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Marathon Guide – Lockdown Event
This guide details the Lockdown world event in Marathon, a Dire Marsh exclusive that triggers approximately fifteen minutes into a run. The event involves a multi-wave defensive mission against the UESC AI across three locations, requiring players to collect and insert 'Lockdown Drives' into UESC Security Caches to unlock valuable loot. Players are advised to bring an Antivirus Pack, ample ammo, and Cardio Kicks for efficient traversal, while also being prepared for potential encounters with other Runner teams.
Arc Raiders and Marathon Finally Taught Me to Let Go of My Loot
The author reflects on their experiences with extraction shooters Arc Raiders and Marathon, concluding that the core gameplay loop teaches players to detach from collected loot. This lesson is learned through repeated failed attempts to retain items after unsuccessful runs.
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.
Trove’s 2026 St Qubeslick event brings new luckbeasts to fight and seasonal rewards to craft
The annual St. Qubeslick event is live in Trove until March 24th, introducing new luckbeasts and fluxbeasts that drop valuable materials. Players can collect these resources and coins from dungeons and hidden Pots 'O' Gold to craft new allies, mounts, and other rewards.
What I Found Inside The OP Sailor Piece Secret Chest – And How To Get It!
This guide details how to obtain and what rewards can be found within the rare Secret Chests in the Roblox game Sailor Piece. These chests have a 1 in 5,000 drop chance from bosses and contain significantly larger quantities of in-game materials like Race Rerolls, Trait Rerolls, and Gold compared to standard chests.
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.
A decades-old Diablo 2 easter egg has suddenly become relevant again as players hunt for the best loot in Reign of the…
A long-standing Diablo 2 easter egg, known as the "souls dance," has become relevant again due to the Reign of the Warlock expansion. This easter egg grants a significant, hidden magic find buff for 19 hours, substantially increasing the chances of rare item drops, including new sunder charms.
Marathon players accidentally smuggle rare loot out of Server Slam and into full game
Players of the newly launched Marathon game are reporting that rare loot from the recent Server Slam playtest has been accidentally transferred into their inboxes in the full game. This includes items like a 24-slot backpack. Bungie is aware of the issue and is working on resolving it, while also addressing missing pre-order and Deluxe Edition bonuses.
How to get Lockbox Keys in Marathon
This guide explains how to obtain Lockbox Keys in the game Marathon, which are necessary to open valuable caches. Keys can be found as rare drops in containers or on objects in the game world, or purchased from the Armory after acquiring the Locksmith CyberAcme upgrade. The guide also details potential locations for lockboxes and the types of loot they contain.
Marathon Players Report Keeping Server-Slam Loot In Full Game
Players of Bungie's Marathon have reported instances where loot earned during the Server Slam beta test has carried over into the full game, contrary to the developer's intention for a fresh start. This bug, where items were found in the in-game mailbox, is likely to be addressed by Bungie soon.
Marathon roadmap - all updates coming in 2026
Bungie has outlined its 2026 roadmap for the upcoming FPS game Marathon, detailing content updates planned for the year. The game will feature seasonal content drops every three months, each with a unique theme, server wipe, new gameplay modifiers, and narrative progression. Key additions include new maps like Cryo Archive, a ranked queue, new Runner shells, weapons, and a system for customizing Runner stats.
Marathon’s Rewards Passes Won’t Expire and You Can’t Pay for Power, Says Bungie
Bungie has clarified that Marathon's Rewards Passes will not expire and can be purchased from previous seasons, with content unlockable through gameplay or an optional Premium Pass for cosmetics. The developer emphasizes that there is no "pay for power" system in the game, and all seasonal gameplay content will be free for all players. Marathon is launching today for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Arc Raiders once again nerfs generous blueprint drop rates, but its hurricanes are still worth braving
Embark Studios has reduced the drop rates for blueprints in Arc Raiders' new Hurricane map condition. Despite the nerf, the article suggests that braving the hurricanes remains a worthwhile activity for players.
Destiny 2 Is Giving Out Free Loot to Compensate for a Bug
Bungie is offering free in-game loot in Destiny 2 on November 19 to compensate for a rare bug that made certain perk combinations harder to obtain. The bug, which has been resolved with update 8.1.0.4, affected weapon rolls and was discovered after impacting a popular combo in a new dungeon weapon. The latest dungeon will also feature double drops from November 19 to December 3.
Nioh 3 New Game Plus Guide: Shogun’s Journey, Divine Gear & Endgame – Expert Game Reviews
This guide details Nioh 3's Shogun's Journey New Game Plus mode, which unlocks after defeating the final boss. It covers what carries over, the new Divine rarity equipment and Grace sets, restoration systems like Sands of Recollection and Scarlet Sands, Soul Core transformation, and the Sudama Blessing system for targeted farming. The guide also offers tips for preparing for the significant difficulty spike and surviving endgame challenges.
That easy Borderlands 4 Pearlescent "won't happen again."
Gearbox Publishing associate creative director Grant Kao stated that the current method of farming Pearlescent rarity items in Borderlands 4 is too easy and will be adjusted. This indicates a potential change in the game's loot system to make rare items more challenging to acquire.
Arc Raiders Trinkets Guide – Rarity And Selling Prices
This guide for Arc Raiders details the various trinkets players can find, which are items designated for selling to earn in-game currency. Trinkets are categorized by rarity (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary) and have varying selling prices, with some also being necessary for quests or upgrades. The article lists all known trinkets, their rarity, selling price, and any specific uses.
When is the next Escape from Tarkov wipe?
The next server wipe for Escape from Tarkov is estimated to occur in late August 2026, following a shift to a seasonal schedule. The most recent wipe was on November 15, 2025. Players are encouraged to start playing before the wipe to begin on equal footing with others.
Destiny 2: Forsaken Review | Giant Bomb
Destiny 2: Forsaken significantly improves the base game with dramatic enhancements to loot and character progression, a more engaging story, and new areas. The expansion introduces the Gambit multiplayer mode and makes loot more meaningful by reintroducing random perks. Bungie has learned from past missteps, creating a more cohesive and enduring experience for the franchise.
Destiny 2: Forsaken Review
Destiny 2: Forsaken significantly improves the base game with dramatic enhancements to loot and character progression, a more engaging story, and new areas. The expansion also introduces the Gambit multiplayer mode, blending PvE and PvP elements. Bungie's efforts have made Destiny 2 the best it has been to date, addressing earlier design missteps.