Producer Tom Ferrer explained to EGM Magazine that the time trial portions of Mirror's Edge will be "bite-sized and short so you can grind them and play them and get faster and faster. It's not like playing an entire level." Naturally, you'll be able to upload your fastest time for each section to online leaderboards, and you can even download ghost data that appears in the game as a stylish red silhouette showing how other people completed the task.
ButtonMasher writes - A German Tech sitehas quoted David Reeves from Leipzig as having stated that Mirror's Edge would be a timed exclusive for the PS3, this came out of the blue for many people looking forward to the game and especially the Xbox 360/PC owners.
One of the German's site called Heise online have said on the last past from this archive* about Sony's Conference in GC08.
"Straight out of Games Convention 2008 in Leipzig comes three minutes of Mirror's Edge in-game footage. All the previous video has been above ground, featuring a bright cityscape, as you jump from building to building.
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ButtonMasher writes - Three weeks ago EA released some new screenshots and a 2D trailer, for the most part I thought it was an interesting diversion from the normal in-game trailer, it turns out there is something more to it
Despite moving back to its old stomping grounds in the Los Angeles Convention Center, E3 was kinder and gentler than year's past. Crowds were rarely seen and game journalists were, at times, able to form the semblance of a smile by the end of the show...thanks in no small part to some very enjoyable games and a distinct drop in the body odor factor. Anyway, here are UGO's picks for the best of the best of E3 2008.
Kotaku:
Mirror's Edge from EA and DICE has been given a release date on November 11th, 2008. The first-person action adventure game is coming to the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
KOTAKU:
CVG recently posted the first screenshots of Mirror's Edge star Faith skipping her way through the first non-rooftop level shown, and now we've got video of it, too.
Shacknews writes: " DICE's first-person action-adventure title Mirror's Edge (PC, PS3, 360) was shown at today's EA E3 press event.
Speaking to VideoGamer.com, Owen O'Brien, senior producer, DICE has revealed that the PS3 version of Mirror's Edge could include support for PlayStation Home and Trophies.
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WorthPlaying writes: Mirror's Edge is a new take on the First Person Action Adventure category. You are part of an underground group of concerned citizens who, not relying on technology, use runners to relay messages. Gamestop is offering fans who want to pre-order Mirror's Edge an exclusive Mirror's Edge Runner Bag.
In a matter of hours new Media for Mirror's Edge will be released. Website Button Masher is promising screenshots a new trailer and information not yet released.
Mirror's Edge is one of those games that might surprise a lot of people. The concept is both original and ambitious, and for that, developer DICE should be applauded. However, could EA really drop this game without much in the way of build-up or a marketing campaign?
A new preview of Mirror's Edge from VGM brings up something interesting towards the end of the preview. Apparently, the game will be releasing this month, in June. Take a look for yourself: