IGN: MAG Preview

Most online shooters throw you in the middle of a warzone as a nameless soldier that is fighting to help your team win that particular round. However, the impact of that match has no particular impact on the overall game (unless you're in a clan) and you don't have anything invested in a match apart from proving how good you are. In fact, with the exception of having your stats tracked, your actions and match wins don't make your side any stronger or better than the opposing side. Zipper Interactive and Sony Computer Entertainment want to change that with the upcoming release of MAG, a first-person, persistent-online shooter.