Marathon Anticipates Strong Sales Performance

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So, there’s this buzz going around—something about a game called Marathon needing to hit the jackpot, like top five sales chart or it’s, well, kind of doomed. Or not. Who even decides these things? Rumor mill says it’s either Sony or Bungie setting the high jump bar here.

And, oh boy, if that wasn’t enough, drama alert! Bungie’s got some explaining to do because—get this—they used art without asking permission. I mean, talk about awkward. They’ve promised to clean up, though. Better late than never, right?

This game Marathon (heard of it? Maybe, maybe not) sort of split its testers right down the middle. Some folks love the flashy colors and the bang-bang action, while others are grumbling about paying for something that’s not free-to-play. Can you believe it’s supposed to cost about 40 bucks? Yeah, $40! Not pocket change, for sure.

Enter the legendary Paul Tassi. He’s saying Sony and Bungie have this wild dream of Marathon being a hit in 2025—number five, to be specific. Ambitious or delusional? You decide. And in the middle of all this art fiasco, people are like, “The vibes? Never been worse.” Ouch.

So, post-drama, Bungie’s now on this soul-searching mission to make sure all their art is legit. Could take ages—or not. Who even knows anymore? And I hear some players—hardcore fans, I guess—are begging to push Marathon to 2026. Meanwhile, Bungie’s eyeing a September 2025 release. Clash much?

Anyway, this tale of art and ambition in the gaming world? It’s a rollercoaster. Will Marathon hit the big time? Will Bungie get it sorted just in time? Stay tuned, because this might just be the most human drama in pixels you’ll see in a while.