MAGblog:With the announcement of today's arrival of MAG Beta v1.46, the folks at Sony and Zipper have decided to share our excitement with as many PS3 fans as possible. And so, it is with great pleasure that I make our second announcement of the day, which is that we're giving away a ton of MAG Beta Codes right now!

That's right. On a first come, first serve basis, we're handing out a huge number of beta keys to any PlayStation 3 owner who wants one. All you have to do is follow the instructions that attached by following the link in the image and text below and BOOM! You're in.
After our giveaway, folks from all over will be choppering into action.

Keep in mind, as massive as this giveaway is, supplies are limited, so do yourself a favor and get your MAG Beta Code Now!
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MAGblog writes: As we announced last week, we have extended our MAG beta program beyond its original November 20 stop date. What we didn't tell you, though, is what that means for you and the other testers who are involved in the program – so here's everything you need to know about the next phase.

First things first: As of this morning, we've updated the MAG beta to version 1.46. This upgrade brings a number of new things to the table, including:

* Our highly-anticipated 256-player Domination mode in addition to 64-player Sabotage.
* Reductions in the beta download sizes by more than 30%!
* Extensive tuning to the weapons for all three PMCs to better balance the factions.
* An updated experience curve for leveling that helps new and inexperienced players.
* A huge number of updates, revisions and fixes that reflect the feedback given to us by testers in previous betas

Another important bit of information to note is when the MAG Beta program will end – which will be at the strike of Midnight (Pacific Time) on December 5.
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Jeff Rubenstein // Social Media Manager: If you've been reading The Official MAG Blog, then you already know that the MAG Beta has been extended. If you *haven't* been paying attention, or were maybe only in an earlier version of the Beta, you might wanna know what's been going on with the game. That's why Zipper Interactive's Lead Designer CJ Heine dropped on by (via PlayStation Eye) to tell us about it.
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CVG:

"The PlayStation 3 MAG beta has been extended until Friday, December 4 - and guess what? We've got some beta codes to give away. 1000 of them."
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G4 Writes:

We've got 1000 codes to the new phase of the MAG beta on the PlayStation 3, only available to GameStop pre-order customers... And the winners of this sweepstakes. That's right, 1000 codes. Furthermore, this phase of the beta test introduces 24/7 play. How convenient: just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. You have from now until 11:59PM on November 24th to enter. Ditch the family and turkey and jump online with 255 other gamers for all-out warfare on the PlayStation 3.
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Sony has issued us with 1000 beta keys for its massive multiplayer shooter MAG. On paper it sounds impressive: 256 players online in one game, huge open landscapes, air strikes and a load of vehicles including aeroplanes and tanks. It's like PS3's own homegrown Battlefield - but on a much larger scale. ... » Read More

MAGblog: It may be an overused expression, but the phrase, "Because you demanded it" absolutely applies to what I'm about to tell you. Yes, shooter fans, as clichéd as it may sound, because of your overwhelming requests to extend our beta period, we've gone ahead and done it. Originally scheduled to end on November 20, the MAG Beta 4 program will continue on through the weekend and into early next week.

But that's not all - I'm also pleased to announce that I'll be back next week with details about how all of your favorite gaming outlets will be running promotions to get you into our next beta (you didn't really think we were done did you?)! And trust me when I say, you'll definitely want to check back to find out how to get involved on both the PlayStation Blog and the Official MAG Blog. Oh, and for Facebook users who are fans of our games, drop by the new Zipper Interactive fan page, which just went live today.
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VG247:

"SCEE just sent us 1,000 MAG beta keys. Hilariously, we've got to distribute them ourselves. Here's how you get one"
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Zipper Interactive has had an overwhelming response to the MAG beta, so they have decided to extend it and open up some more spots on the battlefield.

All you have to do is fill out the MAG beta registration to receive your beta code.
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MAGblog: Hey guys, I'm going to keep this update short but sweet. The team here at Zipper will be popping into the MAG public beta 4 next week to take on our testers and see what kind of thunder you guys can bring! We'll be split up into Zipper-powered squads and be rolling with the "UnZipped" Raven clan, so if you're in the beta and want to test in the Sabotage and Acquisition game modes, log in at these times to do it:
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Jeremy Dunham on US Playstation.Blog writes:

"I wanted to share some news regarding our latest MAG beta program that we're kicking off right now. Starting today, we've officially moved into our next Beta phase – Beta 4. We've made more than 6,000 changes from our last phase to Beta 4, not the least of which include an increased level cap from 40 to 60, a retooled skill tree and experience curve, and an improved ranking system – all based on the feedback from our diligent testing crew."
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The Lost Gamer Writes "The M.A.G. website is undergoing some changes ahead of the games 2010 release and we have found something interesting in the web kits that are now available for download."
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This morning we released a new MAG Public Beta update. The new MAG Public Beta update includes a new PSN Title update (version 1.30) and new game data.

