E3'09: Zipper Interactive demonstrates a 256-player multiplayer battle

Sony demonstrates MAGâ??s 256-player ambition

Sony and Zipper Interactive has revealed a live demonstration of the upcoming 256-player FPS, MAG.

It marks the first time the game has been shown with live in-game footage.

Otherwise known as Massive Action Game, Zipper Interactive walked the attendees at Sony’s E3 conference through what was claimed to be a live 256-player battle.

Sony Computer Entertainment of America CEO Jack Tretton stated that the game is set for release “this Fall.”

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