XCOM 2 (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "XCOM 2" in English language version.

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androidpolice.com

"The XCOM 2 Collection is now available on Android, complete with all DLC". Android Police. July 13, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2021.

arstechnica.com

Stanton, Rich (January 3, 2016). "How XCOM 2 made me care about the cannon fodder". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.

destructoid.com

Rowen, Nic (February 15, 2016). "Review: XCOM 2". Destructoid. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2016.

digitalspy.com

Loveridge, Sam (September 15, 2016). "Golden Joystick Awards 2016 voting now open to the public". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on October 30, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.

engadget.com

"The 'XCOM 2' saga is now available on your iPhone or iPad". Engadget. November 5, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
Alvarez, Edgar (March 9, 2016). "'XCOM 2' gets its first DLC pack on March 17th". Archived from the original on May 12, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
Holt, Kris (March 26, 2020). "Borderlands, BioShock and XCOM are headed to the Switch". Engadget. Retrieved March 27, 2020.

escapistmagazine.com

Lemon, Marshall (November 2, 2015). "XCOM 2 Will Push Your Resistance Movement To Its Limits". The Escapists. Archived from the original on June 22, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2020.

eurogamer.net

Bratt, Chris (October 7, 2019). "XCOM 2 Ironman mode tips and tricks". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Harman, Stace (September 1, 2016). "XCOM 2 - choosing the best Soldier Abilities". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on November 22, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Harman, Stace (September 1, 2017). "XCOM 2 guide". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Matulef, Jeffery (June 30, 2016). "Surprise! XCOM 2's new DLC is out now". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on July 1, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
Brat, Chris (January 30, 2016). "The XCOM 2 mods you can play from day one". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on January 31, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
Bratt, Chris (October 6, 2016). "XCOM 2 review". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
"XCOM 2 gets its long-awaited performance patch". Eurogamer. October 2016. Archived from the original on July 7, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2018.

feralinteractive.com

support.feralinteractive.com

"XCOM 2 Manual". Feral Interactive. Archived from the original on July 16, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.

gamasutra.com

Graham, Roy (March 1, 2016). "Jake Solomon explains the careful use of randomness in XCOM 2". Gamasutra. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.

gameinformer.com

Reeves, Ben (February 10, 2016). "The 11 Worst Things That Happened To Us In XCOM 2". Game Informer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Futter, Matt (January 7, 2016). "Ten Things You Should Know About XCOM 2". Game Informer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
Reeves, Ben (May 5, 2016). "New Aliens And Weapons Spawn In XCOM 2's Alien Hunters DLC". Game Informer. Archived from the original on May 8, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
Reeves, Ben (February 1, 2016). "Resistance Might Be Futile, But It's Fun - XCOM 2 - PC". Game Informer. Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2016.

gamerevolution.com

Leack, Jonathon (February 10, 2019). "Rise of the Tomb Raider and XCOM 2 Are Selling Extremely Well on PC". Game Revolution. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2020.

gamespot.com

Hussain, Tamoor (June 1, 2015). "XCOM 2 Revealed, Coming to PC First in November". GameSpot. Archived from the original on June 3, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
Hinds, Daniel (June 17, 2015). "XCOM 2 Will Add Looting, Stealth, And Better Mod Support". GameSpot. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Mahardy, Mike (February 10, 2016). "XCOM 2: How Firaxis Crafted a Superior Sequel". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Te, Zorine (May 25, 2015). "2K Teases New Game "Advent"". GameSpot. Archived from the original on May 30, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
Pereira, Chris (December 17, 2015). "XCOM 2's DLC Wasn't Cut From the Main Game, Director Insists". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Newhouse, Alex (June 12, 2017). "E3 2017: XCOM 2 Expansion Announced, Adds Shadow Of Mordor-Esque Nemesis System". GameSpot. Archived from the original on July 27, 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
Hussain, Tamoor (February 3, 2018). "XCOM 2 Collection Launches On PC, Coming To PS4 And Xbox One Soon". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
Mahardy, Mike (February 1, 2016). "XCOM 2 Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 3, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
Makuch, Eddie (November 16, 2016). "All the 2016 Game Awards Nominees". GameSpot. Archived from the original on January 18, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
Makuch, Eddie; Imms, Jason (February 24, 2017). "Overwatch Wins DICE Game of the Year; All Winners Revealed [UPDATED]". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on February 26, 2017. Retrieved February 26, 2017.

gamesradar.com

"XCOM 2 Review". GamesRadar. February 2, 2019. Archived from the original on October 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
McGee, Maxwell (June 17, 2015). "XCOM 2 abandons the past for a glorious, alien future". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on June 17, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
McGee, Maxwell (February 2, 2016). "XCOM 2 review". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
Senior, Tom (September 30, 2016). "XCOM 2 review: 'Issues aside, a brilliant round of troop tactics with an action-game veneer". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on September 30, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
Sheridan, Connor (November 18, 2016). "Overwatch scoops five awards, Firewatch wins Best Indie Game: Here are all the Golden Joystick 2016 winners". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on March 26, 2017.

