MAGS beta on the way

MUCH-anticipated MMO shooter MAGS is getting closer to release - and a lucky few of us(!) will hopefully get the chance to try it out before the rest.
It has been officially announced that a beta of the game is to be released in the not-too-distant future, allowing the lucky chosen few to have first look at the game, which will allow up to 256 people to play together online.
If this works as everyone hopes it will, it could be the biggest game to hit the PS3 so far - and would undoubtedly boost hardware sales.
So, fingers crossed - and let's hope a beta key wings its way this way!

A weekend of online battles

YES, it has finally arrived - the PS3 exclusive Killzone 2 is here!
It's been a long time coming, but I can honestly say it was definitely worth the wait. An epic single-player mode, which really does blur the lines between gaming and movies, as you really do feel like you are in a movie. It really has to be seen to be believed.
And add to that some stunning online gameplay, with giant maps and great team play, and it really is THE best first-person shooter you can buy on any console.
I've spent hours on it this weekend, splitting equally between the single-player and online gaming, and know there will be many months of playing ahead.
A keen friend of mine has been playing it like mad this weekend and sent me an email last night to say he had completed the single-player campaign - but is now planning to start again on a higher difficulty.
Yes, it really is that good.

Sackboy rocks!

MY copy of Little Big Planet finally arrived (a day after launch!) and yes, I can confirm - it is as good as we all hoped it would be!

The cute platformer is great fun, and even when you complete the story mode, there is plenty of life left in the game, as the well-publicised level creation side of the game is fantastic. You can build your own levels, post them online and let others play them, or play other people's levels, or even join up online with friends or other gamers to complete the levels together.

I'm just putting the finishing touches to my own first creation - a simple and short level to start with, as I'm just getting the hang of it - but it is great to think you can build a level and then let other LBP gamers play it across the globe.

Fantastic!