Rumor: Mirror's Edge Might Be A Timed PS3 Exclusive
In an interview about the PSP-3000, German website Heise Online managed to get some interesting new information out of SCEE Head David Reeves. Translated via Google (with minor edits for clarity):
"We are continuously, month after month publishing new titles that bring something unique and different to target groups. In a month, it is Gran Turismo, in the next SingStar, as well Third-Party titles like Mirror's Edge by Electronic Arts are also part of this strategy." According to Reeves Mirror's Edge will initially be exclusive for the PS3 this year.
When contacted for a response, the developers of the game, DICE, denied knowledge of the exclusivity, and that unless executives above them had worked out a deal in secret, they expected the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC versions to ship simultaneously at the end of this year.
EA's made no qualms about pushing Mirror's Edge on the PS3, showing it exclusively on Sony's hardware at shows and admitting that the PS3 is the lead platform for the game. Has that led to an exclusivity deal between the companies? And if so, will it apply to all regions, or just Europe, where Reeves is in charge? The game has been getting quite a bit of buzz and is an integral part of the "new' EA's image, so it has the potential to be a big title for the PS3. Of course, you always have to have a bit of healthy skepticism when it comes to Sony Execs and their statements.
Erster Blick auf die PSP 3000 [Heise Online]
[via: Gamer.Blorge, via: NeoGAF Forum]
Dawdle
Posted to Video Games on 24 August 2008
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I think the PS3 could use a little boost like this.
I agree with Roto13, but I find it hard to believe they've secured a timed exclusive for this game. Looks to be a great title either way though, so I'm happy.