As you mentioned, we can't say a whole lot because of the silly NDA

I would really recommend either waiting for public beta (or a PS+ closed beta) or waiting for release before purchasing the Merc Pack. It's an extremely unique game that can't really be compared to any other so it's difficult to say if you'd like it or not. I'm not completely sure what I'm allowed to say and what I'm not so I'm afraid I'll have to leave it at that

All that being said, MAG is still EASILY my favorite PvP fps since Unreal Tournament. It's possible that once this game has been refined and actually released it could take that title.

Anyone still playing the beta for Dust514? Ive had it since it became available for PS+ users and have enjoyed seeing the game progress and develop through each subsequent update. The latest patch (V4.0 I think) ironed out the game even more but no-one on my list seems to bother with it anymore, plus my stats were reset with the last patch so Ive not played it much lately myself due to being a tad miffed. Wouldn't mind getting into Dust again so Im wondering if anyone here still ply's their trade on it

Im still looking for a suitable corp myself. I like the serious nature of some corps but I prefer things a little laid back so Im kinda in the middle when it comes to finding the right one. I did apply for one a couple of weeks back but there was a trail and if you passed you were a 'private' in the corps. I liked the sound of it but to advance through the ranks in the corps you had to contribute serious hours, just not able to at the moment. It has massive potential and looks to be everything a shooter fan would want but I remember MAG being the same with its huge 256 player games and command structure but silly gamers kinda didn't take to it. Ideas are always great but some people end up disliking them when they are implemented.

Ill add you on PSN when I get a chance, probably tomorrow. Ive noticed you mentioned MAG in your opening post. Still play that? I still play it from time to time, shame the numbers have dwindled though but to be honest, aside from Battlefield3, no other shooter has come close to how Id want a shooter to be like MAG has. FDunnily enough theres a lot of ex-MAG players on the Dust514 forums who are looking at Dust to be the next MAG for them. Ive been thinking the same same since CCP ran closed tests with player counts as high as 128 per game n the servers/game came through with flying colours so hopefully someday....

Downloaded it an tried (set everything up) but they take the server down for maintenance between 10-11pm (Australia time) which is my prime gaming window. Makes it very hard ,so haven't' got far.