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Marathon approaching 15k CCU low (sponsored by coachmcguirk91 - still having a blast)

The ones playing this and refusing to see all the issues with it is why the game is/will fail. The community small as it is needs to take it to Bungie to fix everything that's wrong, otherwise you guys won't have a Marathon to play at all.
 
Nor is anyone even discussing them as an issue in the community at all.

Maybe that's the problem....

The ones playing this and refusing to see all the issues with it is why the game is/will fail. The community small as it is needs to take it to Bungie to fix everything that's wrong, otherwise you guys won't have a Marathon to play at all.

If Marathon is going to be a decent sized success it's not going to achieve that listening to the current playerbase.

Having said that - for me personally - I don't even think campaign, PvE or traditional PvP modes would get me to give it a chance now, so maybe it's the right thing.

Games like Diablo 4 got a large window to improve their game despite early shortcomings, I just don't think this is a window, more of a slit.
 
Probably going to be below 15K CCU today.

It will be interesting to see how Sony/Bungie will try to save this game. Will they do some big moves like make it free to play at some point, or just keep maintaining it with as little money as possible?
 
Funniest thing is- those delayed paid off reviews will sound even more deluded when they start showing up vs if they were simply paid off on launch, now any review with even 7/10 will be considered heavily biased towards game with quickly receding playerbase that generated close to 0 hype.
At launch they would definitely deceive way more players, now every1 has his own opinion already and wont be swayed easily one way or the other :D
 
Probably going to be below 15K CCU today.

It will be interesting to see how Sony/Bungie will try to save this game. Will they do some big moves like make it free to play at some point, or just keep maintaining it with as little money as possible?
I believe it will be an April PlayStation member freebie. That would help spike some numbers and keep it afloat for a bit longer as people try it out, or a massive 50% off sales price.

Problem is outside niche forms of enthusiasts Most of these games just don't have mass appeal or have long legs.
 
Funniest thing is- those delayed paid off reviews will sound even more deluded when they start showing up vs if they were simply paid off on launch, now any review with even 7/10 will be considered heavily biased towards game with quickly receding playerbase that generated close to 0 hype.
At launch they would definitely deceive way more players, now every1 has his own opinion already and wont be swayed easily one way or the other :D
I still can't believe mainstream sites played along with that without even giving a score in progress. IGN rushed to put one on Crimson Desert on launch day while they still don't have one nearly three weeks after Marathon launched.
 
I still can't believe mainstream sites played along with that without even giving a score in progress. IGN rushed to put one on Crimson Desert on launch day while they still don't have one nearly three weeks after Marathon launched.
There are some ppl who actually reviewed it, but those guys dont rely on pre-release copies/ad revenue from bigtime publishers aka they can afford to not sell their morality, like here:

He gave it a 6 even tho claimed he is addicted to the game :P
 
New all time low. Here's the games it is competing with at the moment. The weekend brought a tiny bump with the release of the only new major content that has even been announced for the game, but that quickly is wearing off.

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I think destiny 3 changes things if bungie was full commitment, the last handful of d2 years have been bad but that's because bungie hasn't made it a priority at all like they used to and losing Activision hurt more than anything as losing HMS and VV has been their biggest loss because those extra teams really pumped some content out.

Plus D3 as a brand new iteration is just a revitalization that people would've came to see. A series that lasted 10 years absolutely would've done well with a brand new destiny 3 and like I said those ccu numbers would've been easily in the 400 500 600k with a new destiny. There's a lot of us fans out here that was ready for more.
 
New all time low. Here's the games it is competing with at the moment. The weekend brought a tiny bump with the release of the only new major content that has even been announced for the game, but that quickly is wearing off.

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15k is brutal. Can't even imagine the Playstation version.
 
They won't increase investment in single-player games just because live service fails. Instead, they'll reduce investment across all game development, shut down even more studios, and make their financial reports look even more impressive.
Yeah let's just consume and shut our mouth right?
 
New all time low. Here's the games it is competing with at the moment. The weekend brought a tiny bump with the release of the only new major content that has even been announced for the game, but that quickly is wearing off.

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Nice!!!!

My estimated low of 15.3k was off by only 85!

My estimated peak today is 46k.
 
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You're not the target demographic.
Judging by the "success" of the game, the target demographic won't be enough to sustain it. Also how do you know I'm not the target? Maybe I like extraction shooter, maybe I've been playing Tarkov for like 7 years with 5 friends? Maybe you should stop judging without knowing?

And maybe, JUST MAYBE, Sony should do more of what helped them win the previous generation? And stop searching for that "GAAS lightning in a bottle" game? Do more SP games that are appealing?

Just a little thought.
 
What's the daily average now? 25,000? Is this enough to support the game long term?
Given the downward trend this week if you took a midpoint it'll probably around 30k-ish. That assumes the avg weekday ranges from 15-45k and weekends let's say 20-50k.

