Though we've been lax, nay, negligent about tending the Joystiq clan we created, we're happy to see the under-appreciated MAG still chugging along. Today fans get the 2.10 update, which allows in-game screenshots and the ability to queue for several game modes simultaneously.
There's an XP bonus for players who line up for more modes, which seems like an extremely smart way of managing a community that may be losing players to newer shooters. If you'd like to peruse the full list, you can find it right here. We hope it's enough to distract you from the sting of being abandoned by your fearless, absentee Joystiq leaders.
[Thanks, Peter]
Reader Comments (18)
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 2:25PM Enosoma said
I want to know who holds a rifle like that.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 2:26PM Ellimem said
Anyone wanna play? PSN ID = Ellimem
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 2:31PM ilduce620 said
It's still a great game and worth checking out, in my opinion. The multiqueue feature sounds hot to me, while I could do without in-game screenshots. Still, free updates months after release? More power to 'em.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 5:24PM Raniz85 said
@ilduce620
Sadly, the multiqueue didn't impress me when I tried it earlier, might be because of low overall activity though, but I was stuck in multiqueue for 30 minutes, switched over to just queueing for Acq and got in after less than 5 minutes.
Will have to see if it works better in the weekend when there's more players though.
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Sadly, the multiqueue didn't impress me when I tried it earlier, might be because of low overall activity though, but I was stuck in multiqueue for 30 minutes, switched over to just queueing for Acq and got in after less than 5 minutes.
Will have to see if it works better in the weekend when there's more players though.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 2:33PM Meghterb1985 said
Sounds good, I still like MAG.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 2:40PM Acosta02 said
This game more than any other makes me want a PS3.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 2:45PM akmdpc said
I just received my move battle rifle from Amazon and my friend and I are looking to give MAG a try. I'm hoping that the community is still going and am looking forward to some large matches.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 2:46PM birdizzle87 said
That's definitely a big part of why I haven't been playing it; the queue system always sucked. It would take like 20 minutes to get into a game sometimes. Maybe I'll give it another try now.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 2:54PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
Great game.
One of the few multiplayer shooters that's been able to hold my interest for more than a couple hours. Going on a couple months now!
One of the few multiplayer shooters that's been able to hold my interest for more than a couple hours. Going on a couple months now!
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 3:20PM TraceurRyuk Prepping for LBP2 said
I love Zipper. I'm glad they are still supporting this. Makes me even more excited for Socom 4.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 3:21PM Ospov said
I played the beta and it was pretty fun. I might pick it up for cheap after that holidays.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 3:57PM ZoneoftheEnders said
lol I am still in the stiq clan on MAG can't remember that last time I saw someone else from it on.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 4:13PM glamajamma said
I played this since Beta up until a few months ago.
The PMCs were a terrible idea.
Tactics are also not encouraged. You can do just as well randomly running and gunning as you can working to help the team.
The game had a lot of potential but not enough built into it to encourage a long lifespan.
Hopefully Dust 514 will do a better job.
I would be happier if Epic brought UT, less like UT3 and more like UT2004.
The PMCs were a terrible idea.
Tactics are also not encouraged. You can do just as well randomly running and gunning as you can working to help the team.
The game had a lot of potential but not enough built into it to encourage a long lifespan.
Hopefully Dust 514 will do a better job.
I would be happier if Epic brought UT, less like UT3 and more like UT2004.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 4:42PM DMG78 said
Get your Portable ID!
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 5:20PM Pure Black World Tendency said
I got the Move now so I might be willing to fall in love with MAGgie again.
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 5:28PM DreadArrow said
The biggest problem with MAG in my opinion is the fact there are 3 PMCs when every game type (up until more recent DLC) only allowed 2 of them to play. Surely it would have been a better idea to have an even number of PMCs?
Posted: Dec 7th 2010 5:40PM Darkpen said
multiqueue? Took long enough.







