Mirror's Edge delivered to factory

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night could keep EA DICE from finishing its original first-person action-adventure game on PS3 and Xbox 360.

Last month, the senior producer of Electronic Arts' new acrobatic action game Mirror's Edge said that the game was just the first in a planned trilogy. That trilogy is a bit more likely to materialize now that developer EA DICE has announced that the first game is actually done.

EA DICE confirmed today that Mirror's Edge has gone gold on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, which should let it meet previously announced release dates of November 11 in North America and November 14 in Europe. (A PC edition is expected this winter.) The publisher of the game is clearly trying to mark the game's launch as a significant event, promoting it with a comic-book tie-in, a prelaunch demo, a free Time Trial mode for preordering customers, and a $130 limited-edition package.

Mirror's Edge puts players in the spry shoes of Faith, a black-market courier in a fascist, futuristic society. When her sister is framed for the assassination of a local politician, Faith must go on the run to clear her name.

For more on Mirror's Edge, check out GameSpot's previous coverage.

118 Comments

  • TheoleDominion

    Posted Nov 10, 2008 7:40 pm PT

    @chwynn..Why, you ask? Simple..PC versions usually finished at later dates because of 1) There's more money to be made on consoles. 2) Because of that, console version is worked on and completed first. 3) Depending on time restraints and deadlines developers may not have a big enough team to work both versions simultaneously, thus the console version is usually released first, then they go back to finish the PC version. True, PC's are superior in power, NOT in sales. And it also matters what platform the developers primarily make games for.

  • chwynn

    Posted Nov 10, 2008 4:53 pm PT

    (A PC edition is expected this winter.) WHAT?!?!?
    So, not at the same time? What's the point any more, PC is far superior to consoles, why do all release dates these days tack on at least a month to PC releases? FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC-

  • Chief_Kuuni

    Posted Nov 10, 2008 2:26 pm PT

    hope it's good and worth the trilogy, I would like it to be

  • PlayerPrezident

    Posted Nov 10, 2008 11:16 am PT

    I didn't know what to think when I first saw this game but after I played the demo, I was hooked! This game is a must have and I didn't even experience any motion sickness! EA is doing big things.

  • sieg6529

    Posted Nov 10, 2008 10:33 am PT

    the demo was great, I really enjoyed the change from standard first person games.

  • cooldude03

    Posted Nov 10, 2008 8:42 am PT

    game looked good, then I played demo. the controls and movement are great, but the combat needs alot of work, I still am very excited about playing the finished game. Gamers need to keep an open mind when games are artistic and original games. Just because it's not a sequel doesn't mean it's not good

  • shadowblade99

    Posted Nov 10, 2008 8:30 am PT

    I played the demo and I have to say that I wasn't impressed. Maybe if I rent the game I will see what all the hype is. I just feel that it's Assassin's Creed as a 1st person shooter.

  • Dreski83

    Posted Nov 10, 2008 4:11 am PT

    After enjoying the demo, I have to say my excitement for this game really shot up a few notches. Some areas of EA may actually be on the up and up... lets see how this plays out until Mass Effect 2 nears completion...

  • RockaWuzHur

    Posted Nov 9, 2008 2:18 pm PT

    I don't know. Isnt this basically a platformer put into first person? The story looks horrible, and the main character looks boring as well.

    Thumb me down if you'd like this game still looks really boring.

  • sieg6529

    Posted Nov 9, 2008 1:49 pm PT

    The demo was great, even if it was only the training. Just another great game I don't have time to play. Curse you, 9-5 workweeks!

  • CliX098

    Posted Nov 9, 2008 10:16 am PT

    i can't wait for this game to come out because it is afighting game and it is in first person. i luv fightin games.

  • skulldog99

    Posted Nov 9, 2008 9:58 am PT

    I think this game is going to be amazing. Sure it has some question points, but how can people already say its going to be crap?

  • nf1994

    Posted Nov 9, 2008 8:35 am PT

    hope this gets good reviews. I hope it keeps original all through the game because it could get repetitive

  • Pete5506

    Posted Nov 8, 2008 9:07 pm PT

    I am so ready for this game, I found the demo to be so much fun

  • ctg867

    Posted Nov 8, 2008 8:12 pm PT

    Demo was fun, but I don't have the change for the game this year. Maybe next year. And please people, stop even mentioning the term trilogy until at the very least the first game has been released. It just sets standards and expectations that are unnecessary. It's just one way that video games are different from film and novels.

  • jeffgordonfan24

    Posted Nov 8, 2008 7:53 pm PT

    Fun game. Can't wait to pick it up with COD5 and SOCOM!

  • TehUndeadHorror

    Posted Nov 8, 2008 5:15 pm PT

    "A PC edition is expected this winter."

    Wonder if it'll be called the directors cut... xD nah I actually like this game more than Assassin's Creed, awesome demo.

  • novatribe

    Posted Nov 8, 2008 6:10 am PT

    3 Reasons this game will be the 08' version of "Assasin's Creed":

    1) Boring Level Design: White Buildings...more White Buildings....more White Buildings. I GUARANTEE IT!

    2) Run on this...climb on this....Run on this...jump on this...cheesy disarm of horrendous A.I enemy....bored by 3rd level.

    3) A bad story. There is no way this story will be in the least bit interesting or intriguing...the main character ALREADY isn't doin it for me....

