trailer and gameplay for mirror's edge

[AHA-Lambda]

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33586.html

HOLY **** It's been a while since I've been really wowed by a trailer for a game (with the exception of gta). I can't wait for this one :D

[Beerdude26]

ooooooooooh. :O

[jimbo118]

Hmmm not the biggest fan of the colour scheme. Main character is a bit meh too.

[TwwIX]

Just saw it myself this morning.Definitely something to look forward to.Looks like DICE is about to redefine FPS games once again.

[PaoloM]

I loved the music. Somewhat moving.

[Unfocused]

Ooh, pretty.

Though it might get a little linear if you take the suggested 'red' route most of the time (unless it really pays off to take the alternative ones).

[Gorgon]

now thats very original. I am so getting this.

[Raziaar]

Hmmm not the biggest fan of the colour scheme. Main character is a bit meh too.

She looks cute!


Anyways, it's not really a game that seems up my alley.

[Absinthe]

The style seems really bland, but the actual game looks promising. I'm interested.

[Kadayi]

Superhuman free running game featuring moody looking Japanese ultra babe...hmm...

[Iliketobenaked]

When I first saw pics of this game I knew it was going to be amazing.

[Gargantou]

Remember guys, this is EA.

[Sedako]

Remember guys, this is EA.

I almost closed the window when I saw their logo. The gameplay looks impressive, but as someone mentioned previously, the color scheme could use some work. I'll keep my eye on it though.

[JNightshade]

This is veeery cool, but I'm doubtful as to how the control scheme would work.

[Polaris]

Remember guys, this is EA.

EA = bad game?

Nice graphics, lights and colours. I like it.

[Iliketobenaked]

Remember guys, this is EA.




so is Valve retail and Crysis.

[Eejit]

DICE were aquired by EA. Valve and Crytek only have partnerships with them for publishing.

That said, EA games aren't -always- crap.

[DigiQ8]

Looks Great!

[Fishlore]

After playing GTA, the city looks so sterile and fake. It almost looks like you're running through a giant hospital or something. Too much bright white color for me.

Having said that, who knows it may be fun. Something about it is somewhat intriguing. This is definitely one I'd have to play before buying.

[Cormeh]

Looks pretty good. Nice music too.

[TCfromBN]

You all complaining about the colors and comparing it to GTA need to do a little more research as to why it's that way. I just watched a video with a DICE guy explaining it in more detail.

The concept is very promising.

[Sedako]

After re-evaluating the premise, I think the color choices make sense now. I also didn't even notice the wonderful view distance the first time around, the cityscape looks great. Here's an FAQ I found while digging around:

1. Why did DICE decide to make a game like this?

It was a very deliberate decision. We wanted to create a new IP that was very different from Battlefield and would appeal to a slightly different audience whilst still building on our strengths in 1st person. When we looked at the market we realized that although there were a lot of first person games out there, most of them were focusing on the gun and not the person. So we decided to do a game that was about the person not the weapon.


2. What is the main focus of the game, storyline & character wise?

Well, this is very much Faith’s story so lets talk about her. She is not a typical video game heroine. She does not have superpowers or magic or even carry a weapon of her own. She is an “ordinary” person put into extraordinary circumstances - and it is how she reacts to that situation that makes her a hero. In the same way Ellen Ripley was just a Warrant Officer on a mining ship in Alien or John McClean was “just” a cop in Die Hard (at least the first one). Faith does not ask for this or seek it – but she does not back down when her family and her life is threatened


3. The controls are certainly very unique. What can you tell us about this?

We have tried to keep them as simple and intuitive as possible. They should be very familiar to first person players out there. We want people to be able to pick this game up quickly. The basic movement should be easy – the skill comes in stringing moves together – especially when under fire or in a combat situation.

What is unique is what the controls allow you to do. The feeling of weight in the body, the freedom of movement, the sense of speed – all this in first person is what makes the game feel different.


4. How much focus will the concept of free roaming have? Do we get to run around wherever we want on the rooftops or are we somehow restricted to specific levels?

There seems to be some confusion about this - this is not a free-roaming game – and I think it is a better game for that. We have a story-driven action game and we want you to experience the story. There are however multiple ways of tackling every level whether it is the routes you take or the combat style you adopt. Also the type of movement we have in the game turns almost any area into a mini-sandbox. You will not feel restricted in the game.


