There’s little doubt that DICE’s first-person action platformer Mirror’s Edge had all the makings of a killer new IP: great style, compelling design, unique first-person acrobatics, etc. And yet, despite its gorgeous presentation (and thanks to some less than stellar gunplay mechanics and it’s brief length), the game failed to charm its way to significant financial success. Fortunately though, EA has not given up on one of its most original IPs in years, as VideoGamer.com recently learned.
During last week’s E3, senior vice president at EA Games Europe, Patrick Soderlund confirmed that a “small team” at DICE is currently working on Mirror’s Edge 2. Given how much discussion and hype surrounded the first game, it’s hardly surprising that a sequel in is in the works. And while I’m normally against hearing obvious sequel announcements, this is one franchise that I (forgive the pun) have nothing but faith in, and I can’t wait to see what the next game will bring.
On that note, check out the discussion my fellow editors Patrick and Andrew recently had about the possibility of a multiplayer mode showing up in the next Mirror's Edge.
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phresh1030
I like the 1st one i cant wait for the sequal to come out i hope it will have things to do then the story and trails
xxCoolMikexx
I really loved the first Mirror's Edge, but regardless of multiplayer, which hopefully they don't eff up, the sequel needs longer story and less of an emphasis on combat. In the first game, it was near impossible to play through the entire game on the higher difficulties without firing a weapon, unless you had patience to spare, which I don't.
gravy666
The first one was underrated, perhaps because it's too ambitious. Gamers weren't really ready for a game like Mirror's Edge just yet.
But I'm glad it's getting a sequel. To me, the original was almost at the 'free game with Halo 3 Beta' level of underrated-ness that Crackdown had.
jungleman67
i will get it this time
ERockFitz
Just picked this up on Amazon for 15.99, and back when it released I LOVED the demo. It will at least be worth 16 bucks.... plus free DLC for PS3? Rock.
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nowhere2hide139
the first one looked good, didn't buy it, but i want to buy it at some point. a lot of my friends think that just because the focus isn't on gunplay it suks, and i am sad for them
JackBauer1005
the first game sucked so i gonna say the new 1 will be called
Mirror's Edge 2: Fail Harder
IcemanMX
What's with all the EA news today, Mr. Gaskill?
-M
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