Sony has opened up the official PlanetSide website which offers more details on Verant's massive multiplayer online action game (see yesterday). There's a features list, a FAQ list, a producer's letter and three new screenshots. Here's a snip from the FAQ regarding the massive multiplayer part of the game

4.1 - How is PlanetSide persistent?
The balance of power between the opposing military conglomerates will constantly shift depending on the actions of players. Since everything happens in real-time, players will find worlds changing continuously as battles are fought. Players may also advance their characters through rank and other means.

4.2 - How many players will a server hold?
A server will hold approximately 3500 players.

The next issue of PCGamer (creators of this!) has the announcement of Verant working on a massive multiplayer online action game (yup, not RPG, but action). DailyRadar being affiliated with them and whatnot have the scoop now though. Check out the interview here and the pretty respectable looking screenshots below. (Some look cool, some have that trademark low poly massive multiplayer thing goin on)

We're a lot more like Tribes in this context. Basically, what you equip yourself with will define your role. In other words, we're not going to force someone to become a scout or a heavy weapons person or support. It's more about what you wear. We will be putting a number of suits into the game, ranging from military to stealth to engineering to medical, but anyone can wear them, which is important.