MAG – the game we still like to try and call Massive Action Game whenever we can, seeing as that actually gives you some idea of what it is – has had a close beta running for a little while now, but from 8am GMT on 4 January it’ll be open for anyone to join in. Given that MAG is the first game of its type ever to support as many as 256 players in just one match, ...

Here's a great opportunity to play – early and for free – one of the most anticipated online war games of recent times, MAG. Well, apart from Modern Warfare 2, OBVIOUSLY. In spite of this stiff competition, we reckon that MAG will find its own niche. But don't take our words for it sign up for the beta today! All you have to do is enter your PSN ID HERE and register. Sony has 16,000 beta keys ...

Here's where we take a look back at PlayStation's past through the tried and trusted formula of a list feature! Today's ten? Acronyms, or that should be, A.C.R.O.N.Y.M.S. (Acronyms Compensate for Restricted Originality and NormallY Mean Sod all).

This month’s Play has an exclusive interview with Tony Iuppa, producer on 256-player online extravaganza, MAG (a.k.a. Massive Action Game). As usual, we’ve not been able to cram every detail into the pages of the magazine, so here’s some extra bits. For the best bits, you’ll have to pick up the mag. The magazine, that is…