5. What can you tell us about the weaponry?

The focus is on physical action not weapons. So if you think of Jason Bourne or on the opening fight scene in Casino Royale. It’s about up close and personal, visceral combat. That does not mean you can’t use guns in the game if you want – there are actually around 15 weapons in the game you can use – you just have to take them off an opponent first. There are also limitations, you only have the bullets that are in the clip and your movement with a weapon is restricted. So you sacrifice speed and agility for short term firepower – it all depends how you want to play the game.


6. We all know about the game heroine Faith. Will there be other playable characters?

No this is Faith’s story so she is the only playable character. This game is about feeling you are Faith - you are there seeing what she sees, feeling what she feels. Every punch, every fall, every bullet impact brings you closer to her. I know it sounds counter-intuitive but the fact that you are in first person makes you identify with her more than if it was in third person. It is the difference between watching an action movie and actually being in it.


7. Will the game include multiplayer? (what game modes?)

Our focus has been and continues to be on creating a great single player experience. There is another game mode but we are not talking about that just yet.


8. Will it be possible for the players to create their own maps/content/mods?

Again this is something we are not discussing yet


9. Is there any estimated release date?

We have not announced a release date but will soon J


10. Are all the versions (PC/Console)of the game releasing at the same time?

Yes it will be launched simultaneously on PS3, X360 and PC.

There's one thing I noticed in the trailer though. They're striving for a game where the character is emphasized, but you aren't able to see her in the window reflections.

[Loke]

Funny, while the game looks really good and quite unique I still think the music is the best.

[Kadayi]

After playing GTA, the city looks so sterile and fake. It almost looks like you're running through a giant hospital or something. Too much bright white color for me.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31422.html

It explains a lot as to where the developers are coming from.

Tempting as it is to compare everything that's upcoming to GTA IV it's probably the road to disappointment until the rest if the industry raises their sights to match Rockstars latest opus, which might take several months. Things might not be GTA IV standard but that doesn't necessarily make them bad games in themselves.

[Lucid]

Holy shit.

I don't see how this will be fun to play, but god damn if it wasn't entertaining just watching it.

WOW.

[Wanted Bob]

Looks cool, I'd try a demo first before being sold on it.

[L3N!N]

Honestly, looks ****ing awesome, and with this style and gameplay, could redefine the FPS genre. I'm mesmerized.

[DEATH eVADER]

I like the concept of stylisation of the perfect Utopia, with the bright colours and the like, which deepens the irony that this isn't in fact a Utopia.

I will probably buy this game, if only to have a heighten sence of freedom. Hoping the game is moddable.

[sea]

Looks kinda neat, I guess. I'm not sure if I "get" the merging of free-running and first-person shooting, though.

[<RJMC>]

the truth it seens interesting

[theotherguy]

Gameplay implementation looks rather interesting.

Stylistically though, the game looks awful.

Also I should note it looks extremely linear, sort of like a 3d platformer.

[Bad^Hat]

Looks ****ing orgasmic, have to wait and see how it plays.

[<RJMC>]

I like the style

it feels refreshing considering all the gritty first person shooters around

[Asuka]

This looks ****ing INSANE! I love the way the game looks the color scheme is new and fresh. Sick of darks and browns. This seriously looks phenomenal.

[Sulkdodds]

This looks pretty interesting. I am sc/keptical, but interested.

I really like the music, the quietness of it all. Hopefully, as it looks like, the game will start off very peaceful and serene, and only get fighty/frighty later.

[Sulkdodds]

And you know what would be the perfect beginning for this game? If you started off going through a government security checkpoint, getting papers looked at, getting retina-scanned, submitting your palm-print, walking through metal detectors, being funelled down corridors through queues...and then, when you're through, you ascend an elevator, and the doors open onto a rooftop, and you begin running free across the rooftops of the city. At first slowly, because you're like "wow." And then faster, and faster, and that music from the trailer begins to build.

That would be awesome.

[Krynn72]

Looks gimmicky. Probably will get old quickly.

EDIT: Lol sulk, you always be double postin.

Sulkdodds: The Double Posting Moderator.

[Wanted Bob]

I think that it would be cool to include some sort of chase scene, thats indoors for a change, but with a ton of stuff scattered everywhere so you have to use your free-running skills to make it through.

