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- NBA 2K26 sales significantly surpassed expectations, with in-game spending up by 45%, marking a successful release for Take-Two Interactive.
- Mafia: The Old Country exceeded expectations, demonstrating the enduring appeal of narrative-driven games that provide engaging experiences without being overly long or expensive.
- Borderlands 4 sales did not meet expectations due to initial issues at launch, leading to some fan dissatisfaction. However, there is hope for increased popularity over time.
- Take-Two Interactive aims to expand its reach beyond North America following the success of NBA 2K26 and Mafia: The Old Country.
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During a recent discussion of Take-Two Interactive’s latest financial results, CEO Strauss Zelnick commented on the performance of their newly released titles, which include NBA 2K26, Borderlands 4, and Mafia: The Old Country. NBA 2K26 sales exceeded 5 million copies, more than double the sales of NBA 2K25, with in-game spending up by 45%. The company is now looking to expand its reach beyond North America. Regarding Borderlands 4, Zelnick acknowledged that sales did not meet expectations. Despite a promising launch, initial issues impacted sales and led to some fan dissatisfaction. However, he expressed hope that the game’s popularity will increase over time. In contrast, Mafia: The Old Country surpassed expectations, highlighting the enduring appeal of narrative-driven games that offer engaging experiences without being overly long or expensive.
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| Official Name | XCOM: Enemy Unknown |
| Brief Summary | XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics. The original XCOM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth. You will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle. |
| Platforms | Xbox 360, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 3, Android, Mac |
| Released | October 9, 2012 |
| Genre | Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer |
| Content Rating | 18 |
| Languages | Czech, English, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil) |
| Genre | Firaxis Games |
| Genre | 2K Games, Feral Interactive |
| Ratings | 86/100 (546 reviews) |