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Electronic Arts on Mirror’s Edge 2: “What They’re Doing is Not Possible on the Current Generation”

According to Electronic Arts Mirror’s Edge 2 will definitely bring something entirely new to the table, as EA Games Label Executive Vice President Patrick Söderlund explained.

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fattyuk4375d ago

In other words:

"Fans really want this sequel so we're sticking it on next gen consoles, charging more money and xbone will have timed dlc"

Abriael4375d ago

Charging more money? I thought it was already confirmed that next gen games won't cost more.

kennyg37394375d ago

Or they mean is not possible on current gen console.

SoundGamer4375d ago (Edited 4375d ago )

Can people stop calling it "Mirror's Edge 2"? [Unfortunately] It's not a sequel, it's a reboot effectively scrubbing any continuity from the first game.

Abriael4375d ago

Sure, just as soon as the people at EA talking about it stop calling it like that themselves.

SoundGamer4375d ago

It's an origins story, but not a prequel. It's a reboot.

From the official press release:

"...Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and developer of the blockbuster Battlefield™ franchise, today announced that fan-favorite Mirror's Edge™ is in early stages of development. Mirror's Edge was first introduced in 2008 and fans quickly elevated the game's heroine "Faith" into a videogame icon. Gamers and critics worldwide praised its unique characters, highly stylized world and fresh take on first person action adventure. The new Mirror's Edge reboots the franchise for the next generation with advanced visuals and an all-new origin story for Faith."

Jyndal4375d ago

I couldn't stand the control scheme of the first ME. Hopefully they can simplify it a bit.

Eck04375d ago

if you're a gamer you adapt to it

Jyndal4375d ago

So I guess there's no such thing as a poor game in respects to streamlined controls, it's just adaptation. Hmm...wonder why most game reviews have a section remarking on the controls and how intuitive they are?

ME's controls were so convoluted, that only someone who spent no time doing anything else could hope to play the game with little to no frustration at not being able to perform some of what should have been the simplest maneuvers.

Even Ninja Gaiden's controls were far beyond Mirror's Edge's.

Hufandpuf4373d ago

I know what you mean. Pre-Frostbite 2, DICE games had clunky controls. If the movement is anything like BF3, I'm pretty sure the game would feel better to play.

For example, in BFBC2 you could not sprint and move diagonally at the same time, but in BF3 you can, so I hope that kind of movement carries over into ME2.

MadLad4375d ago

Well, yeah.
They want to make a first-person title at a nice resolution and, hopefully, 60 frames.

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An update from Embark Studios

Embark Studios : An update on what’s next from Embark Studios from our CEO and co-founder Patrick Söderlund.

Ethereal1041d ago

Arc Raiders looks interesting. Glad they will get a bit more time to fine tune it.

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Looking back to the failed parkour of 2016's Mirror's Edge Catalyst

Kaan writes: "Mirror's Edge will likely never get a third try. The second game does not look like a cheap effort. By all accounts it is beautiful, especially with its FPS Boost enhancements. The city glows at nights and shines in the day. Lights will reflect off of Catalyst’s many structures made of glass. It’s spectacular to run through. But such a lavish production often comes with risk aversion and sadly Catalyst crumbles under this pressure. It’s held back by the pressure to conform, rather than trying to be genuinely different."

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lellkay1469d ago

The parkour was great. It was just the story and characters didn't get interesting until the final moments and then it was to late.

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FPS Boost at 120fps: Battlefield 1/4/5 - Titanfall 1/2 - Mirror's Edge Catalyst Tested

Digital Foundry: Microsoft's FPS Boost support expands again, this time with 120Hz upgrades for 12 games and a 60fps boost for one! We decided to check out the improvement to some of our favourite games in the line-up, including the three Battlefield games that are supported, Titanfall and Mirror's Edge Catalyst. Which consoles support which games, what's the performance really like and are there resolution compromises?

