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Halo Archive Fan Site Keeps Bungie-Era Competitive Stats Alive
A fan-made website called Halo Archive has been launched, dedicated to preserving competitive statistics from the Bungie-era Halo titles, specifically Halo 2 and Halo 3. The site aims to allow players to relive their past performance by accessing billions of carnage reports and millions of Gamertags left behind by Bungie.
Halo Archive is a new match history site that restores old Halo 3 era match reports
The Halo Archive is a new fan-made website that restores old Halo 3 and Halo 2 match history reports, utilizing modern data analytics. The site, currently invite-only with manual approval for sign-ups, aims to bring back career stats, KDA tracking, and map/mode win rates for players. It also includes features to find lost friends and ranks, serving as a form of game preservation.
Nintendo Switch 2 sales beat Sony's PS5 thanks to Pokémon Pokopia
The Nintendo Switch 2 reclaimed the top spot in US console sales for March 2026, driven by the release of Pokémon Pokopia. This marks a significant turnaround after the PlayStation 5 outsold the Switch 2 in the preceding months. Despite earlier concerns about Western sales momentum, the Switch 2's year-to-date performance remains strong, with hardware spending seeing a substantial year-over-year increase.
45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale
The PlayStation Store is currently hosting its Big Games Big Deals sale, featuring thousands of discounted PS5 and PS4 titles until May 6, 2026. The article highlights a curated selection of recommended games, many of which are at their lowest-ever prices.
US Gaming Sales Data for March 2026 Shows Beasties Can't Beat Baseball
Circana's March 2026 US gaming sales data reveals MLB The Show 26 as the top-selling game for the month, surpassing Resident Evil Requiem. Despite strong performances from other titles like WWE 2K26 and Marathon, baseball and wrestling games dominated the charts. The Nintendo Switch led hardware sales, with the PlayStation 5 in second place, while the Xbox Series X|S showed declining performance.
Kiki Wolfkill, former Halo veteran and film and TV head at Xbox, exits Microsoft after 28 years
Kiki Wolfkill, head of film and TV at Xbox and a 28-year veteran of Microsoft, has departed the company. Wolfkill was instrumental in transmedia projects like the Halo TV show, the Fallout series for Amazon, and upcoming adaptations for Minecraft and Gears of War. Her exit follows a broader transition within Xbox's leadership.
Marathon Changes Announced
Bungie has announced changes to its extraction shooter Marathon, doubling the inventory capacity for Depleted Patch Kits and Depleted Shield Charges. These adjustments aim to reduce the game's punishing difficulty for new players.
New Marathon update bolsters free kit meds, and solo runs are all the better for it
Bungie has released a new update for the extraction shooter Marathon that increases the stack size of depleted medkits and shield charges, and expands the number of meds found in Standard Sponsored Kits. These changes aim to improve survivability for players, especially those using free loadouts or playing solo. The patch also includes bug fixes and improves the accuracy of the radial menu selections.
Marathon's secretly been telling you to "kill for mommy," community lead salutes the first thirsty…
Bungie's community lead Andy Salisbury is humorously engaging with players who discovered a "kill for mommy" message on weapon skins in the game Marathon. The discovery, made by dataminers, has led to a playful community reaction, with Salisbury acknowledging the fan interpretations.
Marathon’s latest update makes a major quality of life change to in-match looting
Marathon's latest update, version 1.0.6.1, introduces significant quality-of-life improvements, primarily focused on in-match looting and bug fixes. Key changes include doubling the stack size for Depleted Patch Kits and Depleted Shield Charges to six, increasing daily stock limits for certain Sponsored Kits, and improving the drop rate of healing items from Recruits. The update also addresses several combat and user interface issues.
Bungie’s Limited Edition Marathon Controller Just Got a Hefty Price Cut at Amazon and Walmart
Bungie's limited edition Marathon controller for the PlayStation 5 has received a significant price reduction shortly after its release. The controller is available at a reduced price on both Amazon and Walmart.
PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him because he didn't listen to him
Former PlayStation Worldwide Studios head Shuhei Yoshida stated that Jim Ryan fired him from his role in 2019 because he did not follow Ryan's directives. Yoshida, who oversaw titles like Ghost of Tsushima, was moved to a role focusing on indie games before eventually leaving PlayStation in 2025 to run his own consulting firm. Jim Ryan, who took over PlayStation leadership in 2019, oversaw acquisitions of studios like Insomniac Games and Bungie during his tenure.
Player Beats Halo 3’s Brutal LASO Challenge After Year-Long Grind
A Halo player has successfully completed Halo 3's notoriously difficult Legendary All Skulls On (LASO) challenge after a year-long effort with a group of friends. This achievement requires playing the game on the highest difficulty with all gameplay modifiers active, significantly increasing enemy health and damage while removing the player's motion tracker. The Master Chief Collection has revitalized interest in these extreme challenges, highlighting the persistence of dedicated players and the enduring quality of Halo 3's design.
Shuhei Yoshida Says Former SIE CEO Wanted to Remove Him From First-Party Development
Shuhei Yoshida revealed in an interview that former Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan removed him from his first-party development role in 2019 because Yoshida refused to follow Ryan's "ridiculous" requests. Yoshida, who had led first-party development for 11 years and worked on titles like Ghost of Tsushima, was then moved to support indie game development. He stated that this transition was more significant to him personally than leaving the company later to work freelance, where he now has the freedom to discuss other platforms like Nintendo and Xbox.
Marathon's most popular shotgun is getting nerfed a second time, as Bungie worries it is 'eclipsing a lot of the other short range options that exist in the game'
Bungie is implementing a second nerf to the WSTR shotgun in Marathon, aiming to prevent it from overshadowing other short-range weapon options. The upcoming update will prevent the shotgun from downing enemies with blue shields or higher in two shots, forcing a reload and allowing for more counterplay. The WSTR will still be effective against green-shielded enemies, maintaining its utility for newer players.
Iron Galaxy lays off more people, says it still had too many employees even after 2025's 'last resort'…
Iron Galaxy Studios has announced another round of layoffs, citing a need to adapt to permanent changes in the video game industry climate. This follows a similar downsizing over a year ago, with the studio stating it still has too many employees to sustain its current structure. Former Bungie community manager David Dague was among those let go.
Marathon players are using new Mercy Kits to murder people twice: It's already been branded the 'most…
Players in Bungie's Marathon are exploiting the new Mercy Kit, a feature intended to encourage cooperation, by reviving fallen opponents only to kill them again for bonus experience points. This tactic has led to the feature being branded as the 'most brutal' addition to the game, raising questions about whether the player base is too competitive for cooperative mechanics.
Marathon Review – What did we extract from its first month and Season 1?
Bungie's new extraction shooter, Marathon, offers a challenging and rewarding experience for dedicated players, differentiating itself with unique Runner Shells and a deep narrative. The game features slick movement and gunplay, but a short time-to-kill and complex item management can be punishing. Its seasonal reset system aims to maintain competitiveness by wiping player progression, a bold move for the live service genre.
Lord Saladin Is Back: Iron Banner & Guardian Games Heat Up Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is currently featuring a combination of the Iron Banner PvP event and the Guardian Games. Lord Saladin has returned to host Iron Banner, offering Control and Eruption modes, while the Guardian Games Community Challenge continues with Golden Age emblems as rewards. A recent patch, update 9.5.6.2, has also been released.
PS5's Fairgames Is a Free-to-Play Extraction Shooter, and It's Not Dead Yet
Sony's PlayStation 5 exclusive, Fairgames, is confirmed to be a free-to-play extraction shooter developed by Haven. A private playtest is scheduled for this weekend, with the game's 'Cargo Heist' mode involving finding vault codes, collecting cash, and extracting loot. Despite early criticisms of clunkiness, Sony continues development on the title, which aims to compete in a crowded genre.