But if it keeps sinking -5% per day your 25k won't be far off.

Of course this is just steam. Add in whatever extra amount for console
 
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New all time low. Here's the games it is competing with at the moment. The weekend brought a tiny bump with the release of the only new major content that has even been announced for the game, but that quickly is wearing off.

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No joke. Based off trending, that blockbuster game everyone is itching to play called Legend of Idleon will have higher CCU at some point.
 
Judging by the "success" of the game, the target demographic won't be enough to sustain it. Also how do you know I'm not the target? Maybe I like extraction shooter, maybe I've been playing Tarkov for like 7 years with 5 friends? Maybe you should stop judging without knowing?

And maybe, JUST MAYBE, Sony should do more of what helped them win the previous generation? And stop searching for that "GAAS lightning in a bottle" game? Do more SP games that are appealing?

Just a little thought.

I haven't assumed anything. You are aging out of the target demographic.

While we are taking about assumptions though. It's mildly hilarious about some of the discrepancies about what the game is like by people that haven't or even have played it. To the point where some here are fabricating talking points against the game which don't even exist. Some delusional comments going on here.
 
I haven't assumed anything.
Meanwhile in the real world: "You're not the target demographic"

That read like an assumption.

You are aging out of the target demographic.
Excuses, more excuses. Also what's the demographic for Marathon? And what's my age?

While we are taking about assumptions though. It's mildly hilarious about some of the discrepancies about what the game is like by people that haven't or even have played it. To the point where some here are fabricating talking points against the game which don't even exist. Some delusional comments going on here.
Don't try to change the subject, hiding behind a victim complex. It seems you are upset by the difficulties encountered by the game, I get it but don't report your frustration on us please.

The MDF (Marathon Defense Force) is doing extra hours...
 
Meanwhile in the real world: "You're not the target demographic"

That read like an assumption.


Excuses, more excuses. Also what's the demographic for Marathon? And what's my age?


Don't try to change the subject, hiding behind a victim complex. It seems you are upset by the difficulties encountered by the game, I get it but don't report your frustration on us please.

The MDF (Marathon Defense Force) is doing extra hours...

You're 35 from France unless your profile is lying. As I said I wasn't assuming. Victory complex is more like it?

And yes, dont change the subject indeed. Stick to the facts and don't make shit up.
 
Judging by the falling CCU, I guess the players that bought it, also weren't the target demographic.
Even with the new content, it didn't bring new players in. At best, it barely stabilized its existing playerbase for a couple of days and are now continuing to bleed. Albeit a slow bleed.
 
Judging by the falling CCU, I guess the players that bought it, also weren't the target demographic.
Even with the new content, it didn't bring new players in. At best, it barely stabilized its existing playerbase for a couple of days and are now continuing to bleed. Albeit a slow bleed.
It did fairly well holding considering Crimson Desert launched.
 
You're 35 from France unless your profile is lying. As I said I wasn't assuming. Victory complex is more like it?

And yes, dont change the subject indeed. Stick to the facts and don't make shit up.
You are the one assuming I wasn't the target, not playing extraction shooter or whatever. And now you're pivoting/coping.

Let's stick to the fact? Ok, the game is failing, tanking HARD. That's a fact. Remember that I was NOT quoting you at first, I was just responding to someone.
 
It did fairly well holding considering Crimson Desert launched.
Fairly well that the devs already posted before the weekend was over the changes they are considering.
They must have a different definition of "fairly well" than you.

So let me get this straight, Sony bought Bungie for ~$3.6B and further invested another $300-400M to target a narrow demographic? They must love burning money if that's the case.
 
Judging by the falling CCU, I guess the players that bought it, also weren't the target demographic.
Even with the new content, it didn't bring new players in. At best, it barely stabilized its existing playerbase for a couple of days and are now continuing to bleed. Albeit a slow bleed.
It brought zero new gamers in.

Any new gamers couldn't even play it anyway since it has all kinds of character and gear value requirements to enter cryo.
 
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You are the one assuming I wasn't the target, not playing extraction shooter or whatever. And now you're pivoting/coping.

Let's stick to the fact? Ok, the game is failing, tanking HARD. That's a fact. Remember that I was NOT quoting you at first, I was just responding to someone.
What do you mean I called you out. I'm not pivoting on that. 😂

But this a CCU thread that somehow turned into the anti-OT thread. With the same 10-12 characters repeating the same shit. For no other reason to harp on their agenda. You have no attachment to the game yet are stuck in the thread. What's wrong with that? lol 😳 people.

Do you think that huddling here in a chat bitching because GAAS suck and Sony doesn't make as many single player games is going to make a difference? As you said at least I have a reason to see how the game is doing here.
 
Fairly well that the devs already posted before the weekend was over the changes they are considering.
They must have a different definition of "fairly well" than you.

