It’s those early hours and those terrifying moments that you remember so well, they really bring you into this level of attachment with the franchise. It was 3 O’clock in the morning and I was scared shitless by it. Murray: OK! I first played it back in college. People play these games – when did you last play the original? I understand where the concern comes from.
Do you feel that at least some of the cynicism is evaporating?
When you have such a huge and dedicated fanbase for a game, and I'm part of that fanbase, there can be a lot of cynicism toward what you’re trying to do with the license. I am almost equally in love with the original game though. Alec, who Jake has spoken to, is on holiday in Greece so I usurped him. Murray: Yes! Jake has spoken to you guys on a number of occasions. RPS: Hello! It’s great to have finally played the game after hearing so much about it. Discussion of the chryssalids' new look attracts the wrath of an unseen assailant, queries about base invasions lead to talk of balance and punishment, and an unhealthy interest is shown in the various ways that a soldier can bleed to death. After playing XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Adam sat down with associate producer Pete Murray and asked him about some of the changes that have been made, as well as seeking clarification on a number of issues.