[Bad^Hat]

Personally I'm looking forward to a first-person game that actually allows you to knee-cap yourself... FINALLY.

[MultiVaC]

I actually like the colors and visuals of this game. Video games have enough poorly lit gray and brown shitholes filled with burly space marines and ugly monsters to last me a lifetime. My only concern is that it mighty be too linear.

[Naudian]

I've been wanting a good first-person run/jump/act like a monkey game for a long time. This looks very cool so far, I just hope they pull this off and make an awesome game.

[Zephos]

This looks incredible in my opinion.

Concurrence with the points on the music (awesome) and it's style (sick of brown).

[PaoloM]

Concurrence with the points on the music (awesome)

Sort of Coldplayish, very nice and melancholic. Listen to the Code 46 original soundtrack for some similar themes.

[Gargantou]

I love this game for the sole fact they got the idea from Parkour, and Parkour = PWNAGE.

[Raziaar]

I love this game for the sole fact they got the idea from Parkour, and Parkour = PWNAGE.

Parkour = Devolution

[Gargantou]

You = Devolved

[Asuka]

And you know what would be the perfect beginning for this game? If you started off going through a government security checkpoint, getting papers looked at, getting retina-scanned, submitting your palm-print, walking through metal detectors, being funelled down corridors through queues...and then, when you're through, you ascend an elevator, and the doors open onto a rooftop, and you begin running free across the rooftops of the city. At first slowly, because you're like "wow." And then faster, and faster, and that music from the trailer begins to build.

That would be awesome.

That sounds kickass!

[<RJMC>]

yeah the lack of brown is good,finally

[chu]

I am on the fence with this one. I heard that things will glow red to show you where to go so how linear is this going to be? If there are multiple ways to get where you need to go then I am sold but if is a rail shooter then the consolers can have at it while I will pass.

[Shamrock]

This is veeery cool, but I'm doubtful as to how the control scheme would work.

Mr. Sheldon said it best.

I just don't want it to turn into an Assassin's Creed game where the jumping and climbing were exactly the same all the time, the animations, everything.

[Daggett]

this = shit.
period.

[Kyorisu]

this = shit.
period.

I love it when people don't justify their opinion with reasonable points of discussion. It's something new and different and going to be published be EA of all companies. That by itself is enough reason to warrant this game as good.

[Shamrock]

It's something new and different and going to be published be EA of all companies. That by itself is enough reason to warrant this game as good.

What? EA is the maker of doom, and I'm not talking about the game. The actual noun doom.

[Kyorisu]

What? EA is the maker of doom, and I'm not talking about the game. The actual noun doom.

Yeah I'm just going to ignore you. Sometimes the bandwagon is just too full and I don't like rubbing up against people.

[Daggett]

Yeah I'm just going to ignore you.

typing out that response isn't a really strong way to ignore someone.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ignore
just in case you needed a little help.
k.

[Eejit]

He said he is GOING TO ignore him. i.e. starting after informing him of that fact. Try harder.

[Gargantou]

****ing ex-cons.

[Blackthorn]

This may be my new coolest thing in the world ever.

If this doesn't work out to be like my wildest dreams I'm going to start killing people.

[ktimekiller]

this game looks so AWESOME!!!!!

[Sedako]

It's something new and different and going to be published be EA of all companies.

I can't tell if you're being serious or not, but EA being the publisher would be one of the reasons to avoid the game. I'm not saying that it will be a bad game, but EA's track record is enough to make me hesitant.

[DEATHMASTER]

Been looking forward to this for a while.

[Combine Hybrid]

looks... MEH!

[<RJMC>]

what I am aspiring about this game is that it show a diferent kind of gameplay,something tells me that it will me more about runing around that fighting

that part where she slides dow a stairs in something that looks like a metro give me that feeling

I hope this deliver more refreshing things that just the style

[AHA-Lambda]

what I am aspiring about this game is that it show a diferent kind of gameplay,something tells me that it will me more about runing around that fighting

I think DICE has said it will focus more on the movement rather than fighting and shooting.

[Gargantou]

<RJMC>, maybe you should read some articles about the game, iirc in one of the very first interviews, the devs said themselves that combat isn't the focus of this game..:)

Perhaps that's that "something" that told you it wouldn't be focused on fighting.:)

Edit: Damnit Lambda beat me to it!

