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Jake Solomon
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Designer: XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns. Next: Emergent Story Generator at Midsummer Studios
Hunt Valley, MD
midsummerstudios.com
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    Jake Solomon
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    Feb 19
    We built a studio, we made a game, and I'm really proud of both. Before we close the doors at Midsummer Studios I'd like to share a glimpse of Burbank, the game we poured our hearts into. It's like "Life Sims + The Truman Show," but it's more than that. I believe people are
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    Jake Solomon
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    Jan 15, 2024
    Hey, better late than never. Happy to see so many people enjoying Midnight Suns. As a dev that's all you want.
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    Jake Solomon
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    Feb 17, 2023
    All gratitude.
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    Jake Solomon
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    Jan 15, 2024
    My pitch to Take2: "It's gonna be a Marvel game!" "Wow! One of the movies?" "What? No. An esoteric supernatural storyline from the 90s. Me and 7 other people LOVED it." "But-" "And it's turn-based." "Like your-" "No, not like XCOM." "Wait-" "Cards baby! No one will hate cards!"
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    Jake Solomon
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    Feb 7, 2023
    Midnight Suns is 100% the game I wanted it to be. Take Two and 2K gave us all the time and resources we needed to make the game of our dreams. There is a free trial now on Xbox and PS Plus Premium, so go play it. No excuses at this point.
    The 'Excellent' Marvel's Midnight Suns Now Has A Free Trial On Xbox
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    Jake Solomon
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    Apr 19, 2020
    When I designed the Viper in X2, I truly had no idea that there was a “thing” for female human-snake hybrids. What a world.
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    Jake Solomon
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    Apr 4, 2019
    In regards to easy modes: Over 80% of XCOM players choose our Easy and Normal modes. 80%! Play the game the way that’s fun for you. Period.
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    Jake Solomon
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    Jun 9, 2024
    I really loved working on this game. I had an incredible team who made it. It is now free, and I'm gone from Firaxis so I get no benefit (nor does anyone, I suppose, it's free) but please give a try if you have a lazy Sunday.
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    Epic Games Store
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    Jun 6, 2024
    Marvel's Midnight Suns. FREE this week. 'Nuff said.
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    Jake Solomon
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    Jul 25, 2019
    I love @LastChanceU, but my wife was appalled at the coach's language. So I paid Coach Brown to tell @jennyleigh she's a great wife and mother. 10/10 Coach Brown will be handling all my communications from this point forward.
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    Jake Solomon
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    Jun 18, 2024
    Favorite XCOM trivia bit: Sean Bean voiced a scientist in the intro cinematic for War of the Chosen. And yes, he dies. (He was in the booth recording VO for Civ 6, we asked him for the favor and he did it. Stand up guy.)
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    Jake Solomon
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    May 14, 2024
    Some news. New studio, new game. Right off the bat, it's going to seem very different from what I've done before. But this is where my passion is: emergent player stories. I want to make a game that you can't play without writing a story.
    Former XCOM Director Jake Solomon Making a 'Next-Gen' Life Sim - IGN
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    Jake Solomon
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    Apr 1, 2024
    Random XCOM tidbit: War of the Chosen was originally about Giant Mechs that multiple soldiers could ride on, plus customizable interceptors and air combat. Hence the codename "Ozzy" (as in heavy metal har, har.) Then we put a prototype giant mech in game and couldn't see shit.
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    Jake Solomon
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    Nov 2, 2022
    Only one month until Marvel's Midnight Suns release. SWEET RELEASE.
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    Jake Solomon
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    Feb 13, 2019
    Firaxis is hiring. I've been here damn near 19 years. I'll be here another 19. Good people, great games. Come join us.
    Careers at Firaxis Games | Build Games That Stand the Test of Time
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