the game not even out yet but the reviews stated otherwise..

Those fellas already started playing the full game more than couple of months back, released to them by Firaxis in advance.

Kind of like a early beta release to hype the game up. Normally if those reviewers think the game suck, you won't see the reviews being used as advertisements and the publisher would rather not publish what the reviewers had to say.

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Added on October 8, 2012, 5:04 pmIf anyone wants to know the Cheat code for XCOM, its shared by the developers here.




Cheat code is on 17:30 on the video.

This post has been edited by Skidd Chung: Oct 8 2012, 05:05 PM

Finally joining the bandwagon. The discount is still on over at gmg.

dem, GMG extend the 25% coupon. and Dishonored is coming soon....

just finish preloaded this game, now waiting for gmg to send me my dishonored key

Looks like the awesome New Game Plus mode, called Second Wave in XCOM Enemy Unknown is gone. According to review copies, it is no longer there and no review actually mention about it.

Here is what we are missing:
Damage Roulette: Weapons have a much wider range of damage.
Total Loss: Lose all gear from soldiers who die in combat.
Red Fog: Any wounds taken in combat will degrade a soldier's stats for that mission.
Hidden Potential: Rookies will have random starting stats.
Results Driven: As a soldier is promoted, their stats will increase randomly.
New Economy: A country will offer less funding as its panic increases.
War Weariness: Overall funding levels drop inexorably with every month that passes.
High Stakes: The rewards granted for stopping alien abductions are randomized.
Diminishing Returns: The cost of satellites increases with every one that is built.
E-115: Elerium stores will degrade over time.
The Blitz: The aliens will target a larger number of cities every time they launch an abduction attack.
Absolutely Critical: A flanking shot will guarantee a critical hit.
More Than Human: The psionic gift is extremely rare.
The Greater Good: The secret of psionics can only be learned by interrogating a psionic alien.
Marathon: The game takes considerably longer to complete.
Alternate Sources: The power requirements of all facilities are increased.

I AM DISAPPOINTED. I think this feature will make the game incredibly replayable. And i do want to have at least Marathon turned on in my second playthrough.

This post has been edited by Cheesenium: Oct 9 2012, 11:32 AM

^75% it is then

Huh... I just purchased from GMG, since physical copy in Asia sucks ass. No key? Do I have to wait or is something wrong somewhere?

Key already up. Most of us who pre ordered already finished with preloading. Try checking your email and GMG account for the key.

Huh. Well, their blog said something about getting keys on release day unless they can get keys for preloading bla bla bla. I'll give them a day and see if its a case of them needing to grab a bunch of new keys. If nothing, then its support time.

Didnt know these features are there in the first place! Anyway, those really looks interesting and hope that they will be included in a later patch.

ehh extended?

http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/my/en/pc/g...wn/#description

I see price still 49.99 USD.

where is the extension?

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Added on October 9, 2012, 4:07 pmok nmind i just enter the voucher code. $37.50

the voucher code is extended until 12th October. but they increased the base price

i'm already occupied with Borderlands 2 and Dishonored, and my HDD is crying for space

I'm still stuck with Guild Wars 2 leh.

3 more days and my soul will free from D3... Now to grind as much paragon level as possible...

This post has been edited by yuhhaur: Oct 9 2012, 04:28 PM

brb HotSpot Shield

will update will my feedback tonight

1 quote I find amusing in PC Gamer review.

"Impossible difficulty practically makes XCOM into a Mourning Simulator."

Meh, Like I didn't mourning the superhuman difficulty back in the original titles.

Losing is fun...

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Added on October 9, 2012, 5:01 pmLosing with minimal casualties is knowledge
Not losing is the essence of the tactical gameplay.



This post has been edited by yuhhaur: Oct 9 2012, 05:01 PM

TSB is bringing in the Special Edition at RM149, though it's the Asia version (no artbook & insignia patch).

The very thing I always deem as essential in Special / Deluxe editions are the artbooks. How can you call it a Special Edition if you're taking away the artbook?!

Sigh, now i feel that i should cancel my GMG preorder and get an aussie retail copy. it is too late now, as i have activated my GMG key and preload the game.

Does anyone want an additional copy of XCOM? I'll sell it at 32USD.