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Marathon September Update Delayed to December 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Bungie has delayed the "Symbiosis" update for its extraction shooter Marathon to December 2026, with a smaller "October Refresh" planned for October 6. The author expresses disappointment, viewing the changes as a reactive attempt to salvage the live service game rather than a focused vision. The article criticizes the addition of features like a social space and PvE content, suggesting Bungie is struggling to find a unique identity for Marathon.
Bribing medics to revive me first in Wardogs is one of my favorite shooter mechanics in ages
The shooter Wardogs features a unique mechanic where players can bribe medics to prioritize their revival, a system the author finds highly engaging and a favorite among shooter mechanics. This bribe system, along with other economic incentives, creates a fittingly nihilistic approach to warfare where profit drives actions, making each life an investment. Despite a shaky launch with many players, the game's economy system is seen as a smart way to incentivize battlefield roles, with potential for growth during its early access period.
Mortal Shell 2 Update Fixes The Game’s Stingy Economy
Developer Cold Symmetry has released a significant update for Mortal Shell 2, primarily addressing the game's economy by making resources like Glimpses and Tarcores more plentiful. This change aims to reduce the necessity of New Game+ for full shell and Tarstone upgrades. The update also includes weapon buffs, bug fixes, and boss adjustments, though it is currently only available on PC, with console versions planned for release later.
World of ClaudeCraft Opens the WOC Exchange, Bringing Auctions and Bid Bonds to Players
Levy Street Games has launched version 0.40.0 for World of ClaudeCraft, introducing the WOC Exchange, a new player-to-player marketplace featuring hidden reserve auctions and bid bonds. This update aims to formalize the in-game economy and improve trading efficiency. Performance has also been significantly enhanced, with freezing times reduced and guild boards added to encourage community interaction.
Anichess Kicks Off Base Return With M8 Points Opt-In
Anichess has initiated the return to its 'Base' ecosystem by allowing players to opt-in to migrate their accumulated M8 points. These points are crucial for competitive modes and are earned through standard matches or staking the $CHECK token. This migration marks the first step in reintegrating the game's on-chain economy.
Mortal Shell 2 Guide: Best Coin Farming Methods – How To Get Gold Fast
This guide for Mortal Shell 2 details efficient methods for farming Gold Coins, which are essential for in-game purchases and upgrades. Strategies include completing Gorf's mushroom quest, extracting specimens with the Proxima Shell, utilizing Beacon resets for enemy farming, and equipping the Justiciar's Stone Tarstone for a coin drop bonus. Activating the 'Auto Pick Up Gold' setting is also recommended.
Mortal Shell 2's first balance patch makes its in-game economy a lot more lenient and nerfs some enemies and bosses for a smoother ride
Developer Cold Symmetry has released the first balance patch for Mortal Shell 2, addressing the in-game economy and enemy difficulty. The patch significantly increases gold drops, reduces the cost of smelting weapons, and refunds spent glimpses on shell maps. Enemy and boss HP values have been reverted to beta levels, with a few exceptions, and several weapons and tarstones received buffs.
MapleStory N stacks three events at once, headlined by an untried field-drop format
MapleStory N is launching three simultaneous in-game events, including "Chief Slime's Request," which features a novel field-drop format. "Explorer of Slumbering Dragon Island" and "Spiegelette's Golden Giveaway" are also part of the rotation, which follows the game's first anniversary and a significant Power Crystal payback event.
Steam has been taken over by sandbox games including Palworld, study of 98,555 games finds, but RPGs and FPS games are…
A study of 98,555 games on Steam reveals that sandbox titles, exemplified by Palworld's $500 million earnings, are among the highest earners. First-person shooters and role-playing games follow closely in revenue generation. However, the report highlights that the top 1% of games account for 84.5% of estimated revenue, with the median game earning only $3,631.
Behold, "the whole story of Steam's economy in one picture": the top 1% of games earn 84.5% of estimated revenue, and most games barely make anything
A new analysis of 99,206 paid games on Steam reveals that the top 1% of games earn 84.5% of the estimated revenue, with half of all paid games earning less than $4,000 lifetime. The report, which excludes free-to-play titles, highlights extreme revenue disparities and a rapidly growing Steam catalog that outpaces revenue growth.
