No indication whether it's multiplatform DLC or the previously mentioned "exclusive" PS3 content. EA also offers no clues on what the content would be, but we're going to take a leap of faith here and say it won't be a weapons pack. Update: Gamecycte has confirmed that it's "downloadable content for both platforms," according to an EA spokesperson.
Mirror's Edge DLC, PC version coming early 2009
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Now that Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners are busy practicing their finger parkour with this week's launch of Mirror's Edge, Electronic Arts has confirmed the PC version is coming January 2009 (as was previously listed by online retailers). According to the press release, downloadable content for the title will also be available "at the beginning of the year."
No indication whether it's multiplatform DLC or the previously mentioned "exclusive" PS3 content. EA also offers no clues on what the content would be, but we're going to take a leap of faith here and say it won't be a weapons pack. Update: Gamecycte has confirmed that it's "downloadable content for both platforms," according to an EA spokesperson.
No indication whether it's multiplatform DLC or the previously mentioned "exclusive" PS3 content. EA also offers no clues on what the content would be, but we're going to take a leap of faith here and say it won't be a weapons pack. Update: Gamecycte has confirmed that it's "downloadable content for both platforms," according to an EA spokesperson.
Reader Comments (27)
Posted: Nov 11th 2008 10:56AM Supermanisdead said
Why don't you just include that "DLC" in the retail release?!
I'm sick of games not even launching yet, then the creators saying... "IN A COUPLE OF MONTHS WE WILL RELEASE ________ DLC"
Sure, I like DLC, but if it's an idea that comes up during development, they should just include it in the game. DLC should be stuff that they come up with after the game has released.
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I'm sick of games not even launching yet, then the creators saying... "IN A COUPLE OF MONTHS WE WILL RELEASE ________ DLC"
Sure, I like DLC, but if it's an idea that comes up during development, they should just include it in the game. DLC should be stuff that they come up with after the game has released.
Posted: Nov 11th 2008 11:07AM sicsided said
Asset creation, testing, and fitting it into the story are all things to why it doesn't fit in. Usually its something that they came up with after they started working on everything that they thought was 'cool' but it didn't fit in the game. It's called "Feature Creep". If you keep adding new shit to your game, it will eventually not turn out to what you originally wanted and thus be useless. That's where DLC comes in.
As far as PC comes in, any work on MOD tools? If not, I'm likely getting PS3 version.
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As far as PC comes in, any work on MOD tools? If not, I'm likely getting PS3 version.
Posted: Nov 11th 2008 11:10AM (Unverified) said
I hope is an xbox exclusive haha and brings a reel editor to share sick parkour yeaaah
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Posted: Nov 11th 2008 11:56AM (Unverified) said
The demo for this game is already out, right? If that's the case can anybody please chime in with their gameplay thoughts? I'm curious to hear what this game is like.
Thanks.
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Thanks.
Posted: Nov 11th 2008 12:13PM Shmil said
It's pretty fun, if you're prone to motion sickness I would approach with caution, but the controls feel pretty tight, and they're nice and simple, LB for jumping or climbing over obstacles, or wall jump, anything that involves jumping or going up. L is for crouching, sliding, rolling etc. R for your limited combat but you don't get much use of it in the demo, just the tutorial and two guards.
RB does a nice quick 180 turn that you use when wall jumping.
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RB does a nice quick 180 turn that you use when wall jumping.
Posted: Nov 11th 2008 12:17PM DaigoFukuru said
If the game is just like the demo, I will be very happy. If the game has a "no enemies" mode, where you can just run around the world, I will be very very happy. If they add on a map pack go all of the city's rooftops and I can parkour from one side to the other, ala Assassin's Creed, I may never need another game.
Go download the demo. Some people don't like the controls on the 360, but for me, it'll play JUST fine.
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Go download the demo. Some people don't like the controls on the 360, but for me, it'll play JUST fine.
Posted: Nov 11th 2008 12:19PM Zertoss said
The gameplay in the demo is like Assassin's Creed in first-person. You run and jump and climb with the city as your playground. The runner vision, or whatever they called it, highlights the path to your goal by coloring objects red. Once you get the hang of it, movement is fluid. This is where the game really shines.
Sometimes you're forced into combat, though, and unlike Assassin's Creed, the combat feels awkward and clunky.
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Sometimes you're forced into combat, though, and unlike Assassin's Creed, the combat feels awkward and clunky.
Posted: Nov 11th 2008 12:02PM (Unverified) said
I've been dreaming of a game like this for so long now. When the demo came out it was everything I was hoping it would be. I am ready to pick this game up when it comes out (today i think).
Having said that, I have yet to buy any add on content from any game. I don't like the idea of paying 1, 2, 3 doll hairs for some different shoes or extra glitter on a gun.
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Having said that, I have yet to buy any add on content from any game. I don't like the idea of paying 1, 2, 3 doll hairs for some different shoes or extra glitter on a gun.
Posted: Nov 11th 2008 12:12PM DaigoFukuru said
So I went to GameStop to pick up my preordered Mirror's Edge and they told me that the release date was when it shipped from the warehouse, not when they actually SOLD it. I've never preordered anything before... is this total BS? They certainly had some of the other big release titles from this week out already... midnight launches and such.
If I don't get the messenger bag, I will be angry... oh yes.
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If I don't get the messenger bag, I will be angry... oh yes.
Posted: Nov 11th 2008 12:44PM sicsided said
It is a regular thing unfortunately. The release date is the actual date you preordered it for, but they don't ship it and expect it to arrive until the day after. Some stores get it on time, others don't. That's usually why I don't preorder unless I know a few days before if they already have some in back.
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Posted: Nov 11th 2008 2:27PM Vcize said
Unfortunately, this is true. Typically, the "release date" is the day they are shipped, and stores don't have them to sell until the next day.
Some big name titles are "street dated", meaning that they get shipped early so that they're actually available on release day, rather than shipped on release day. Apparently they did not feel Mirror's Edge should fall into this category. I disagree but hey, what can you do?
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Some big name titles are "street dated", meaning that they get shipped early so that they're actually available on release day, rather than shipped on release day. Apparently they did not feel Mirror's Edge should fall into this category. I disagree but hey, what can you do?
Posted: Nov 11th 2008 12:17PM (Unverified) said
Maybe by the time they release it, I will understand the terrible controls on this game.
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Posted: Nov 11th 2008 12:19PM sinergy said
So, we're looking at a new trend now with multi-platform game releases on the PC, right? Delay the release for a few months and attempt to make as much cash as possible on the console releases? Is this some new crazy scheme to curb piracy? Or are they trying to kill PC gaming?
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Posted: Nov 11th 2008 12:25PM thbhouse said
For anyone interested, here's a link to IGN's video review... sounds like a rental or used purchase for me, not worth $60
http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/949455/mirrors-edge/videos/MirrorsEdgeReviewV4.html
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http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/949455/mirrors-edge/videos/MirrorsEdgeReviewV4.html
Posted: Nov 11th 2008 12:55PM (Unverified) said
Sounds like it can be beat in roughly 6 hours. That's 1/2 the time it takes to get through Dead Space. Wonder if they could have kept all 3 versions confined to one box instead of splitting it into 3 short trilogies.
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Posted: Nov 11th 2008 1:00PM (Unverified) said
absolute rental for me....maybe if they release mod tools I'll pick up the PC version come January...
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Posted: Nov 11th 2008 2:13PM (Unverified) said
Xbox 360 release of new make-up to be priced at 1200 points confirmed.
Unless it's Ultimate Warrior make-up. That, I may get.
*flees*
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Unless it's Ultimate Warrior make-up. That, I may get.
*flees*
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