  • hatieshorrer

    Posted Nov 8, 2008 2:17 am PT

    Dont talk about trilogy until the second game is finished. That's how you end up with halo 2.

  • tudyniuz

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 11:53 pm PT

    I'm waiting for some reviews before I'll get this game

  • jedi-gamer

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 9:24 pm PT

    Are you able to use guns in the game?

  • K_M82

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 6:18 pm PT

    EA has been doing a lot of right thing these days, with spore, C&C3, Dead space, i don't think i would mind if they milk those new IP (Mirror's Edge, Dead Space, Spore) to death as long as they keep the quality high (at least as high as Dead Space right now)

  • K_M82

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 6:11 pm PT

    i wonder if people get motion sickness after playing this game

  • Futil1ty

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 3:51 pm PT

    Asking "What is fun about running on rooftops exactly?" is like asking "What is fun about creating portals and using them to solve puzzles?"

    Please...if you don't like it, don't upset other people by whining.

  • 2ndWonder

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 3:18 pm PT

    Imo, I think more should have been added to the limited edtion version of this.

  • Ripper_TV

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 2:34 pm PT

    Pretty much waiting for this game...
    greatcarbuncle, why? I think, she's gorgeous.

  • greatcarbuncle

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 2:16 pm PT

    i hate the main character...

  • ThAdEa82

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 1:42 pm PT

    The story seems weak. Gameplay was fun though. EA has been putting out good games recently. This game sort of reminds me of N+ meets better graphics

  • shazam_lp

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 1:38 pm PT

    Shafting PC gaming once again....

  • TristanH12

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 1:32 pm PT

    If only they announced midnight releases for it as well!

  • jawshoeuh

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 11:54 am PT

    I loved the demo. Can't wait for more. Not sure if this is a buy or rent, it will kind of depend on the amount of modes/content included. If they do a good job of expanding on the core gameplay with maybe some kind of open world mode or even with some multiplayer race modes, etc I could see myself playing this a lot. It has the same kind of appeal that Portal did for me.

  • ctburesch

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 11:49 am PT

    Druners21..you may be the only gamer here who thinks the graphics were bad. I thought the game was FUn..That is the purpose of games, to have FUN as DDR_Midian tried to point out to you. The deom is what a demo is, a DEMO.

  • Druners21

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 11:15 am PT

    I dont know, for me the whole premise for Mirror's Edge seems like a minigame that would be halfway through a game. Like I said I just am not sure, I have not played far in the demo, I just thought maybe I was missing something or some way of thinking that made it so amazing like everyone was saying it is. I just can not see it competing with a lot of other titles that have been released lately.

  • DeathHeart95

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 10:13 am PT

    The demo was absolutely phenomenal. My only worry is that it might be too short, but other than that, the controls are fluid, and it looks just plain cool to run around on rooftops and things like that.

  • patsy-cline

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 10:02 am PT

    what would prefer Druners, running on roof tops or staring at guys from birdseye view in Ages of Empires 3 as they slowly put bit by bit put bricks on a wall.......slowly but surely they are going to fight......oh wait, someone destroyed the building......we'll have to start again.......

  • DDR_Midian

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 9:43 am PT

    "I dont get the hype for this game, I tried the demo and found the graphics to be poor and the gameplay to be completely repetitive. What is fun about running on rooftops exactly?"

    If you're asking that question you obviously have no idea what "fun" is. Need a new hobby mayhaps.

  • Filaki

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 9:41 am PT

    How about we see how this ones goes, before there's talk for a trilogy, EA?

  • jknight5422

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 9:13 am PT

    It doesn't sound interesting enough for $60. When there is a price drop, I'll be back.

  • carlospellete

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 9:04 am PT

    First person prince of persia

  • Druners21 posted Nov 7, 2008 9:03 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Druners21

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 9:03 am PT (hide)

    I dont get the hype for this game, I tried the demo and found the graphics to be poor and the gameplay to be completely repetitive. What is fun about running on rooftops exactly?

  • neerajkumar_4

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 8:48 am PT

    the demo was awesome!!

  • ItsEvolution

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 8:24 am PT

    Wasn't Shenmue supposed to be a trilogy, too?

  • makemeweak

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 8:13 am PT

    The demo for this game is a lot of fun. I have high hopes for this title. I'm glad to see EA DICE taking chances with gameplay and delivering a unique product.

  • EnderSR388

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 7:57 am PT

    I've already paid off my pre-order! Can't wait for next Wednesday. I've been following this game since it was just a few screens of concept art.

  • pidow

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 7:42 am PT

    Pc's, done to again.

  • thunderground2

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 7:42 am PT

    lol if anyone says they will rent this... their post gets 56 thumbs down.

  • metalisticpain

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 7:20 am PT

    Why must everything be a trilogy these days??

  • NeleNel

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 7:16 am PT

    @ Forhekset

    Yeah, to get the time trial mode you have to pre order, and I know in stores they will give you a card that has the code for it on there.

  • Rect_Pola

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 6:53 am PT

    It feels so different. I hope it does well so other developers get inspired to try.

  • mikemaj82

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 6:36 am PT

    After playing the demo, not really sure if I could justify spending $60 on this game. Doesn't seem like there's much there. It feels more like a downloadable game for like, $30.

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