This new MAG Public Beta release includes over 8,000 updates and fixes, too many to list in detail. You can start downloading it now to have it ready for when the servers open at 10:00 a.m. PDT.
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While Infinity Ward is abandoning dedicated servers, the guys and gals over at Zipper who are developing the biggest war game to ever grace any gaming console, decided that there are too many benefits to not use them.

Because of Infinity Ward's decision, PC gamers have launched a petition that over 100,000 people have signed. And although the studio gave a response, it seems there's no turn of heart from Robert and the gang. Should they change their minds and stick with the servers? Certainly you can't just give millions of PC owners your back.

Zipper interactive sees it differently, and speaking to DigitalFoundry, Zipper said it does a whole lot more good than bad to use dedicated servers.
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Today, October 12 marks the start of the GameStop and EB Games pre-order MAG Public Beta period. At 10:00 AM this morning, all those who pre-ordered MAG from GameStop or EB Games in Canada received access to the MAG Public Beta and joined existing Public Beta users.
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NextGN: "Technically, the game feels like what you would expect from the Beta. My biggest gripe was the grenade physics, they feel clunky and their bounce effects are very strange, but aside from that, the controls feel incredibly intuitive and smooth, even though the weapons feel somewhat light. Keeping in mind this is only a Beta, I can see myself playing this a lot when it launches. Once you begin to understand the intricacies of the title, MAG becomes a pleasure to play, and I can safely say this is one of the best Betas I have been a part of. Keep your eyes on this game!"
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Chris Munson writes:

"Hey MAG fans –

We have some exciting news to announce. Starting this month, you can head to your local 7-Eleven and reserve your copy of MAG to receive an exclusive MAG recruitment kit and poster. What's in this uber-exclusive recruitment kit? Expect to find a brief history of the Shadow War and learn about the three leading private military corporations (PMCs) – their skill sets, their reputation, and their purpose. And then decide where your loyalties will lie. Will you be attracted to the aggressive nature of S.V.E.R.; will the high-tech expertise of RAVEN be your calling, or will the honor of VALOR be your deciding factor? The choice will be yours."
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GOONL!NE writes: "If you haven't heard, MAG is here. To be specific, the MAG beta, putting upwards of 16,000 players in a 256-man battlefield, has gone live. Not one of those lucky 16,000? We've got a treat for you…

We have a MAG Beta key to give away. It's all we could grab from the clutches of a dying Zipper employee as we escaped their top secret compound, but that's enough to get you in the game. It's a dog eat dog world."
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DualShockers writes:

Who doesn't like or use Twitter? Everyone is the correct answer! Well it's time for our first ever Twitter Shock Party and to celebrate we will be giving out MAG Beta codes.

DualShockers is looking to appeal to our readers and give out more MAG Beta codes! Anybody interested now?
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Using your US account, login and under the win tab choose "mag psn promotion code". Do all 5 quizzes (you have to answer them correctly, use the trial and error method) and BANG you get a code.

You must use a US account. The site is legitimate as I just recieved my code :P

To the people getting the 11/10 error, it's because you're not using a US account!

To find your code, either check your email or click on the REWARD CODES link.

PS I just got mine!

Here are the answers to the quiz

I completed the 5 quizzes and I am currently in the process of DLing the beta.

The answers to the quizzes are as follows:

MAG as a whole will be focused primarily on:

Large scale infantry combat

The game's timeline is based how many years in the future?

25

The PMCs in the game will take the place of what traditional military forces?

State Militaries

The "Shadow War" is a war between PMCs and state militaries over natural resources.

False

The game's PMCs are all vying with each other for both_______ and __________

Contracts ; Wealth

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According to Zipper Interactive's Technical Art Director Steve Suhy, he became seriously interested in the MAG project because of:

256 players being able to play online at once

Even with 256 players online, MAG will still be able to run at 30fps.

True

According to producer Alan Van Slyke, the game has been developed so that players will never feel __________ on the battlefield.

Lost

In the realm of online first person shooters, beyond what maximum number of online players is considered "no man's land" by Steve Suhy?

64

The name of Zipper Interactive's Le...
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