Damn I loved Firefall and played since Closed Beta.
Unfortunately what I see here in how Em8er is shaping up does not make me want to play it. Em8er will never be firefall. I loved the art style, the characters and the whole feel, but Em8er just 'feels' cheap. I know its nowhere near being a playable game yet so I am just basing my opinion on the lore, art and details provided in the official website and forums, and I don't like it at all sadly.
I really want to though.
Ultimately I still hope Grummz can get the IP for FF but that is just illogical wishful thinking. I will keep tabs on Em8er as it progresses and see if it changes my mind in the future. best of luck to you all.