{"id":5598,"date":"2010-04-14T18:37:07","date_gmt":"2010-04-14T08:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=5598"},"modified":"2010-04-14T18:37:07","modified_gmt":"2010-04-14T08:37:07","slug":"2k-games-announces-xcom%c2%ae-suspense-and-mystery-filled-first-person-shooter-from-creators-of-bioshock%c2%ae-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=5598","title":{"rendered":"2K Games Announces XCOM\u00ae – Suspense and Mystery-Filled First-Person Shooter from Creators of BioShock\u00ae 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Award-winning developers set their sights on re-imagining the suspense, tension and fear of one of gaming\u2019s most beloved franchises only on Xbox 360 and Windows PC<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sydney, Australia \u2013 April 14, 2010<\/span><\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 <\/strong>2K Games announced today that XCOM\u00ae<\/em><\/strong>, <\/em><\/strong>the re-imagining of one of gaming\u2019s most storied and beloved franchises, <\/em><\/strong>is currently in development at 2K Marin, the studio behind the multi-million unit selling BioShock\u00ae 2<\/em><\/strong>. <\/em><\/strong>Currently in development exclusively for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC, XCOM<\/em> <\/strong>combines the strategic core of the groundbreaking franchise with a suspense-filled narrative and distills it into a tense and unique first-person shooter experience.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith BioShock 2<\/em><\/strong>, the team at 2K Marin proved themselves as masters of first-person, suspenseful storytelling, and with XCOM<\/em><\/strong> they will re-imagine and expand the rich lore of this revered franchise,\u201d said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. \u201cPlayers will explore the world of XCOM<\/em><\/strong> from an immersive new perspective and experience firsthand the fear and tension of this gripping narrative ride.\u201d<\/p>\n

XCOM<\/em><\/strong> is the re-imagining of the classic tale of humanity\u2019s struggle against an unknown enemy that puts players directly into the shoes of an FBI agent tasked with identifying and eliminating the growing threat. True to the roots of the franchise, players will be placed in charge of overcoming high-stake odds through risky strategic gambits coupled with heart-stopping combat experiences that pit human ingenuity \u2013 and frailty \u2013 against a foe beyond comprehension. By setting the game in a first-person perspective, players will be able to feel the tension and fear that comes with combating a faceless enemy that is violently probing and plotting its way into our world.<\/p>\n

XCOM <\/em><\/strong>is not yet rated by the OFLC. For more information on XCOM <\/em><\/strong>please visit www.XCOM.com<\/a><\/p>\n

2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).<\/p>\n

About 2K Marin<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With sister studios in Novato, California and Canberra, Australia, 2K Marin is a 2K development studio focused on creating new IP and expanding proven franchises for 2K Games. Having recently completed the award-winning BioShock\u00ae 2<\/em><\/strong>, 2K Marin is currently developing XCOM\u00ae<\/em><\/strong>, a suspenseful first-person shooter where players must do battle against an unknown and faceless enemy that is violently probing and plotting its way into our world.<\/p>\n

About Take-Two Interactive Software<\/strong><\/p>\n

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation\u00ae3 and PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment systems, PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) system, Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii\u2122, Nintendo DS\u2122, iPhone\u2122 and iPod\u00ae touch. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company\u2019s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.<\/p>\n

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The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “will,” or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company’s future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key management and product development personnel, our dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit titles for current generation platforms, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, our ability to raise capital if needed and risks associated with international operations. Other important factors and information are contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009, in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” as updated in the Company\u2019s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2010, and the Company’s other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com<\/a>. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Award-winning developers set their sights on re-imagining the suspense, tension and fear of one of gaming\u2019s most beloved franchises only on Xbox 360 and Windows PC\u00a0 Sydney, Australia \u2013 April 14, 2010 \u2013 2K Games announced today that XCOM\u00ae, the re-imagining of one of gaming\u2019s most storied and beloved franchises, is currently in development at<\/p>\n

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