Unness proven otherwise one should assume all EA games are multiplatform.
If we were going after GAF rumors the whole EA catalog would be Xbone exclusive. It's really wierd. Since when does EA do tons of exclusives?
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Mirror's Edge 2 - Help Center site appears on EA.com
- Thread starter ekim
- Start date
Unness proven otherwise one should assume all EA games are multiplatform.
If we were going after GAF rumors the whole EA catalog would be Xbone exclusive. It's really wierd. Since when does EA do tons of exclusives?
Bye.
And the original was also an EA production. I'm not even sure why he made that post.
Since the first game was a catastrophebomb (Jeff Green said EA called it internally a "total disaster" when he was there), this probably won't sell again anyway (at least not at full price), and that would make it cheap for MS to secure. Selling a million copies at $5 does not really help EA.
The question is...
a) Timed?
b) DICE?
It's hard for me to imagine EA putting their 15MM+ selling studio on this, but it is a big studio. The opportunity cost is just out of whack IMO.
The first game had guns.
Weemanply109
Member
LOL @ the overreactions, especially the gun complaint when the first game had guns and combat.
It might be EA, but I doubt they're stupid. The first game was critically slammed because of it's gunplay and combat. I doubt the sequel will be like the first in this regard. I actually expect the second game to be a bit more arcade like, focusing more on MULTIPLAYER with players competing with scoreboards, etc and less story orientated.
Though, I could be wrong.
I'm just guessing, of course. ._.
It might be EA, but I doubt they're stupid. The first game was critically slammed because of it's gunplay and combat. I doubt the sequel will be like the first in this regard. I actually expect the second game to be a bit more arcade like, focusing more on MULTIPLAYER with players competing with scoreboards, etc and less story orientated.
Though, I could be wrong.
I'm just guessing, of course. ._.Aeriscloud
Banned
I suspect timed exclusive. Microsoft did this with a lot of titles this gen, at least from 2006 to 2009 anyway.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Its damn happening.
It'll get a bro makeover and still fail to meet expectations; aka being Dead Space'd.
CassidyIzABeast
Member
The game exists. That's about all you could infer from that though.
What Dabanton said, and EA were actually the ones pushing for the original not to have a huge emphasis on gunplay, not DICE.
Miles Quaritch
Member
It's happening and probably a One exclusive. I just hope it appears on PC sooner rather than later.
It's finally happening. I've been waiting for every E3 ever since the first one shipped in 08, and I'm stoked for the sequel.
What I don't like is the potential deal EA will have with MS over this. I hope there's no substance to it, seeing that I won't be touching an Xbone this cycle.
What I don't like is the potential deal EA will have with MS over this. I hope there's no substance to it, seeing that I won't be touching an Xbone this cycle.
I wish I could be as optimistic as you are, but sadly I can't.LOL @ the overreactions, especially the gun complaint when the first game had guns and combat.
It might be EA, but I doubt they're stupid. The first game was critically slammed because of it's gunplay and combat. I doubt the sequel will be like the first in this regard. I actually expect the second game to be a bit more arcade like, focusing more on MULTIPLAYER with players competing with scoreboards, etc and less story orientated.
Though, I could be wrong.
I don't even mind multiplayer, I just want a nice sandbox where I can parkour to my heart's content.
By John Walker of RPS
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/05/30/mirrors-edge-2-is-probably-a-thing-again/
You don't say
I've meant more guns. ed: That I hope EA won't add more guns.
Less guns would be even better - more running from other runners or kinda more hand combat.
Miles Quaritch
Member
You don't say
I've meant more guns. ed: That I hope EA won't add more guns.
Less guns would be even better - more running from other runners or kinda more hand combat.
But the hand to hand combat was just as bad as the gunplay.
EA looks like they're starting to clean up their act. I'm not supporting them nevertheless, but it'll be interesting to see how they're going to shape up since Riccitiello's resignation. Seeing as they liked to make a big deal on how the new Sims game won't have mandatory online, it could be possible that they're trying to get the ball rolling again.
