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Episode 95: Is Marathon the New Concord?

• Grant Roland & Ed Phillips • Season 1 • Episode 95

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🚨 Is Bungie’s Marathon destined to become the next Concord-level disaster—or will it redefine PvP shooters? In Episode 95 of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips break down the comparisons between Sony’s failed live-service shooter Concord and Bungie’s upcoming title Marathon.

We dive deep into the early gameplay footage, player expectations, Bungie’s track record, and why Marathon is facing a tidal wave of hype—and skepticism.

🔍 In This Episode:

  • 🎯 Marathon vs. Concord – What fans are saying and why the comparison matters
  • đź’Ą Bungie’s challenges post-Destiny 2
  • 📉 Why Sony’s push for live service is failing—and what Marathon must avoid
  • đź”® Our predictions: Can Marathon break the curse?

🔥 Episode Highlights:

  • Why Marathon is being called the “next Concord”
  • Sony’s live-service obsession and Bungie’s place in it
  • Is there still hope for PvP shooters in 2025?
  • The DMG take: what we'd do differently

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