Firaxis Games: A Comprehensive Guide
Overview
Firaxis Games is an American video game developer based in Sparks, Maryland. Founded in 1996 by Sid Meier, Jeff Briggs, and Brian Reynolds, Firaxis has released 25 games, including 13 titles in the Civilization series.
History
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1996-2005: Early Years and Civilization I-IV
* Firaxis released its first game, Civilization, in 1996. * The company followed up with Civilization II (1999), Civilization III (2001), and Civilization IV (2005). * These games established Firaxis as a leader in the 4X strategy genre. *
2005-2012: X-COM Series and Civilization V
* In 2005, Firaxis acquired the rights to the X-COM series. * The company released X-COM: Enemy Unknown (2012) and X-COM 2 (2016), both of which were critical and commercial successes. * Firaxis also released Civilization V (2010), which was the best-selling game in the series at the time. *
2013-Present: Marvel's Midnight Suns and Civilization VII
* In 2022, Firaxis released Marvel's Midnight Suns, a tactical role-playing game based on the Marvel Comics. * The company is currently developing Civilization VII, which is scheduled for release in 2024.
Key Franchise
Firaxis Games is best known for the following franchises: *
Civilization:
* A turn-based strategy game series where players build and manage their own civilization. * Known for its historical accuracy and deep gameplay. *
X-COM:
* A tactical role-playing game series where players lead a squad of soldiers against an alien invasion. * Known for its challenging gameplay and permadeath mechanic.
Awards and Recognition
Firaxis Games has won numerous awards for its games, including: * Game of the Year (Civilization IV, 2005) * Best Strategy Game (Civilization V, 2010) * Best RPG (X-COM: Enemy Unknown, 2012)
Additional Information
* Firaxis Games is owned by Take-Two Interactive. * The company has worked on over 25 games, including Civilization, X-COM, and Marvel's Midnight Suns. * Firaxis Games is recognized as an industry leader in game development.
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