
Marathon
Bungie's extraction shooter with full cross-play, set in the Marathon universe with PvP loot-extraction gameplay.
Best for players who specifically want a hardcore extraction shooter and can tolerate live-service issues.
Reviews
Summarized Marathon's poor critical reception in his weekly news show. Noted reviews confirmed the Server Slam concerns — the core loop isn't engaging enough to sustain the extraction format.
Mar 27, 2026
Earlier coverage
The creator is strongly mocking Marathon's Collector's Edition, criticizing its high price and the fact that it does not even include the game or meaningful in-game extras. His tone suggests a very negative view of how Marathon is being presented and sold, comparing its situation to Concord in a derisive way.
Jun 24, 2026
Earlier coverage
Jun 6, 2026
May 6, 2026
The video is overwhelmingly about Marathon and Yong Yea gives a strongly negative assessment of its prospects and design, arguing that the game is losing players, financially unviable, and unlikely to survive as a live service. He also criticizes Marathon as too hardcore, poorly balanced, and fundamentally the wrong kind of game for Bungie, saying it lacks the broader appeal, handcrafted feel, and identity of Halo or Destiny.
May 1, 2026
Earlier coverage
The video is overwhelmingly about Marathon Season 2, with Joe actively trying to play it while criticizing server instability, disconnects, poor interface choices, and a lackluster update. He is especially furious about the expensive microtransactions and says the new cosmetics, battle pass rewards, and overall content are trash, making his overall opinion extremely negative.
Jun 3, 2026
Earlier coverage
Apr 13, 2026
Mar 20, 2026