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Most think of Halo 4 purely as a shooter, but this "trick jumping" video might turn your world upside down. The video comes from Jumprs.org forums user ReiKo, who recently recorded a number of baffling ways to traverse the game's environments and land on previously-unreachable spots.

"I just wanted to create a video that showcased some cool jumps in a video that I hope everyone can at least enjoy as 'something to watch,'" the video's creator wrote. "If you enjoy it, I will be very humbled." We're pretty sure some of the jumps here are what we'd call humbling.

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After conquering the urban jungle, free-runner Ronnie Shalvis steps through time to bring his brand of parkour to the colonies, a la Assassin's Creed 3. As before, the accomplished flips and jumps impress as much they make you wonder if a direct route is sometimes better advised.

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Major cities in the United States suffer from a severe shortage of hay piles, but free-runner Ronnie Shalvis still makes an impressive Altair as he parkours around a concrete jungle. If you're a fan of peeking behind the curtain, there's also a making-of video right here.

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JoystiqBrink's parkour video will probably make you hurl originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 May 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bethesda-SoftworksBrinkmicrosoftparkourpcplaystationps3Splash-DamagexboxFri, 06 May 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Tempest Freerunning Academy features Mario tribute]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/06/tempest-freerunning-academy-features-mario-tribute/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/06/tempest-freerunning-academy-features-mario-tribute/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/06/tempest-freerunning-academy-features-mario-tribute/#comments The recently opened Tempest Freerunning Academy in Los Angeles has put together a promotional video of its gym that hits several notes obligating us to write about it. The fantastic feats of athleticism in the clip begin with various free runners flipping, climbing and jumping across a set inspired by the 8-bit world of Super Mario Bros.

The rest of the video just fills us with jealous awe, considering the closest we'll probably ever get to pulling off some of the featured stunts is when we play Mirror's Edge or the upcoming Brink. Actually, we take that back. We could totally do the stunts, but we'd have to call ahead to the hospital and pre-order a room first.

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JoystiqTempest Freerunning Academy features Mario tribute originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>freerunningmarioParkoursuper-mario-brostempest-freerunning-academyWed, 06 Apr 2011 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Brink's second dev diary explains the S.M.A.R.T. system]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/brinks-second-dev-diary-explains-the-s-m-a-r-t-system/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/brinks-second-dev-diary-explains-the-s-m-a-r-t-system/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/brinks-second-dev-diary-explains-the-s-m-a-r-t-system/#comments The latest Brink dev diary shows us the game's "Smooth Movement Across Random Terrain" system -- or "S.M.A.R.T." for short -- and how it allows players to deftly traverse environments while firing bullets at enemies. This is the system that allows players to practice their totally sweet parkour moves while murdering fools.

Perhaps those smooth moves will inspire you to get some freestyle walking in as well -- in real life? Good thing, then, that Brink is sponsoring "champion freerunner" Daniel Ilabaca on a European parkour tour. The tour kicked off today in London and will hit a handful of major EU cities before ending in Paris on September 2. We might also suggest you buy lots of padding and, depending on your level of fitness, a membership to the local gym before trying that "freerunning" yourself.

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JoystiqBrink's second dev diary explains the S.M.A.R.T. system originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We can personally vouch for its high levels of quality, actually. In terms of fun-to-cents ratio, you're looking at about 16 gazillion wows of entertainment value. Trust us, we did the math.

[Thanks, Jordan]

JoystiqDirect2Drive running '24 Days of Christmas' sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It might not be the most intellectually stimulating game coming from Sony on the horizon but it sure "has the potential to be far more substantial and rewarding" -- at least we thought so back at New York Comic Con.

JoystiqNew inFamous trailer heavy on story, light on gameplay originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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JoystiqMirror's Edge DLC, PC version coming early 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our first stop on the whirlwind tour of EA's heavy hitters was with our favorite running, jumping, sliding, wall-climbing, Faith. Mirror's Edge continues to impress, and we were lucky enough to get a few minutes on a kiosk with her. However, the best thing about it isn't in the game, it was the cheering crowd behind us. Head behind the break to get the full skinny on our PAX experience this data-running hottie.

Gallery: Mirror's Edge

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It occurred to us that despite all our passion for first-person parkour-inspired game Mirror's Edge, you probably still don't get the appeal unless you've seen it in action. "A girl running around on rooftops fighting crime?" you ask with a sneer. "I liked it better the first time, when it was a guy, and it was called Batman."

