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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ConnectedConsoles: When Sony put up a competition for over 17,000 codes for the MAG Beta, Sony didn't think it would turn into this much of a fuss. Two days ago, the European SOCOM & MAG Franchise Producer Shijima said that everyone who signed up for the competition would get a code yesterday around 3pm BST. This only seems to be the matter for some. Thousands of PS3 fanatics got theirs, thousands of others didn't. Today, Shijima has still given those waiting hope by posting a message on the official PlayStation forums.
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GOONL!NE writes; "Like that excited kid on Christmas, if you're one of the 11,000 in the UK still to get your MAG Beta Code, check your inbox. There should be a little surprise waiting for you…

You can pump it into your system, but you'll have to spend a good 7 hours downloading some updates, so don't get too giddy."
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GOONL!NE: Zipper Interactive Creative Director Ed Byrne has told GOONL!NE at a MAG hands-on event in Dublin that although they cant talk about DLC for now, it would be "great" if it happened.
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Still need into the MAG beta?

The folks from Sony and Zipper were kind enough to supply N4G with some MAG beta codes, just for N4Gers!

Here's how you get one:

IMPORTANT

Since I fireballed the forums (sorry, guys) let's move this to the mainsite. All of those that were able to get their eligible posts up on the forums WILL GET A CODE. I don't think we maxxed out before the forums, died, though.

SO: Post a pic here of you with something Sony showing how much you want a MAG code!
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The Lost Gamer writes "Today Sony have unveiled their line up for the upcoming Eurogamer Expo at the end of October, and if this isn't enough to get any gamer heading to either Leeds or London then we're not sure why!"
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Moments ago we received (another) MAG beta invite, but this time on our European PlayStation Network Account. If you happen to live in Europe, check your inbox to see if you have been lucky enough to have received a code. The beta in Europe will run until October 9th 2009 from 17:00 to 20:00 BST and 00:00 and 03:00 BST.
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ARS: After the giveaway for the Brutal Legend demo codes, I became a little cynical. Why give stuff away if all anyone is going to do is complain about GameStop and argue about demos? I'm giving you guys stuff, and all I get are complaints, complaints, complaints.

So when a reader, who wishes to remain anonymous, picked up a stack of codes for the MAG beta at PAX this year and sent them in as a gift for other Ars Technica readers, I was tempted to do the right thing and give them away. But I decided not to. To hell with that. I'm keeping all of them.
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Earlier today, Zipper Interactive prepped for an influx of new beta participants as the closed MAG beta opened up to Qore annual subscribers, SCEE lottery winners, frequent forum posters, and select media. They also launched a new patch that essentially was comprised of the entire game, so they could further test MAG's higher player count matches. The PlayStation community had counted down to this day since it was announced late last month.

However, a quick look at Sony's track record of launching online multiplayer games and anyone could see that launching a massive 3GB patch while admitting thousands of new players would be a recipe for disaster and disappointment.
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Sony is currently sending out codes to Qore subscribers and other Sony fans via email so they may gain access to the ongoing MAG beta, which will run into November of this year. Currently, the download file is around 3GBs of data, but there's a chance this may soon double in size.
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PSXE has 100 codes for the MAG beta test that starts today!!! Here's your chance to get into one of the most anticipated betas of the year; 256 players online is NUTS!
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