0363: Roundtable News Marathon, Mayhem, and the State of AAA

Game Dev Unchained by Game Dev Unchained

May 6, 202501:13:27Games & Hobbies

In this roundtable episode, the crew dives into Bungie’s upcoming "Marathon," dissecting its art style, gameplay, and what it signals about the state of AAA game development. We discuss industry layoffs, the decline of W...

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