New 2016 games...

[MetalDog]

I have it on good authority that the only thing that slows me down is talking during my turn.  And if I'm breathing, I'm talking.

[Martok]

progress has resumed on Limit Theory

What's the latest with this one - anyone know?  Last I heard was Josh getting over some mental health issues and picking up development again but that was...last spring?

Going by this post, Josh resumed active work on the game back in July. 

Since then, it sounds like he's been steadily plugging away at development -- and in a healthier/more consistent manner than he was prior to his breakdown.  He's keeping his proverbial cards a lot closer to his vest now, not posting as much as he used to, but that's probably just as well.  Before his breakdown, I suspect Josh spent too much time in the forums anyway.  :P 

Martok's list looks good, so I'm adopting it for myself.

Great minds, and all that...  8) 

As far as the stack of doom vs one unit per hex.  I was never a big fan of the stack of doom, but it is easier for the AI to handle.  The AI cannot effectively manage the one unit per hex, so I feel like even if heavily outgunned I can still win against the AI. 

I've long read this regarding 4 versus 5, and it's one reason I've played the former more than the latter.  (Another is that I actually like 4's visuals more, believe it or not.)  Unless a sequel boasts features/mechanics that I really, *really* like, I generally prefer the iteration that has better AI, all else being equal. 

[sandman2575]

If you're getting psyched up for XCOM 2 next month, RPS's glowing preview will make you very happy indeed --

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/01/07/xcom-2-preview-2/

[undercovergeek]

YES!  :D  :D  :D  :D

[bbmike]

Don't forget to watch TotalBiscuit's video on XCOM2!

[undercovergeek]

been watching lets plays all week, reading what i can, id be wearing a hydra warrior suit if i could

[Gusington]

I am disappointed you don't already wear that suit just because 'it's Thursday'

[undercovergeek]

Haven't quite got the tongue flicking sorted yet

[Gusington]

I don't believe you.

[Grim.Reaper]

If your looking for a cheap place for pre order of Xcom 2....cdkeys has for $30...pretty good deal...just the standard version though, but since that is $59 at most other places, pretty much half price.

http://www.cdkeys.com/pc/games/xcom-2-pc-cd-key-steam

[Grim.Reaper]

I wasn't planning to buy Xcom 2 right away, but after reading the previews and the good price at cdkeys, I caved:)

[undercovergeek]

[Gusington]

^This game...this game here...I will not be able to not get it right away. Looks absolutely unbelievable and has the lineage to back it up. Fingers-crossed.

[undercovergeek]

2 weeks!!

[Gusington]

I am in love with it. I must posess it fully.