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As promised, Mirror's Edge DLC is on the way. The "Pure Time Trial Pack" is a selection of "stylized" time trial stages which, as you can see from the above video, look like some sort of drug experiment gone horrible wrong.

If the original Mirror's Edge gave you motion sickness, prepare to blow chunks in salty abundance this time around. There will be eight maps, and the pack is due to ship in January. Electronic Arts has promised that further details are on the way.

Yeah ... you are going to vomit. No question.

[Update: EA has issued a press release confirming a release date of January 16 and a price of 800 MS points on Xbox Live or $10 on the PSN. Hit the jump for more.]

Award-winning Action Adventure Game Delivers Fresh Content to Challenge Even the Best Runner
Guildford, UK. – Dec 4, 2008 – Leave the city behind! DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that the highly acclaimed first-person action adventure title, Mirror’s Edge™ will release downloadable content (DLC) for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and the PC in late January. DICE also confirmed today that the PC version of the game will ship to retailers in North America on January 13th and worldwide on January 16th, 2009.

Players will be challenged to achieve the fastest times possible on nine races across seven all-new and totally redesigned Time Trial maps. No guns, no cops, and no city: this is true aesthetics, agility and flow that will challenge any runner. This special DLC pack will be available for $10 USD or 800 Microsoft points. As an added bonus, all PLAYSTATION 3 Mirror’s Edge fans will be able to download an additional map for free.

“The freedom of movement and control in first person has been the most popular aspect of Mirror’s Edge so we decided to distil these down to their purest form for this map pack,” says Owen O’Brien, Senior Producer, DICE. “We deliberately chose a more abstract aesthetic that is still within our distinctive art style and then focused on flow and gameplay to create an experience and challenge very different from the main game.”

Time Trial is a popular mode in Mirror’s Edge that challenges players to find the fastest route across various maps. Players can upload their best time to the Mirror’s Edge leaderboards for their friends to download and compete against. Players can see their friend’s ‘ghost’ run as they race their way through the course to the top of the leaderboards.

Mirror’s Edge was awarded “Best Xbox 360 Game” at the recent GC Developers Conference in Leipzig, Germany. It also received the “Best Action Game” of Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) by IGN and the Game Critics Award for “Best Original Game” at E3 in July. Mirror’s Edge delivers players straight into the shoes of Faith, a modern day heroine who traverses the vertigo-inducing cityscape, engaging in intense combat, fast-paced chases and challenging puzzles. With a never-before-seen sense of movement and perspective, players are drawn into Faith’s dangerous world.

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SilverDragon1979's Avatar
SilverDragon1979 at 12/04/2008 08:03
You know the time trails were actually my favorite part of that game, so I am very interested in picking these up. Call me crazy, but I just loved this game!
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Endstiem at 12/04/2008 08:04
I must admit.... that looks fucking brilliant. The song was fantastic too... anybody care to ID it? Sounded a little like Bjork in places, but doesn't seem like her kind of track.
Ignus's Avatar
Ignus at 12/04/2008 08:11
Wow. That might actually make me buy the game. That looks awesome.
JustLikeBuck's Avatar
JustLikeBuck at 12/04/2008 08:11
That was fast.

The release, not the running. Makes me wonder if EA shipped the game prematurely? I would buy it right now if it came with extras!

Though I am amazed EA haven't pushed for more DLC like with Dead Space.
Daxelman's Avatar
Daxelman at 12/04/2008 08:12
It's mentioned at the end of the video I believe, Endstiem...
SinScorpion's Avatar
SinScorpion at 12/04/2008 08:16
Is that a remix of the theme tune? Never listened to the full piece so I dunno if that is a remix or just a part of the tune they don't play in the trailers.
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bunnyrabbit2 at 12/04/2008 08:18
The song is a remix of the main theme. Called Still Alive. No idea what remix though
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ender_x at 12/04/2008 08:20
Alcorus - Shine | Mirror's Edge theme song
Dr Kai's Avatar
Dr Kai at 12/04/2008 08:22
Finally, true DLC! Not just "more levels" or "new skins" that probably was held back from inclusion on the disc, but really unique content. This would never be possible as a stand alone game (or sequel to the original), but only through DLC.
R3Y GUTI3RR3Z's Avatar
R3Y GUTI3RR3Z at 12/04/2008 08:22
Game of The Year!!
SinScorpion's Avatar
SinScorpion at 12/04/2008 08:26
Wait a minute, it answers my question at the end of the trailer. I've been a bit of a muppet.
bunnyrabbit2's Avatar
bunnyrabbit2 at 12/04/2008 08:26
End of video says it is a remix of the theme by Teddybears.

