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May 26, 2025
Former BioWare writer David Gaider discussed the concept of "anti-fans," referring to players and content creators who focus on negative aspects of games, leading to campaigns of negativity before a game's release. This behavior is observed in a vocal minority that critiques upcoming titles, such as Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Assassin's Creed Shadows. The influence of these "anti-fans" extends beyond individual games, affecting the industry, as seen with the genre shift of Marathon and criticisms directed at Bungie. Gaider notes that this group seems to take pleasure in the potential financial failure of projects, which he describes as mean-spirited.
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May 23, 2025
Bethesda's latest game, Doom: The Dark Ages, is priced at £70 for both PC and console and can be completed in about 13 hours. This pricing strategy has raised concerns among gamers, especially since PC games typically have lower price points. Some gamers believe this may be an attempt by Microsoft to promote its subscription service, Game Pass, while others plan to wait for sales. Additionally, there are concerns about Bungie's management following its acquisition by Sony, with critics questioning the effectiveness of such corporate acquisitions in revitalizing franchises. In contrast, Nintendo is innovating with its upcoming Mario Kart World for the Switch 2, moving the series to an open-world format, which has generated excitement among fans. The gaming community remains engaged in discussions about pricing, management, and innovation as the industry evolves.
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May 16, 2025
Bungie has acknowledged that some assets in the upcoming game, Marathon, were improperly sourced from artist Fern "4nt1r34l" Hook. Following her public allegations, Bungie confirmed that a former employee included unauthorized artwork in the game, and that individual is no longer with the company. Bungie is conducting a comprehensive review of its art assets to prevent further plagiarism and is implementing stricter protocols for documenting artist contributions. The company has reached out to Hook to address the issue and reaffirmed its commitment to ethical practices in the creative process.
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May 13, 2025
Destiny 2 has re-entered the Steam Top Ten, ranking second, following the announcement of new content including two expansions: Edge of Fate in July and Renegades in December. The game surged 83 places in rankings after the launch of the Rite of the Nine on May 6th. Counter-Strike 2 remains the highest-grossing title on Steam. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is in third place, while The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has dropped to seventh. Valve's Steam Deck is fourth, and Doom: The Dark Ages is fifth in pre-orders. Apex Legends climbed to sixth, and Stellaris returned to the Top Ten at eighth due to a sales event. Schedule 1 fell to ninth, and War Thunder is tenth. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending May 13th is as follows: Counter-Strike 2, Destiny 2, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Steam Deck, Doom: The Dark Ages, Apex Legends, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Stellaris, Schedule 1, War Thunder.
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May 8, 2025
TeamLFG is a new studio formed by former Bungie employees, located in Bellevue, Washington. The studio is developing a multiplayer action game and aims to incorporate player feedback through early access playtests. They also hinted at a "frog-type" game concept in a recent PlayStation Blog post.
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May 7, 2025
Acquiring the New Land Beyond exotic sniper rifle in Destiny 2 requires a pre-order of the Year of Prophecy Ultimate Edition, as it is currently not available for free in-game. Players can expect future opportunities to obtain it without cost. Pre-ordering grants immediate access to the weapon. The Ultimate Edition also includes all playable content for the year, such as the Renegades expansion, battle passes, three Star Wars-themed outfits, an exotic sparrow, an emote, and an exotic catalyst and ornament for New Land Beyond. Players must collect the weapon from the Exotic Archive in the Tower after pre-ordering. The weapon has several perks, including increased damage from precision hits, enhanced range, and improved handling speed.
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May 6, 2025
The Edge of Fate livestream for Destiny 2 is scheduled for May 6 at 9 AM PT and can be watched on the Destiny 2 YouTube channel or Bungie Twitch channel. The event will reveal the next year of content and introduce the Rite of the Nine event, which allows players to revisit past dungeons for refreshed weapon perks. This livestream marks a significant transition from the episodic seasonal structure as Bungie shifts focus to developing Marathon.
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April 30, 2025
Two anticipated extraction shooters, Marathon by Bungie and Arc Raiders by Embark Studios, were showcased on the same day. Marathon's alpha version is available until May 4, while Arc Raiders' Tech Test 2 runs from April 30 to May 4. Both games are set for release later this year and will not be free-to-play. Bungie faces scrutiny due to uncertainties around Sony's confidence in the studio, while Embark is under pressure from publisher Nexon regarding Arc Raiders' performance.
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April 16, 2025
Joe Ziegler, the director of the game Marathon, discussed the game's pricing model, stating that its extensive content justifies its price and sets it apart from free-to-play games. He noted that Bungie has prepared significant post-launch content to enhance the game's value. Ziegler expressed optimism about the game's appeal and reassured players of ongoing seasonal content without increasing the initial purchase price. He acknowledged the subjective nature of pricing and emphasized the goal of delivering a strong value proposition. The game is set to launch on September 23rd with a "premium" price tag, although Bungie has indicated that this does not necessarily mean it will be a full-price product.
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