giantbomb.com

Ryckert, Dan (February 11, 2016). "XCOM 2 Review". Giant Bomb. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2016.

hardcoregamer.com

Beck, Adam (June 22, 2015). "E3 2015: Talking Procedural Generation and Mods in XCOM 2". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on August 16, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.

ign.com

Stapleton, Dan (June 5, 2015). "Why XCOM 2 Had to be PC Exclusive - IGN First". IGN. Archived from the original on January 29, 2016. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
Tyrrel, Brandin (June 4, 2015). "XCOM 2's Procedurally Generated Maps – IGN First". IGN. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Stapleton, Dan (June 2, 2015). "XCOM 2: Welcoming Our New Alien Overlords - IGN First". IGN. Archived from the original on June 3, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
Stapleton, Dan (May 3, 2017). "XCOM 2: Welcoming Our New Alien Overlords – IGN First". IGN. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Stapleton, Dan (June 2, 2015). "XCOM 2: Welcoming Our New Alien Overlords". IGN. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
Stapleton, Dan (May 3, 2017). "XCOM 2's Bleak Future: Why Impossible Iron Man Mode is Canon -- IGN First". IGN. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Tyrrel, Brandin (June 4, 2015). "XCOM 2's Procedurally-Generated Maps - IGN First". IGN. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
Tyrrel, Brandin (May 3, 2017). "Meet The XCOM 2 Sectoid and Viper – IGN First". IGN. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Stapleton, Dan (June 2, 2015). "XCOM 2: Welcoming Our Alien Overlords". IGN. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Osborn, Alex (May 18, 2015). "2K Games Working On Unannounced Triple A Title". IGN. Archived from the original on May 29, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
Mercy, Seth (March 23, 2016). "This XCOM 2 Beam Pistol Replica Is Awesome, Available for Pre-Order". IGN. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Stapleton, Dan (June 8, 2015). "XCOM 2's Exciting Modding Potential". IGN. Archived from the original on July 17, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
Stapleton, Dan (February 1, 2016). "XCOM 2 Review". IGN. Archived from the original on February 1, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2016.

kotaku.com

Hamilton, Kirk (February 16, 2016). "Tips For Playing XCOM 2 (Now With More Tips!)". Kotaku. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Grayson, Nathan (October 2, 2018). "XCOM 2 Getting New Story Missions, A Level Editor". Kotaku. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.

mashable.com

Rosenberg, Adam (February 6, 2016). "How to build and maintain your powerful resistance base in 'XCOM 2'". Mashable. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Rosenberg, Adam (January 7, 2016). "How 'XCOM 2' makes you feel like an ace battlefield commander". Mashable. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.

metacritic.com

"XCOM 2 for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on February 4, 2016. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
"XCOM 2 for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on June 30, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
"XCOM 2 for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on June 18, 2016. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
"XCOM 2 Collection for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
"XCOM 2 Collection for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved January 18, 2021.

navgtr.org

"NAVGTR Awards (2016)". National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers. Archived from the original on April 1, 2017. Retrieved April 1, 2017.

pastemagazine.com

DePass, Tanya (September 3, 2015). "United Nations: Firaxis on Diversity in XCOM 2". Paste Magazine. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2019.

pcgamer.com

Marks, Tom (January 7, 2016). "10 things we've learned from the full build of XCOM 2". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on February 3, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Teasdale, John (February 4, 2016). "9 things you should know before starting XCOM 2". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Teasdale, John (February 23, 2016). "XCOM 2 base guide — build a better Avenger". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Savage, Phil (June 2, 2015). "XCOM 2 announced, is PC exclusive". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
Savage, Phil (January 14, 2016). "Going deeper into XCOM 2: resistance isn't futile". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Chalk, Andy (August 28, 2015). "XCOM 2 is delayed until February". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Chalk, Andy (September 19, 2015). "XCOM 2: Resurrection is a novel that fills the gap between the games". PC Gamer. Future plc. Archived from the original on September 20, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
Chalk, Andy (December 11, 2015). "XCOM 2 season pass and preorder bonus revealed". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on February 5, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
"The Long War 2 mod is a must-play reinvention of XCOM 2". PC Gamer. January 19, 2017. Archived from the original on January 22, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
McGregor, Jody (March 2, 2022). "XCOM 2 is losing multiplayer and challenge mode on PC". PC Gamer. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
Senior, Tom (February 1, 2016). "XCOM 2 review". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2016.

