Rock Paper Shotgun
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Marathon might be the perfect 2026 shooter in that I feel like I'm stuck in a giant Nvidia graphics card
The Marathon reboot playtest offers a glimpse into a shooter that evokes feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion related to the current tech industry, particularly Nvidia's influence. Players take on the role of a cybernetic body controlled by a brain, boarding an interstellar ark to strip it for parts for various corporations, engaging in combat with robots and alien lifeforms. The art direction and gameplay mechanics, while familiar, create a compelling atmosphere that mirrors the chaotic state of modern high technology.
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