Before diving into this review, or while you're reading, you might want to check out our previous MAG converage which includes video and developer commentary from CES 2010, Developer Q&A from E3 2009, and CES 2010 Impressions of MAG. -SGM The idea of 256 simultaneous players in an online FPS sounds like something you would only find on PC, but SCEA and Zipper Interactive have created this unique experience solely for the PS3. Massive Action Game, better known as MAG, has been out in the wild for almost a week now with thousands of players populating its servers and taking part in the ever changing Shadow War between three private military contractors. Nathan and I have spent a lot of time in combat over the past week, and are pleased to say it's been a hell of a good time.

Be sure to check out our previous coverage of Section 8, including a developer Q&A, screenshots, and trailer, at this location and within our Video section.A violent insurrection on its outermost colonies prompts a futuristic Earth to dispatch an elite squad of soldiers codenamed Section 8 to curtail the insurrection. Section 8 will face off against the forces of Arm of Orion in massive team based battles set on various outposts in space. While a single player mode is included, Section 8 is intended for online play and follows in similar footsteps to other team based MMO FPS games like Halo, Quake Wars, Tribes, and Battlefield. With several cool features and a rising online community, is Section 8 able to hold its ground? Time will tell, but let's take a closer at what we have here.