The birth of X-Com (and its impact on Turn-Based Strategy games)

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Julian Gollop, maker of the original X-Com & Laser Squad, has had a serious impact on Turn-Based Strategy games in general.

Many of the features he had already developed in games as early as the early-to-mid 80's found their way in our beloved Jagged Alliance 1 & 2 franchise. But his games were also impacted by other video games.

For those who like to take a look into the history of gaming, I thought I'd share a really cool video I came across.