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A Love Letter To Gaming's Many Weird Moons
This article explores the recurring presence and diverse interpretations of the Moon in video games, from its use as a setting for combat and puzzles in titles like Portal 2 and Super Mario Odyssey to its symbolic significance in Bloodborne and The Legend of Zelda series. It highlights how games like Destiny and Outer Wilds leverage the Moon's mystique to create unique player experiences, reflecting humanity's fascination with space and celestial bodies.
You Might Not Want to Know How Much It Reportedly Cost Bungie to Make Marathon
A new report suggests that Bungie's upcoming game Marathon has a development budget exceeding $200 million, potentially reaching over $250 million before ongoing costs. This figure is comparable to or even surpasses the reported budget for Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Despite financial concerns and past project cancellations following Sony's acquisition of Bungie, the studio is reportedly focused on creating new content for Marathon, which has received positive initial feedback.
New Destiny 2 Expansions Bundle Gets You All the Latest Content for $28
Humble is offering a new bundle that includes multiple Destiny 2 expansions for $28. This bundle provides access to recent content for a significantly reduced price compared to purchasing the expansions individually.
On Sale
Steam is hosting a sale featuring discounts on several games. Frostpunk is on sale, with significant discounts also available for The Planet Crafter (50% off), Eastshade (75% off), and BOKURA (70% off). Destiny 2 expansions are also part of a pay-what-you-want bundle.
As Marathon faces the kind of cheat users Destiny 2 fans know all too well, Bungie promises "we have a zero-tolerance policy" and that anti-cheat improvements are on the way
Bungie has acknowledged the growing problem of cheaters in its new game Marathon, stating a zero-tolerance policy and promising ongoing improvements to anti-cheat measures. The developer confirmed that bans are actively being issued and that telemetry and detection methods are being expanded to better combat cheating, drawing on their experience with Destiny 2. Bungie also plans to enhance the in-game reporting system to notify players when their reports lead to action.
Stop the petition: The Rocketeer mimicking the Vaporizer's alert noise was actually a bug, and it's been fixed…
Embark has fixed a bug in Arc Raiders where the Rocketeer enemy's alert noise was incorrectly changed to match the Vaporizer enemy. This change, which was met with significant backlash and a petition to revert, has now been corrected. The update also addressed issues with the Close Scrutiny map, including despawning summoned enemies and adjusting movement speeds for Rocketeers and Vaporizers.
Marathon Review – Not for the Faint of Heart — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Bungie's Marathon is a challenging extraction shooter that offers satisfying gunplay and impressive map design, but features a steep learning curve for new players. Despite its high-risk, high-reward gameplay loop and striking art style, the game is best suited for those already familiar with the genre, offering a polished experience that demands significant player investment.
Can a VPN let you play region-locked games?
This article explores the possibility of using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to bypass region-locked games, particularly on PC. While feasible on PC using services like SurfShark or NordVPN, console access is more complex, often requiring a VPN-enabled router and region-specific payment methods. The article warns of potential risks, including account bans from digital storefronts.
Destiny 2 Guardian Games: Warlocks Lead as Week Two Heats Up
The annual Guardian Games event in Destiny 2 has reached its second week, with Warlocks currently holding a lead over Hunters and Titans. Bungie is introducing a Community Challenge to encourage cooperation alongside competition. This event highlights the evolution of live-service gaming towards hybrid models that blend rivalry with shared experiences, potentially influencing future game design and community engagement.
You can now play Black Ops 7's unique co-op extraction mode for free
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's cooperative extraction mode, Endgame, is now available for free for a limited time, even for players who do not own the full game. This PvE mode, which combines elements from Warzone DMZ and MW3 Zombies, allows players to gear up and complete objectives across its Avalon map. Season 3 has introduced new 'operations,' a 'Warband' skill track, two exotic weapons, and an overhauled loadout system.
Marathon isn't deathmatch gone wide, it's multiplayer Alien: Isolation and every other player is a xenomorph
Marathon is described as a multiplayer evolution of single-player stealth experiences like Alien: Isolation, where other players act as intelligent, listening threats. The game emphasizes sound design and player-driven pacing, allowing for avoidant strategies similar to classic titles like Thief and Far Cry. Bungie's approach creates persistent ambiguity and a tense atmosphere, making it a compelling experience for stealth fans.
Marathon Review – Bungie Nails the Extraction Shooter Loop
Bungie's Marathon successfully revitalizes the extraction shooter genre, offering a compelling gameplay loop that respects player time. Despite initial hesitation towards the genre, the game's smart design, engaging faction system, and satisfying gunplay make it a standout experience. However, effective communication with teammates is crucial, especially in later maps, which can be a challenge with random matchmaking.
How to complete Last Entry in Arc Raiders
This guide details how to complete the 'Last Entry' quest in Arc Raiders' Flashpoint update. Players must navigate to the Seed Vault on Stella Montis, interact with a workstation to access a researcher's log, find the Seed Vault Box Key, and then use it to unlock the Seed Box within the vault to obtain the Official Shutdown Documentation for extraction.
Marathon has made everyone's favourite loot spot harder to access but even more rewarding, and it's got solo…
Bungie has implemented changes to the Marathon Outpost map in patch 1.0.5.2, altering the accessibility and rewards of the central Pinwheel loot spot. These modifications have sparked debate, with some players finding them detrimental to solo play while others acknowledge their potential benefits after further experience.
TAG Community Safety Score: Final Fantasy XIV, Sea of Thieves, Apex Legends & Destiny 2
This analysis details the TAG Community Safety Scores for Final Fantasy XIV (71/100), Sea of Thieves (66/100), Apex Legends (62/100), and Destiny 2 (54/100). The scores evaluate games based on moderation infrastructure, response, communication controls, transparency, guidelines, appeals, parental controls, and proactive design. The article highlights how community culture can compensate for infrastructure gaps, the importance of platform integration, and the fixable issue of transparency reporting.
Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles provide polished experiences without mandatory purchases, making them accessible for all players. The list includes enduring favorites like Astro's Playroom and Fortnite, alongside newer additions and evolving live-service games.
Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles deliver polished experiences without any upfront cost, with optional in-game purchases typically being cosmetic or convenience-based. The list includes popular titles like Astro's Playroom, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Fortnite, among others, showcasing the breadth of quality free gaming options for PS5 owners.
Destiny Rising launches new area, removes pinnacle energy, and tweaks gacha for mythic characters
Destiny: Rising has launched its Season of Wishes, introducing the new Red Sea Rift area with new dungeons and public events, alongside a Great Hunt raid set for April 4th. The controversial pinnacle energy mechanic has been removed, and the gacha model for mythic characters is being replaced with dedicated unlock events, starting with Efrideet.
Destiny 2’s Steam player count nearly doubled with Guardian Games, but it’s still depressingly low
Destiny 2's Steam player count nearly doubled to a peak of 14,030 during the Guardian Games event, a significant increase from previous days. However, this figure remains low compared to previous years, with daily averages in 2023 and 2022 being substantially higher. The article suggests that Bungie may be prioritizing other projects like Marathon, leading to community concerns about the decline of Destiny 2.
Destiny 2’s Guardian Games 2026 Brings New Rushdown Mode and Holofoil Weapons
Bungie has announced that Destiny 2's Guardian Games 2026 event will feature a new Rushdown mode and exclusive Holofoil weapon variants. The annual class competition will take place in the Tower, with players earning medallions to acquire event-specific rewards and compete for class supremacy.