Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Marathon Delayed! Bungie Doomed? - Kinda Funny Gamescast
Jun 17, 2025
The podcast dives into the recent delay of Bungie's anticipated game, Marathon, raising questions about the studio's future. It explores the concerns of nostalgia and community feedback in gaming, as well as the broader implications of such delays. Discussion shifts to the competitive landscape of new game releases, with a spotlight on Bungie's struggles. The hosts also touch on the financial challenges of live service models versus traditional games, reflecting on the impact of mismanagement in the industry and its repercussions on developer morale.
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Marathon Alpha Reveals Challenges
- Bungie's Marathon alpha showed the game is in an early and underdeveloped state, lacking content and clarity of purpose.
- The extraction shooter genre is niche and hard to please both casual and hardcore fans simultaneously.
Art Theft Scandal Hits Bungie
- The stolen art scandal at Bungie worsened morale and questioned the integrity of Marathon's assets.
- Bungie faces substantial challenges in clearing and rebuilding the game's visual assets and reputation.
Fundamental Issues Limit Marathon
- Feedback indicates Marathon is unlikely to be significantly improved by short-term tweaks.
- The core genre choice and lack of key gameplay elements limit its potential success.