[Ravioli]

My friend was telling me about the game in class and it sounded intressting, after seeing the video it amazed me. This game is a definite buy (not pirate, some games deserves to be bought), hopefully they wont make it too repetetive. I hope they can give life in the character (personality, voice, style etc) and just make it an awesome experiance.

EDIT:

im also suprised at how well and good looking the Unreal3 engine does this, didnt know it had these kinds of technology

[<RJMC>]

well thats good to hear,I hope this game really bring somehting new to the table

[AHA-Lambda]

Does anyone happen to know what the music in the trailer is? I really want to know.

[Nabobalis]

Does anyone happen to know what the music in the trailer is? I really want to know.

Me too. I think it might be made by them for the game.

But I like the look of it but the colors do seem slightly strange to me. But it looks like assassins creed in the future if you ask me. If they pull this game off, it might be amazing.

Is it for PC?

[Bad^Hat]

some games deserves to be bought
Haha, oh wow.

[AHA-Lambda]

Me too. I think it might be made by them for the game.

But I like the look of it but the colors do seem slightly strange to me. But it looks like assassins creed in the future if you ask me. If they pull this game off, it might be amazing.

Is it for PC?

It is for PC, 60 and PS3. I am getting it for PC myself :)

[Kyorisu]

I can't tell if you're being serious or not, but EA being the publisher would be one of the reasons to avoid the game. I'm not saying that it will be a bad game, but EA's track record is enough to make me hesitant.

I'm being optimistic. DICE are a capable company they just exposed themselves to the horrors of issues with Battlefield and yet plenty of people still play that now don't they? I've enjoyed the Battlefield series even with the many problems it's encountered so I have no reason to believe this won't be a good game.

[Gray Fox]

mirror's edge extended theme (http://youtube.com/watch?v=-Mfr2fK18nY)
click on the right for a rapidshit link, the link is without the stupid sound before the theme

[FishBulb]

Does anyone happen to know what the music in the trailer is? I really want to know.
Someone from GT forums emailed DICE. (http://forums.gametrailers.com/showthread.php?p=10420251) Apparently it's been composed by well-known music producers specifically for the game and will be available closer to the release date of Mirror's Edge.

[Lucid]

mirror's edge extended theme (http://youtube.com/watch?v=-Mfr2fK18nY)
click on the right for a rapidshit link, the link is without the stupid sound before the theme

Christ, I ****ing hate rapidshare... the code you have to enter is so retarded.
Four digits with a cat on it? They all have cats on them! D:

And when I try entering any of the 4 digits they have, I keep getting errors... I'll just wait for DICE to actually release the song themselves.

[Slug Advisor]

I might get this for the 360 just to run around in circles while people are shooting at me. That is, in fact, the only reason I but most games.

[L3N!N]

This game seems awesome, because it is the first to do complex movements and acrobatics in First Person(IE Flips, rolls, wall running, stuff that most devs would stick to 3rd person for).

Can't wait. This looks awesome, but could be a dud. Thank god for guns and acrobatics. Oh, and does anyone know the song they used in the newest trailer?

[taviow]

Looks awesome! Is it coming for PC too?

<3 the music. I want it.

[AHA-Lambda]

I asked about the music earlier it seems to be new for the game. Although I did use that rapidshare link to get the extended version on my ipod (thanks Gray Fox)

Also yes it is out on PC, 360 and PS3. PC version here I come :D

[taviow]

Yes, PC ftw.

And extended version? How can I get it?

Edit: I read the thread :o

[Gray Fox]

I uploaded it to megaupload, because rapidshit does indeed suck ass.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NR5384PL

[Cormeh]

Cheers for that, Fox. :)

[Nabobalis]

Yeah, Thanks.!!

[Lucid]

I uploaded it to megaupload, because rapidshit does indeed suck ass.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NR5384PL

Much obliged, see? That's how entering a code should be... simple and easy to make out.

[Warbie]

Looking good :) The art style is great.

[Gorgon]

hey guys, whats the music playing at the background ? title ? link to mp3 ?

thanks

[Gray Fox]

We don't know, you need to help us and search for it, thank you in advance Gorgon.

[MorganFreeman911]

Wow, this is pretty.

[Gargantou]

This game is the perfect example of why Sweden still is one of the best countries in the world, moahahahaha!*arrogant*:)

[Gorgon]

We don't know, you need to help us and search for it, thank you in advance Gorgon.

hey :D i got ya

its a rip:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NR5384PL

<3 it good work fox

[Druckles]

Finally, we have trailer!

