Marathon Delayed as Bungie Promises to Reveal New Release Date This Fall - IGN (www.ign.com)
from sculd@beehaw.org to gaming@beehaw.org on 18 Jun 10:07
https://beehaw.org/post/20639902

This is inevitable after the lukewarm feedback from the alpha and the plagiarism sitaution. The whole internet is basically out for blood.

Honestly, I think the fact that Marathon is in a niche genre means it is going to have difficulty attracting casual players.

I hope they can add a single player campaign which will make it more appealing.

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madame_gaymes@programming.dev on 18 Jun 14:26 next collapse

We’ve entered a new era of postponing the release date for releasing the release date. Doesn’t bode well.

sculd@beehaw.org on 18 Jun 18:04 collapse

They really need to take their time on this one. Without major change releasing the game will be a suicide.

Megaman_EXE@beehaw.org on 18 Jun 20:02 next collapse

I don’t think this can be salvaged at this point. Original Marathon fans don’t like that it doesn’t stay true to the source material. Everyone is mad about the plagiarism. Bungies track record is kinda shot after Destiny 2. I think the only people they could attempt to appeal to are hardcore destiny 2 fans.

sculd@beehaw.org on 19 Jun 01:22 collapse

Agreed. Not sure if anything can save this game at this point. I just want an 8 hour campaign in the spirit of the original…

priapus@piefed.social on 19 Jun 15:38 collapse

I don't see any future where this game survives when Arc Raiders exists. Its kinda reminding me of Overwatch vs Battleborn tbh