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Marathon review – Joy, pain, and bountiful loot in a dark sci-fi future
Marathon, Bungie's new extraction shooter, offers slick gunplay and deep world-building but is a niche experience for hardcore PvP players. While the game's unique art style and satisfying combat are praised, its steep learning curve and punishing nature may deter some players. Despite potential challenges, the game provides a rewarding experience for those who invest the time, with well-designed maps and engaging endgame content.
After a very fun, but very frustrating, first weekend, Bungie is considering tweaking Marathon's Cryo Archive
Bungie is considering changes to Marathon's Cryo Archive mode based on player feedback from its first weekend. Key discussion points include making the mode available outside of weekends, ensuring essential subroutines drop from solved vaults, and providing options for solo players. Game director Joe Ziegler acknowledged the feedback and stated the team will discuss potential iterations.
Top 12 Most Expensive Video Game Buyouts Of All Time
This article lists the top 12 most expensive video game buyouts, with Microsoft's $75.4 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard topping the list. Other major deals include EA's $55 billion sale to an investor consortium and Take-Two's $12.7 billion purchase of Zynga. The analysis highlights trends of industry consolidation and significant investment from entities like Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Bungie is 'Watching and Ingesting' Your Feedback About Marathon's Cryo Archive And Looking at 'Solutions' For Players Who Can't Get On During the Weekend
Bungie is actively monitoring player feedback regarding the Cryo Archive mode in their upcoming game, Marathon. The developer is also investigating solutions for players experiencing issues accessing the game during weekends.
Bungie Is Listening As Marathon Players Push For Solo Play And Better Scheduling In Cryo Archive
Bungie is actively listening to player feedback regarding the endgame activity Cryo Archive in Marathon. Game director Joe Ziegler confirmed the studio is reviewing suggestions for improvements, including the possibility of solo play and adjustments to the weekend-only schedule. The team is also considering making Subroutines a guaranteed drop and addressing player concerns about enemy range.
Games Inbox: Is Marathon worth playing?
Readers discuss various gaming topics, including Bungie's time-limited Marathon event, the effectiveness of game advertising for titles like World of Warcraft and Fortnite, and skepticism towards pre-ordering Crimson Desert. There's also a comparison of PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch sales, with a preference for the PS5 for AAA titles, and reflections on the strengths and weaknesses of Resident Evil Requiem.
Marathon Director Looking Into Subroutine Drops and Solo Play Feedback for Cryo Archive
Bungie director Joe Ziegler is looking into player feedback regarding Marathon's new Cryo Archive zone, specifically concerning its weekend-only schedule, lack of solo play, and the drop rate of Subroutines. While no immediate solutions are guaranteed, the team will discuss these topics. Ziegler also teased potential future lore expansions related to aliens.
Marathon's Cryo Archive is a hit, but Bungie admits it needs to be more accessible
Bungie acknowledges that the Marathon Cryo Archive, an endgame mission similar to Destiny raids, is highly successful but suffers from excessive restrictions. The company plans to address accessibility issues with the mission.
What we've been playing - "It's like Supermarket Sweep if you can get up quick enough"
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences, with one player finding Slay the Spire 2 challenging and frustrating due to RNG. Another discusses their extensive playtime in the live service game Marathon on PlayStation 5, focusing on creating personal goals and engaging in unique player interactions. A third player revisits Spyro Adventure on Game Boy Advance, appreciating its continued difficulty, while another expresses admiration for Marathon's atmosphere and design but acknowledges a lack of time to fully commit to it.
Destiny 2 Drops Magic The Gathering Collab + Guardian Games Returns
Bungie has announced a collaboration between Destiny 2 and Magic The Gathering, with further details to be revealed soon. The studio also detailed the return of the Guardian Games event and upcoming sandbox changes for Warlocks. This partnership signifies Destiny 2's expansion into a multimedia franchise.
Marathon's Cryo Archive is locked to weekends partly because you're going to "lose a lot of gear" and you need time to grind during the week, director says
Marathon's endgame activity, the Cryo Archive, is currently locked to weekends, a decision defended by game director Joe Ziegler. He explains that the time-gating is intended to allow players to grind for gear during the week, as significant gear loss is expected in the challenging mode. Bungie is considering adjustments to the schedule and other conditions for the activity.
