Announcement

Goodman · 10-07-2008, 02:11 PM

DICE UNVEILS RHIANNA PRATCHETT AS WRITER BEHIND MIRROR’S EDGE

Original Fiction in Mirror’s Edge Introduces Faith
– a Strong New Iconic Videogame Heroine

Redwood City, CA. – July 10, 2008 – “Once this city used to pulse with energy; dirty and dangerous, but alive and wonderful. Now it is something else.” – Faith. DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that writer and story designer Rhianna Pratchett is responsible for crafting the intricate script for Mirror’s Edge™ - a unique first-person action adventure. Pratchett introduces players to Faith, a ‘runner’ in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. When Faith’s sister gets framed for a murder she did not commit, Faith finds herself on the edge of the city, on the wrong side of the law.

“It was a great experience working with the team at DICE to help breath life into Faith; her world, relationships and backstory,” said Rhianna Pratchett. ”My heroines and heroes have always been the ones who were ordinary, but through the events of a story, became extraordinary. 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 delivers players straight into the shoes of this modern day heroine as she 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 world.

“We were excited to work with Rhianna to develop the story, setting and character of Faith,” said Owen O’Brien, Executive Producer, DICE. “We were extremely lucky to be able to work with someone who is not only a writer, but also a core gamer, to create the world of Mirror’s Edge.”

Pratchett has been recognized by the videogame entertainment industry for numerous achievements in her 10 year gaming career including being voted by Next-Gen.Biz as one of the 100 most influential women in the games industry. She’s also worked on a number of high profiles games including Heavenly Sword and Overlord that have been nominated for a BAFTA and Develop Award for creation of story, character and new intellectual property. For more information on her work, please visit Rhianna Pratchett.

Mirror’s Edge is being developed at EA Digital Illusions CE AB (DICE) in Stockholm, Sweden. This revolutionary new take on the first person action adventure genre will ship this winter for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360™ videogame and entertainment system and for the PC. This product is not yet rated by PEGI or ESRB. For more information on EA DICE, please visit DICE or EA - Action, Fantasy, Sports, and Strategy Videogames.

AarontheblueSmurf · 10-07-2008, 07:00 PM

Hopefully you guys,and her will do a great storyline

Scarffo · 01-11-2008, 05:18 PM

Rhianna Pratchett deserves a round of applause, methinks.

10-07-2008, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Goodman DICE Staff Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 41	Announcement DICE UNVEILS RHIANNA PRATCHETT AS WRITER BEHIND MIRROR’S EDGE Original Fiction in Mirror’s Edge Introduces Faith – a Strong New Iconic Videogame Heroine Redwood City, CA. – July 10, 2008 – “Once this city used to pulse with energy; dirty and dangerous, but alive and wonderful. Now it is something else.” – Faith. DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that writer and story designer Rhianna Pratchett is responsible for crafting the intricate script for Mirror’s Edge™ - a unique first-person action adventure. Pratchett introduces players to Faith, a ‘runner’ in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. When Faith’s sister gets framed for a murder she did not commit, Faith finds herself on the edge of the city, on the wrong side of the law. “It was a great experience working with the team at DICE to help breath life into Faith; her world, relationships and backstory,” said Rhianna Pratchett. ”My heroines and heroes have always been the ones who were ordinary, but through the events of a story, became extraordinary. 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 delivers players straight into the shoes of this modern day heroine as she 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 world. “We were excited to work with Rhianna to develop the story, setting and character of Faith,” said Owen O’Brien, Executive Producer, DICE. “We were extremely lucky to be able to work with someone who is not only a writer, but also a core gamer, to create the world of Mirror’s Edge.” Pratchett has been recognized by the videogame entertainment industry for numerous achievements in her 10 year gaming career including being voted by Next-Gen.Biz as one of the 100 most influential women in the games industry. She’s also worked on a number of high profiles games including Heavenly Sword and Overlord that have been nominated for a BAFTA and Develop Award for creation of story, character and new intellectual property. For more information on her work, please visit Rhianna Pratchett. Mirror’s Edge is being developed at EA Digital Illusions CE AB (DICE) in Stockholm, Sweden. This revolutionary new take on the first person action adventure genre will ship this winter for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360™ videogame and entertainment system and for the PC. This product is not yet rated by PEGI or ESRB. For more information on EA DICE, please visit DICE or EA - Action, Fantasy, Sports, and Strategy Videogames. __________________ Goodman DICE Community Manager

10-07-2008, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
AarontheblueSmurf Elite Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South London :? Age: 13 Gender: Male Posts: 7,664 Blog Entries: 2	Hopefully you guys,and her will do a great storyline __________________ PSN: sp33dking89

01-11-2008, 05:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scarffo Forum Junkie Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 3,471 Blog Entries: 1	Rhianna Pratchett deserves a round of applause, methinks. __________________ Don't you see their bodies burning, Desolate and full of yearning, Dying from anticipation, Choking from intoxication.