Because once the guns were introduced the game went from good to mediocre.
Not that history necessarily repeats itself, but if you recall, the original ME was a rumored PS3 exclusive and more development time was spent on that platform. Hence the slight graphical edge on the PS3 version over the Xbox360. Yet it came out as multi-platform upon release. All PS3 got was the exclusive (as far as it being free) trials map pack down the road.
Let's hope that this repeats and that ME2 comes out as multi-platform again. Is what I'm trying to tell myself...
Let's hope that this repeats and that ME2 comes out as multi-platform again. Is what I'm trying to tell myself...
Oh man the gun discussion, the first game did it right
YOU CAN CHOOSE IF YOU WANT TO USE THEM.
Why should the sequel be different and worse for one kind of fanbase?
I would be really happy if it comes out, if it is a x1 exclusive I have a problem, it isn't a system seller but very close to for me
YOU CAN CHOOSE IF YOU WANT TO USE THEM.
Why should the sequel be different and worse for one kind of fanbase?
I would be really happy if it comes out, if it is a x1 exclusive I have a problem, it isn't a system seller but very close to for me
It was. But it's better then pew pew.
I am just vocal about it, so what IHaveIce said.
Everyone can choose.
I'm generalizing here but originally, Faith was using primarily guns and the game had little focus on parkour. EA wanted something different, a core DICE group wanted gunplay as it was what they as Battlefield vets were familiar with, EA pushed for less gunplay thus we ended up with ME1.
If anything ME2 will probably have a similar balance of parkour/gunplay as the first game, but heavily refined based on the harsh feedback the first game got for its clanky gameplay.
heh, good on ya!
KennyLinder
Member
I just hope the console version runs at 60fps, the first game was so sleepy on consoles. Needs dat 60.
Betta Lines
Member
So it was good for about 5 minutes?
I had no problem with the guns. I thought they were well implemented. If the enemies have guns and combat is inevitable, it follows that you can disarm them, and it follows that you can use their guns. There would have been lots of complaints if you couldn't use the gun that you just kicked out of an enemy's hands.
They did it right - making them cumbersome and having no reloading. It felt like a last-resort each time, and you wanted to ditch them as soon as possible. It also made for some glorious moments. I remember disarming a guy with a shotgun and then sliding on my knees in slo mo while looking around a corner to shoot the other dude. Rarely have I felt so badass in a game.
I understand that some people just came for the parkour, and the movement mechanics were fun enough to just run around without guns, but the context of a story... I dunno if they could get away with that for a whole game. There would have to be no point where you are in combat with enemies with guns. So the entire game would have to be either 100% stealth (which doesn't really go that well with very fast movement) or in a world without guns.
A Sentient Keyboard
Member
That's the whole idea. While it won't sell a lot of copies to the XBone target audience, Mirror's Edge has a relatively large and passionate fanbase that normally wouldn't even think of getting an XBone.
MS will have the dudebros snagged up with CoD, and the GAFfers with ME2.
Also, if MS is smart - which they usually are - it won't be a gun-focussed Kinect only game. It will stick to Mirror's Edge 1 as close as possible.
EdibleExplosives
Member
Altered Juice
Member
okay, we get it already.
Impeccable
Member
I don't understand why this game is so sought after or seen as a system seller.
Haha, that's kind of my reaction. "Alright, there's actually a Mirror's Edge 2. I get it."
Hopefully it turns out alright. The first game was one of my favorites of the current generation.
HueyFreeman
Banned
The first game was criminally underplayed. If MS/EA make it exclusive and remove half of it's potential play base.. man, I don't care what else MS does this gen, that will be there worst crime.
Visualante2
Member
Well I know what I'm replaying this weekend.
So much egg on Patrick Bach's face if this game requires Kinect.
So much egg on Patrick Bach's face if this game requires Kinect.
Miles Quaritch
Member
What's wrong with having a male protag?
Drake would make for an interesting lead. Same goes for Jacknife.
Drake would make for an interesting lead. Same goes for Jacknife.
ComputerMKII
Banned
itshappening.gif.