Guilds Go Live in AFK Heroes: Members Can Earn Up to 25% Extra $AFKHERO
AFK Heroes has launched its new Guilds feature, allowing members to earn up to 25% more $AFKHERO tokens, along with 100% more XP and Gold. This update is part of the game's Season 2 content, which also includes crafting, tournaments, and PvP. The introduction of guilds aims to boost player engagement and in-game rewards, though specific tier requirements for maximum bonuses have not been publicly detailed.
Massively Overthinking: How important is an auction house in MMORPGs?
MMORPG developers and players discuss the critical importance of auction houses and asynchronous trading systems. While some older MMORPGs succeeded without them, modern titles often rely on these features to facilitate player economies and trade, with their absence significantly impacting player experience and engagement.
No More Room in Hell 2’s 1.0 Update Introduces New Game Mode, Economy Overhaul, and More
Torn Banner Studios has released the 1.0 update for No More Room in Hell 2, marking its exit from Early Access. The update, titled Armageddon, introduces a new Survival game mode with unique maps, an objective-based Bunker map, and a solo mode. It also features a complete overhaul of the in-game economy, new items like the Rescue Beacon, assignments for earning Merits, a tutorial mode, and adjusted difficulty settings. The game is available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S with a launch discount.
Believe the hype for Wardogs, possibly the next great multiplayer FPS
Wardogs, an upcoming multiplayer FPS from Bulkhead, shows significant promise with its unique blend of milsim and extraction shooter elements. The game features a robust in-game economy where players earn and spend currency for gear, creating a strong incentive for survival and teamwork. Entering early access in September, Wardogs aims to strike a balance between approachable gunplay and deeper logistical gameplay.
Where Casual Gaming Ends and Sweepstakes Games Begin - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This article clarifies the distinctions between social casinos, sweepstakes casinos, and licensed real-money casinos, emphasizing that sweepstakes models use a dual-currency system and operate as a sweepstakes rather than a gambling license. It outlines checks to differentiate them, such as currency types, prize redemption, free entry routes, and regulatory oversight, noting that sweepstakes casinos are in a legal grey area and face increasing restrictions in various regions.
AFK Heroes’ first 45 days: $53K spent by players, $14.3K earned back
In its first 45 days, AFK Heroes saw players spend $53,000 worth of AFKHERO tokens while only earning $14,300 back. The in-game marketplace facilitated $48,060 in sales from over 391,000 listings. This voxel idle RPG, launched on Solana, has implemented changes to its reward system and introduced features like guilds and crafting with its Season 2 update.
Ronin teases a new Pixels chapter and leaves out every detail
Ronin announced that the Web3 game Pixels is entering its next chapter, following multiple awards and reaching over 1 million daily active users. While details like a release date, chapter number, or feature list were not provided, previous chapters have significantly reworked the game's economy and player earnings. The announcement comes after Ronin's migration to an OP Stack layer 2 and its own rebranding as the 'gamification engine of Ethereum'.
Bees Join Chainers’ Animal Roster as Four-Day ‘Survivor Swarm’ Event Begins
Chainers has launched "The Survivor Swarm," a four-day in-game event featuring a new playable animal type: Bees. The event, running from August 6th to August 9th, includes both Progression and Mission tracks, offering various rewards. This update follows a recent Reward Pool rework by 51 Games, which adjusted in-game currency payouts and tiers.
Otherside Maps Out 74-Resource Economy Spanning 100,000 Otherdeeds
Otherside is developing an interconnected economy featuring 74 resources across its 100,000 NFT land plots, known as Otherdeeds. This system aims to deepen player engagement by directly linking land ownership to a broader resource framework. Yuga Labs recently acquired Unreal Engine technology from Improbable to support the virtual world's foundation, with upcoming updates promising development diaries and community feedback channels.
Nine Chronicles Rolls Out Season Pass With Courage, World Clear and Adventure Boss Tracks
Nine Chronicles has launched a new Season Pass featuring three progression tracks: Courage, World Clear, and Adventure Boss, designed to increase player engagement. Both free and premium tiers offer rewards, with a Premium+ option providing instant bonuses. This update aims to incentivize players to battle more and progress further, especially in anticipation of the upcoming Arena season.
