A multiplayer beta for Sony's 256-player online shooter, MAG: Massive Action Game, is currently under way, but you're not invited.

Reports of a "MAG Beta" showing up on people's now-playing status on PSN are cropping up, reported to be the profiles of Sony employees.

Sony confirmed to CVG that it is indeed a "closed Beta" for "internal staff only", so you've got no chance of getting on it yourself. But it could be a sign that the expected public beta test will be with us sooner rather than later?
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30 Jul 2009

M.A.G. Beta Started: More Proof

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PS3 - MAG - M.A.G. Beta Started: More Proof

caliblue15 from www.blueraycenter.com has found a new Sony member that is part of the M.A.G. Beta. Pictures are after the link. caliblue15 has blacked out most of the name as to not give away information that shouldn't be but left enough that shows its a Playstation employee.

Edit: New Info: It seems the Beta can only be played at certain times ala Fat Princess.
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30 Jul 2009

MAG Beta Has Begun!

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Nick McCandless from TheGamerAccess.com just signed onto the PlayStation Network planning to hop onto Killzone 2, when he noticed something very interesting while viewing his friends list. One of the users on his friends list was playing the MAG Beta.
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27 Jul 2009

MAG-Beta starting sooner than we thought?

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PS3 - MAG - MAG-Beta starting sooner than we thought?

PS3-Sense Writes: "Today we received a screenshot of a employee of Sony that is playing the MAG Beta. This means that the Beta of MAG is about to start. This is sooner then we all thought."
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22 Jul 2009

MAG European boxart revealed

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PS3 - MAG - MAG European boxart revealed

Today the MAG European boxart has been revealed.
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16 Jul 2009

Can Sony Compete With Microsoft Without M.A.G. This Year?

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PS3 - MAG - Can Sony Compete With Microsoft Without M.A.G. This Year?

M.A.G. needs to be in that line-up because that game offers something that Microsoft doesn't this year and also Microsoft doesn't have a game that massive that can compete with this major exclusive and, delaying it will hurt Sony this year.
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15 Jul 2009

Kotaku: MAG Reloading For Release In 2010?

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PS3 - MAG - Kotaku: MAG Reloading For Release In 2010?

Kotaku writes: "The thinning Fall 2009 release list looks like it's getting one release thinner today, as online retailers are pointing to a delay for MAG, Zipper Interactive's massive action game for the PlayStation 3, which is now aiming for January 2010".
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6 Jul 2009

MAG BETA Invading North America & Europe

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PS3 - MAG - MAG BETA Invading North America & Europe

PlayStation LifeStyle writes: "Shijima, the Franchise Producer for MAG, previously stated that MAG's beta would only be available to Europeans. But thanks to some clarification from an SCEA representative, non-European PS3 owners have reason to be relieved."
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1 Jul 2009

MAG's Three Private Military Contractors Detailed

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PS3 - MAG - MAG's Three Private Military Contractors Detailed

In an official US PlayStation blog update, Zipper Interactive's PR manager Jill Webber has posted an entry which details the three private military contractors that players will be able use in the upcoming PlayStation 3 shooter, MAG.
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29 Jun 2009

Exclusive PMCS Dev Diary

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GameTrailers: "From bullets to bayonets each private military has its own perks."
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23 Jun 2009

MAG Mondays Featuring Exclusive Developer Diaries

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PS3 - MAG - MAG Mondays Featuring Exclusive Developer Diaries

Jill Webber - PR Manager on Official US PlayStation Blog:

"Hey PS.Blog readers. In case you haven't noticed, over on GameTrailers, they've started "MAG Mondays," featuring exclusive dev diaries from the Zipper Interactive folks working on MAG. The first video posted last Monday, and took us through the overlying persistent Shadow War, where each battle victory or loss contributes to your PMC's world standing, moving it on the offensive or pulling it back to the defensive."
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23 Jun 2009

MAG promises 30fps, always

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TVGB: "MAG is an ambitious game by any gamer's rubric. The smart and terrifyingly ballsy guys over at Zipper Interactive have decided to make a 256 player multiplayer-only experiences for console. In real life."
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16 Jun 2009

OFFICIAL MAG Beta Release Window

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PS3 - MAG - OFFICIAL MAG Beta Release Window

"Zipper Interactive's first next-generation title, MAG offers an extensive battle experience with a total of 256 players online. They recently showed off never before seen gameplay footage during Sony's E3 Press Conference roughly two weeks ago. Ever since this footage was shown, PS3 owners around the world have anxiously wanted to get their hands on this exclusive title. Read More to find out when you will be able to do so."
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8 Jun 2009

PS Blog: E3 09 Virtual Booth Tour: MAG

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PS3 - MAG - PS Blog: E3 09 Virtual Booth Tour: MAG

Official PS Blog:

"Here's the 2nd in our "Virtual Booth Tour" series: MAG (click here for the guided tour of God of War III).

You've probably seen some quick demonstrations of MAG, but that's not enough time to do this complex game justice. In this video, Zipper Interactive designer Ben Jones takes us through the flow of a massive 256-player battle."
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3 Jun 2009

New E3 MAG footage shows lots of guns

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PS3 - MAG - New E3 MAG footage shows lots of guns

VG247 Writes:
Sony PS3 exclusive, 256 player multiplayer, men in army clothing, and lots and lots of firepower: that's what MAG (Massive Action Game) promises to deliver, and judging by the footage below, it might just do that.

We should all be playing this sometime next year.

Check it out.
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2 Jun 2009

Full Games List From Sony's E3 2009 Press Conference

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PS3 - MAG - Full Games List From Sony's E3 2009 Press Conference

Multiplatform:

* Assassin's Creed 2
* Final Fantasy XIII

PlayStation 3 Exclusives:

* Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
* MAG
* Agent
* Final Fantasy XIV Online
* Motion Controller
* ModNation Racers
* The Last Guardian
* Gran Turismo 5
* God of War III

PSP:

* Gran Turismo
* Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
* Resident Evil: Portable
* Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines

PSN:

* Final Fantasy VII
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2 Jun 2009

Potential Sony pressconfere game line-up

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PS3 - MAG - Potential Sony pressconfere game line-up

PSFocus has put up a list on there site which shows a potential game line-up for the Sony E3 2009 press conference.
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27 May 2009

MAG to be playable at E3

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VG247: Zipper multi-shooter MAG is to be playable at E3 next week, SCEE has just confirmed to VG247.
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22 May 2009

PlayStation @ E3 2009 - The Games

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PS3 - MAG - PlayStation @ E3 2009 - The Games

PlayStation LifeStyle writes, "In just over a week, PlayStation LifeStyle will be reporting live from the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). We've been trying to get a handle on the plethora of PlayStation games that will be on display from June 2 through June 4, and it's quite astounding. If you weren't excited about the prospect of new announcements for the PlayStation brand, what if we told you there will be over 75 unique PlayStation games on display - that we know about?! While many are multiplatform titles (though the best still appear to be Sony-exclusive), it is a large increase from last year's showing."
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13 May 2009

MAG New Details

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GamingFront.net writes "PSM3 Magazine (Based in the UK) seems to be getting alot of new details in. First with the new Modern Warfare 2 Details 2 days ago, and now we have some new MAG (Massive Action Game) Details. The details were published in PSM3's latest magazine."..
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