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darthv721513d ago

FPS boost is a nice feature. Cant wait for more games to get that.

Eonjay1512d ago

While FPS boost is nice, I feel like it is the bare minimum in upgrades and only helps those with 120 capable TVs. Most of these games are PC titles as well. These games should be patched to run high/ultra PC video setting.

ActualWhiteMan1513d ago

Microsoft is killing it. Meanwhile Sony only lets developers upgrade older games if they make a PS5 version. Which means, less games getting upgrades on Sony’s offering.

jukins1513d ago

Alternatively seems to be a focus on releasing newer games? People barely played the games before 120 fpsnisnt gong to change that. Not to mention the people with the capable tv.

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nickanasty2061512d ago (Edited 1512d ago )

Soon this will not be the case though, and all of these other added perks like 120fps on older games will just be other great additions and features that PS users do not have available to them. I think any additional updates to features for games is something that shouldn't be discredited. Once Microsoft starts rolling out the new games on a regular basis, this argument is not going to age well. For now, you are correct on the new game front, but that is all going to change here soon enough. Sure most argue the "Wait until E3" remark over and over, but that will certainly be a thing of the past with everything Microsoft is working on now. Good things come to those who wait is the way I look at it for now.

Christopher1512d ago

***Once Microsoft starts rolling out the new games on a regular basis, this argument is not going to age well.***

This argument hasn't aged well for a long time now.

foker1513d ago

They are really killing it,.. They haven't released a new first party game in 600 days if not more

SpineSaw1512d ago

Now wait that's not true. 600 days is looong time and they did release a few First Party games that no one played or no one can remember by name but you do make a good point and it don't really matter if its been 6 days or 6yrs for Xbox First Party what they've released has been poor at best.

Army_of_Darkness1513d ago (Edited 1513d ago )

@actualwhiteman

Killing it? Ms? Lmfao! Boosting fps on old last gen games on a new gen console while not releasing a single first party next gen game is killing it to you?! 🤣😂
Meanwhile.... Sony what? Oh has been focusing on releasing actual new first party games. Funny, you forgot to mention that part bud.

Christopher1512d ago

***Meanwhile Sony only lets developers upgrade older games if they make a PS5 version.***

Well, this is just factually incorrect. The Division 2 got an upgrade for PS5 but is running the PS4 version. Other games have had similar.

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MetroidFREAK211513d ago

Man, that makes me want to reinstall the OG Titanfall... seeing people still playing it. Memories

Destiny10801513d ago

battlefield 4, 720p 120fps, campaign locked, multiplayer drops down to 98fps
battlefield 1, 792p 120fps, campaign locked, multiplayer locked
battlefield 5, 1080p 120fps, campaign locked, multiplayer locked
mirror's edge catalyst, 936p 120fps, campaign locked
titanfall 2, 810p 120fps, campaign locked, multiplayer locked, series s not so good
titanfall 1, 792p 120fps, campaign locked, multiplayer locked, no s support for this game

its better then nothing, if they were upped to 4k i would have been impressed, titanfall 1 looks so much better on Pc

darthv721513d ago

It is called "fps boost"... not "res boost"

Destiny10801513d ago (Edited 1513d ago )

titanfall 2, is 4k on the xbox one x, why not "fps boost"
Battlefield 1, is 4k on the xbox one x, why not "fps boost"

DJStotty1513d ago

"titanfall 2, is 4k on the xbox one x, why not "fps boost""

Erm, no

"In general, the One X plays out between 1440p and 1800p with rises to 4k (2160p) in quiet scenes with little activity."

On topic, this is a FPS boost, not a resolution patch so you did not need to add the resolutions for base vanilla xbox. BC normally uses the xbox one version, as opposed to the xbox one X "patched" version to answer your question about resolution.

Either way, all games will use the built in upscaler on either your TV, or the xbox series X to display an upscaled 4K image (not native).

That along with Auto-HDR should result in a good enough reason to replay these games at the new improved framerate.

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