MAG is an online only FPS game for the PS3 that can support up to 256 players depending on the game type you choose. Upon starting the game, the player will be asked to align themselves with a single faction, but will be given the option to change that at a later date (hopefully). The three factions will not only vary in name, but also in user interface, home base, and the weapons you use. For instance, the RAVEN use high-tech futuristic weapons, wear black, and will appeal to fans of sci-fi shooters. If you’re a fan of the Resistance games then you might want to pick this faction. The VALOR troops are similar to the US Delta Forces, utilizing more traditional military equipment and camo outfits. Fans of SOCOM will most likely feel more at home picking VALOR. The SVER have a less sophisticated arsenal, wear brown and gray, but the soldiers themselves are battle-hardened and adaptable – they are more like the roughneck crew of the game. (more…)
Many games in today’s market seem remarkably similar and rely heavily on proven gameplay concepts. Thus, when a developer takes a novel approach with a new property in hopes of pushing a genre in an exciting and unique direction, it invariably turns a few heads.
As such, Airtight Games’ Dark Void captured the attention of many after being revealed thanks to its combination of third person combat, a “vertical” cover mechanic and the ability to use a rocket pack. It sounds promising on paper… but at the same time, such elements could be a recipe for disaster when interwoven – it all depends on execution. So, is this game a worthwhile endeavor, or a mess? (more…)
Section 8’s “Seek and Destroy Map Pack” is now available and for 560 MS Points, players will receive three new maps along with ten extra achievements.
Details on the maps are as follows:
Players will be able to fight for control of a geothermal energy plant on the salt flats of New Madrid in “Devil’s Backbone” and battle in the narrow confines of a hazardous valley on the planet Titan in “Hornet’s Nest”. “AzureBasin” is set high atop a mountain plateau where a massive hydroelectric dam sits astride the map, with combat ranging from both inside and outside of the facility.
Additionally, a quote from our Section 8 review was used by SouthPeak Games and TimeGate Studios in their promotional trailer for this DLC. We’re pleased to be part of the campaign and we wish them the best of luck with their new map pack.