'Is Marathon a success? Unfortunately, no, not yet' — Former Xbox exec says Bungie's new extraction shooter was built at a scale and cost that the current market 'simply isn't rewarding'
Former Microsoft executive Laura Fryer believes Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon, despite having a dedicated player base, has not yet achieved success due to its high development cost and scale not being rewarded by the current market. She notes that while player numbers are decent for a $40 game in a crowded genre, the studio faces a significant challenge to justify the investment, especially considering Sony's acquisition of Bungie and the underperformance of Destiny 2.
Marathon's ultra challenging raid-like Cryo Archive map releases in only a few hours, here's what you need to know
Bungie is releasing the challenging Cryo Archive map for Marathon, its hardest activity to date, on March 20th. This raid-like experience requires players to team up in groups of three to tackle PvE fights and other players across six wings, with unique loot available in unlockable cryo vaults. Accessing the map requires an account level of 25, connection with all six factions, and a minimum gear score of 5,000 credits.
Morning Esports and Competitions
This article discusses esports and competitive gaming, referencing Bungie.net. The content appears to be a brief mention or link related to ranked play within Bungie's ecosystem.
Switch 2's New Feature: Epic Power Drain, Epic Gaming G... | TAG
Several gaming updates include Shenmue III's enhanced edition releasing on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring 4K textures and UI improvements. Nintendo's Switch 2 may introduce a 'Handheld Boost Mode' that enhances performance at the cost of battery life. Concerns are rising over AI's use in new The Wheel of Time projects, while Crimson Desert players are frustrated with its controls. Bungie confirmed Marathon's endgame is weekend-exclusive, and Spider-Man's trailer broke GTA 6's view record. Netflix's live-action Assassin's Creed series has begun filming, and Fortnite's Chapter 7, Season 2 NPCs have been detailed. McDonald's is featuring Luma in its Super Mario Galaxy kids' meal toys, and the ESRB will not adopt Europe's new age rating criteria for paid random items. Vampire Crawlers is set for an April release.
Who’s winning the Marathon Cryo Archive world first race? Live updates
Bungie's Marathon has launched its first endgame experience, Cryo Archive, two weeks after its release. Teams of three players are competing in a race to achieve the world first completion of this challenging new map, which features raid-like mechanics and high stakes for gear loss. The event is being live-streamed by Bungie and various content creators.
Marathon's All-Important Endgame Mode Cryo Archive Is Finally Here
Bungie has released the Cryo Archive, the endgame raid mode for its first-person shooter Marathon, on March 20th. This mode focuses on high-intensity PvPvE combat, Vault chases, and risky extractions, requiring players to be Level 25 with unlocked factions and a 5,000 credit loadout. While the game has received a warm reception, its sales performance on both PC and consoles is still being evaluated.
Extraction FPS Marathon adds its first endgame zone after players uncover it via ARG
Bungie has unlocked the first endgame zone, the Cryo Archive, in its extraction FPS RPG Marathon after players solved an alternate reality game. Access to the Cryo Archive requires players to be level 25, have all factions unlocked, and possess a loadout of 5,000 credits or more, offering unique rewards including skins.
Marathon's most important new update has some truly bizarre restrictions
Bungie has announced that the raid-like Cryo Archive mode for its live service extraction shooter Marathon will only be playable on weekends. Ranked play will also be restricted to weekends and is currently in beta. Players need to meet specific Runner level, faction, and loadout requirements to access the Cryo Archive.
"So that we don't flood the game with amazing loot": Marathon director defends Cryo Archive's weekend-only release in the name of balance, queue times and player prep
Marathon game director Joe Ziegler defended the decision to release the new Cryo Archive map as a weekend-only event, citing the need for player preparation, maintaining game balance by preventing an 'overpowered loot' economy, and ensuring consistent player pools for faster matchmaking. While acknowledging player frustration, Ziegler stated that Bungie is open to future iterations and adjustments for the live service game's content releases.
