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E3 08: Mirror's Edge hands-on impressions

11:43 AM on 07.17.2008, Tiff 66 comments

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After months of profusely salivating over Mirror's Edge trailers, Rev. Anthony and I had the extreme pleasure of profusely salivating over the game itself with a few minutes of hands-on gameplay at EA's showroom. Guided by one of the game's producers, both of us took charge of Faith's limber parkour maneuvers over a few rooftops and building sides with . I can say that we left with very positive impressions, which you have the privilege of hearing from our ridiculously attractive faces after the jump.

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Tiff's Avatar
Tiff at 07/17/2008 11:45
Nah, I cut off all my hair. Maybe by the time it comes out though!
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KamikazeTutor at 07/17/2008 11:46
Livewire had some footage of a producer being interviewed while playing, and he kept dying like hell because he was tired, so I did got the idea that you needed skill to play it.

cleavage
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graphic at 07/17/2008 11:50
I So hope I can play this at Leipzig
Please EA, please
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VisMortua at 07/17/2008 11:50
Can't wait to get my hands on this. I started Parkour about a year ago, and to actually see a game coming out based on it is wonderfully full of, "Awesome."
aaronf's Avatar
aaronf at 07/17/2008 11:52
Completely Off Topic: HELLOOOOO!!!! Most annoying banner ad ever.
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Sabreman at 07/17/2008 11:54
Hmm... it's a shame you didn't get a taste of the combat, I would have liked to get more impressions of it. From what I've heard from other sources it's a bit of an afterthought and not much fun.
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Brenex at 07/17/2008 11:55
I don't know if having a games depth dictated by the use of 2 buttons be worth 63 dollars. Looks great and I'm sure it is super fun (which I agree with!)
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VisMortua at 07/17/2008 11:55
@aaronf I completely put a capital F on, "Fucking agree with you." I reload the page just because of it.
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njsykora at 07/17/2008 11:56
So how many people are watching this for the vidjagames and how many just to look down Tiff's top?
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Brenex at 07/17/2008 12:01
Ah and basically, if games were to be packaged with a drug that most compliments its gameplay, Mirror's Edge would be packaged with Dramamine and Wii Music with Acid?
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Vigor at 07/17/2008 12:09
So in the future, if im at my friends house and he has the dot in the center. I can make fun of him, Because therefore he is a pussy?
Anyway cool video, I just watched the trailer because I didn't even know about this game. The Graphics are amazing.
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Namelessted at 07/17/2008 12:10
I am so excited to finally see some new video clips on Mirror's Edge and hearing you guys talk about it has me excited. I have been wanting to know more about this game since way back when they just released like 4 screenshots and a little bit of info.

You need to find a way to steal one of those PS3s you were playing the game on and send it to me so I can play it. Don't worry, if you get caught, just tell them that I told you to do it, and they will understand.

Also, do more videos like these.
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pseudo hero at 07/17/2008 12:17
I am really looking forward to playing this game. Something new and exciting.
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Senisan82 at 07/17/2008 12:19
I like these videos, very informativo, keep it guys! somebody make a ytmnd of rev and tiff scratchin w/rave music stat!
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Leathersoup at 07/17/2008 12:19
It seems, from what I've heard of the game, that this game will be finished very quickly. Did you get that feeling from playing it?
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the Golden Avatar at 07/17/2008 12:21
These trailers have really done nothing for me. From what I've seen the game looks rather lifeless and empty. Did you get this feeling at all from actually playing the game?
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Tubatic at 07/17/2008 12:25
Thanks guys!

I think Mirror's Edge is my personal Game of the Show, which is weird because it seems to be such a straight forward and simple product.

Also, I need you guys to hi-jack X-Play. You're both charismatic mofos that need more face time in video format together.

Please, more videos. Its like watching the Real World/Road Rules before they started casting jerk-offs.

::wonders if John Holmes is offended by that last statement::
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Chris The Creep at 07/17/2008 12:29
I'll watch this again for more Tiff cleavage.
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Mabec at 07/17/2008 12:32
are you allowed to drink at E3??????

;)
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TurboSpaz at 07/17/2008 12:33
I like how whoever set the camera up aimed it directly at tiffs boobs and cut off her face.
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Char Aznable at 07/17/2008 12:33
Chris The Creep, you deliver exactly what your user name promises.
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king3vbo at 07/17/2008 12:34
1) I cant wait for this freaking game. It looks amazing

2) Comment 13,000. I need to get a life
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TurboSpaz at 07/17/2008 12:35
Wait that sounds dirty, I mean I didn't LIKE it, I just thought it was funny.

