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deepbrown · 24-Aug-2008, 23:51

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Originally Posted by RobertR1

EA ended the party quickly: http://buttonmasher.co.nz/2008/08/25...usive-for-ps3/

"Mirror’s Edge will be shipping this winter on PS3, XBOX360 and PC. Mirror’s Edge will not be a timed exclusive for PS3."

They're the only website with the "press release". Not convinced yet, even though I never believe what Reeves says. Apparently people at GC were talking like it was a done deal.

Cheezdoodles · 25-Aug-2008, 11:50

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Originally Posted by Shifty Geezer

How much would EA want to withhold XB360 sales over the holiday season though?

Depends on how high sales EA has predicted for the title.

Lets say they anticipate 2 million on the X360 during holidays, not launching it during the holiday months will possibly cut their sales in half, plus put a serious dent in the effects of their marketing (as one platform is not out at the time of the marketing campaign)

EA probably earn quite a bit more per title than the average dev would (considering they are publisher and developer at once, they have to have some gain by being big). A timed exclusive for PS3 could easily cost EA 10-15$ million if the title has big potential. So quite a significant bundle has to shift hands if this game is good.

patsu · 31-Aug-2008, 19:56

Great walkthrough. I am pumped !

patsu · 02-Sep-2008, 15:56

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=228878

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Confusion arose last month after German site Heise Online quoted David Reeves as saying the new EA title will arrive on PS3 first.

EA has since denied the claim and now a Sony spokesperson has done the same, telling Eurogamer, "There was a misunderstanding in terms of the quote that Mirror's Edge is to be a timed exclusive on PS3."

So, the game will be released for PS3, PC and Xbox 360 on the same day - whenever that may be, as EA's still keeping quiet.

However, Sony did confirm that although Mirror's Edge is multi-platform, "PlayStation has an exclusive marketing agreement with EA regarding the title."

Plus, the spokesperson added, "Exclusive downloadable content will be offered on the PlayStation Network."

betan · 02-Sep-2008, 16:47

Next week some French site will report:

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...
"There was a misunderstanding in terms of the quote regarding exclusive Mirror's Edge DLC".
DLC will be multiplatform but PS3 owners will get some exclusive themes and wallpapers.

patsu · 02-Sep-2008, 16:51

Europe must be a tough place to do business.

David Reeve was misunderstood. He said *unique* game instead of *exclusive* game when he talked about Sony's strategies and Mirror Edge -- although the interviewer was really asking about *exclusive* games.

patsu · 17-Sep-2008, 01:17

More gameplay details in the linked article: http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/09/15/...-mirrors-edge/

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The controls essentially boil down to two buttons and two analogue sticks; L1 is the "up" button, L2 is the "down" button and the sticks do exactly what you'd expect. This rather bizarre control set up takes some getting used to, but after a little while feels very fluid. Everything's context sensitive, so pushing L1 as you're running, standing, in mid-air or against a wall will result in different actions. Pressing L2 mid-jump, for example, will pull your legs up, allowing you to jump further. Pressing the same button just before you land after a long fall will preserve momentum by allowing you to execute a forward roll.

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The controls will take some getting used to, especially when it's hard to know whether you're supposed to be holding the up/down buttons or pressing them repeatedly. No doubt this will take longer than the 20 minute demo I played. Obviously the graphics are gorgeous, as you've seen from the trailers, though there was quite a bit of aliasing. This isn't a deal breaker, however, especially since Mirror's Edge shining gem is its unique gameplay. My major concern is whether the novelty will wear off. Can always-moving-forward style gameplay support an entire game? I'm hoping for some more exploratory areas, which are less about running away and more about using my acrobatic skills to reach difficult areas.

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Getting my hands on Mirror's Edge confirmed my suspicions, but it also surprised me. The game is going to be a lot tougher than I thought, but it's also going to be a lot more fun. All I want now is to see more of it. I feel like I know this cityscape level like the back of my hand. There's no firm release date, yet, but it's definitely near the top of my list for games to grab this holiday season.

Arwin · 18-Sep-2008, 14:51

Demo coming next week!

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=241014

slider · 18-Sep-2008, 14:57

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Originally Posted by Arwin

Demo coming next week!

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=241014

Great news. I know it hasn't been that long but it feels like this has been a long time coming.

patsu · 18-Sep-2008, 15:24

YESSS !!! Best timing ^_^
Better do it before other hit titles release.

uumai · 18-Sep-2008, 19:11

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Originally Posted by Arwin

Demo coming next week!

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=241014

I hope so to, but they do not mention that in the link

But it would tie in nicely with the pre-order date.

Fu3lFr3nzy · 22-Sep-2008, 00:21

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Originally Posted by uumai

I hope so to, but they do not mention that in the link

But it would tie in nicely with the pre-order date.

Darn, I had my hopes up but when I read the link, it didnt mention anywhere

Most likely the demo will arrive sometime in October

Arwin · 22-Sep-2008, 07:37

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Originally Posted by uumai

I hope so to, but they do not mention that in the link

But it would tie in nicely with the pre-order date.

Hmm, good point. Ah well, some excellent stuff coming already this week anyway.

uumai · 25-Sep-2008, 22:15

It's an amazing week content wise, a demo of Mirror Edge is best left for an emptier one to give it some good attention.

