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gaming25 minutes ago•19 min saved

Marathon Server Slam Kicks Off Free Cross-Platform Test Ahead of Launch

Marathon’s Server Slam starts 26 Feb 2026 at 10:00 PT and runs through 2 Mar, giving all players a free, non-demo pre‑launch test across PS5, PC, and Xbox without preload or PS Plus. It features two zones (Perimeter, Dire Marsh), five factions, five Runner shells, and additional gear, plus rewards earned during the event that carry into the full game when it launches on 5 Mar. Bungie is using the test to stress-test servers ahead of the official release.

via Push Square|

#bungie #cross-platform #gaming

news1 hour ago•13 min saved

Marathon's chat filter blocks Arc Raiders name during beta, then gets patched

During Marathon's pre-launch server slam, the chat filter censored the exact phrase 'Arc Raiders' but allowed variations; a clip of the censorship circulated online, and Bungie later patched the filter.

via Kotaku|

#arc-raiders #bungie #censorship

gaming1 hour ago•37 min saved

Marathon Beta Unveiled: Start Times, Rewards and What to Expect from Bungie's Extraction Shooter

Bungie’s new extraction shooter Marathon is launching a Server Slam beta with a defined start-time and a rewards track, and the piece explains how to participate and what to expect during the beta.

via Forbes|

#beta #bungie #extraction-shooter

gaming4 hours ago•37 min saved

Marathon Server Slam: 11 Tips From the Game Director

A game director shares 11 practical tips for Marathon server slam, outlining strategies to improve coordination, timing, and performance for players aiming to excel in the event.

via Forbes|

#game-director #gaming #marathon

technology1 day ago•18 min saved

Marathon's Cinematic Hype Sparks PS5 FPS Buzz Ahead of Bungie's Server Slam

Bungie’s cinematic Marathon trailer for PS5 builds hype ahead of the game’s server slam starting February 26. The clip showcases atmosphere and art direction rather than gameplay, prompting discussion on whether trailers can carry interest without actual play and if a future campaign could extend Marathon’s longevity beyond a live-service focus.

via Push Square|

#bungie #fps #marathon

gaming1 day ago•3 min saved

Dr Disrespect’s Marathon Promo Backfires as Devs Refute Partnership

Gamer Guy Beahm, known as Dr Disrespect, claimed a partnership with Marathon for a major launch, but the Marathon dev team publicly said he’s not partnered. The incident follows a previous fake-event stunt around Highguard, and the piece portrays Beahm's efforts to stay in headlines as a sign of waning mainstream clout in a shifting gaming industry.

via aftermath.site|

#drdisrespect #gamelaunch #gaming

youtube1 day ago•13 min saved

DrDisrespect Pretends Marathon Sponsorship; Bungie Clarifies There’s No Deal

Kotaku reports that DrDisrespect staged a Marathon sponsorship tease ahead of the server slam, prompting Bungie to publicly deny any paid partnership; Beahm celebrates the stunt as a win, continuing a pattern critics say tests authenticity in the algorithm-driven era.

via Kotaku|

#bungie #disavow #drdisrespect

technology4 days ago•42 min saved

Sony Goes Silent Online as Backlash Over Bluepoint Closure Intensifies

Sony’s main PlayStation social accounts have been silent for more than 72 hours following Bluepoint Games’ closure, while regional channels kept posting. Fans flooded replies—often angrily—targeting Marathon and Sony’s live‑service strategy. Marathon, Bungie’s PvPvE title launching March 5, remains a focal point of the backlash as Sony contends with leadership criticism and awaits a return to posting.

via Push Square|

#bluepoint #bungie #marathon

games4 days ago•14 min saved

Bluepoint Shutdown Triggers Marathon Boycott Talk

PlayStation’s shutdown of Bluepoint Games sparked social-media backlash from fans who vow to boycott Bungie’s Marathon and other live-service titles; Marathon is still on track to release March 5 with a beta Feb 26–Mar 2, and while the controversy has drawn attention, analysts expect it to have limited impact on the game.

via Kotaku|

#bluepoint #boycott #bungie

technology4 days ago•38 min saved

Sony Goes Silent After Bluepoint Closure Triggers Fan Backlash

Sony has halted its social media activity following the Bluepoint closure, with a scheduled Marathon post going live just as the news broke and fans firing off hostile replies; the silence is likely to continue over the weekend as the company and fans respond to the fallout from the acquisition-led decision.

via Push Square|

#backlash #bluepoint #demons-souls

gaming8 days ago•6 min saved

Marathon to bring cross‑platform weapon charms ahead of launch

Marathon will bring PlayStation-exclusive weapon charms to Steam and Xbox players as well, with Bungie confirming cross‑platform charms in response to community questions; a server-slam test runs Feb 26–Mar 2 ahead of a March 5 launch. The game has faced past hurdles, including PvE criticisms and a plagiarism scandal, but is pushing forward with broader cosmetic content.

via Eurogamer|

#bungie #cross-platform #gaming

technology9 days ago•8 min saved

Marathon's Server Slam Hints at Bungie-Quality Extraction Shooter

A new extended Marathon gameplay clip shows a squad battling AI and then PvP, highlighting the medic duties of the Triage class, solid gunplay, and striking art design. With the Server Slam kicking off on February 26, early impressions suggest Marathon could be a standout extraction shooter, though its final success remains to be seen.

via Push Square|

#bungie #extraction-shooter #marathon

sports21 days ago•7 min saved

81-Year-Old 'Super López' Defies Aging with 3:39 Marathon

Juan López, 81 and nicknamed Super López, keeps defying age in distance running with a 3:39 marathon and a 4:47:35 50km world record; scientists credit his top-tier VO2 max (52.8 ml/kg/min) and high muscle mass, while he trains 65–120 km weekly and cares for his disabled wife, noting he might aim for records beyond 85 years old.

via EL PAÍS English|

#aging-athletes #marathon #physiology

gaming1 month ago•6 min saved

Sony’s February State of Play Expected; Wolverine, Marathon Among Potential Reveals

A reliable leaker claims Sony will host a February 2026 State of Play, likely featuring a mix of third‑party announcements and select first‑party updates. Possible reveals include Saros, Marvel’s Wolverine, and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, with Marathon also amid discussion as Bungie’s title is slated for a March 5 multi‑platform release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

via Push Square|

#gaming #marathon #playstation

technology1 month ago•13 min saved

Marathon on PS5 Pro Uses 5K Rendering for Sharper 4K Graphics

Bungie’s Marathon, a sci‑fi extraction shooter coming to PS5, will use PS5 Pro’s PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution to render at 5K internally and scale down to a stable 4K image. It launches on March 5, with preorder pricing of $39.99 for Standard, $59.99 for Deluxe, and a $84.99 DualSense controller bundle.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|

#bungie #marathon #playstation