Massive Action Game

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title = MAG: Massive Action Game "(tentative)'


caption = Tentative logo pictured at E3 2008
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developer = Zipper Interactive
publisher = Sony Computer Entertainment
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released = 2009
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modes = MMO Shooter
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platforms = PlayStation 3
media = Blu-ray Disc
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input = DualShock 3, SIXAXIS

"MAG: Massive Action Game" is the tentative name for an upcoming MMO shooter exclusively for the PlayStation 3 ["E3 08: That Gaming Site (TGS) Sony Conference Coverage." That Gaming Site. 2008. 16 July 2008 .] in development by Zipper Interactive. The game was announced at Sony's E3 2008 press conference, and will be released sometime in 2009. ["MAG: Massive Action Game." IGN. 2008. 28 July 2008 .] ["MAG: Massive Action Game." Gamestats. 30 July 2008 .] Various subtitles are being considered for the game, including "MAG: Shadow War", "MAG: Zero", "MAG: Global Assault" and "MAG: Final Hour".Good, Owen. "Insider Describes the World of Sony's MAG." Kotaku. 20 July 2008. 28 July 2008 .] "MAG: Massive Action Game Will Be a Mercenary Combat MMO; Insider." Game Guru. 21 July 2008. 28 July 2008 .]

Gameplay

The game will utilize a new server architecture [ [http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/07/22/first-look-at-mag/ PlayStation.Blog » First look at MAG ] ] to support online battles with up to 256 players, with users divided into 8-player squads.Tretton, Jack, and Andy Bodwin. 2008 Sony Press Conference. Sony Entertainment. Shrine Auditorium. 15 July 2008. ign.com. 15 July 2008. 16 July 2008 .] [Pigna, Kris. "E3 2008: Sony Announces MAG: Massive Action Game." 1up. 15 July 2008. 16 July 2008 .] Each squad will be led by a player who has advanced through the game's ranking system. Character statistics and development will also increase with frequent gameplay. [Orland, Kyle. "Sony Unveils 256-player MAG: Massive Action Game." Joystiq. 15 July 2008. 16 July 2008 .] The players most advanced in rank will be able to either direct the battle or participate directly in combat.

Basic battles will take place within ongoing, faction-based campaigns to encourage the player to actively play,Good, Owen. "PS3 'Massive Action Game' Announced; Promises Battles up to 256 Players." Kotaku. 15 July 2008. 16 July 2008 .] with at least three factions being considered for inclusion; including American, European and Middle Eastern factions.

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.Good, Owen. "PS3 'Massive Action Game' Announced; Promises Battles up to 256 Players." Kotaku. 15 July 2008. 16 July 2008 .] The game will boast numerous classes for players to specialize in; including medics, commandos and field demolition specialists. [DeVries, Jack. "E3 2008: MAG Announced: Get You and 255 of Your Closest Friends Together." IGN. 15 July 2008. 30 July 2008 .] It has not been announced if the game will be a third person shooter, like Zipper's previous "SOCOM" games, or a first person shooter.

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