Yay! Hot female protagonist!

Will purchase.

[Sedako]

This game is the perfect example of why Sweden still is one of the best countries in the world, moahahahaha!*arrogant*:)

With people like you, it needs all that it can get. :p

[AHA-Lambda]

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34018.html

new video on trailer analysis. Looks kickass also samples more of that sweet music as well :D

I don't know about you guys but this is know my number one most anticipated game for the rest of the year (i never thought i'd ssee the day were I would look forward to an EA game so much :P )

[Warbie]

I can't wait either, and am more reassured after seeing that footage. The real test will be when we get to experience whether the game really does capture the sense of momentum, friction etc that Dice was going on about in early previews.

Here's some snippets of info I typed out from an old edge preview for anyone who may be interested - click (http://www.halflife2.net/forums/showthread.php?t=126828&highlight=mirror%27s+edge)

[AHA-Lambda]

cool thanks warbie :thumbs:

[Asuka]

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34018.html

new video on trailer analysis. Looks kickass also samples more of that sweet music as well :D

I don't know about you guys but this is know my number one most anticipated game for the rest of the year (i never thought i'd ssee the day were I would look forward to an EA game so much :P )

Neat, this is really one of my most anticipated titles. I have high hopes for this. Not only because its trying something new but because im a huge fan of Parkour.

[Gargantou]

Aren't you anticipating all games with flashy graphics Asuka?:p

Also, Sedako, that scarred me deeply.:(

[Nitre]

Could be good if they actually make it properly.

[jimbo118]

Ooh that trailer analysis was cool.

[MultiVaC]

Yeah, this is one of my top three most anticipated games, along with Far Cry 2 and Left 4 Dead. Any bets on how exactly EA will eventually screw it up, though? Microtransactions? DRM? Yearly sequels? All three?

[Asuka]

Aren't you anticipating all games with flashy graphics Asuka?:p

Also, Sedako, that scarred me deeply.:(

Nope...

Games i cant wait for are.

Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3)
Half-Life 2 Episode 3 (PC)
Portal Sequel (PC)
Deus Ex 3 (PC)
Fallout 3 (PC)
Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3
Mirror's Edge
Resident Evil 5 (PS3)
S.T.A.L.K.E.R Clear Sky (PC)


Games I'm excited for but not keyboard smash worthy! :P YET!

SPORE (PC)
Tiberium (PC)
Project Origin (PC)
Far Cry 2
Fable 2 (360)
Gears of War 2 (360)
Resistance 2 (PS3)
Alan Wake
LittleBigPlanet (PS3)
Final Fantasy Versus XIII (PS3)
Killzone 2 (PS3)
God of War (PS3)
Twisted Metal (PS3)
Assassin's Creed Sequel
StarCraft 2 (PC)



Games im taking a risk on or most likely buying.

Alone in the Dark (PC)
Brother's in Arms: Hell's Highway (PC)
Haze (PS3)

Games im looking into.

Tom Clancy's End War
Splinter Cell: Conviction (360)
Star Wars The Force Unleashed (PS3)
Borderlands
Halo Wars (360)
Fracture
Sonic Unleashed (PS3)
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
WET
Prototype (PS3)
Dead Space (PS3)
WarDevil: Enigma (PS3)
Interstellar Marines (PC)

and thats how my head works...

[Gargantou]

Why Fallout 3? It'll be nowhere near as good as Fallout 1(Or 2 for that matter).:(

[AHA-Lambda]

I'm surprised at the fact you don't love every game asuka :P jk

I'm kidding, I'm looking forward to or at least keeping my eye on most of those games :)

[Gargantou]

AHA-Lambda, don't be nice or respectful to Asuka, or I am gonna have to spank you later tonight.

[AHA-Lambda]

yes master :P

[Druckles]

Asuka's list pretty much sums up mine.

[Asuka]

Why Fallout 3? It'll be nowhere near as good as Fallout 1(Or 2 for that matter).:(

I never played 1 or 2, im looking at it as a brand new franchise for me.

AHA-Lambda, don't be nice or respectful to Asuka, or I am gonna have to spank you later tonight.

