Sony's exclusive Massive Action Game (MAG, of course) has been dated for release in North America, and we learn that the title won't quite make it out this side of the new year.

According to word in from the platform holder, will be released stateside on January 26th. We've no word yet on a European debut for this ambition creation.

A public beta test for MAG is currently getting underway, the developer promising to add players to the trial gradually as they work through related to this title, which will vast 256 player battles online.

Players who haven't signed up for the test will also be offered the chance to sample the game at the Penny Expo, which will take place next month stateside.

By Luke Guttridge