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Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth – PC Performance Analysis

Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth has just been released and it’s time to see how this new turn-based strategy performs on the PC. Given its PC-only nature, most would expect Civilization: Beyond Earth to be properly optimized for our platform. Well, we are happy to report that Civilization: Beyond Earth performs incredibly well, scales wonderfully on multiple CPU cores, takes full advantage of SLI technology (despite the fact that it’s an AMD-powered game), comes with Mantle support for those owning AMD’s graphics cards, and can run with constant 60fps even on dual-core systems. Continue reading Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth – PC Performance Analysis

Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth – Demo Now Available, Devs Explain Mantle Multi-GPU Approach

In an age when video-game demos are on the verge of extinction, Firaxis and 2K Games decided to stand up and show to the public how gamers should be treated. So, strategy fans, get ready for a treat as a demo for Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth can be downloaded right now from Steam. Continue reading Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth – Demo Now Available, Devs Explain Mantle Multi-GPU Approach

Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth – Intro Cinematic Video Unveiled

Firaxis and 2K Games have released the cinematic intro for Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, players will lead their people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space. Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth will support AMD’s Mantle and is planned for an October 24th release. Enjoy! Continue reading Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth – Intro Cinematic Video Unveiled

Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth – ‘Discovery’ Gameplay Trailer

2K Games has released a new gameplay trailer for Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth. This gameplay trailer is almost ten minutes long, and will give you an idea of what you can expect from this latest part in the Civilization series. Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth releases on October 24th. Enjoy! Continue reading Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth – ‘Discovery’ Gameplay Trailer

Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth – Here Are 50 Minutes Of Gameplay Footage

2K and Firaxis Games have released a new video for their upcoming strategy game, Civilization: Beyond Earth, featuring 50 minutes of gameplay footage. Civilization: Beyond Earth is currently planned for an October 24th release and will support AMD’s new API, Mantle, from the get-go. Enjoy! Continue reading Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth – Here Are 50 Minutes Of Gameplay Footage

Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth Releases October 24th + Gameplay Walkthrough

2K Games has announced that Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth will be released on October 24th. In addition, 2K Games released a gameplay walkthrough video for it, and revealed that those who pre-order the game will gain access to the Exoplanet Map Pack DLC. Continue reading Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth Releases October 24th + Gameplay Walkthrough

XCOM: Enemy Within Announced, Coming On November 12th For PC, X360 & PS3

XCOM Enemy Within
2K Games and Firaxis have announced the first expansion of their strategy XCOM series, called XCOM: Enemy Within. Enemy Within will add an incredible array of new abilities, upgrades and weapons to combat new enemy and alien threats. This expansion pack also introduces new maps, new tactical and strategic gameplay, and new multiplayer content providing a fresh new gameplay experience. Continue reading XCOM: Enemy Within Announced, Coming On November 12th For PC, X360 & PS3

XCOM: Enemy Unknown – Slingshot Content Pack Is Now Available

2K Games and Firaxis Games announced today that the Slingshot Content Pack, the first add-on content for the critically acclaimed XCOM: Enemy Unknown, is now available for purchase for PC, the Xbox 360 and PS3. The Slingshot Content Pack is available for $6.99 (PlayStation Network) / 560 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE) / $6.99 (Windows PC). Continue reading XCOM: Enemy Unknown – Slingshot Content Pack Is Now Available

XCOM : Enemy Unknown – PC Demo Is Now Available

Great news for PC gamers as 2K Games has announced that a PC demo is available for its upcoming strategy game, XCOM: Enemy Unknown. The demo is 5.8GB in size and includes two tutorial levels from the single-player campaign, which will allow players to learn the combat controls and combat tactics, as well as introducing them to the XCOM base. Continue reading XCOM : Enemy Unknown – PC Demo Is Now Available

XCOM: Enemy Unknown – Gameplay Walkthrough

2K Games has released a new gameplay walkthrough for Firaxis’ XCOM: Enemy Unknown. In this walkthrough, Firaxis lead designer Jake Solomon walks us through some a gameplay demonstration of XCOM: Enemy Unknown. This is the same presentation that was shown behind closed doors at E3 and PAX, now available online in its entirety for the first time. Enjoy! Continue reading XCOM: Enemy Unknown – Gameplay Walkthrough