Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast Marathon Finally Has a Release Date - Kinda Funny Games Daily 01.19.26
Jan 19, 2026
The release date for Marathon is finally set for March 5, sparking excitement. Rumors swirl around a potential Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake, hinting at future announcements. An explosion at Rockstar North raises eyebrows but the studio remains operational with no injuries reported. Discussions about balancing multiplayer and narrative gameplay ignite debate among the hosts. Meanwhile, memories of Nintendo insisting on Sonic’s foot placement in artwork add a nostalgic twist. Listeners are engaged with quick news bites and lively chat reactions.
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Marathon Mixes Multiplayer And Environmental Lore
- Bungie's Marathon blends extraction multiplayer with deep environmental storytelling to create a living world experience.
- The design risks players missing narrative details during multiplayer runs, making single-player-style lore delivery tricky.
Extraction Shooters Gaining Mainstream Traction
- Hosts compared Marathon to Arc Raiders and other extraction shooters as a growing genre with mainstream potential.
- They noted genre familiarity (Arc Raiders, Helldivers 2) makes players more open to new extraction titles, but lasting engagement is uncertain.
Expect Bungie Post-Launch Iteration
- Hosts expect Bungie's Marathon to likely require post-launch fixes like other Bungie live services.
- They hope updates will polish issues and let Marathon find its audience over time.