My first-hour impressiongs of M.A.G. Beta

Awesome good to hear. It is a change of pace from the crap coming over the 360 headset:evil:

Cant wait for this game and see how it actually runs.

[QUOTE="nVidiaGaMer"]

[QUOTE="Vaasman"]

I am confident this game will be terrible, and all you've done is reaffirm that by listing voice chat as an amazing feature of the game.

mythrol

Your only saying that because no 360 game has 256 players online. You'd be hardpressed to find a PC fps with half as many players.

I know its not but its also a nice change from the small maps and players in previous shooters it adds variety among other console shooters.

[QUOTE="James161324"]

i like the idea. but 128 people on each side.

and probley 60 yelling and cussing. is just to much.

i am not going to say it sucks. but i haven't played it.

but i don't see it being a great game

and then of course your going to have atleast 50 people on each team running around like idiots

Stoner-Pimp

Nice to hear. The game sounds well thought out enough that if my FPS friends give it a shot, I'll pick it up as well.

I love games where teamwork takes place... unfortunately, I doubt what you posted will be the typical team, as you're all in Beta, and you all probably wanted to play it right. Those are the kinds of people who will only be a tiny fraction of the players, as with all teamwork-based games.

Thanks for the impression. I'll keep an eye on MAG.

[QUOTE="Vaasman"]

[QUOTE="nVidiaGaMer"]

Your only saying that because no 360 game has 256 players online. You'd be hardpressed to find a PC fps with half as many players.

icygangsta

Okay nice analogy. That also means that the game is crap though? I thought not. Don't single out a game just because its quantity is high for all you know the quantitive ratio co-inciding with the quality ratio could be high.

...It could be, but what new groundbreaking feature besides 258 players is this game bringing? i think zipper thinks that quantity = quality.... they are wrong

I know its not but its also a nice change from the small maps and players in previous shooters it adds variety among other console shooters.

nVidiaGaMer

Well, presuming the levels are deisgned correctly. With a game designed for so many players, there might be too many variables resulting in the game sucking. That said, I happen to think it looks cool, and I hope it delivers. It's not really my type of game, I usually hate playing online unless it's something genuinely phenominal like TF2, Neotokyo, or ArmA 2.

i like the idea. but 128 people on each side.

and probley 60 yelling and cussing. is just to much.

i am not going to say it sucks. but i haven't played it.

but i don't see it being a great game

and then of course your going to have atleast 50 people on each team running around like idiots

[QUOTE="icygangsta"]

[QUOTE="Vaasman"]Because as we all know, quantity > quality. This is why Planetside is the best game ever made (and that only took half a second to come up with).

Okay nice analogy. That also means that the game is crap though? I thought not. Don't single out a game just because its quantity is high for all you know the quantitive ratio co-inciding with the quality ratio could be high.

...It could be, but what new groundbreaking feature besides 258 players is this game bringing? i think zipper thinks that quantity = quality.... they are wrong

Sounds very bland and generic.Wii_Gamer_277

I am confident this game will be terrible, and all you've done is reaffirm that by listing voice chat as an amazing feature of the game.

Vaasman

other than the fact that he listed that he liked playing it?

I think the online has the potential of doing better than MW2, aside from probably being the new breeding grounds for Zipper and SOCOM fans, the tactical play is something MW and Battlefielddoen't really try for, not to mention all the weapons, factions and vehicles. In other words, I think it looks great so far, though the beta seems empty without the full 256 player cap.

I think the online has the potential of doing better than MW2, aside from probably being the new breeding grounds for Zipper and SOCOM fans, the tactical play is something MW and Battlefielddoen't really try for, not to mention all the weapons, factions and vehicles. In other words, I think it looks great so far, though the beta seems empty without the full 256 player cap.