pcgamesn.com

Bailey, Dustin (September 20, 2019). "A third of XCOM 2 players beat it on easy". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on December 25, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Peel, Jeremy (February 5, 2016). "XCOM 2 class guide: how to arrange a ranger, suit up a psi-op and other quandaries". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.

polygon.com

Hall, Charlie (February 5, 2016). "Nine XCOM 2 tips for aspiring Commanders". Polygon. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Sarker, Samit (June 5, 2015). "XCOM 2 devs explain why it's exclusive to PC and won't support gamepads at launch". Polygon. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Hall, Charlie (March 28, 2016). "XCOM 2 review". Polygon. Archived from the original on April 2, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2016.

redbull.com

McFerran, Damien (August 4, 2016). "Step up as humanity's last hope in XCOM 2". Red Bull. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.

rockpapershotgun.com

Meer, Alec (February 12, 2016). "XCOM 2 Tips: How To Survive And Thrive". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Meer, Alec (February 12, 2016). "XCOM 2 Tips: How To Survive And Thrive". Rock Paper Shotgun. Archived from the original on November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Meer, Alec (February 25, 2016). "Interview: Firaxis' Jake Solomon On What Went Right And Wrong With XCOM 2". Rock Paper Shotgun. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
Smith, Adam (June 1, 2015). "New World Disorder: XCOM 2 Announced". Rock Paper Shotgun. Archived from the original on February 2, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2020.

theguardian.com

Stanton, Rich (February 5, 2016). "XCOM 2 review - best strategy game ever? The truth is in here". The Guardian. Archived from the original on December 23, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2020.

theverge.com

Webster, Andrew (July 17, 2015). "The art behind XCOM 2, a sci-fi game where humanity has already lost". The Verge. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.

toucharcade.com

Madnani, Mikhail (November 9, 2020). "'XCOM 2 Collection' iOS Review – Portable Tactical Perfection?". TouchArcade. Retrieved November 11, 2020.

usgamer.net

Bailey, Kat (December 15, 2015). "Interview: The Death of Interceptors, Iron Man Mode, and XCOM 2's Next Step". USgamer. Retrieved May 7, 2020.

venturebeat.com

Takahashi, Dean (March 4, 2016). "The DeanBeat: I'm surrendering to the aliens in XCOM 2. It's too hard". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Minotti, Mike (May 18, 2016). "Take-Two's fiscal year 2016 was stronger than expected thanks to XCOM 2 and Grand Theft Auto". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on February 2, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2020.

vg247.com

Goorhuis, Kris (February 8, 2019). "XCOM 2: 11 essential tips for beginners". VG 247. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
O'Connor, James (August 4, 2016). "XCOM 2 has been delayed on consoles by three weeks". VG 247. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Saed, Sherif (November 9, 2016). "You can now play XCOM 2 on PC with a controller, and explore the Avenger in first-person". VG 247. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.

vice.com

Edney, Andrew (July 2, 2015). "Welcome Back, Commander: A Conversation with Firaxis About 'XCOM 2'". The Vice. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.

virtuosgames.com

"XCOM® 2 COLLECTION: A JOINT DEVELOPMENT EFFORT WITH VIRTUOS". Virtuos. April 17, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2023.

