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*TBD - VALOR In-Game Character
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Revision as of 14:20, 10 September 2009

MAG
Developer(s)Zipper Interactive
Publisher(s)Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform(s)PlayStation 3
Genre(s)MMOFPS
Mode(s)Multiplayer

MAG (previously titled MAG: Massive Action Game[2]) is an upcoming MMO shooter for the PlayStation 3 in development by Zipper Interactive. The game was announced at Sony's E3 2008 press conference. Various subtitles were being considered for the game, including MAG: Shadow War, MAG: Zero, MAG: Global Assault and MAG: Final Hour.[3][4] The game is scheduled for release in North America on January 26, 2010.[1] Release dates for the rest of the world have not yet been announced.

Gameplay

The game will utilize a new server architecture[5] to support online battles with up to 256 players, with users divided into 8-player squads, with 4 squads forming a platoon, and 4 platoons forming a company.[6][7] Each squad will be led by a player who has advanced through the game's ranking system.[6] Character statistics and development will also increase with frequent gameplay.[8] The players most advanced in rank will be able to either direct the battle or participate directly in combat.[3]

First in-game screenshot (from internal play sessions)

Basic battles will take place within ongoing, faction-based campaigns to encourage the player to actively play.[6][9] The game's E3 unveiling trailer featured large landscapes, tactics such as air strikes and parachuting, and a variety of vehicles, from tanks and APCs to airplanes.[6][9]

Factions

The game will contain three different private military company factions: Seryi Volk Executive Response or S.V.E.R. (pronounced "Sever"), a ragtag military force with personnel drawn from war-torn countries; Raven Industries, a faction with high-tech weapons and armor; and Valor Company, whose soldiers are equipped with more standard-styled gear.[10] Players will be able to customize the face, voice, and armor of their characters, as well as what weapons and kit they carry into battle.[11] The game will be a first-person shooter.[12]

Beta

Private beta invitations have been sent to members who applied for the beta in the first half of August.[13] The beta has been limited to run only during designated time slots. Aside from players, this phase of private beta includes members from the press as well. Zipper Interactive revealed the official public beta would launch on September 17.[14] Annual subscribers to Qore who subscribe before September 17 will have a chance to get into the beta on September 17.[15]

Pre-order bonuses

Different distributors are having pre-order bonuses for MAG[10]. These include GameStop, GameCrazy, Amazon.com, and another, which is to be determined. The pre-order items are:

  • GameStop - S.V.E.R. In-Game Character and MAG Public Beta Access (10/12/2009-11/20/2009)
  • GameCrazy - RAVEN In-Game Character
  • Amazon.com - S.V.E.R. PlayStation Home Personal Space
  • TBD - VALOR In-Game Character

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References

  1. ^ a b Luisi, Seth (August 14, 2009). "MAG Arrives on January 26, 2010 – Jump into the Shadow War at PAX Seattle Blog Meet-Up". Sony Computer Entertainment.
  2. ^ Mackenzie, Gavin (April 16, 2009). "MAG: The Massive Interview". NowGamer. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
  3. ^ a b Good, Owen (July 20, 2008). "Insider Describes the World of Sony's MAG". Kotaku. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
  4. ^ ""MAG: Massive Action Game Will Be a Mercenary Combat MMO: Insider". Game Guru. July 21, 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
  5. ^ Stojsavljevic, Rade (July 22, 2008). "First look at MAG". Sony Computer Entertainment. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
  6. ^ a b c d Tretton, Jack (July 16, 2008). "E3 2008: Sony Press Conference Part 4". IGN. Retrieved 2009-08-14. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Pigna, Kris (July 15, 2008). "E3 2008: Sony Announces MAG: Massive Action Game". 1UP.com. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
  8. ^ Orland, Kyle (July 15, 2008). "Sony unveils 256-player MAG: Massive Action Game". Joystiq. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
  9. ^ a b Good, Owen (July 15, 2008). "PS3 "Massive Action Game" Announced; Promises Battles Up to 256 Players". Kotaku. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
  10. ^ a b "MAG Pre-order Bonuses: Choose your PMC". SCE.
  11. ^ DeVries, Jack (July 15, 2008). "E3 2008: MAG Announced". IGN. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
  12. ^ Reynolds, Christopher (April 7, 2009). "MAG to offer "deeper" multiplayer than CoD". NowGamer. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
  13. ^ McWhertor, Michael (August 12, 2009). "MAG Beta Invites Going Out To Way More Than 256 People". Kotaku. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  14. ^ Cullen, Jonathan (August 20, 2009). "Open beta for MAG kicks off September 17". VG247. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  15. ^ McCandless, Nick (August 20, 2009). "Qore Is the Way into the MAG Beta". The Gamer Access. Retrieved 2009-08-31.
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