Mirror's Edge, Dead Space sequels likely

By Robert Purchese Published 10 December, 2008

John Riccitiello sings IPs' praises.

EA has let the birds fly on a brand new Dead Space and Mirror's Edge game.

"We're very pleased with a lot of our new franchises this year. Spore... [looks like an] ongoing franchise, Dead Space looks like a long-term big winner for us... Warhammer will continue to perform very well," said John Riccitiello in a financial call, listened to by Gamasutra.

"Mirror's Edge was very strongly reviewed - That one's going to go forward. We'll be looking at some issues around the design to make sure that strong IP is married with strong business."

EA turned over a new leaf after John Riccitiello rejoined the company in early 2007. His message was clear: quality over quantity.

So far the strategy has paid off with releases such as Mirror's Edge and Left 4 Dead. The publisher has also looked to snap up floundering titles from celebrated developers and grind them into shape.

Of the EA stable, only familiars FIFA 09 and Need For Speed cut the top 10 mustard this week. Left 4 Dead disappeared from the top 40 and Mirror's Edge placed way down at 39.

Perhaps the world needs more sports.

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About Robert Purchese

Bertie is Eurogamer's Senior Staff Writer. When he's not hunting down news stories he's often found playing with his kids or gabbling about fantasy games and strange online worlds.

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  • muscleblade #1 3 years ago

    Good! I probably buy them both

  • Eraysor #2 3 years ago

    Left 4 Dead probably has a ton of Steam sales though, that's where I bought my copy. It's a much better game than Mirror's Edge too.

  • Darren #3 3 years ago

    Dead Space is awesome... I've been taking my time with the 360 version and feel that I am near the end now I'm on level 10 (or 11). Fantastic game and very atmospheric too. Definitely one I'd like to see a sequel to. Can we have Issac or whoever you play as in the next one actually speak this time though... seems stupid to have a third-person game where you're clearly playing as someone else but not have that person speak. Ever. It's about my only real criticism of the game. Make it so, EA.

  • andromeda #4 3 years ago

    Mirrors edge was a great game, with its flaws, that could hopefully be ironed out in the next iteration.
    Dunno where all the praise for dead space came from, i gave up after it became a repetitive chore , boring enemies and the only thing that was slightly creepy was the audio. I turned the sound off actually for one whole chapter, and laughed my way through it as it became somewhat camp. Then i gave it back to my mate.
    but yeah more mirrors edge plz!

  • lambtron #5 3 years ago

    Mirror's Edge is a fantastic game. It's a shame that it's spoilt somewhat by minor flaws (of which there are quite a few). Basically there are just some times when it's too hit and miss. Nothing they shouldn't be able to sort out for a sequel though.

  • Moz #6 3 years ago

    Yes more mirros edge would be grate, just make the sections where you have to fight the police less anoiing. Can't wait for the time trial map pack in January.

    Not played Dead space but have asked for christmas after watching the animate film, hich was surprisingly good well worth getting.

  • kinky_mong #7 3 years ago

    I fail to see why Dead Space has been getting so much praise too. I found it very repetitive, I really couldn't care less about Issac or his hunt for his girlfriend because he never conveyed any emotion, and all the games ideas (apart from the Zero G sections) are all derivative of other better games.

    In fact I find mentioning Left 4 Dead as if it's an EA game quite blasphemous.

  • menage #8 3 years ago

    @Darren, Lot's of 3rd person titles have none speakimg chara's. Zelda, Fable 2, etc, etc. I don't mind, most of the time it's terrible anyway:p.

  • muscleblade #9 3 years ago

    "Lot's of 3rd person titles have none speakimg chara's"

    Theres a good reason for this and making Isaac speak is a terrible idea imo.

  • DUFFMAN5 #10 3 years ago

    Well judging by the end of Dead Space...I bloody hope we get a number 2.

  • madgerald Verified Studio Head of PR & Marketing, Colossal Games LTD #11 3 years ago

    Completed Dead Space last night and I demand a sequel! Loved it; really atmospheric! Not sure if I'll go back and play it to get the remaining achievements.

  • Thunderbolt #12 3 years ago

    Ive got a suggestion - make the sequels to Dead Space 1st person and Mirrors Edge 3rd person.

    Admittedly I have only played the demos of each (they are both on my Christmas list).

    But the Mirrors Edge did my head in after playing for 30 minutes to the point that I almost felt ill.

  • SpyroViper #13 3 years ago

    Dead Space was ok. My main gripe was about the upgrading of equipment, that you need to spend a valuable node for a blank space. Why couldn't every space be an upgrade instead of a waste? That and the fact I can kill everything with a basic Line Gun.

