PlayStation Plus subscribers have been getting access to a number of cool bonuses as of late, but a new MAG promotion may be one of the more novel perks yet. Following tomorrow's PSN update, a "Full Game Trial" of MAG will be available to download in the Plus section of the PlayStation Store. However, unlike most Plus content, you'll have access to this content for as long as your membership is active.
Of course, there's a catch: This is still only a game trial. Although you'll be able to play with and against actual owners of the game online for as long as you want, the full-game trial has an artificial level cap. You'll only be able to advance your MAG character up to level 8, enough to unlock access to the game's signature 256-player mode. Any experience you earn after level 8 will go unrewarded until you purchase the full digital license for $30.
The trial's level cap means you won't be able to become a squad leader or change your faction either, but if you want to keep playing for free, simply put an artificial cap on your gameplay goals, too: Become the greatest level-8 soldier of all time.
Reader Comments (32)
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 6:34PM mywhitenoise said
Looks like Plus is finally trying to make a name for itself. After this, and the last update, it's getting harder to make fun of Plus.
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 6:34PM Billlop said
Ha, thats pretty awesome. Still there will be hundreds of people complaining and whining even though its free.
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 6:35PM PR0F3TA said
" put an artificial cap on your gameplay goals, too: Become the greatest level-8 soldier of all time."
i accept.
i accept.
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 6:43PM The Commenter Formerly Known as said
Thats pretty cool. Free PS3 instead of the minis.
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 7:17PM KentBrockman said
@The Commenter Formerly Known as
There is also a free minis game on tomorrow's update: "A space shooter for 2 bucks"
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There is also a free minis game on tomorrow's update: "A space shooter for 2 bucks"
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 6:59PM InDurdenWeTrust said
I'm finally getting to try MAG out. I'm getting to be more and more proud of being a plus member.
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 7:10PM mywhitenoise said
@InDurdenWeTrust It was $5/$10 used all last week at gamestop with their power saver sale. I picked up a $5 copy, but haven't tried it yet.
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Posted: Dec 20th 2010 7:06PM shopping bags said
you have to pay to be a plus member?
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 7:11PM mywhitenoise said
@shopping bags Yes. That's what the "plus" part implies.
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Posted: Dec 20th 2010 7:18PM MinimumWageNinja said
@Kbb81tn
Just this week alone Plus has given out Sam and Max season 3, crash team racing, DC universe beta, and countless others still available for download. Plus is the best investment I ever made. I've already gotten about $100 worth of content I would have probably bought in a matter of 3 months, I'm looking forward to the rest of my subscription and I'll renew.
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Just this week alone Plus has given out Sam and Max season 3, crash team racing, DC universe beta, and countless others still available for download. Plus is the best investment I ever made. I've already gotten about $100 worth of content I would have probably bought in a matter of 3 months, I'm looking forward to the rest of my subscription and I'll renew.
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 8:41PM This Little Man Says His Name Is said
@MinimumWageNinja
I see what you did there, I'ma go pay so I can play a beta as well.
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I see what you did there, I'ma go pay so I can play a beta as well.
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 7:33PM Wizardsofwaverly said
I got it new for $15 last week damn I should have waited
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 10:38PM mywhitenoise said
@Wizardsofwaverly Why would you rather pay double? At least now you can sell your copy if you don't like it. Not sure how you could be mad about this.
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Posted: Dec 20th 2010 8:15PM Wizardsofwaverly said
@volcon
I
Mostly play bc2 and Mw2 anyways but I didn't even really want MAG I just wanted to try it out
I
Mostly play bc2 and Mw2 anyways but I didn't even really want MAG I just wanted to try it out
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 8:29PM Youthinized said
That's great news for plus members that don't have MAG. It really is a great game. It's not like CoD, so don't get all bitchy when you try to lone wolf it, get owned and have your squad leader up your ass about playing the game right.
I've been digging the DCUO beta even with all the glitches and freezes! There's something there, but needs a lot of polish. And Sam and Max is just hilarious. Plus is just paying for itself now.
I've been digging the DCUO beta even with all the glitches and freezes! There's something there, but needs a lot of polish. And Sam and Max is just hilarious. Plus is just paying for itself now.
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 8:29PM AMH said
It's good to see progression like this on the ps plus. I already loved the idea of no hassle beta offereings. I may treat myself to plus for Xmas.
8 levels is plenty to learn the ropes of mag. You don't level up fast until you get the concept of fraggo. And for most that are familiar with cod fraggo is a 'new' concept. Lol.
Ps. I'm aware this isn't the best method to get non plus members to sign up as it's cheaper just to get the game. But it's a sign of good things to come for plus members. Mark my words.
Hell im now considering signing up knowning things will get better.
8 levels is plenty to learn the ropes of mag. You don't level up fast until you get the concept of fraggo. And for most that are familiar with cod fraggo is a 'new' concept. Lol.
Ps. I'm aware this isn't the best method to get non plus members to sign up as it's cheaper just to get the game. But it's a sign of good things to come for plus members. Mark my words.
Hell im now considering signing up knowning things will get better.
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 9:36PM That Darned said
"[T]he full-game trial has an artificial level cap."
So then it's not an "unlimited" trial, is it?
So then it's not an "unlimited" trial, is it?
Posted: Dec 21st 2010 2:16AM theultimate13x said
This is awesome. Plus continues to prove its worth with the early adopters and all those signing up before 2011 having had seen the biggest benefits to what Playstation Plus can be.
Posted: Dec 21st 2010 3:05AM ferret said
Awesome.
Posted: Dec 21st 2010 3:50AM spacemonkey086 said
I bought this on sale during the holidays and I have to say I'm really liking it. I'm surprised that this game manages over 200 players with no lag yet BLOPS can't even do it with even the most basic matches.
Posted: Dec 21st 2010 8:58AM glamajamma said
I will be switching back to MAG after I return Black OPS. Black OPS is incredibly laggy and the disconnects are very very frustrating.
Posted: Dec 21st 2010 9:13AM ghostdog said
I think a lot of people are going to be surprised.
MAG is better than a lot of you think. Sony knows this is all you need. TRY IT.
MAG is better than a lot of you think. Sony knows this is all you need. TRY IT.
Posted: Dec 21st 2010 1:06PM Ospov said
That's really cool and all, but $30 to buy the game? I picked it up for $10 at GameStop a couple weeks ago.
Posted: Dec 21st 2010 1:08PM Ospov said
That's really cool and all, but $30 to buy the game? I picked it up for $10 at GameStop a couple weeks ago. It's a pretty fun game. I was in the beta before it came out and just recently started playing it a lot.
Posted: Dec 22nd 2010 10:35AM insciens said
Become the greatest level-8 soldier of all time. LOL