We understand distrust of the unknown (it's the reason we're still alive) so we'd like to present, for your edification, the Mirror's Edge demo. Now, if you can watch this and still not get excited we really have nothing more to talk about.

JoystiqWatch the direct feed Mirror's Edge demo originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As we nurse a queezy stomach from playing EA DICE's Parkour-inspired Mirror's Edge, we'll be doing so to a story penned by writer and story designer Rhianna Pratchett, who's known for her work on titles such as Triumph Studios' Overlord and Ninja Theory's Heavenly Sword.

The story centers on free runner Faith as she jumps, climbs, and tumbles her way to uncovering the truth behind who framed her sister for murder. Notes Pratchett, "Faith is skilled, but she's certainly not a superhero. She has her flaws, like all of us. In short: she's real. That's her appeal." Mirror's Edge remains one of the more interesting original titles in EA's 2008 salvo, and is expected to leave us feeling vertigo when it ships for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC this winter.

Gallery: Mirror's Edge (7/10/08)

JoystiqHeavenly Sword writer to script Mirror's Edge originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In development by Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment (DICE), the upcoming PS3, Xbox 360, and PC title Mirror's Edge hopes to bank on the success of the Prince's acrobatic abilities in Prince of Persia in a first-person 3D environment. You play the role of Faith who climbs, sprints, and leaps around a utopian metropolis fighting the corrupt authoritarians in power.

The main character's moves were inspired by parkour and have been kept deliberately simple. Mirror's Edge aims to give players a better sense of being in a body, forcing you to pay attention to things like acceleration and the way your head moves as you walk or come to an abrupt stop.

While the game will be packed with action, don't expect shooting to be the central focus, as realistic physics play a huge role in the gameplay. Ever try bouncing off a wall holding a heavy assault rifle?

JoystiqParkour-based FPS in the works originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The team at Rebellion have released Free Running, based loosely on the principles of a French alternasport "Parkour," that Wikipedia defines as, "movement from point A to point B, as efficiently and quickly as possible, using principally the abilities of the human body." For local advocates, community fan sites like Urbanfreeflow.com are great resources for finding the latest, up-to-date Parkour activities in your hometown.

Free Running garnered a decent review, but a release date is now strangely absent for fellow gamers across the pond in North America. Attempts to locate a U.S. release date on major retailers like GameStop, Amazon and GameFly, all bring up blank pages, whereas earlier reports showed a similar March release date. With a lack of alternative sports tittles currently available on the system, PSP owners in North America may feel the sting of drought for awhile longer.

Japanese fan site PSP GadgetZ has been obsessing over the title, capturing more than half a dozen videos of the game. Watch for yourself and tell us if you think this violence-free Prince of Persia-styled game sparks your fancy.

JoystiqFree Running, where are you? originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 May 2007 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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free runningFree Running (the game) has seemingly overcome the obstacles, finding a publisher in Ubisoft and enough mainstream attention to warrant a UK release in mid-March. We first spotted Free Running in June 2005 when then publisher Eidos was showing off some footage of the Core Designs PSP title, which was also being called Parkour Freerun (note: parkour and free running are two distinct disciplines).

Since that time, Core Designs was acquired by Rebellion, which eventually passed Free Running off to Reef Entertainment. Reef, now teamed with Ubisoft, has found an opportunity to finally turn out Free Running, which will also be released on PlayStation 2 (in addition to its original PSP format).

The game release is timed with building commercialization of the 'free running' discipline, whose founder -- and star of the upcoming game -- Sebastien Foucan showed off some moves in the latest Bond flick Casino Royale. Ubisoft is a fitting publisher as both its Prince of Persia series and upcoming title Assassin's Creed feature elements inspired by free running. The publisher has no apparent plans to distribute Free Running outside of the UK.

[Via PSP Fanboy]

JoystiqPath to PSP, PS2 now clear for 'Free Running' originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When I'm not massacring another language in an attempt to be witty, I like watching videos of people doing tricks. Not the stupid human kind; more like the type that, if any of us non-gymnasticky, non-martial arty mortals were to ever attempt any of these stunts without proper training or supervision, we'd find ourselves bleeding and groaning on the sidewalk, trying to figure out the meaning of words like "moron" and "concussion".

For all the kids in the back scratching their heads, Parkour (or Free Running) has a whole sub-culture of philosophical-minded individuals behind it who also happen to have no compunction about throwing themselves off high places onto concrete.

JoystiqLe Parkour sur le PSP, egads! originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 11 Mar 2006 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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