Bungie

Review : Marathon : Extraction is Your Only Option
02
Apr
By Rob Frawley 2nd
Latest News, Reviews

Review : Marathon : Extraction is Your Only Option

Extraction shooters have historically been grounded in gritty realism, but I’ve always longed for a compelling entry that incorporates hero-shooter elements like traits and abilities. Marathon, an extraction shooter developed by Bungie and published by SIE, tackles exactly that. It features an addictive loot grind, a unique and visually captivating…
Read
Marathon’s Mystery Box Narrative
23
Mar
By Steve Esposito
Articles, Latest News

Marathon’s Mystery Box Narrative

What makes a good story? Some will say great world building, some properly motivated characters, and some would say a solid enemy. Those are all great elements, and since I started playing Marathon I pondered this more and more. As someone who is a sucker for a good story, especially…
Read
Review-in-Progress : Marathon
17
Mar
By Rob Frawley 2nd
Latest News, Reviews

Review-in-Progress : Marathon

Extraction shooters have historically been grounded in gritty realism, but I’ve always longed for a compelling entry that incorporates hero-shooter elements, such as traits and abilities. Marathon, an extraction shooter developed by Bungie and published by SIE, tackles exactly that. It features a diverse selection of character classes with compelling…
Read
Bitcast 376 : Bungie Starts Their Marathon
15
Mar
By Seasoned Gaming
Podcasts

Bitcast 376 : Bungie Starts Their Marathon

In Bitcast 376 the guys are back to finally discuss Bungie's Marathon release and how the game has shaped up so far. They also talk Pokemon Pokopia, Travis's preview of Big Walk, Slay the Spire 2, Monster Hunter Stories 3, info from GDC including the next Xbox hardware direction in…
Read
Bungie Shares Vidoc on Marathon with Release Date
17
Dec
By Seasoned Gaming
Latest News

Bungie Shares Vidoc on Marathon with Release Date

It's been an interesting year for the extraction shooter. After Marathon generated mixed feedback following its playtests, followed shortly after by ARC Raiders dominating the extraction genre since that point, Bungie took a step back and went back to work. Now, as we approach 2026, Bungie is once again pulling…
Read
Bitcast 335 : Previewing Bungie’s Marathon
12
Apr
By Seasoned Gaming
Podcasts

Bitcast 335 : Previewing Bungie’s Marathon

This week the guys welcome Travis back as they discuss all the details of Marathon, Bungie's latest and their return to the classic IP. We chat the world-building, modes, gameplay, and more. We also talk the highest rated game of the year so far in Blue Prince, Xbox's 2025 showcase,…
Read
Bitcast 302 : Bungie Layoffs and the PlayStation Impact
05
Aug
By Seasoned Gaming
Podcasts

Bitcast 302 : Bungie Layoffs and the PlayStation Impact

In Bitcast 302 the guys tackle the latest round of layoffs hitting the gaming industry, this time at PlayStation's Bungie. They discuss the feedback from employees including some commentary from contacts, along with why greed is damaging gaming overall. They also talk Avowed's delay, Gamescom expectations, and more! Amazon Apple…
Read
Bitcast 257 : Microsoft Moves to Close on Activision-Blizzard
16
Jul
By Seasoned Gaming
Podcasts

Bitcast 257 : Microsoft Moves to Close on Activision-Blizzard

In Bitcast 257 the guys continue to provide legal analysis of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard (thanks to Hoeg) as they move another step closer. They also discuss Bungie's lawsuit against harassment, PlayStation's two-billion dollar investment in R&D, and upcoming games including Remnant 2, EA's Black Panther, and more! Amazon Apple…
Read