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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24 Sep 2009

Check Your E-Mails; MAG Beta Keys Sent Out

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PS3 - MAG - Check Your E-Mails; MAG Beta Keys Sent Out

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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24 Sep 2009

Zipper Insist It'd Be "great" if They Did MAG DLC

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PS3 - MAG - Zipper Insist It'd Be "great" if They Did MAG DLC

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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23 Sep 2009

N4G MAG Beta Code Contest

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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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22 Sep 2009

Sony confirm lineup for Eurogamer Expo

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PS3 - MAG - Sony confirm lineup for Eurogamer Expo

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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21 Sep 2009

MAG Beta Invites Going Out In Europe

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PS3 - MAG - MAG Beta Invites Going Out In Europe

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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18 Sep 2009

ARS: 15 beta codes for MAG on the PS3, and we're not sharing

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PS3 - MAG - ARS: 15 beta codes for MAG on the PS3, and we're not sharing

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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18 Sep 2009

MAG servers buckle under heavy traffic

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PS3 - MAG - MAG servers buckle under heavy traffic

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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17 Sep 2009

MAG Beta to Total Over 6GBs

PS3 News from N4G | MAG

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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17 Sep 2009

PSX Extreme MAG Beta Code Giveaway!

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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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17 Sep 2009

MAG Public Beta is Up and Running

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PS3 - MAG - MAG Public Beta is Up and Running

PSN@Home Writes: For those that are in Qore and for some who are lucky enough to have another code, the Mag Public Beta is now up and running.
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15 Sep 2009

SCEE Giving Out 16,000 MAG Beta Codes

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PS3 - MAG - SCEE Giving Out 16,000 MAG Beta Codes

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) will be sending out 16,000 beta codes for MAG to eligible PSN users.

The codes will be sent out weekly until Oct 1st 2009, it is also worth noting that the servers will only be open for 6 hours a day between Monday and Friday. (5pm to 8pm and midnight to 3am, GMT)
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11 Sep 2009

Gamers Guide to Life MAG Beta Code Giveaway!

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GGTL writes - Woah - you lucky people: I've got a treat for you PS3 owners that you'd be stupid to miss. Here at GGTL, we are extremely exited for Zipper Interactive's MAG, and we have manged to bag you - our readers - a beta code from our mates at Zipper Interactive.
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8 Sep 2009

MAG Pre-order Bonuses: Choose your PMC

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PS3 - MAG - MAG Pre-order Bonuses: Choose your PMC

Posted by Chris Munson: After our huge showing at PAX, we are happy to follow it up today with our announcement of the pre-order items for MAG. From exclusive in-game characters to a one-of-a-kind Home Space to the long-awaited Public Beta access, we've got something for every new MAG operative. Are you ready to be one of us come January 26, 2010? Then get pre-ordering soldier!
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4 Sep 2009

Your MAG Trailer

PS3 News from N4G | MAG

PS Blog writes: "We issued a call to arms and you answered in your droves.

Many thanks to everyone who submitted their rousing battle cries to the MAG Community Trailer competition. I'm happy to bring you the fruits of your efforts – the latest MAG trailer."
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4 Sep 2009

MAG Meet-up at PAX Tomorrow Night

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PS3 - MAG - MAG Meet-up at PAX Tomorrow Night

As you read this, we're off to Seattle for this weekend's Penny Arcade Expo. The highlight (for us, at least), will be Friday's MAG-themed PAX Meet-up, where we'll be seeing some of you tomorrow night. We're particularly excited that this'll be the first time beta participants will be able to engage in a full-on, Only-On-PlayStation, 256-player mega-battle.
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3 Sep 2009

Sony giving MAG beta codes away on Twitter

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PS3 - MAG - Sony giving MAG beta codes away on Twitter

Those at PAX will be lucky enough to see Sony's Massive Action Game in all its glory, with a full 256-player session scheduled for tomorrow night. However, the publisher does not want the rest of gamer sadsacks to miss out, and will be using Twitter to give out MAG beta codes all day today.
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3 Sep 2009

MAG Beta Gets Massive Update

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PS3 - MAG - MAG Beta Gets Massive Update

PlayStation LifeStyle writes:

"Even though it's only a private beta, the MAG beta is getting better and better. Especially now that Zipper Interactive's Massive Action Game has received an update."
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28 Aug 2009

MAG beta announced for Qore subscribers

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PS3 - MAG - MAG beta announced for Qore subscribers

Ian Fisher write: Two weeks ago invites went out to lucky PlayStation 3 owners inviting them to the MAG beta. Sadly I wasn't one of the lucky ones to get the invite but now myself and other folks will have their chance to check out MAG as the September installment of Qore will give out current subscribers and those who subscribe by September 17 a beta code for the game.
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26 Aug 2009

MAG Unlockable Medals Revealed

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PS3 - MAG - MAG Unlockable Medals Revealed

We've just received some information regarding the obtainable medals in Zipper's upcoming 256-person shooter, MAG. These medals are unlocked by completing certain tasks in the game. Check them out after the jump.
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