:(

[Gargantou]

You never? Shame, I suggest you don't let Fallout 3 be your first impression of the franchise, seeing as it isn't being written by the original writers etc and thus probably won't follow the established Fallout canon very well.

[AHA-Lambda]

Same I haven't played fallout before either. I've never been a fan of isometric views personally :|

[Lucid]

I've tried time and time again to get into Fallout but the turn-based combat just keeps putting me off.
If it controlled more like say, Diablo or even Neverwinter Nights I'd probably like it even more.
But atm, it plays like a chess game... moving from tile to tile and the like.(atleast I think that's how it played.)

[Gargantou]

You guys have made me lose faith in HalfLife2.net, hope you're pleased with yourselves.

[AHA-Lambda]

Sorry :(

Can't say I ever got into diablo either actually (or a bunch of other famous games but i had better not list them for fear of a further loss of respect from Gargantou for this website :P)

[Warbie]

There's a time limit to really experience a game like Fallout. It doesn't matter how great these games were at the time, if someone sees them today for the first time they'll look (and in some repescts, play) ropey as hell - even more so if they weren't gaming around the time they were released. It's the same with OoT, SS2 etc - these games have qualities that can still be appreciated, but the 'omg, this is the best ****ing game ever' has passed on.

[Gargantou]

I'm not like that, but then again, I am a special gamer, I play all games and enjoy'em fully, no matter graphics, and I'm only 18.

I still play DOS games from the mid 80s with like CGA graphics that look awful as hell, but I have no problem at all experiencing, enjoying or getting into'em.

But as I said, I'm a very special person, I'm like the progenitor of the masterrace of gamers.:)*Arrogance<3*

[Lucid]

Don't get me wrong, I like the art style of Fallout... I just can't get into the tile-based movement and the turn-based portion of it.

I like turn-based strategy games like Civ, but when it comes to RPGs... I just can't get into it.

[AiM]

There's a time limit to really experience a game like Fallout. It doesn't matter how great these games were at the time, if someone sees them today for the first time they'll look (and in some repescts, play) ropey as hell - even more so if they weren't gaming around the time they were released. It's the same with OoT, SS2 etc - these games have qualities that can still be appreciated, but the 'omg, this is the best ****ing game ever' has passed on.

Spot on.

Granted, 2D games withstand the test of time better than it's 3D counterparts but like you said, to most people who enjoy these type of games for the first time, it won't have the same magic as it did to others before. For the people who've already enjoyed it once, they won't mind re-treading through mainly because the feeling of nostalgia clouds their mind and creates a bias view. You remember this game being the 'best game ever' and your mind will likely replay it as such, allowing you to re-immerse yourself and avoid any faults that would stop most new players.

I'm guilty of this whenever I re-play games I once thought were "omg best games ever".

[Gargantou]

/voteban AiM
:(

[simon]

wow, I never realized there was such a long thread on HL2.net about ME!
Makes me feel all warm inside that you all like it so much :)

[Sedako]

wow, I never realized there was such a long thread on HL2.net about ME!
Makes me feel all warm inside that you all like it so much :)

Are you on the dev team or something? If so, MORE MEDIA!

[Sulkdodds]

wow, I never realized there was such a long thread on HL2.net about ME! We love you Simon! We're your biggest fans!

*throws bra on stage*

[simon]

We love you Simon! We're your biggest fans!

*throws bra on stage*

Just the bra? You disappoint ME :/


Are you on the dev team or something? If so, MORE MEDIA!

I wish it were that easy, I don't think they would like it much after leaking something at dice :)

[taviow]

We love you Simon! We're your biggest fans!

*taviow throws his underwear on stage*

[zombieturtle01]

Hmmm not the biggest fan of the colour scheme. Main character is a bit meh too.

^This. I dunno, the gameplay could be fun, but my guess is that it might just be overly linear and repetative.

[Sedako]

I wish it were that easy, I don't think they would like it much after leaking something at dice :)

Well, since people seem to think you were referring to yourself when you said "ME", how about some info about yourself? What is your role at Dice, and how is it working for the company? ;)

[Mikael Grizzly]

Granted, 2D games withstand the test of time better than it's 3D counterparts but like you said, to most people who enjoy these type of games for the first time, it won't have the same magic as it did to others before. For the people who've already enjoyed it once, they won't mind re-treading through mainly because the feeling of nostalgia clouds their mind and creates a bias view. You remember this game being the 'best game ever' and your mind will likely replay it as such, allowing you to re-immerse yourself and avoid any faults that would stop most new players.

