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"Capes Review: Superhero Strategy with Room for Improvement"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Nintendo Life

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Source: Nintendo Life

Capes is a solid turn-based strategy game for the Nintendo Switch that combines the tactical elements of XCOM with a superhero theme. Despite dated visuals and a predictable plot, the game excels in its engaging gameplay, unique hero abilities, and strategic depth. Fans of strategy games and comic books will find much to enjoy in Capes.

"Experience the Retro Thrills of a 1930s XCOM-like Game with a Free Steam Download"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by PCGamesN

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The Lamplighters League, a stylish 1930s XCOM-like strategy game, is offering a free demo on Steam ahead of its full release. The game features a simpler take on the XCOM style of tactics, making it suitable for newcomers to the genre. Players control a group of agents fighting against a tyrannical cult, utilizing the signature skills of each team member. The game incorporates real-time infiltration sequences before turn-based combat, and introduces a stress mechanic that affects both the player and enemies. The demo is available for free on Steam, with the full game also coming to Xbox and PC Game Pass upon release.

"Persona 5 Tactica: A Game-Changing Spin-Off in the XCOM Genre"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon

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The upcoming spinoff game Persona 5 Tactica combines the tactical gameplay of XCOM with the world of Persona 5, featuring grid-based battles and squad customization. Players can strategically position their characters, utilize different abilities, and perform combined attacks. While the demo didn't showcase the planning phases or character swapping, it showed promise in delivering compelling tactical battles and fan service. Persona 5 Tactica will be released on multiple platforms on November 17.

Elon Musk's X Marks the Spot: Twitter's Iconic Rebranding Journey

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times

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Elon Musk, who purchased Twitter last year, has begun erasing the iconic bird logo that has been synonymous with the social media platform since its inception in 2006. Musk renamed the platform X.com and started replacing the bird logo with a stylized version of the letter "X." He has expressed his intention to transform Twitter into an "everything app" called X, encompassing social networking, banking, and shopping. The move has sparked mixed reactions from users, with some feeling alienated and others seeing it as a fresh start. Musk's rebranding efforts are part of his broader overhaul of Twitter, which includes changes to the platform's features and rules.