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XCOM 2 Spotlight
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XCOM 2 PC Review: Liberty or Death
Firaxis spreads their wings and takes some risks with their sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
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Green Man Gaming Black Friday Deals - Up to 75% XCOM 2, Civilization VI, ARK: Survival Evolved, and More
Green Man Gaming's sale prices will leave your wallet bursting with plenty of leftover green bills.
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![XCOM 2 is free to play on Steam for the next 48 hours - and it's on sale](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/xcom_2_art.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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![XCOM 2: War of the Chosen is getting new DLC via the Tactical Legacy Pack next week](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/xcom_2_dlc.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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![Firaxis remains committed to tradition DLC and expansion models rather than microtransactions](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/civilization_6_atlus.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![XCOM 2: War of the Chosen mod brings Overwatch's lifesaver Mercy into the fight](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/mercy_in_xcom2_mod_tall_1.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![XCOM 2's expansion is so good the game fully has me by the balls yet again](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/xcom_2_war_of_the_chosen-1.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![XCOM 2: War of the Chosen gameplay video provides a walkthrough of the Lost and Abandoned mission](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/xcom_2_war_of_the_chosen-4.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![The Chosen in XCOM 2's expansion mean business. First up is the Assassin](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/xcom_2_war_of_the_chosen-1.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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![You can now play XCOM 2 on PC with a controller, and explore the Avenger in first-person](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/xcom_2_TJMBUJ2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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Does it Hold Up? Looking Back on XCOM 2 Now That it's on Xbox One and PS4
We loved XCOM 2 when it launched earlier this year, but does it hold up? Plus, some thoughts on the console version.
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![XCOM 2: Alien Hunters DLC brings new mission, boss aliens and weapons next week](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/xcom_2_dlc_alien_hunters_1.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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![First major XCOM 2 patch addresses performance issues, adds Zip Mode](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/xcom_2_art_hires.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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The best XCOM 2 mods
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XCOM 2 PC Review: Liberty or Death
Firaxis spreads their wings and takes some risks with their sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
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