    Mirrors Edge was good.. but it lacked alot of story, why was the government bad? The city was clean, tidy, no crime, yes a bit too controlling but it didn't say what they have done etc, what were we carrying in the bags for the missions? It was just a pretty jumping game with a bit of action.

  • rhinoxious #14 3 years ago

    I enjoyed Dead Space 1 more than say Gears of War 1. There's definitely a small lack of variety, but I imagine the budget for unproven IP is curtailed somewhat in this risk adverse business. I think a sequel is well in order.

  • Dizzy #15 3 years ago

    Dead Space is great. With some tweaks and a better flow of the story part 2 could be a GOTY candidate. The graphics engine certainly is brilliant.

  • Daymare #16 3 years ago

    I'm looking forward to Dead Space 2 almost if not equally as much as Resident Evil 5. :)

  • Moonprince #17 3 years ago

    "Lot's of 3rd person titles have none speakimg chara's"

    "Theres a good reason for this and making Isaac speak is a terrible idea imo. "

    sigh...

  • Fernando #18 3 years ago

    More ME :)

  • Buztafen #19 3 years ago

    Just bought L4D and honestly can not wait till it arrives (as i couldnt find the fucking thing anywhere in the shops). Having played the demo to death with 3 equally excitable mates...getting the full game means its gonna be a good chrimbo this year!! Hate the fact that EA are banging drums about it though....should be nothing to do with them. Its Valves baby!!!

  • gingerlink #20 3 years ago

    or...another new IP which was probably one of the most appealing things about these in the first place?

  • peterfll #21 3 years ago

    I wanted to like Mirror's Edge, but with so many other good games around for me to buy, and others I still haven't finished, it just wasn't strong enough. I know those control issues would have seen me abandon it. I'll look out for the sequel though.

  • Grassy-Knoll #22 3 years ago

    Dead Space is amazing,simple but incredibly atmospheric, a game worthy of a sequel. Mirror's Edge isn't brilliant, but it really has to be experienced - a level editor, multiplayer, an open world & improved combat could make the sequel one of the best games ever.

  • coomber #23 3 years ago

    Dead Space is game of the year for me. Fantastic. Will be very pleased to see a sequel in 2010.

  • dominalien #24 3 years ago

    I completed Dead Space a couple of days ago and I think it is excellent. Will go back for the remaining trophies right after I get the platinum one in Uncharted ;-)

    That said...

    "We'll be looking at some issues around the design to make sure that strong IP is married with strong business."

    ...probably means they did not find enough things to sell at $5 for Mirror's Edge like they did for Dead Space and are planning to remedy this for the sequel. Especially as the paid DLC for DS has the potential to ruin the game. I'm really glad I resisted the urge to put on the obsidian suit I downloaded for free from the PS store, as it probably would have sucked all of the tension right out of it.

  • anomagnus #25 3 years ago

    dead space deserves it, stunning game

  • space_ace #26 3 years ago

    yes, Alien Breed 3D 08, i mean, Dead Space, is quality.

  • HermitArcader #27 3 years ago

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  • LHH #28 3 years ago

    Dead Space is awesome.

  • jebus #29 3 years ago

    And not one mention of Spore. Oh dear.
    Probably the biggest dissapointment of the year for me.

  • bad09 #30 3 years ago

    More Dead Space? Get in! Some more movies would be nice to EA, I liked the prequel....

    / sticks two fingers up at EG review!

  • HermitArcader #31 3 years ago

    Post deleted at 09:17:39 22-12-2011

  • dryden555 #32 3 years ago

    Dead Space was game of the year for me. The default difficulty level was far too easy so some coasted thru the game and didnt think much of it as a result. Some didnt understand how great the combat system was. You have to maim your enemies first or you will die within seconds. At higher levels of difficulty ammo is scarce and every bullet counts. A+++

  • smelly #33 3 years ago

    The thing is.. EA stop churning out endless crap.. and produce some top quality original games..

    And the gamers dont buy them!

    I've said it before.. gamers are stupid.

  • smelly #34 3 years ago

    "Any complaints you can level at Dead Space are equally as pertinent (actually more so) to Bioshock.

    The difference in critical reception between the two is frankly shameful. "


    I agree actually..

    Although I enjoyed Dead Space more.. as it was less (for want of a better word) "pompous"

    Sure the story was better in bioshock.. but the gameplay is better in deadspace.. And personally i play games for the GAME not the story (if i want a story - i'll read a book)

  • bad09 #35 3 years ago

    "Dead Space is simply a shameless although inferior clone of RE4."

    Ridiculous my friend!

    Clone yes, but inferior? Better Story, You can move while shooting, No Ashley, No Napoleon Tinymite. Yeah inferior, OK....

  • dryden555 #36 3 years ago

    IPFreely, sorry but

    1. you didnt actually play dead space.

    2. your username suggests you are 10 years old