I mean not that I don't like boobs, it's just I meant Tiff...I mean not that there's anything wrong with Tiff..GODDAMIT
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timtheterrible at 07/17/2008 12:36
Kitty clawing confirmed!
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iwontusemyname at 07/17/2008 12:37
you both look tired.
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GuitarAtomik at 07/17/2008 12:37
I love the whole concept of this game. I've been dieing for a game to attempt to get body movement to feel/look less robotic. The art style is refreshing too.

I definitely share your fears of how it could go wrong but I trust they're aware of that. Can't wait and I like the video blogs by the way.
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Tiff at 07/17/2008 12:37
-_- Hey you boogers! I recorded this with the webcam in my computer so it was a bit difficult to get full in frame so stop fucking talking about my cleavage and talk about the fucking game!

HARTS
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pumpy at 07/17/2008 12:42
I was taken back by your smile Tiff! ::blush:: The only cleavage I was thinking about was the massive cleavage between buildings in Mirror's Edge. =)
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TurboSpaz at 07/17/2008 12:43
The Dtoid videos still keep autoplaying, no fix yet?
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Chris The Creep at 07/17/2008 12:44
@Char Aznable

It's what I do. :cool:
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nats at 07/17/2008 12:50
I can't wait for this game to come out! It's going to be one that makes me throw up though (yes, I'm unfortunate enough to get motion sickness from video games).
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galagabug at 07/17/2008 12:50
i can't wait to *buffering* tr *buffering* y this game it lo *buffering* oks real *buffering* good.

couldn't wat *buffering* ch the vid *buffering* eo.
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greeneggsnsam at 07/17/2008 12:54
Good video.
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sevendash at 07/17/2008 13:03
I really liked the hands on review video, keep them up! You both did a great job. I love Tiff's enthusiasm.
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Cheeburga at 07/17/2008 13:10
I'm looking forward to tiffs tits i mean mirrors edge.
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Krahsh at 07/17/2008 13:18
I want a Huge Fuk-Sacâ„¢ in which to pack all my sheet!
This game looks awesome, I want those shoes. urban ninja ftw.
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Wedge at 07/17/2008 13:20
Excellent to hear the game actually takes skill, and won't be autopilot BS like Assasin's Creed.

Free messenger bag with pre-order and PC version is naturally only $50. I think I may haff to do that =O.
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eternalplayer2345 at 07/17/2008 13:33
RAGE! I'M SHOWING YOU MY RAGE!!!!!!! i want to play sooo bad
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Danmartigan at 07/17/2008 13:33
nerd alert
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Kayka at 07/17/2008 13:47
Tiff, you look exactly like Faith.
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Anus Mcphanus at 07/17/2008 13:52
It's great to hear that this game is delivering what it promises so far. I'm getting rather worried about getting really bad motion sickness though as I can't even play half life 2 without feeling sick...

Also the volume level for this vid is way too low :-(
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Haxan at 07/17/2008 14:18
Nice composition, Rev. I really like the style and flow of this, as well. You guys should do laid back video reviews like this in the future. The conversational style made me feel like part of a conversation, as opposed to a passive reader. It added a ton of life to the same old generic three paragraph preview.

Awesome work, as always.
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Eschatos at 07/17/2008 14:31
It does look like they replaced all the brown so popular in most modern games with white. Needs more color variation.
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Demtor at 07/17/2008 14:32
Damn destructoid logo blocking Tiff's gorgeous... eyes :-p

Anyways, this game sounds and looks great so far. I wonder what lead to the creative choice of putting it in the first person view perspective as opposed to 3rd. Seems like a game about jumping and such should be in 3rd but I guess if it plays as well as you both say they must be doing something right. Interesting how they put so much focus on seeing body parts of yourself as you move in game.

Thanks for your guys impressions on what you played. Shed some light on the mystery of the game.
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Miike at 07/17/2008 14:49
Umm I have no clue what you people are talking about. Tiff doesn't look anything like faith.

Unless your talking about hair shorter than shoulder length and boobs != lara croft. But that doesn't describe anything. Only girls with short hair...

I hope this game has a free roaming mode where I can just jump around the city undisturbed. Think spiderman2.
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kawitchate at 07/17/2008 15:23
great looking game, great video review.
MOAR PLZ (of game and video reviews)
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MechaMonkey at 07/17/2008 15:52
Somebody make a YTMND out of them doing the "cat" motion.
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Cowboy TTop at 07/17/2008 16:09
Love it, love it, love it. Hurry up and get in my 360.
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