XCOM: Enemy Unknown (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "XCOM: Enemy Unknown" in English language version.

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arstechnica.com

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destructoid.com

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digitalspy.com

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engadget.com

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eurogamer.net

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gamedeveloper.com

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gameinformer.com

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Hansen, Ben (January 11, 2023). "The Art Of XCOM: Enemy Unknown". Game Informer. Archived from the original on June 2, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
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Hilliard, Kyle (December 4, 2012). "XCOM: Enemy Unknown's Slingshot DLC Is Available Now". Game Informer. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
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gamesindustry.biz

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gamespot.com

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gamespy.com

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gamesradar.com

Hughes, Matt (October 8, 2012). "XCOM: Enemy Unknown classes and abilities guide". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
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gametrailers.com

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giantbomb.com

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ign.com

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kotaku.com

Plunkett, Luke; Hamilton, Kirk (October 9, 2012). "Before You Start: Tips for Playing XCOM: Enemy Unknown the Best Way". Kotaku. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
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metacritic.com

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mtv.com

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pcgamer.com

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pcgamesn.com

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pocketgamer.com

Slater, Harry (May 31, 2013). "Lead designer Jake Solomon reckons XCOM: Enemy Unknown for iOS is a 'happy accident'". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on October 28, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023.

polygon.com

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rockpapershotgun.com

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rpgsite.net

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shacknews.com

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venturebeat.com

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vg247.com

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videogamer.com

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web.archive.org

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