I really hope it doesn't disappoint

patsu · 07-Oct-2008, 21:15

While waiting for the demo, Kotaku posted 2 new Mirror's Edge videos.
http://kotaku.com/5060082/two-even-m...ameplay-videos

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The first one focuses on a chopper chase resembling the one found in Half Life 2, except you're jumping from skyscrapers. In the second, Faith seems to be taking an alternate route

Still looking good. Motion sickness awaits me at the end of the road.

patsu · 12-Oct-2008, 17:57

Mirror's Edge video interview: http://www.ausgamers.com/videos/view.php/39354

It seems that a sequel is already planned (It's a Trilogy).

PARANOiA · 13-Oct-2008, 07:24

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Originally Posted by patsu

Mirror's Edge video interview: http://www.ausgamers.com/videos/view.php/39354

It seems that a sequel is already planned (It's a Trilogy).

Good golly, are there any games that aren't trilogies coming out this gen?

ErnstH · 13-Oct-2008, 08:24

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Originally Posted by PARANOiA

Good golly, are there any games that aren't trilogies coming out this gen?

Too Human probably.

RenegadeRocks · 13-Oct-2008, 13:17

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Originally Posted by ErnstH

Too Human probably.

lol

patsu · 17-Oct-2008, 19:36

http://kotaku.com/5065010/profession...k-mirrors-edge

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Earlier last month EA managed to show off Mirror's edge at the World Freerun Championships in London so that the real runners could give their insight on the game and how it holds up to the real thing.

Gradthrawn · 29-Oct-2008, 18:31

Demo out this week, from the looks of it, for Live and PSN. Its set for a release on November 11th. I completely forgot this was coming out this year too.

obonicus · 29-Oct-2008, 19:01

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Originally Posted by Gradthrawn

Demo out this week, from the looks of it, for Live and PSN. Its set for a release on November 11th. I completely forgot this was coming out this year too.

Haha, I haven't. For some reason I care a lot more about this than almost anything else out this year.

chambers · 29-Oct-2008, 20:03

Yea this game really looks good, and I can't wait to play the demo.

patsu · 29-Oct-2008, 21:07

Me too ! I will always support unique games within my means.
Hopefully the developer doesn't disappoint.

emacs · 30-Oct-2008, 00:13

i'm glad to see new IP and hope Mirror's Edge is the start of a great franchise.

31-Aug-2008, 19:56	#78
patsu Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 24,967	Great walkthrough. I am pumped ! __________________ My wife pays up to hundreds of dollars for paintings we just hang on the wall They do nothing, just hang their. Journey is interactive, so it does more than our paintings. Art can be expensive! Get over it! -- 3rdamention@GAF

02-Sep-2008, 16:51	#81
patsu Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 24,967	Europe must be a tough place to do business. David Reeve was misunderstood. He said unique game instead of exclusive game when he talked about Sony's strategies and Mirror Edge -- although the interviewer was really asking about exclusive games. __________________ My wife pays up to hundreds of dollars for paintings we just hang on the wall They do nothing, just hang their. Journey is interactive, so it does more than our paintings. Art can be expensive! Get over it! -- 3rdamention@GAF

18-Sep-2008, 15:24	#85
patsu Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 24,967	YESSS !!! Best timing ^_^ Better do it before other hit titles release. __________________ My wife pays up to hundreds of dollars for paintings we just hang on the wall They do nothing, just hang their. Journey is interactive, so it does more than our paintings. Art can be expensive! Get over it! -- 3rdamention@GAF

25-Sep-2008, 22:15	#89
uumai Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 95	It's an amazing week content wise, a demo of Mirror Edge is best left for an emptier one to give it some good attention. I really hope it doesn't disappoint __________________ NiGHTS into Dreamcast.

12-Oct-2008, 17:57	#91
patsu Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 24,967	Mirror's Edge video interview: http://www.ausgamers.com/videos/view.php/39354 It seems that a sequel is already planned (It's a Trilogy). __________________ My wife pays up to hundreds of dollars for paintings we just hang on the wall They do nothing, just hang their. Journey is interactive, so it does more than our paintings. Art can be expensive! Get over it! -- 3rdamention@GAF

18-Sep-2008, 14:51	#83
Arwin Now Officially a Top 10 Poster Join Date: May 2006 Location: Maastricht, The Netherlands Posts: 12,895	Demo coming next week! http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=241014

29-Oct-2008, 18:31	#96
Gradthrawn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,627	Demo out this week, from the looks of it, for Live and PSN. Its set for a release on November 11th. I completely forgot this was coming out this year too.

29-Oct-2008, 20:03	#98
chambers Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 36	Yea this game really looks good, and I can't wait to play the demo.

29-Oct-2008, 21:07	#99
patsu Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 24,967	Me too ! I will always support unique games within my means. Hopefully the developer doesn't disappoint. __________________ My wife pays up to hundreds of dollars for paintings we just hang on the wall They do nothing, just hang their. Journey is interactive, so it does more than our paintings. Art can be expensive! Get over it! -- 3rdamention@GAF

30-Oct-2008, 00:13	#100
emacs Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 102	i'm glad to see new IP and hope Mirror's Edge is the start of a great franchise.

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