MAG
SONY (PS3)
If you like the idea of playing online with countless other faceless gamers, but hate killing orcs and casting magic spells, try Massive Action Game. This first person massive multiplayer online game is all shooter, all the time. You customize a soldier in one of the three military companies involved in what’s known as the shadow war with weapons, gear, and a distinctive face before launching into the game and fighting within your company to take down the other two. One company is high-tech, one is regular, and one is low-tech.
We’re excited about:
• giant battlefields that can hold up to 256 real players but still give you the feeling of being in a four-person squad.
• exploring the different weaponry and tactics of the mercenary companies, from the high-tech Raven to the guerrilla-styled S.V.E.R.
• commanding the army. We’re worried about: how long an online-only shooter can hold our attention.
