What's fueling the backlash at Marathon? #gaming

The Arc Raiders vs. Marathon debate completely misses the point

The video game industry isn't short of warring fanbases: PlayStation vs. Xbox, Call of Duty vs. Battlefield, Overwatch vs. Marvel Rivals, the list goes on. Marathonvs. Arc Raidersis the latest rivalry, with rabid fans of one having complete disdain for the other — or at least that's what the vocal lot on social media would have you believe. On paper, the comparisons make sense: They're both multiplayer extraction shooters, and in theory, they're…

What's fueling the backlash at Marathon? #gaming

Multiple launch issues have combined to create community friction Bungie’s new extraction shooter opened to strong player interest but an equally strong wave of criticism. Complaints cluster around monetisation, post launch technical problems, and transparency about content and rewards. The…

Bungie Makes Key Change To Marathon's Microtransactions

Bungie's new extraction shooter, Marathon, is finally here. Shortly after its launch on Thursday, Bungie announced that it plans to change the amount of in-game currency (called Lux) players earn when purchasing a $10 USD Lux bundle from the store."In the near future, we're making an adjustment to the amount of LUX you get for the $10 (or regional equivalent) LUX bundle to grant 1120 LUX (1000 + 120), up from 1100 LUX (1000 + 100)," Bungie said …

Marathon tackles microtransaction complaints, preps patch to smooth out pain points

This month, a lot of eyes are on Marathon, Bungie’s new sc-ifi shooter that launched with a reputation for controversy. One of the more hotly debated elements were the game’s microtransactions, which happened to be priced in a way that pushed players to purchase more currency than they actually needed to snag desired skin cosmetics. […]

Bungie Promises Changes And In-Game Refunds After Players Denounce Marathon's Monetization

Bungie promises to make in-game refunds and changes after Marathon players denounce its aggressive monetization.