The lights are on
Today on the PlayStation Blog, Zipper Interactive has announced that as a result of successful beta programs for their 256-player FPS, MAG has gone gold in North America and Asia. The game is now going through the manufacturing process to ensure shipment across the world at the end of January.
If you’re still on the fence about getting MAG, Zipper and Sony have also announced that an open beta will become available January 4. No codes or special permissions will be needed to participate, you’ll just need to download the client, which will be available in North America on December 22. PS3 owners in Asia can download the client on December 25, and the European store will have it on January 4. The beta ends January 10.
For download directions and specifications, check out the PlayStation Blog. Who's going to be participating in the MAG beta to celebrate the new year?
This game looks like it could be pretty good.
looks good so far.
If you really get to have as big of multiplayer matches as mentioned... then count me on for this ride.
I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this game, it looks pretty good. Although the graphics don't look to swell...
I'm so entering the beta. Thank you Zipper and Sony! If it's any good, I'll enlist January 28th.
Totally gonna get this beta, and I hope it's good bc I really want this game to succeed. I think the premise is awesome and if it runs smoothly I think we'll be seeing more games with huge scale online battles, something I've been waiting ages for.
Oyah, Should be fun. Owning these biznatches should be fun.
This game is pretty cool, just two sticking points I saw playing the beta (I got the code from PAX):
1. Way too much HUD. It blocks the screen and everything.
2. Lack of destructible environments. With Bad Company 2 doing this, there's no excuse they shouldn't have it, especially for such big matches. Without it, its not as fun.
i was in the closed beta so... do I still have to dl this client to participate?
or could I just use the one from the closed one?
I played the private beta...and I AM DISSAPOINTED so much!!! I know great graphics is hard with 256 players in game but really the graphics are just PAINFUL. Controls are very slow and all in all as far as gameplay MW2 is more realistic! Which is a shame. I really wanted MAG to be good.
I'm serious though!
hells ya
I wonder how well this game will turn out? It looks like a cool concept.
the concept sounds amazing but im still unsure ill check the beta out probably
If Zipper doesn't nerf S.V.E.R., I won't buy it.
Dang why don't they make this game for 360 ill never understand
@RIP I don't want to get into a flaming battle, but I'm fairly sure the 360's hardware couldn't handle 256 players. Also, Zipper has worked with Sony for years, so why would they change now?
nice, this beta will help me decide if i want the actual game
I doubt its that the 360 couldn't handle 260 players B-Money, but moreso the piece you mentioned.
MAG will be interesting. Very cool concept, we just will have to see if everything they have to sacrifice in order to create this concept leaves us with a playable, fun game that will keep gamers playing.