Oh for ****s sake.

It isn't about nostalgia, Fallout, especially 2, is a great game, objectively.

1. Powerful, balanced character generator
2. Great writing across the board, from dialogues, through narration to descriptions and holodisks
3. Unique concept - frankly, how many retrofuturistic post-apocalytpic RPGs with a 50s vibe you have?
4. Art direction - cohesive and appealing

It's a great game, and the biggest complaint about it's low resolution has been recently destroyed with Mash's resolution patches:

http://www.nma-fallout.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42811
http://www.nma-fallout.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42390

Also:

http://www.nma-fallout.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=38160

Tweaks allowing to change the speed of game and combat. So stop whining about slow turn-based, download the tweaks and start playing.

[Kyorisu]

[Insert obligatory who gives a **** here]

I mean hi. It doesn't matter how great of a game it is nobody cares. Hell how many people here have actually finished HL1? btw apparently EB in Aus is selling F1/2/Tactics for $15 kgo kids.

[Naph]

New age Sonic.

The colours, they match his games as well D:

[simon]

Well, since people seem to think you were referring to yourself when you said "ME", how about some info about yourself? What is your role at Dice, and how is it working for the company? ;)

Around February / March last year I was surprised to find a mail from DICE in my inbox. Because of my work on Off Limits and my portfolio (which also had city levels) they hired me to work on their next project (which was in the big city as well, which you all have seen in the trailer now), so I basically went from one city to the next and from Source to Unreal3 :)
I'm a Level Artist on the project (One of my levels is what you saw in the first half of the trailer, where she free runs over the rooftops).

Working at DICE and living is Stockholm, Sweden has been a lot of fun so far, but very stressful as well (since we are pushing lots of overtime for this game atm). Here's a picture of the main work area where we make ME (yes we call it M E .. I wasn't talking about me ...):

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2541500662_ab32046382_o.jpg

and the DICE studio (the big black building, not the boat :p ) (floor 8 and 9, not the whole building):

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2556248436_dc520bb158_o.jpg

There's a lot more pics on my flickr account which is linked to my website for those who want to see more ;p

Gotta go to work now :p
-wez

[Gargantou]

Ey Simon, I think I met a DICE guy once, can't remember his name, last year I worked at Webhallen AB and one of you DICE fellas was up discussing some BF2142 promo with the boss of the store, I only managed to say hi and ask how it's going but he seemed nice anyway.:p

I live in Stockholm too by the way, S?dermalm.:)

[simon]

I went to Webhallen the other day for a quick thing, I myself live in G?rdet.
I guess Stockholm isn't that big when you think about it :)

[Gargantou]

It really ain't once you get used to the city, but then again I've lived her my entire life so I'm kinda well-accustomed to the city and could navigate it blindfolded aslong as I knew where I started my journey from.:p

[Ravioli]

Havent been there in a few years, anyone know if Matrix and Inferno Online are still open and good?

[theotherguy]

Oh for ****s sake.

It isn't about nostalgia, Fallout, especially 2, is a great game, objectively.


Well, that aside, I could only stand the game for about an hour, after which I put it down out of sheer frustration at its slowness.

[Synthos]

This game looks like it's a spiritual successor of ONI. Shooting, Hand to Hand, and new and very well done acrobatic play. Plus with the asian woman paragon

[Mikael Grizzly]

Well, that aside, I could only stand the game for about an hour, after which I put it down out of sheer frustration at its slowness.

Timeslip FFS. His tweaks allow ADD people to speed things up.

[AHA-Lambda]

if anyone wants to know here is the FULL song from the trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4dnZMevAbA

it's kick ass :)

It's called Shine and is by Alcorus

[Nabobalis]

Is that a band or something? Google didn't find anything

[AHA-Lambda]

I've got to say I've never heard of them before.

[FishBulb]

if anyone wants to know here is the FULL song from the trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4dnZMevAbA

it's kick ass :)

It's called Shine and is by Alcorus
Thanks for that! I'd pretty much forgotten all about this song. :thumbs:

[Gorgon]

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/54296

COOL!!

[Element Alpha]

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/54296

COOL!!

that's amazing :O

[Asuka]

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/38731.html