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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.
Coming Out in gaming this week — March 2, 2026
This article highlights new game releases scheduled for the week of March 2, 2026. Notable titles include Scott Pilgrim EX, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, Slay the Spire 2, and Marathon, launching across various platforms like PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
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.
How to get a blue shield in Marathon
This guide explains how to obtain a blue shield in the game Marathon. Blue shields are presented as a significant item for improving player survivability within the game.
How to get and use Lockbox Keys in Marathon
This guide explains how to obtain and utilize Lockbox Keys within the game Marathon. These keys are used to unlock containers that may contain valuable in-game items.
How to complete the Tox Clear event in Marathon
This guide explains how to navigate and clear the Tox Clear event rooms in the game Marathon. These areas are described as lucrative loot zones that can be cleared of toxic gas with the right knowledge.
Marathon Beginner Guide: 18 Tips to Survive Tau Ceti IV — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
This guide offers 18 essential tips for new players of the extraction shooter Marathon, focusing on surviving the early hours on Tau Ceti IV. It covers crucial mechanics like faction upgrades, managing resources, understanding weapon mods, and utilizing the ping system to improve extraction success rates.
All Cryo Archive ARG terminal locations in Marathon
This guide details the locations of six Cryo Archive ARG terminals found on the Perimeter map in the game Marathon. These terminals have begun displaying strange videos and potential clues to future content, and players can find them at specific fixed locations across the map.
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.
How to complete Hack shipping database in Intersection in Marathon – Protect/Destroy 5 contract guide
This guide details how to complete the final Protect/Destroy 5 contract for the MIDA faction in Marathon. It breaks down the three tasks: hacking a shipping database in Intersection, using explosives to open a container in Complex, and exfiltrating a UESC Resource Stockpile. Successfully completing these steps is crucial, as failure requires restarting from the beginning.
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.
How to download shipping manifest and hack second-floor terminal in Marathon – Protect/Destroy 4 contract guide
This guide details how to complete the Protect/Destroy 4 contract in Marathon, which involves three tasks: downloading a shipping manifest from a terminal in Processing, scanning tagged containers in Airfield, and hacking a second-floor terminal in Flight Control. Completing these steps is necessary to improve standing with the MIDA faction.
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.
Slay the Spire 2 dev compared it to unexciting 'chicken noodle soup' before its extraordinary launch, but it turns out people really, really like their soup
Slay the Spire 2 has seen an extraordinary launch, with developer Mega Crit expressing surprise at the overwhelming player response. The game achieved a peak of over 179,000 concurrent players on Steam, significantly outperforming its predecessor and other new releases. Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano had previously described the original Slay the Spire as "chicken noodle soup" of video games, a humble comparison that belies the sequel's massive success.
Something for the Weekend – 07/03/26
Nintendo held an Indie World showcase, revealing new titles and updates. Among the announcements were Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, South of Midnight for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and Echoes of Aincrad, an RPG set in the Sword Art Online universe. The article also reviews several games including Planet of Lana 2 and Pokémon Pokopia, and features previews for Tides of Tomorrow and Rogue Point.
Bungie is fixing Marathon's worst microtransaction sin
Bungie is addressing player concerns regarding microtransactions in the upcoming game Marathon. The developer will adjust the system so that earned in-game currency, Lux, can be used to purchase runner skins, indicating a broader effort to improve the game's cosmetics offering.
Marathon's story is told like it's a single player game and that's no good when my friends are talking on Discord
The author argues that Bungie's upcoming game Marathon, despite being a multiplayer experience, presents its story in a way that assumes single-player engagement. This makes it difficult for players to follow the narrative while communicating with friends on platforms like Discord. The article suggests that developers of multiplayer games need to adapt their storytelling methods to accommodate concurrent player interaction.