All yours http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnX5Q2bLgd4
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jenkins1012 at 12/04/2008 08:27
According to the end credits, it's a remix of the theme by "Teddybears" so I guess that should help find it.

I haven't gotten this game yet due to lack of moneyz, but this looks pretty sweet and I hope to be getting this game for Christmas!
Trevor McGee's Avatar
Trevor McGee at 12/04/2008 08:31
Call me crazy, but I don't think a large empty space filled with a bunch of floating textureless colored blocks is good DLC. I mean, really, how long did it actually take them to slap these levels together?

I don't see why anyone is praising this. It's actually pretty easy to see why it popped up so soon after the games release.

Put out some DLC that actually makes the game longer and seem more like a full game, then it might be worth getting.
Skribble's Avatar
Skribble at 12/04/2008 08:34
Woah woah woah.

It's like those awesome puzzle levels from Mario 64

Might even take the game down from my shelf and give this a try.
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BigPopaGamer at 12/04/2008 08:38
Ok coming from a guy that completed this game in one weekend (about 10 hours during the Balitmore NARP) I can honestly say that this looks like shit. $10 for a DLC pack for a game that has a buggy physics engine and collision detection at best, is retarded. I would rather go buy weed...or candy bars. Maybe both.
ParaParaKing's Avatar
ParaParaKing at 12/04/2008 08:43
I really enjoyed the free running in Mirror's Edge and will probably pick this up, because this is what I want from Mirror's Edge.

Somehow Faith looks deplaced in this setting though.
Coldbrand's Avatar
Coldbrand at 12/04/2008 08:45
Hahaha what a fucking moron. DURHUR 420 ERRYDAY FUK DIS DLC YO
DanGale's Avatar
DanGale at 12/04/2008 08:50
Have people been playing a different game to me? I hear complaints about buggy collision and physics all the time, but to be honest all I saw was a great game. In fact the only "off" thing I ever noticed was somehow whilst trying to catch a railing the screen glitched out for a few seconds before I fell to my death.

On topic, that DLC look spretty good, but I'm afraid I'll probably end up not buying it. I've never been one to purchase DLC. Maybe it'll be free in a year or so. I'm still playing the actual game anyway so I'm getting plenty of use out of it.

And as for r3yguti3rr3z's (seriously, what?) suggestion, it may not be my game of the year, but it's pretty damn close.
TewDee's Avatar
TewDee at 12/04/2008 08:50
I'll probably be getting this. I enjoyed the Time Trials a lot and these just look amazingly fun.
NickDynmo's Avatar
NickDynmo at 12/04/2008 08:54
Did I see a kitty for a second near the beginning, or did I finally lose my mind?
NickDynmo's Avatar
NickDynmo at 12/04/2008 09:00
Never mind; it was a mousie! <3
Mr Wrighty 987's Avatar
Mr Wrighty 987 at 12/04/2008 09:05
im puke alright.... out of my cock! sex piss
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Tubatic at 12/04/2008 09:06
@Trevor

I think its easy to dismiss "a large empty space filled with a bunch of floating textureless colored blocks" as a cheap cash in. But, having played the time trials, level design built around the free running mechanic can look incredibly lazy and incidental. Things that look like window dressing or completely functionless end up having a great amount of function.
ParaParaKing's Avatar
ParaParaKing at 12/04/2008 09:20
DanGale: Same as after the first video it was in to love the game, now it is in to hate the game. Especially for people, who haven't played the game.
Also this is a very polarising game. I can see, why people don't like the game, but I personally really like it. I too had no problems with the physics or the collision.
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Nubc4kes at 12/04/2008 09:23
I think it looks sweet.

Interesting idea for DLC.
russtolium's Avatar
russtolium at 12/04/2008 09:25
Interesting that they went the abstract route. Lifting the burden of creating realistic environments should make it easier for the level mappers to design some interesting challenges.

I do have to admit though, taking the rooftops and real objects out of the maps robs it of some of the context that makes the game so exhilarating to begin with. But these are just 'challenge rooms' more or less, so I guess it's not that big of a deal, but the maps definitely won't be as memorable.

