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2K Games has announced it will publish a new XCOM strategy title by the end of the year, entitled XCOM: Enemy Unknown. The publisher is already working on an action shooter reboot for the classic strategy series, XCOM, which is due for release on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC some …
Read More »20 jobs lost at Firaxis
Publishing brand 2K has axed some 20 staff from Civilisation studio Firaxis, citing the need to cut costs. Firaxis has realigned its development resources in order to streamline its development process, reduce costs and maximize the overall performance the studio," read a 2K statement sent out to news group Kotaku. …
Read More »Firaxis hit by layoffs
Twenty jobs gone at the Take-Two-owned outfit
Read More »Sid Meiers Pirates! announced for Wii
2K Games has announced that Sid Meier’s Pirates! will be released for Wii this Autumn. The game is being developed by 2K China and is seemingly based on the 2005 PC and Xbox title developed by Firaxis – itself a remake of the 1987 Sid Meier title. For the Wii …
Read More »Rockstar’s dev talent key to Take Two move, admits Riccitiello
Chance to add more "great developers" to EA stable has spurred Take 2 takeover attempt says CEO
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