars Zero Company Plays Like Mass Effect With XCOM Stakes

BioWare vibes, XCOM pressure. Zero Company mixes third-person story with tense tactics—and the sting of permadeath could make every choice count.

Mar 26, 2026