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Mega Crit unveils Slay the Spire 2 plushies and oh dear I've bought two of them
Mega Crit has released new Slay the Spire 2 plushies featuring the Ironclad, Silent, and Defect characters, available for a limited time through Makeship. The game has achieved significant popularity on Steam, with high concurrent player numbers, partly attributed to its new multiplayer mode and playable classes like the Necrobinder and Regent.
Marathon buffs ammo and med spawns, nerfs UESC enemies in latest patch
Bungie has released a new patch for Marathon that aims to smooth out the early game experience. The update includes nerfs to UESC enemies and bosses, increased spawns for med cabinets and munition crates on the Perimeter map, and adjustments to starting ammo for specific sponsored kits. Tweaks to thermal highlights and contract-specific elements are also included.
How to get Marathon Schemas and how to use them
Marathon Schemas are rare in-game items that function as crafting recipes, unlocking a limited supply of specific gear for purchase in the Armory without requiring faction upgrades. These Schemas can be found randomly on any map and, when exfiltrated, add items to the Armory stock, with weapon Schemas adding three and Implant/Equipment Schemas adding five. Once a Schema's stock is depleted, it is removed, necessitating finding it again unless a faction upgrade allows for permanent unlocking.
Jeff Kaplan Drops Bombshell About ‘Contentious’ Activision Exit
Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan described his 2021 departure from Activision Blizzard as the biggest "f**k you moment" of his career, suggesting a deeply contentious exit. This revelation sheds light on potential issues within Blizzard during the development of Overwatch 2 and contributes to a broader discussion about how major game studios treat their creative talent.
"UESC is still a menace, don't worry" - Marathon community debates PvE nerfs following game's first major balance patch
Marathon players are debating Bungie's recent balance patch, which reduced PvE enemy health and boss shield durability by 10-25 percent. While some players welcome the change for improved survivability and resource management, others lament the loss of challenge and the game's previously intense combat feel. Developers emphasize that the core threat of the UESC remains, with adjustments focused on ammo conservation and rewarding player awareness.
Best Extraction Shooters to Play in 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
This guide highlights the best extraction shooter games available in 2026, emphasizing the genre's high-stakes gameplay where players risk losing all their gear upon death. Titles like Escape from Tarkov, ARC Raiders, and Marathon are discussed for their unique takes on the formula, ranging from punishing realism to more casual-friendly experiences.
King Dedede & Tank Star Amiibo Preorders Are Live, and ... | TAG
Preorders are now live for the King Dedede & Tank Star Amiibo figures, priced at $55, available at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop. The article also covers Nintendo's destruction mechanics in Donkey Kong Bananza, new features in Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, the StarCraft Tabletop Miniatures Game release, Solasta 2 early access, PS5 deals, Pokémon Pokopia's innovative approach, free Steam games, March PlayStation Plus additions, the playable Star Wars: First Assault, Pragmata's demo success, and Bungie's Marathon extraction shooter.
Marathon Trailer Showcases A Snippet From Tau Ceti IV’s Past (and Hints at Cryo Archive)
A new lore drop for Marathon reveals details about humanity's colonization of Tau Ceti IV and hints at the upcoming Cryo Archive map. Bungie is working to improve the game following a disappointing launch, with plans to revise content gating and address player feedback.
Marathon Update 1.0.0.4 patch notes adjust Runners, Thermal Scope & item spawns
Bungie has released update 1.0.0.4 for Marathon, which includes adjustments to Runners, the Thermal Scope, and item spawns. The update also addresses various bug fixes.
How to complete the Marathon Parasitism contract for Sekiguchi
This guide details how to complete the "Parasitism" priority contract chain for Sekiguchi in the game Marathon. It breaks down each of the five steps, including collecting combat data, gathering salvage, synthesizing and injecting a Biotic Sample, extracting Synthsilk data, and finally synthesizing and implanting a SIMbiont, all within single runs on specific maps like Outpost and Dire Marsh.
