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Bungie's Marathon: A Rocky Road to Delays and Controversies

The anticipation surrounding Bungie's upcoming game, Marathon, has been waning rapidly amid a series of setbacks and scandals. Originally slated for release in September, the game has faced significant hurdles that threaten to derail its launch entirely.

Early Problems and Alpha Test Failures

Initially, Marathon was expected to make a splash, but early alpha testing told a different story. Testers described the game as uninteresting, visually bland, and lacking compelling gameplay. The feedback was overwhelmingly negative, prompting the developer to reconsider its approach. While delays are common in game development, the poor alpha response signaled deeper issues beyond just timing.