SPYDER0416

Well my first hour was spent downloading the update, lol. But after finally getting to play it, it was pretty cool. I can see Socom and Zipper fans getting into this game. I think it's a solid game overall but in my opinion there will be better options this year and next year. If they price this right, like $40 or include a headset, I wouldn't mind picking it up by next year after it releases. Base on the beta, I think this will get a good score of 7.5 or 8.0.

Wow, but isnt a bit too chaotic with so many players `?Solid_Tango

How does one take pictures in the games? I haven't figured this out yet...

I think the online has the potential of doing better than MW2, aside from probably being the new breeding grounds for Zipper and SOCOM fans, the tactical play is something MW and Battlefielddoen't really try for, not to mention all the weapons, factions and vehicles. In other words, I think it looks great so far, though the beta seems empty without the full 256 player cap.

SPYDER0416

How does one take pictures in the games? I haven't figured this out yet...

WiiMan21

Bring up the XMB and go to the photo section.

How does one take pictures in the games? I haven't figured this out yet...

WiiMan21

[QUOTE="SPYDER0416"]

I think the online has the potential of doing better than MW2, aside from probably being the new breeding grounds for Zipper and SOCOM fans, the tactical play is something MW and Battlefielddoen't really try for, not to mention all the weapons, factions and vehicles. In other words, I think it looks great so far, though the beta seems empty without the full 256 player cap.

fluxorator

Its more tactical than MW I'll say that, but MAG seems to be going for the super team support seen in SOCOM, where things like enemy positions can be pointed out and battle plans can be made.

[QUOTE="2-10-08"]

So its 256 players, but you never actually see most of them, so the point of having that many players is?

aaronmullan

How does one take pictures in the games? I haven't figured this out yet...

[QUOTE="aaronmullan"][QUOTE="2-10-08"]

So its 256 players, but you never actually see most of them, so the point of having that many players is?

tagyhag

this isnt an mmorpg, sniper alert? xD

[QUOTE="Vaasman"]

I am confident this game will be terrible, and all you've done is reaffirm that by listing voice chat as an amazing feature of the game.

DeadMagazines

[QUOTE="Vaasman"]

I am confident this game will be terrible, and all you've done is reaffirm that by listing voice chat as an amazing feature of the game.

DeadMagazines

[QUOTE="tagyhag"][QUOTE="aaronmullan"] Actually at the end of the game, all 256 of you fight it out for the last objective.SionPT

this isnt an mmorpg, sniper alert? xD

So a constant frag fest, followed by trash talking each other, followed by some idiot who thinks he knows what he is doing yelling at everyone, followed by idiots who run around in the middle like idiots is supposed to be fun.... no thanks. Ill stick with KZ2, Halo 3, and CoDdarthkirmy

Sounds like World of Warcraft, tbqh.

i like the idea. but 128 people on each side.

and probley 60 yelling and cussing. is just to much.

i am not going to say it sucks. but i haven't played it.

but i don't see it being a great game

and then of course your going to have atleast 50 people on each team running around like idiots

James161324

The game has a cool concept, but I don't really see it taking off too well. Keep in mind I only saw it at the Sony conference from E3, but it didn't look that great. Maybe it's improved, I don't know.

To those who complain about the graphics in this game:

I can honestly say it does look better in motion for one. Secondly, even without considering the scale, it looks decent. About on par with Battlefield 1943 or COD because, lets be honest, the console versions of COD aren't exactly heralded for amazing graphics. This game may not win any graphics awards, but it's definitely fun.

Sounds okay, but I'm more hyped for Dust 514 when it comes to large scale console shooters. Gameplay will be released on October 1st so then we'll get some good comparisons.

The only way this game would be any good, is if you get into a guild, where everyone plays semi-seriously... where people play a role, do their part. Also everyone needs a mic....

That said.... this game is complete fail for me. I can see from a mile away what the game will be like after it launches.... I've played WoW for years doing 40vs40 PvP.... and its impossible to even get PC gamers to pay attention and follow orders... lol, what do you think the console crowd is going to be like?