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MAG |OT| 256-Player Battles, Lots of Teamwork, Not So Much Auto-Aim
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Inanna said:
It IS the official one,
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5689835/Trail/searchtext>SOCOM.htm no indication of an included headset but it's definitely the bundle.
Read the comments/reviews
You're the BEST junior ever!CozMick said:It IS the official one,
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5689835/Trail/searchtext>SOCOM.htm no indication of an included headset but it's definitely the bundle.
Read the comments/reviews
Inanna said:You're the BEST junior ever!
I do my best :lol
Would you guys be buying it from in-store or online?
If you're going in-store then just ask to see it, they will happily show it to you.
I bought it without even knowing.......then traded in the game {I bought the psn version} and kept the headset.
Inanna said:In-store.
There are 3 argos shops near me. out of stock in 2, and only 3 left in one. Two of those are going to be mine!
what were you using before???
i really like the official one, i find it is nice and light and quite comfortable. when i was playing MAg for 4-5 hours i didnt even notice it. although, i have heard other people saying the exact opposite of me so i guess each ear is different.
bradley, i know they said it in the reviews but it just seems strange to me, otherwise it is just a terrible product description. they should be talking it up more. plus argos dont actually stock the official headset by itself.
Hmmmm, maybe I should. Don't want to take the chance, I'll only be able to do it tomorrow evening though. Oh well, don't think it would go out of stock till then, hopefully.CozMick said:
I'll have to pre-order for both my bf and I, so I can ACTUALLY talk. Mine sucks donkey's ass! It's uncomfortable as hell, (logitech one, forgot what it's called), hurts my ears like no other (I have small ears and the stupid headset thing is gigantic. Plus it has no mute button, and it's USB. I have tons of people talking to me while I play, and I want to be able to mute myself on the go, instead of taking it off/pushing the mic away from my mouth.Kowak said:
Btw Kowak, you should create the clan. Dan was going to do it originally but since you've already got the game, and he and I are going to get it on 29th which means you'll get to level 5 first so you should do it instead.
templeusox
Banned
Might not be seeing many reviews tomorrow:
templeusox said:
Probably not, which is a good thing.
I've stated previously that you can't review a game like MAG (nor most online portion of FPS games) before the game comes out. It's an online-only game and is also a game you need to play for a while (preferably 20 or more hours) before you can truly review it.
Hopefully, the reviewers are knowledgeable about online shooters, can remain open-minded, and learn the depth-filled game mechanics.
GoodMorning
Member
Not gonna happen... (for the most part)Click said:
Which is sad because if you sit down and spend some actual time with it, you can see some great things.
Throwaway123456789
Member
I got my review copy a few days ago (european version), and the servers aren't letting anyone in it seems. The game doesn't even have a fucking menu screen until some time tomorrow :lol
So no, don't expect any reviews tomorrow.
So no, don't expect any reviews tomorrow.
templeusox
Banned
I just saw a 2-minute advertisement for Mass Effect 2 during the NFC Championship. Nothing from MAG at all, all day. Show some guts for once, SCEA.
TheFallen said:
Yeah, I think you're right. Although I am pretty certain beta 5 and the retail disc are the exact same. How else would they update after beta 5? They need at least a 2 week lead time I'd image for manufacturing.
From what I've read a lot of the tweaks/changes happen server-side so perhaps there won't be too huge of a patch to download on day 1 (if any).
gusto5 said:That's the hope for MAG. Hopefully on release day it won't be server-slaughter with a million PSN errors and 'could not connect to the game universe'
Yeah that's precisely why I am going to pick it up at Gamestop's midnight launch...get it updated/installed/etc. and then go to bed so I can play right away after work on Tuesday.
The_Reckoning
Member
come on Tuesday, I need this!! Hopefully amazon is on top of their game with release date delivery!
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
:lol I never saw this that's a great commercial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgMycct0nyM
Doesn't really tell you a lot about the game but considering a 2 hour play-test is barely scratching the surface of MAG I think this nails it as best as can be done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgMycct0nyM
Doesn't really tell you a lot about the game but considering a 2 hour play-test is barely scratching the surface of MAG I think this nails it as best as can be done.
GeneralIroh
Member
Has this game changed much since the beta?
I couldn't stand the beta because it felt really clunky and stale. I really wanted to like it but its just not my cup of tea.
I couldn't stand the beta because it felt really clunky and stale. I really wanted to like it but its just not my cup of tea.
GeneralIroh said:
Clunky controls lol? This game has the furthest from that. And yeah, it's really stale, we've had too many games this gen that puts out that many players at once on gigantic maps with many objectives. Sad thing is, this game handles 256 players better than other games that absolutely struggle to even cope with 12.
FoxMcCloudDS
Member
GeneralIroh said:
BOOOO! I like my socom, but this game is pretty fucking kickass
Jamesearlcash
Member
I'm quite hyped now for mag, and I have been thinking that it is the game i've waited a long time for, and it made me realise why i get bored of cod etc so quick.
It's obvious really, the majority of online fps's have followed the same old formula with the same old game modes. When i think that in search and destroy in mw2 you're actually planting a bomb on a random crate in a closed off town, what is all that about ? Could you not add a bit of imagination ? These game modes where spawned in an era when thats all was possible computer power wise, closed off areas with 16 guys ! Did the guys who came up with capture the flag really think that we'd still be playing it in it's rawest form ? There is no real point to it, you're basically playing a sport with the objective to score more points, mag is different, you're fighting for something, there is a sense of achivement etc from gaing a bit of ground or taking an enemy's base by using teamwork. The guy huddled against a rock with a sniper rifle isn't grinding out a tactical nuke, he's watching your back.
I don't know how to explain it really, but it does seem daft that we're still running around in a closed of square, having a mini battle, when we should be having a 'real war'. lets hope that mag can change all that, maybe it can be the game that we've 'pretending' to play all these years.
It's obvious really, the majority of online fps's have followed the same old formula with the same old game modes. When i think that in search and destroy in mw2 you're actually planting a bomb on a random crate in a closed off town, what is all that about ? Could you not add a bit of imagination ? These game modes where spawned in an era when thats all was possible computer power wise, closed off areas with 16 guys ! Did the guys who came up with capture the flag really think that we'd still be playing it in it's rawest form ? There is no real point to it, you're basically playing a sport with the objective to score more points, mag is different, you're fighting for something, there is a sense of achivement etc from gaing a bit of ground or taking an enemy's base by using teamwork. The guy huddled against a rock with a sniper rifle isn't grinding out a tactical nuke, he's watching your back.
I don't know how to explain it really, but it does seem daft that we're still running around in a closed of square, having a mini battle, when we should be having a 'real war'. lets hope that mag can change all that, maybe it can be the game that we've 'pretending' to play all these years.
Nothings been finalised yet as far as I know but I believe Kowak is heading up RavenGAF. I will create SVER GAF unless someone does it before me as I may not get the game until the UK's official launch on Friday, may have it tonight through. Lyulf will probably lead ValorGAF to their slaughter.Shurs said:
Lagspike_exe
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KGKK said:
Tomorrow.