EA Ignores Sales Figures, Pushes for Mirror’s Edge Sequel
Mirror’s Edge was one of the boldest games released this generation, introducing Parkour acrobatics and combat within a first-person viewpoint. The title challenged players and developers alike to rethink what is possible within the [shal]FPS[/shal] genre, yet gained mixed critical success and did sell as well as EA and [shal]DICE[/shal] had hoped. But contrary to what many expected, EA is pushing not only for a new installment, but a much better one.
The gameplay in Mirror’s Edge was actually very good, and most complaints stemmed from the story and short length. [shal]EA[/shal] has refused to shy away from the criticism, instead acknowledging and incorporating them in order to help development for the sequel. [shal]Patrick Soderlund[/shal] of EA Games Europe explained:
“Mirror’s Edge was a risky move. It was a bold move, a very innovative and inspiring move. The game wasn’t perfect by any means. We would have liked the game to sell better even though the game has sold better than most people think.
You will see another Mirror’s Edge for sure. It’s just a matter of when that time is and what we do with it. We have a small team on it and I’m excited about what we do.”
This is great news, and goes in line with EA’s recent strategy shift to promote a higher level of quality within its game lineup, as well as foster new IPs. Mirror’s Edge has a lot of potential as a franchise, and we can’t wait to see what DICE and EA have in store for us.
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June 15th, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Cool. I liked Mirror’s Edge.
June 15th, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Sweet Iliked it too but yeah the story got real good 2 seconds before the credits rolled which was only aobut 5 hours after i put the disc in, lol
June 15th, 2009 at 7:18 PM
hated this game so i highly doubt i will try the 2nd one
June 15th, 2009 at 8:00 PM
im thinking if they get a lot of hype behind the second ,people who didnt will pick it up will pick it up… i enjoyed it a lot. the game was sick… just a little short.
June 15th, 2009 at 8:59 PM
3rd person perspective would be nice
June 16th, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Gave me headaches, but I still finished it.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:46 AM
I’m actually playing through this right now. I’m liking it a lot I’m about halfway though, so I am happy to hear there will be a 2nd one.
June 16th, 2009 at 11:12 AM
I hope they do make a sequel, I really enjoyed the first one and would buy the second as well.
June 16th, 2009 at 12:59 PM
I thought this game was awesome. I need to go back and master some time trials!