The New Mirror's Edge: Only Possible On Next-Gen
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 5:12 pm
Fans have been clamouring for a sequel to Mirror's Edge – one of this generation's most stylish and innovative titles – since the original game's release. Even so, from an outsider's perspective, it never seemed like a sequel would be a sure thing. The game was a critical success and a cult favourite, but was by no means a mainstream hit.
Thankfully, the team at DICE are just as passionate about Mirror's Edge as the hardcore fans. “We've been working on ideas back and forth for the last 4-5 years,” EA Games Label EVP - and former DICE CEO - Patrick Soderlund tells me at Gamescom. “Some ideas we've gone longer on, some ideas we immediately said no to."
So what changed? “Sara Jansson, who is the executive producer on it now, came up with this idea, and she pitched the concept to me and Karl-Magnus, who is the GM at DICE, that we frankly couldn't resist,” he says. “We then tested it on Frank Gibeau, my boss, and other people inside the company, and everyone said 'yes, please bring this back'. That's all we need. At that time, you kind of forget about the P&L
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Thankfully, the team at DICE are just as passionate about Mirror's Edge as the hardcore fans. “We've been working on ideas back and forth for the last 4-5 years,” EA Games Label EVP - and former DICE CEO - Patrick Soderlund tells me at Gamescom. “Some ideas we've gone longer on, some ideas we immediately said no to."
So what changed? “Sara Jansson, who is the executive producer on it now, came up with this idea, and she pitched the concept to me and Karl-Magnus, who is the GM at DICE, that we frankly couldn't resist,” he says. “We then tested it on Frank Gibeau, my boss, and other people inside the company, and everyone said 'yes, please bring this back'. That's all we need. At that time, you kind of forget about the P&L
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