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Ken Levine, director of System Shock 2 and BioShock, recently said he couldn't make a BioShock work in space, despite his own acclaimed sci-fi immersive sim history. He defines BioShock as rooted in historical periods and is now focusing on character-driven narratives over political lectures for his new game, Judas. This sci-fi shooter from Ghost Story Games, still a ways out from release, promises deep player choice in a dystopian setting.
Better Than Dead is a raw, hyper-realistic bodycam FPS hitting Steam, offering a gritty revenge tale. Its stripped-down design and visceral gunplay evoke a shocking sense of realism, unlike anything you've played.
2K's 31st Union studio has undergone layoffs for its free-to-play shooter Project Ethos, while announcing a significant pivot to a "skill-based PVP roguelike experience." This change aims to streamline development and introduce a "more distinctive, fantasy-like visual identity" after a lukewarm initial reception.
Imagine Dragons' lead singer Dan Reynolds' game studio, Night Street Games, is ending new content development for its online shooter, *Last Flag*, less than three weeks after its April 14 launch. The CTF-like game failed to find an audience, never hitting over 600 concurrent players on Steam. While new content stops, the game will remain online with a final update and custom lobby features.
Bungie's extraction shooter *Marathon* gets a massive update (1.0.5.2) mid-season, aiming to make the game 'less mean.' New features like the CyberAcme Initiative and Mercy Kits incentivize cooperation, while beginner maps are now solo-only for new players. Balance changes, including a Recon buff and thermal scope nerfs, alongside a new balanced-kit match type, aim to refresh the experience. The update arrives as the game faces questions about its long-term momentum.
Fans are buzzing about the 'Jennifer English effect,' a superstition linking the voice actor to recent GOTY wins, now pointing to Bungie's *Marathon*. This extraction shooter faces the challenge of being a multiplayer game, a rarity for top honors, but 2026's open field could give it a unique shot.
Bungie's new extraction shooter, Marathon, has reportedly sold just 1.2 million units so far, with PC making up 70% of sales. Despite its 'masterwork design' and sticky player engagement, the game's ultra hardcore nature may be limiting its wider commercial appeal. Bungie is under pressure to deliver amid recent financial challenges.
Marathon's Loud Gunfire Uproar: Bungie Hits The Mute Button Bungie’s latest venture, the extraction shooter Marathon, has only been out for a little over a week, launching on March 5 for consoles and PC. Yet, in that
Bungie's _Marathon_ is a challenging, free-to-play extraction shooter on PS5, Xbox, and PC. This guide offers essential tips for new players to navigate its complexities, focusing on early progression, tactical movement, and maximizing loot to survive its brutal learning curve.
Helldivers 2, the co-op shooter that’s had us all screaming about democracy and managed to capture the hearts of millions, recently found itself in a rather uncomfortable spotlight. While we’re usually focused on
