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'We'll Getcha One Day Silksong' — Slay the Spire 2 Dev 'Blown Away' by Enormous Launch as It Joins Steam Top 20 Club - IGN
Slay the Spire 2 has achieved a massive early access launch on Steam, reaching over 574,000 peak concurrent players and breaking into the platform's top 20 most-played games. Developer Mega Crit expressed their gratitude and playfully targeted Hollow Knight: Silksong for future player counts. The studio also confirmed they are against microtransactions in the game.
Marathon’s Absurd Pickpocketing Drone Shows How Bungie Is Doing Extraction Shooters Differently - IGN
Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon differentiates itself with unique hero classes, or 'shells,' offering deep customization and novel abilities. The Thief shell, in particular, features an x-ray scanner for loot detection and a drone capable of pickpocketing enemies, adding a unique twist to the genre's tension and exploration.
Modder Ports Linux To The PS5, Turning The Console Into An Unofficial Steam Machine
A modder has successfully ported Linux to the PlayStation 5, effectively turning the console into an unofficial PC capable of running Steam. This development allows for greater flexibility and potential use beyond its intended gaming functions.
Marathon players crack the code on a terminal puzzle, revealing more about the next unlockable map: the Cryo Archive
Marathon players have successfully deciphered a terminal puzzle, revealing details about the upcoming unlockable map, the Cryo Archive. By interacting with specific terminals in order, players progressed loading bars on a website, offering a glimpse of the new map and hinting at further steps required for its full unlock.
Bungie Makes Key Change To Marathon's Microtransactions
Bungie is adjusting the in-game currency bundles for its extraction shooter Marathon, increasing the amount of Lux players receive for $10 purchases and retroactively crediting previous buyers. The studio also announced an upcoming patch that will improve objective navigation, increase spawn rates for certain items, and address issues with missing Deluxe Edition rewards and Twitch drops.
Marathon First Weekend Impressions – A Brutal Extraction Shooter That’s Hard to Put Down — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Marathon's first weekend impressions reveal a compelling extraction shooter experience with deep gameplay loops and strategic combat. Bungie's signature gunplay is effectively blended with the genre, offering exhilarating encounters and a sense of unpredictability. Despite its challenging nature and acquired taste for some, the game shows significant potential, especially with ongoing community-driven storytelling and the upcoming Cryo Archive map.
MMO Week in Review: Midnight’s proper launch, Ashes of Creation’s legal battle
This week's MMO news roundup covers the official launch of World of Warcraft Midnight, a legal battle involving Ashes of Creation's former boss Steven Sharif, and the debuts of Bungie's Marathon and Equinox Homecoming. Several games, including Highguard and Eldegarde, are also announced to be sunsetting.
How to synthesize SIMbiont in Quarantine in Marathon – Parasitism 5 guide
This guide details how to complete the Parasitism 5 contract in Marathon for the Sekiguchi faction. It covers extracting a biotic sample from Sparkleaf in Bio-Research and synthesizing and injecting a SIMbiont in Quarantine, followed by surviving an onslaught for integration.
How to download research clearance in Maintenance and extract Synthsilk Sample in Marathon – Parasitism 4 guide
This guide details how to complete the Parasitism 4 contract in Marathon for the Sekiguchi faction. It explains how to download research clearance from a terminal in the Maintenance area and extract a Synthsilk Sample from your shell in Bio-Research, before delivering it to a DCON.
Sunday Interviews
Bungie discussed the 'graphic retro futurism' aesthetic for their upcoming game Marathon. The studio also shared that they learned lessons about 'live narrative' from their experience with Destiny.
'We're Discussing Ways to Improve': Marathon Dev Tweaking Monetisation and Difficulty as FPS Fails to Blow Up
Bungie is making adjustments to Marathon's monetization and difficulty following a decline in player numbers on PC and an unspecified performance on consoles. The studio is increasing the amount of in-game currency purchased with real money and will refund players who bought previous bundles. Upcoming updates will also address game difficulty by increasing objective marker visibility and the spawn rates of essential items.
Marathon dev Bungie responds to microtransactions complaints and is "preparing a patch" for next week
Bungie is addressing player complaints about microtransactions in its newly released game Marathon. The developer announced plans to increase the amount of in-game currency Lux received for real-money purchases and will issue a patch next week to implement these changes. Bungie also stated they are discussing further improvements to ensure players feel they are receiving good value.
How to extract Biotic Sample from Sparkleaf in Bio-Research in Marathon – Parasitism 3 contract guide
This guide details how to complete the Parasitism 3 contract in Marathon for the Sekiguchi faction. It breaks down the three tasks: looting Sparkleaf in Dire Marsh, extracting a Biotic Sample from Sparkleaf at the Bio-Research POI, and injecting the synthesized sample at the central Quarantine POI before exfiltrating.
How to acquire combat data from UESC Ghosts and UESC Data Bank in Marathon – Parasitism 1 contract guide
This guide details how to complete the Parasitism 1 contract in Marathon for the Sekiguchi faction. It breaks down the tasks of acquiring combat data from UESC Ghosts on the Processing rooftop and obtaining the UESC Data Bank from the Pinwheel Base center, which involves collecting Clearance Codes and completing a hack.
Destiny 2 Guardians Unite for Praxic Time Trials, Earn Exclusive Dark Age Hunt Emblems
Destiny 2 players participated in the Praxic Time Trials community challenge, earning exclusive Dark Age Hunt emblems. This event, inspired by the game's lore, highlights Bungie's commitment to engaging the community with narrative-driven activities. The update also included bug fixes and launched Women@Bungie fundraisers.
Marathon Patch Will Adjust $10 LUX Bundle, Increase Starting Ammo in Free Sponsored Kits
Bungie is releasing a patch for Marathon to address player feedback regarding the $10 LUX bundle, increasing its value to 1,120 LUX and providing an additional 20 LUX to previous purchasers. The update will also increase starting ammo in sponsored kits and improve objective navigation visibility. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Marathon tweaks cash shop currency bundles and promotes launch with a hidden camera prank
Bungie has adjusted the currency bundles for its extraction shooter Marathon's in-game cash shop, Lux, increasing the amount of currency per pack and offering credits for past purchases. The studio also released a promotional video featuring a hidden camera prank to promote the game's launch.
Co-op works brilliantly in Slay the Spire 2 | TAG
Slay the Spire 2 has launched with a highly praised co-op multiplayer mode, enhancing the familiar gameplay with team-based strategy and social interaction. In other gaming news, Bungie is addressing player feedback on Marathon's microtransactions with an upcoming patch, while Valve continues to navigate potential delays for the Steam Machine. Additionally, discoveries in Marathon's lore, a Greek myth-themed tower defense game called Minos, and updates on various other titles like Slay the Spire 2's early access and the Steam Machine's release window are highlighted.
Issues and Activism
Bungie has responded to player backlash regarding microtransactions in their upcoming game Marathon. The first patch will adjust the game to be slightly easier for players.
After listening to your complaints, Bungie is making it just a tad less annoying to buy cosmetics in Marathon
Bungie is adjusting the premium currency bundles in Marathon following player feedback regarding the cost of cosmetic items. The $10 LUX bundle will now contain 1120 LUX, and players who previously purchased it will receive a refund of 20 LUX per bundle. The developer is also discussing further improvements to the cosmetic purchasing experience and has outlined several gameplay updates for the upcoming patch.
