XCOM shooter overhauled?

By: Eddie Makuch Supposed marketing survey reveals game now being pitched as team-based third-person shooter; may launch as $30 downloadable game. Little has been heard of 2K’s new XCOM shooter for some time, and that may be because the project has undergone a major overhaul. Kotaku today posted images and information supposedly stemming from a marketing survey about the game, which indicate the project is now … Continue reading XCOM shooter overhauled?

Starcraft for Wii U ‘might’ work – Blizzard

By: Eddie Makuch Starcraft II lead designer says Wii U’s GamePad touch screen provides opportunity to bring RTS to consoles, but admits interface not there yet. Real-time strategy games like Starcraft require players to manage multiple units simultaneously, and for this reason, among others, the genre has remained mostly tied to PCs, which offer keyboard and mouse controls. But could Blizzard’s RTS find a home … Continue reading Starcraft for Wii U ‘might’ work – Blizzard