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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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Published: 131 days 16 hours ago | News | PlayStation 3
 
 

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bigrob123 - 131 days 15 hours ago
1 - looking good
this in on my christmas list looks sweet can't wait to play it not sure who i'll choose out of the 3 factions yet hope i get in the beta to try it out
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Chubear - 131 days 14 hours ago
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The graphics are bloody hot! I can't believe they got a 256 player online to look that good. I don't know of any online game on any other console that looks as rich in texturing and general graphics like this and none of the top games on other consoles even think of doing anything beyond 9v9.

Also, what PS3 exclusives do with atmosphere is truly impressive. You see fog and dust and the use of light to give even more atmosphere, as in evening, noon, morning settings, really lift the graphical dynamic of the look of the game.

Awesome game is just frikgen awesome.
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x__JL__X - 131 days 13 hours ago
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Agreed. This is definitely on my list of games to get too. Probably day one (if I have the money at that time with Sony and all their d@mn games lol). I'm not really that big of an online/multiplayer gamer either, but this has some serious attention from me. Looking like I will love it. And I have to agree too this is looking really good considering it's 256 players online.
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Syronicus - 131 days 13 hours ago
1.3 - Day one here too.
Not sure but do guys here still get together as the N4G clans? I really enjoyed being part of the clans here when we were into COD4 but lost track. Maybe a MAG clan would be good.
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y0haN - 131 days 7 hours ago
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The graphics aren't hot, they are just okay. People aren't buying this for graphics they're buying it because its a ZI PS3 game and it looks like fun.
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OmarJA - 131 days 15 hours ago
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The game looks very promising can't wait.
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THC CELL - 131 days 15 hours ago
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Who needs activision when we have zipper

i think its safe to say in terms of gameplay
this game mag>>>>cod4/5/6
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Chuk_Chuk - 131 days 14 hours ago
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i agree. can't wait for this
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Chubear - 131 days 13 hours ago
3.2 - You know what
you're right though. I mean, I'm not an online shooter fanatic and though I enjoy a good frag online I'm not on constantly for FPSs. However, with the brilliant work IW did with CoD4, I had thought I'd always support them with a purchase cause I really liked what they did with the presentation of the story for the CoD series so I'm looking forward more the story campaign in MW2 than online.

...but when it comes to online shooting, my bread and butter is tactical gameplay and that's SOCOM type gameplay all the way for me. So now I see what MAG is shaping up to be and I can't help but realize I can only support IW with a rental for the SP campaign but my purchase $$ is definitely going to Zipper with MAG this Christmas.

WOW, this game is like the ultimate. MAG is like SOCOM, CoD4 and KZ2 all having a hot lesbian threesome and I'm not missing out on that hot action for nobody. XD
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Raf1k1 - 131 days 13 hours ago
3.3 - Jumping the gun there aren't we?
I'm actually looking forward to COD6 more than MAG since I know I'll enjoy COD whereas I won't know about MAG 'till I play it.
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UltimateIdiot911 - 131 days 13 hours ago
3.4 - @Raf
It's okay if you want to play it safe especially when it's $60 a game. Some of us are risk taker and will open new ideas with open arms. After all, a good amount of PS3 owners had confident in Blu-ray even though there was a chance of failure. We are the type of people who will spread the word, we are the type of people who are the early adopters and bring life to new ideas, we are the one who make or break products.

I will be skipping MW2 and going for MAG mainly because I want a more teamwork and tactical orientated fps. I hate playing with a bunch of Rambos.
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x__JL__X - 131 days 13 hours ago
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@Chubear

I think that's exactly how I feel right there. I'm not big on shooter games, and not big on online play. Though I do enjoy getting down on some Killzone from time to time. But Zipper, bringing that SOCOM tactical stuff. Now THAT is what I'm really into when it comes to shooters. I can't wait for this.
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Chubear - 131 days 13 hours ago
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Well no it's not jumping the gun at all on this one though cause, for me at least, CoD by IW is a game I get mainly for the story campaign. The online is fun but like I said, online FPS is a so so for me.

However, with Zipper I know what I'm getting with them cause they have a well known track record for tactical online shooting gameplay for over a decade so, for me, from what I've seen so far, it's pretty much a no brainer at this point.
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x__JL__X - 131 days 13 hours ago
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It's all a matter of opinion. But I'm right there with you Chubear. MW2 doesn't even stand a chance against MAG for me. I mean it's beyond question at this point. I was never into the COD franchise at all really, whereas SOCOM has been my all-time favorite tactical shooter. It's no contest at this point. MAG is day one. MW2 I'll never even consider playing.
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Panthers - 131 days 12 hours ago
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HAHA I am a huge SOcom fan, it is the only online game I like, but Zipper is horrible. There were so many times when I was frustrated with them. Socom 2 had like a total of 3-4 patches when it needed so much more. And dont even get me started on Socom 3. One of the worst games ever made.

Trust me, this game will disappoint. It will be laggy and have bugs out the ass.

