Bungie Unveils Marathon, Xbox Summer Showcase Games # 438

Bungie Unveils Marathon, Xbox Summer Showcase Games # 438

Author: Sean Garmer April 15, 2025 Duration: 1:12:28
Bungie revealed quite a few things about their next game, Marathon, on Saturday as promised. They showcased some gameplay, cover art, gave some creators hands-on time with the game, and even gave us a release date of September 23. Considering everything that's on the line for Bungie and Sony with this, it feels like they are doing their best to make this Extraction Shooter stand out. However, there's a looming decision that hasn't been made, one of cost to consumers, although rumors suggest the premium pricing will be $40. Is this too much for a live service game? Or is this fair considering the name attached to it? Did anything from the gameplay reveal entice Sean and Marc?

Also, there's more news concerning Nintendo Switch 2, including info on the Game Key Cards, pricing for Switch 2 edition,s and what some include and don't include, gaming devices not being included in tariff exemptions, and what it could mean for Nintendo.

Plus, Sean has finished South of Midnight, Marc keeps trucking along in Assassin's Creed Shadows, Xbox revealed their date and some plans for the June 8 Summer Showcase event, could Toys for Bob do a Banjo game? And more!

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