Brutal Gamer writes:
"I was cruising around the other day wondering what I would like to do this weekend. Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I spotted an old friend.
Well, actually we might have been called more than just friends. We got pretty hot and heavy for a little while.
Sure there were some frustrating moments but every relationship goes through its share of problems. For the most part though, it was unsullied enjoyment.
The more I think about it the more I think it’s time to revisit my old flame. It won’t be long term, but you know it wouldn’t hurt to spend a weekend together. Who knows? Maybe that spark is still there.
The flame I am talking about is, of course, Mirror’s Edge."
Today Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson provided a look into his ideas for the use of generative AI in the company's development processes.
EA is still a shady shitty company even with or without the help of Skynet. All they will use AI for is new ways to milk loot boxes and come up with the same sports title with a different year on the label. They are one company I truly do hate with a passion. They single handedly ruined some great franchise with their death touch. ME, Dead Space, Alice Returns, Dante's Inferno.
EA layoffs followed by 'Generative AI to Drive Monetization'
I knew it. Wonder what AI salary looks like? Nothing.
And take away creativity, and people's jobs as we've been seeing. Got it.
No thanks. I want my games created by people, not AI.
EA doesn't want to lose their title of worst gaming company ever, always trying their best to remain the champs!
What's sad is that they have so much potential to be a decent publisher.
SSX Tricky / SSX 3
Def Jam Vendetta / Fight for New York
NBA Street
NFL Steet
Mirror's Edge
Bad Company
Burnout 3 / 4 / 5
Remember when EA used to be awesome? It's all over with now. Unpolished, if not out-right broken games these days. Endless monetization and gambling in their sports games, and let's not forget wasting hours of your life trying to unlock characters or equipment using "surprise boxes!"
Gareth, Justin, and JoeyZ look at Layoff news for EA and Sony and reasons behind the downturn in the industry and more.
EA CEO Andrew Wilson writes: "In this time of change, we expect these decisions to impact approximately 5 percent of our workforce. I understand this will create uncertainty and be challenging for many who have worked with such dedication and passion and have made important contributions to our company. While not every team will be impacted, this is the hardest part of these changes, and we have deeply considered every option to try and limit impacts to our teams. Our primary goal is to provide team members with opportunities to find new roles and paths to transition onto other projects. Where that’s not possible, we will support and work with each colleague with the utmost attention, care, and respect. Communicating these impacts has already begun and will be largely completed by early next quarter."
All the big ones doing the same stuff. Terrible. I just hope that all these people are able to get a new job as soon as possible, God know that it is horrible to be left jobless when you have your kids or your parents depending on your financial help
The point I feel is problematic about all of this is that focusing on Owned Ip means more sequels, remasters and more of what was selling last year.
I loved the demo, but ultimately decided to hold off on this one because I heard it was so short. Recently I have been buying up games that I put on the back-burner and this was one of them. Got it for $12.00 new on Amazon and should be getting it in a day or so. Looking forward to finally playing it and for a measly $12.00, I think it will be very much worth it.
I only just completed Mirrors Edge yesterday even though i've had it since I bought my PS3, I did actually play it at first but I got stuck so I just forgot about it. After completing it I can say it's one of the most enjoyably games I have, it's good to play a game that isn't all about graphics, even though this games art style is amazing and really unique. Buy this game if you're bored of the same old games that keep coming out XD
Some players like myself will find the gameplay fascinating. The time-attack mode will keep hardcore players going for weeks or more!
Absolutely LOVED Mirror's Edge, can't wait for the sequel!
Finished this last weekend, very addictive. Plus it looks & sounds great!
Would buy a sequel day one, though if you don't like Tomb-Raider style precision jumps - it mightn't be your game.