The only reason you guys are praising them is because this is a PS3 exclusive. Zipper blows though.
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RussDeBuss - 131 days 11 hours ago
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cod mw2 is a rent only for me i think, want to play single player, but still enjoying bad company for online, and will wait for bad company 2. unless mag gets briliant reviews(from users not biased media) then i may try it
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x__JL__X - 130 days 22 hours ago
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@Panthers
Wow, I don't even know what to say to that. Zipper is awesome. They are very well respected developers. Sure SOCOM had some issues online, but that doesn't at all mean Zipper blows by any means. I've never seen a game with no faults of some sort. I've always absolutely loved the SOCOM games (that zipper did). There's a reason they're so well respected.
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ExgamerLegends2 - 131 days 15 hours ago
4 - I want to be S.V.E.R so bad...
but i wont if their weapons suck.
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THC CELL - 131 days 15 hours ago
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the game will be well balanced
unless u get more xp for using them ?
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UltimateIdiot911 - 131 days 14 hours ago
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Raven here. Who doesn't like playing with the latest and newest gadget? But hey, some times old school is the best way to do things.

Looking forward to this game.
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Chubear - 131 days 12 hours ago
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To start off, it's looking like I'll be rolling deep with Valor =D
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TheBand1t - 131 days 7 hours ago
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Valor or S.V.E.R for me. Raven look like a bunch of pansies.
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bigrob123 - 131 days 15 hours ago
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yeah im getting this instead of mw2 besides over here mw2 will be quite expencive {uk} i mean play.com have it on pre order for £45 wtf!! so dose that mean GAME will sell it for £50+ bit of a kick in the teath so mag will do me fine
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micro_invader - 131 days 14 hours ago
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Most games go down to £30 - £40 bracket within a few days of release, at least that's what it's like on Amazon.co.uk That's why I usually wait a few days before buying :p

Anyway, seen this video a few weeks ago, so it's old news for me.
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Syronicus - 131 days 12 hours ago
5.2 - I'm looking forward to this title but...
I have to say, I am one to say I will play both MW2 and MAG rather than one or the other. Looks like both will be great titles.
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Dipso - 131 days 15 hours ago
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So its basically a take on Humans, Elves and Orcs..always had a soft spot for orcs so I reckon I'll be playing as S.V.E.R.
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bigrob123 - 131 days 15 hours ago
6.1 - S.V.E.R
they do look cool don't they mad max style
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rockerboy - 131 days 15 hours ago
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im leaning towards valour
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Dante43 - 131 days 13 hours ago
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Will M.A.G. be a FPS or 3PS? Or will you have the option to change in between?
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locos85 - 131 days 13 hours ago
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FPS only
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KnaveX - 131 days 13 hours ago
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im liking the futuristic raven, im hating the name of the faction.
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UltimateIdiot911 - 131 days 13 hours ago
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Really? It reminds me of Raging Raven from MGS4. Even the suit makes me think of MGS4. Now if only MAG has Raging Raven as the Raven leader, that would be awesome.
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KnaveX - 131 days 11 hours ago
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i know reminds me of that to, and i find that cool, but ive never really liked the title Raven, idk why. i love raven symone though :D
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bigrob123 - 131 days 13 hours ago
10 - @ micro_invader
yeah i know what you mean but as cod4 is still going for 30 quid ( how that game is not platinum is beyond me lol) im not sure it will go down in price for a while

on topic i'll go with valor or raven
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zoneofenders - 131 days 13 hours ago
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well there you go MW2... i will rent you and pay for MAG
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joe382 - 131 days 13 hours ago
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This is just awesome. Definitive Online Game.
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dylanquent1 - 131 days 13 hours ago
13 - xbl/psn - dylantalon
i see some people say they will definitely get cod 6, or modern warfare 2 because they know those games will be fun, but didnt they already play cod 4, cod 5, which are basically the same game, i wonder how cod 6, or modern warfare 2 will be or play ?

MAG is a first day buy for me because its something different and i want to support devs who are hard workers and willing to give or make a fresh new style of game. i know a lot of work went into making MAG , and just the premise of 256 people online in the same room with such beautiful graphics and environments and supposedly lag free is insane. im quite sure that the person that came up with the idea of 256 people online was looked at as being MAD. i love the playstation brand because of the certain things the company is willing to do that others wont. ps3 is the future and the future is ps3.

ps.
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Ravage27 - 131 days 11 hours ago
13.1 - we all know MAG won't sell half as much as MW2 will,
but...whatever. I want something fresh and there is only space for 1 more FPS. Looks like i'll be one of the minority who chooses MAG over MW2 this coming holiday season :/
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Yomiro - 131 days 12 hours ago
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can you control vehicles and planes?
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Etseix - 131 days 10 hours ago
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if i remember good.. yeah u can, vehicles n tanks yes, mm i think u can control planes too and drop some of ur team by air(theyll be using parachutes) and when they die, theyll respawn on the plane again, so.... yeah, u can use almost ALL,

about COD.... well, honestly i never get to play 4 or 5, and ill not care about 6, i played 3 and had a great time, still, im more on Medal of Honor series,.. i dunno it just... appeal more for me, i started with that game, European Assault was my best game back in the days.
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Tinted Eyes - 131 days 11 hours ago
15 - Im pretty sure...
ill be chosing raven when i buy the game
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Ellessdee - 131 days 11 hours ago
16 - Hmmm
Not quite sure yet which side i'll choose, but right now im leaning towards VALOR. SVER looks a little to arrogantly punk for my tastes, and i imagine most of the dooshbag underage players will be choosing them. and RAVEN is too sleek and futuristic. VALOR is just right in the middle, just perfect.
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