Marathon 1.0.0.4 Update Nerfs Thermal Scopes and Enemy AI — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Bungie has released update 1.0.0.4 for Marathon, addressing several issues and making balance adjustments. The update nerfs thermal scopes by reducing their visual clarity and highlight distances, and also reduces the health and shield of most UESC enemies. Other changes include adjustments to item economy, combat fixes, and improvements to contracts and zones.
Marathon Review-In-Progress - Incredible Highs, Painful Lows
Bungie's Marathon is a highly engaging extraction shooter that excels at creating tense, personality-filled battles. The game features a deep faction and loot system that encourages character progression, even after losses. While the user interface can be overwhelming and the single-contract system frustrating, the core gunplay and overall experience are strong, with future content updates expected to further enhance the live-service offering.
How Marathon avoids the mistake that Concord and Highguard made
Marathon is praised for avoiding the "Blorko" problem that affected Concord and Highguard by implementing a unique "Shells" mechanic for combat avatars. The game, developed by Bungie, launched on March 5, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, offering a fresh take on shooter gameplay with depth and flexibility. The article also briefly mentions other games like Crabmeat, Pragmata, Fortnite, Super Mario Lego, Never's End, Crimson Desert, and the lawsuit against Valve regarding lootboxes.
Marathon update makes UESC enemies weaker, but they're still messing me up at every opportunity. Bungie have "no plans to change that"
Bungie has released an update for Marathon that reduces the health of most UESC enemies and bosses, and decreases the frequency of EMP grenade usage. While these changes aim to alleviate resource burdens and allow players to be better prepared, Bungie states they have no plans to significantly reduce the difficulty of PvE combat, as they appreciate the challenge it provides.
Marathon’s first post-launch patch nerfs its tough AI, and even more positive changes are on the way soon
Bungie has released the first post-launch patch for Marathon, addressing player feedback by slightly reducing the health of most UESC enemies and shield HP of UESC bosses. The update also includes improvements to objective navigation, nerfs to thermal scopes, and increased Med Cabinet and Munitions Crate spawns. Future updates will enhance the Rewards Pass with new cosmetic items.
Bungie’s Latest Marathon Patch Reduces NPC Difficulty After Player Feedback
Bungie has released patch 1.0.0.4 for their extraction shooter Marathon, reducing the difficulty of NPC enemies following player feedback. The update also increases the spawn rate of Med Cabinets and Munitions Crates on the Perimeter map, provides more starting ammo for daily loadouts, and improves the visibility range for contract objectives. These changes aim to create a fairer gameplay experience and address community concerns.
Marathon Update 1.0.0.4 Makes UESC Easier, but Bungie Insists It Will Not Change Direction on ‘Friction’ the AI Enemies Provide - IGN
Marathon's first post-launch patch, Update 1.0.0.4, introduces balance changes to address player feedback regarding difficulty, particularly concerning ammo scarcity and enemy AI. Bungie has increased resource spawns and reduced enemy health on certain maps while assuring players that the core challenge of the AI will remain. The update also includes weapon adjustments and implements the promised rewards pass and store changes.
Marathon's first patch improves ammo and meds, makes combat noisier, nerfs thermal scopes and UESC bots
Bungie has released the first patch for its live-service shooter Marathon, addressing player feedback with several balance changes. The update increases the spawn rate of Med Cabinets and Munitions Crates, boosts starting ammo, and reduces the effectiveness of thermal scopes. UESC bot health and HP have also been slightly nerfed, while navigation points are now more visible.
Latest Marathon patch brings sizeable changes as Bungie strives to get things right
Bungie has released a significant patch for Marathon, focusing on improving combat balance, tweaking the item economy, and fixing numerous bugs. Key changes include nerfed thermal scopes, reduced enemy health, increased Med Cabinet spawns on Perimeter, and the introduction of new contracts. The update also addresses various stability issues and interface bugs.
New Marathon patch seemingly makes the whole game a touch easier as Bungie nerfs UESC enemies, to fans' relief:…
Bungie has released an update for Marathon that appears to make the game easier by nerfing UESC enemies and increasing the spawn rate of Med Cabinets and Munitions Crates. The patch also addresses bug fixes and minor tweaks, though the disabling of 'Broken Wing' on Outpost has drawn some criticism.
