Yes, ‘ARC Raiders’ Makes ‘Marathon’ Look Bad

Yes, ‘ARC Raiders’ Makes ‘Marathon’ Look Bad

The reaction to the Marathon Alpha has mostly been mixed to underwhelming. The initial reaction to the ARC Raiders Alpha has visibly skewed more positive.

If I was head of Bungie No, resurrect Marathon was not a good idea, and before we have another fiasco like Concord before us, as the new boss I demand to unplug the project here and now. Instead, let's focus on what made Bungie the world leader in the FPS genre in the past. Of course we can't legally produce a new Halo, but that doesn't mean we can't fish in the same seas we helped create in his day. Because where 343 Industries (now Halo Studio…

Boss Moves: If I were the head of Rare (and Konami)

If I were head of Bungie No, reviving {Marathon} was not a good idea, and before we have another {Concord} fiasco in front of us, as the new boss I choose to pull the plug on the project here and now. Instead, let's focus on what made Bungie the world leader in the FPS genre once upon a time. Sure, we can't legally produce a new {Halo}, but that doesn't mean we can't fish in the same seas we helped create back in the day. Because where {343 Ind…

Discussion - WindowsCentral/Jez Corden: Bungie's Marathon is...

According to Windows Central, Arc Raiders plays much better than Marathon: Accessibility and Visual Style: ARC Raiders offers a more accessible experience with a retro 80s sci-fi aesthetic, contrasting with Marathon's darker, more generic style. Varied Gameplay: It blends PvE (fighting AI-controlled ARC machines) and PvP combat, encouraging dynamic strategies and unpredictable encounters. Fluid Movement: The game's movement system…

Marathon is doomed — ARC Raiders is already a much better extraction shooter, and I feel bad for Bungie's developers

Embark Studios' ARC Raiders is the extraction shooter I've been waiting for. Here's why I think it's better than Bungie's upcoming Marathon.