That being said,this is still probably the first DLC I've ever considered getting.
welkstar's Avatar
welkstar at 12/04/2008 09:28
I will be buying this for sure. I loved Mirror's Edge, I don't care what the haters say, it was great! :)
Morrius's Avatar
Morrius at 12/04/2008 09:34
This is your Faith...

This is your Faith on drugs...
Cowzilla3's Avatar
Cowzilla3 at 12/04/2008 09:35
Jan. 16th is the PC release date in Europe. DLC in late Jan.
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BS3 Owner at 12/04/2008 09:37
@ tubatic

True that. i will be getting this DLC for sure.
russtolium's Avatar
russtolium at 12/04/2008 09:43
Interesting that they went the abstract route. Lifting the burden of creating realistic environments should make it easier for the level mappers to design some interesting challenges.

I do have to admit though, taking the rooftops and real objects out of the maps robs it of some of the context that makes the game so exhilarating to begin with. But these are just 'challenge rooms' more or less, so I guess it's not that big of a deal, but the maps definitely won't be as memorable.

That being said,this is still probably the first DLC I've ever considered getting.
CALkulon's Avatar
CALkulon at 12/04/2008 09:55
That looks amazing. Much more freedom=win.
Xhumation's Avatar
Xhumation at 12/04/2008 10:02
Wow..now I have motion sickness from the freaking trailer.

Thanks Jim.
wardrox's Avatar
wardrox at 12/04/2008 10:04
they got the game and the DLC the wrong way round.
kevinski's Avatar
kevinski at 12/04/2008 10:12
Wow, I just listened to the original version of that song, and I was completely unimpressed. This remix, though...it's just fucking incredible. I subscribe to Rhapsody, and I was surprised to see that they have the entire album there. I just bought this track, though.
atheistium's Avatar
atheistium at 12/04/2008 10:32
Personally I think this is nice stuff.
austenw's Avatar
austenw at 12/04/2008 10:42
Sooo it's Mario Galaxy meets Mirrors Edge? KICK ASS!
BulletMagnet's Avatar
BulletMagnet at 12/04/2008 10:49
Hmmm...well, it looks like the "exclusive PS3 DLC" for this game does actually exist, sort of, since there's apparently an exclusive free map in it for PS3 owners. As for the pack, I liked Mirror's Edge and I'm tempted, but not completely sold...maybe after I see a bit more footage.
pendelton21's Avatar
pendelton21 at 12/04/2008 10:58
AWWWWWWWWW YEAH!
Monodi's Avatar
Monodi at 12/04/2008 11:05
I really love the artistic design of this game. I really want it despite having weird ass controls.
RyO-Ohki's Avatar
RyO-Ohki at 12/04/2008 11:17
love this game moar n moar :o
Convulse's Avatar
Convulse at 12/04/2008 11:19
looks absolutely stunning, looks like they've taken a serious influence off heiko klug.

here's some of his work:
http://jesar.deviantart.com/gallery/#_featured--2

heiko made this style back in like... 2005...
mirrors edge + another amazing visual style? i'd pay for that. but im a serious graphics whore, so nyeh
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 12/04/2008 11:49
That looks really fun!
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 12/04/2008 11:56
This looks like the bonus levels in Super Mario Sunshine: brightly colored platforms suspended in mid-air with absolutely no context other than "get to the end," just pure platforming. Looks really trippy, but I guess we'll wait to see how good they are.
Scammeleon's Avatar
Scammeleon at 12/04/2008 12:09
Glad I'm not the only one who was remindd of sunshine :-D

This looks brilliant! Just proper, pure platforming awesomeness.
If we and developers weren't so compelled with realism and storyline perhaps mirror's edga could've been completely like this! Now that would be awesome!
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Freefall at 12/04/2008 12:16
What-The-Shit? That was weirdly awesome, but of a hefty price (I like free stuff) Should have been in the game to begin with. Trippy!
free touch's Avatar
free touch at 12/04/2008 12:19
awesome.
Knigge's Avatar
Knigge at 12/04/2008 13:14
Only if the entire game were this.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar
Samit Sarkar at 12/04/2008 14:03
What in the bloody hell...?

That looks like it could be even more frustrating than the game itself, and not just because of the BRIGHT COLOR ASSAULT ON YOUR SENSES
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