web.archive.org

Stapleton, Dan (June 5, 2015). "Why XCOM 2 Had to be PC Exclusive - IGN First". IGN. Archived from the original on January 29, 2016. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
"XCOM 2 Manual". Feral Interactive. Archived from the original on July 16, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Meer, Alec (February 12, 2016). "XCOM 2 Tips: How To Survive And Thrive". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Tyrrel, Brandin (June 4, 2015). "XCOM 2's Procedurally Generated Maps – IGN First". IGN. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Bailey, Dustin (September 20, 2019). "A third of XCOM 2 players beat it on easy". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on December 25, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Bratt, Chris (October 7, 2019). "XCOM 2 Ironman mode tips and tricks". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Marks, Tom (January 7, 2016). "10 things we've learned from the full build of XCOM 2". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on February 3, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
"XCOM 2 Review". GamesRadar. February 2, 2019. Archived from the original on October 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Stapleton, Dan (June 2, 2015). "XCOM 2: Welcoming Our New Alien Overlords - IGN First". IGN. Archived from the original on June 3, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
Hamilton, Kirk (February 16, 2016). "Tips For Playing XCOM 2 (Now With More Tips!)". Kotaku. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Meer, Alec (February 12, 2016). "XCOM 2 Tips: How To Survive And Thrive". Rock Paper Shotgun. Archived from the original on November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Reeves, Ben (February 10, 2016). "The 11 Worst Things That Happened To Us In XCOM 2". Game Informer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
McGee, Maxwell (June 17, 2015). "XCOM 2 abandons the past for a glorious, alien future". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on June 17, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
Hall, Charlie (February 5, 2016). "Nine XCOM 2 tips for aspiring Commanders". Polygon. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Harman, Stace (September 1, 2016). "XCOM 2 - choosing the best Soldier Abilities". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on November 22, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Stapleton, Dan (May 3, 2017). "XCOM 2: Welcoming Our New Alien Overlords – IGN First". IGN. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Teasdale, John (February 4, 2016). "9 things you should know before starting XCOM 2". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Stanton, Rich (January 3, 2016). "How XCOM 2 made me care about the cannon fodder". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Peel, Jeremy (February 5, 2016). "XCOM 2 class guide: how to arrange a ranger, suit up a psi-op and other quandaries". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Hussain, Tamoor (June 1, 2015). "XCOM 2 Revealed, Coming to PC First in November". GameSpot. Archived from the original on June 3, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
Hinds, Daniel (June 17, 2015). "XCOM 2 Will Add Looting, Stealth, And Better Mod Support". GameSpot. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Teasdale, John (February 23, 2016). "XCOM 2 base guide — build a better Avenger". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Futter, Matt (January 7, 2016). "Ten Things You Should Know About XCOM 2". Game Informer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
Harman, Stace (September 1, 2017). "XCOM 2 guide". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
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Goorhuis, Kris (February 8, 2019). "XCOM 2: 11 essential tips for beginners". VG 247. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Takahashi, Dean (March 4, 2016). "The DeanBeat: I'm surrendering to the aliens in XCOM 2. It's too hard". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
Savage, Phil (June 2, 2015). "XCOM 2 announced, is PC exclusive". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
Mahardy, Mike (February 10, 2016). "XCOM 2: How Firaxis Crafted a Superior Sequel". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Meer, Alec (February 25, 2016). "Interview: Firaxis' Jake Solomon On What Went Right And Wrong With XCOM 2". Rock Paper Shotgun. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
Stapleton, Dan (June 2, 2015). "XCOM 2: Welcoming Our New Alien Overlords". IGN. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
McFerran, Damien (August 4, 2016). "Step up as humanity's last hope in XCOM 2". Red Bull. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Stapleton, Dan (May 3, 2017). "XCOM 2's Bleak Future: Why Impossible Iron Man Mode is Canon -- IGN First". IGN. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Webster, Andrew (July 17, 2015). "The art behind XCOM 2, a sci-fi game where humanity has already lost". The Verge. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Savage, Phil (January 14, 2016). "Going deeper into XCOM 2: resistance isn't futile". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Graham, Roy (March 1, 2016). "Jake Solomon explains the careful use of randomness in XCOM 2". Gamasutra. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Lemon, Marshall (November 2, 2015). "XCOM 2 Will Push Your Resistance Movement To Its Limits". The Escapists. Archived from the original on June 22, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Rosenberg, Adam (January 7, 2016). "How 'XCOM 2' makes you feel like an ace battlefield commander". Mashable. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Tyrrel, Brandin (June 4, 2015). "XCOM 2's Procedurally-Generated Maps - IGN First". IGN. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
Edney, Andrew (July 2, 2015). "Welcome Back, Commander: A Conversation with Firaxis About 'XCOM 2'". The Vice. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Beck, Adam (June 22, 2015). "E3 2015: Talking Procedural Generation and Mods in XCOM 2". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on August 16, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
Tyrrel, Brandin (May 3, 2017). "Meet The XCOM 2 Sectoid and Viper – IGN First". IGN. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
DePass, Tanya (September 3, 2015). "United Nations: Firaxis on Diversity in XCOM 2". Paste Magazine. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
Stapleton, Dan (June 2, 2015). "XCOM 2: Welcoming Our Alien Overlords". IGN. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Osborn, Alex (May 18, 2015). "2K Games Working On Unannounced Triple A Title". IGN. Archived from the original on May 29, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
Te, Zorine (May 25, 2015). "2K Teases New Game "Advent"". GameSpot. Archived from the original on May 30, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
Smith, Adam (June 1, 2015). "New World Disorder: XCOM 2 Announced". Rock Paper Shotgun. Archived from the original on February 2, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
Chalk, Andy (August 28, 2015). "XCOM 2 is delayed until February". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Mercy, Seth (March 23, 2016). "This XCOM 2 Beam Pistol Replica Is Awesome, Available for Pre-Order". IGN. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Chalk, Andy (September 19, 2015). "XCOM 2: Resurrection is a novel that fills the gap between the games". PC Gamer. Future plc. Archived from the original on September 20, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
Sarker, Samit (June 5, 2015). "XCOM 2 devs explain why it's exclusive to PC and won't support gamepads at launch". Polygon. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
O'Connor, James (August 4, 2016). "XCOM 2 has been delayed on consoles by three weeks". VG 247. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
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