What will you be playing this weekend?

Key Takeaways

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Gaming offers diverse experiences for everyone, from epic adventures to casual sessions, retro gaming, and multiplayer experiences.
The weekend provides an opportunity for gamers to unwind, compete, or immerse themselves in captivating narratives.
Sharing stories, discussing bugs, celebrating achievements, and fostering camaraderie are essential aspects of the gaming community.
Weekend gaming marathons create lasting memories that endure beyond the brief weekend timeframe.

Our favorite Goodies

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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Unleashing Weekend Gaming Fun: A Journey into Digital Worlds with Eurogamer Portugal

The weekend is finally here! After a busy week, it’s time to unwind and dive into what we love most: gaming. Here at Eurogamer Portugal, we know that true fun begins the moment you power on your PC, console, or even your phone, as everyone has their unique ritual, a favorite spot, and a desire to spend quality hours immersed in their preferred digital world. Whether embarking on an epic adventure through distant lands to conquer monsters and save kingdoms, or simply relaxing in an open world, diverse experiences await. Many jump straight into multiplayer, joining friends for competitive shooters, strategy-filled games, or challenging RPGs. There’s also a place for those who enjoy a classic retro gaming session or prefer more casual experiences. Ultimately, there’s no single “right” way to spend a gaming weekend. Some play to relax, others to compete, and many simply love getting lost in narratives that rival the best films. We also enjoy sharing tips, discussing hilarious bugs, celebrating epic achievements, and enjoying the camaraderie that gaming fosters.

Weekend Gaming Marathon: Share Your Stories and Endure Forever

So, as the world outside carries on, we’re preparing for another exciting gaming marathon. What are your plans for the weekend? Share your thoughts with us, because while weekends may be brief, the stories we create in games endure forever.

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Specification
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 (545 reviews)