This week, Bungie unveiled its extraction shooter Marathon, sparking debate as it faces comparisons to the unsuccessful Concord. A former developer of Concord urged for compassion towards Bungie, emphasizing the hard work of the team behind Marathon. He shared insights on the emotional toll of creating games, highlighting the courage it takes to innovate in an uncertain market. Bungie’s livestream provided significant details about Marathon, including its release date and gameplay, while questioning its pricing strategy. Ultimately, there is a call for a kinder perspective towards developers and their creative efforts amid the scrutiny.
"Seeing the faces of the developers on the Bungie stream gave me hope and excitement for what is to come for Marathon," Stephan Williams said.
"It takes a lot of courage to take a chance, trying something foreign to them, that isn't proven, nor guaranteed to succeed," Williams emphasized.
"While Concord failed to inspire players, there were lessons to be learned from that gut-wrenching failure," Williams noted.
"Games are meant to be fun and people need to be kinder to the developers working on them behind the scenes," he stressed.
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