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XCOM: UFO Defense Setup Guide

Published on January 7, 2025

With the popularity of the modern XCOM Games by Firaxis, some fans may be interested in exploring the original games in the series - UFO Defense and the expansion/sequel Terror from the Deep. Unfortunately, the original UFO defense is very old, being originally made for DOS, and is very clunky to play in the context of modern games. To help remedy this, a modern sourceport exists, called OpenXCOM. Unfortunately, there are multiple versions of OpenXCOM. ... Read More

Quake Setup Guide

Published on December 17, 2023

Due to it’s age, there are many ways to play Quake. This guide covers which source ports, mods and addons to use for a modern experience that doesn’t betray the retro look or gameplay.

System Shock 2 Setup Guide

Updated on January 14, 2025

System Shock 2 offers a stunning, but flawed, gameplay experience. This guide explores how to address many of it’s balance problems with mods, while also improving it’s graphics and replayability.