[E32011] Interview: Drew Smith (XCOM)

If you're a fan of the original X-Com, you're likely to be in two minds about the new game on its way from 2K Games. While discussing the game's new release date (March 2012!), Andrew described his emotions as a nostalgic thrill mixed with terror, which seems to be feelings shared among many fans.

But. It's also a feeling shared by the developers at 2K Marin, both in California and Canberra. We had a quick look at the new game while at E3, and caught up with producer Drew Smith to find out about what's been going on behind the scenes on this terrifying, tactical, strategic FPS.

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One Response to “Interview: Drew Smith (XCOM)”

1. Smith says 2K took the “spice” from the XCOM series and made it the “meat” of the revamp | VG247 says:

   June 14, 2011 at 2:11 pm

   [...] the fun and “bringing it” with the revamp slated for next year. During E3, the producer spoke with GamePron in the video posted below regarding what has been going on behind the scenes on the tactical FPS. [...]

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Article Details

• published: June 13th, 2011
• by: Jessica Citizen
• in: Company: 2K Games, Company: 2K Marin, Drew Smith, E3, E3 2011, Game: X-Com, Game: XCOM
• comments: 1

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