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Bungie launches Marathon extraction shooter on consoles and PC
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Bungie released its sci-fi extraction shooter Marathon on March 5, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC at a $40 price point. The launch has been mostly stable, though some players discovered beta loot carrying over unexpectedly, while the studio addressed datamining and outlined consumer-friendly seasonal passes. An ESRB rating mentioning PS4 and Xbox One versions appeared unannounced.
Capcom will discontinue the Deluxe Edition of Dragon's Dogma 2 along with several time-saving microtransactions starting June 24. The changes come ahead of the release of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen.
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A group of gamers and activists gathered outside Electronic Arts headquarters in Redwood City on May 11 to voice opposition to the company's recent layoffs, microtransactions, and a planned $55 billion acquisition by Saudi Arabia.
Blizzard has officially confirmed the introduction of a new premium currency called Hearthsteel in World of Warcraft, designed specifically for purchasing housing items in the upcoming Midnight expansion. The currency aims to make acquiring multiple cosmetic items more efficient, according to the developer. Player reactions have been largely negative, viewing it as an unnecessary monetization tactic.