So let me get this straight, Sony bought Bungie for ~$3.6B and further invested another $300-400M to target a narrow demographic? They must love burning money if that's the case.
Can you validate any of those numbers on the game cost and run rate va profit for Marathon?

Of course not. Here we go back to just make shit up!
 
It brought zero new gamers in.

Any new gamers couldn't even play it anyway since it has all kinds of character and gear value requirements to enter cryo.

This is the situation that Marathon finds itself in, regardless of Cryo. The game already has a fairly high barrier to entry, so you end up with a gaggle of sweats playing the game.

Anyone who decides to plunk down $40 finds themselves getting their ass handed to them or is overwhelmed by the confusing UI, etc.

Very difficult to bring in new gamers to something like this, imo.
 
Go back to your safe space in the OT if you can't handle the conversation in this thread.
Most of the posts here are about the CCU. It's not our fault if the shit has been dropping like a slow sinking Titanic.
Exactly

It's not like any us flood the OT with CCU numbers. But some people don't like dropping CCU because it looks bad on the game.

And that's steam numbers. Just imagine how bad the PS and Xbox user bases are.
 
And where has that been quoted as the target demographic by Bungie. Target demographic isn't a made up word, but your definition of the numbers sure are.
Look up what PlayStations or even most marketing target demographics are pointed towards. 18-35 is the demographic with significant buying power. This is just basic marketing knowledge? Your acting like I'm talking about some sort of wizardry or something here.
 
What do you mean I called you out.
Seriously if you don't know what you are posting I can't help you. Read again buddy (and keep in mind that I was NOT quoting you at first, you just went butthurt and decided to engage with me)

I'm not pivoting on that. 😂
And you're wrong. I get your feelings are hurt but that's not my fault 🤷‍♂️

But this a CCU thread that somehow turned into the anti-OT thread.
Oh no the crying is starting. If it's so hard for you, just stick to the OT. It's your safe space. We are making fun of the game's CCU in the CCU thread, meanwhile you're just here crying. Again.

With the same 10-12 characters repeating the same shit. For no other reason to harp on their agenda. You have no attachment to the game yet are stuck in the thread. What's wrong with that? lol 😳 people.
Oh noooooooo, guys Guardian Monkey is upset !!! Please be nice with Marathoin now !!!!!

Gonna Cry Tobey Maguire GIF


I like having fun reading people like you having a crashout about a mediocre game. It's a lot of fun really seeing you trying to find every excuses to justify this lmao.

Do you think that huddling here in a chat bitching because GAAS suck and Sony doesn't make as many single player games is going to make a difference? As you said at least I have a reason to see how the game is doing here.
I'd rather express my opinion and say, "YES, this game is awful and it's sinking," than stay silent. And then, once a lot of people have said the same thing, maybe Sony will see it and react accordingly. We don't know, but it cost me nothing.

Don't you ever express your opinion on stuff you don't like? Unless this time since you like Marathon...

Friday Movie GIF


Give me a fuckin break shill, again if this is too hard on your feelings, stay in the OT.
 
Like destiny had 5M sales at launch and didn't even have a PC version? Then grew to 7M sales later.

Trials came out the following year.

What Bungie should had done is make a better game with more content for everyone. Like a 4th regular map. Cryo can come later
I wouldn't have been opposed to that idea. But even with the 3 maps we do have there still is a good amount of content playing through. Unless you are no lifing the game there is still a lot to do.
 
Seriously if you don't know what you are posting I can't help you. Read again buddy (and keep in mind that I was NOT quoting you at first, you just went butthurt and decided to engage with me)


And you're wrong. I get your feelings are hurt but that's not my fault 🤷‍♂️


Oh no the crying is starting. If it's so hard for you, just stick to the OT. It's your safe space. We are making fun of the game's CCU in the CCU thread, meanwhile you're just here crying. Again.


Oh noooooooo, guys Guardian Monkey is upset !!! Please be nice with Marathoin now !!!!!

Gonna Cry Tobey Maguire GIF


I like having fun reading people like you having a crashout about a mediocre game. It's a lot of fun really seeing you trying to find every excuses to justify this lmao.


I'd rather express my opinion and say, "YES, this game is awful and it's sinking," than stay silent. And then, once a lot of people have said the same thing, maybe Sony will see it and react accordingly. We don't know, but it cost me nothing.

Don't you ever express your opinion on stuff you don't like? Unless this time since you like Marathon...

Friday Movie GIF


Give me a fuckin break shill, again if this is too hard on your feelings, stay in the OT.

Well let's keep going shall we. I'm posting facts and you're posting crying memes.
 
Funniest thing is- those delayed paid off reviews will sound even more deluded when they start showing up vs if they were simply paid off on launch, now any review with even 7/10 will be considered heavily biased towards game with quickly receding playerbase that generated close to 0 hype.
At launch they would definitely deceive way more players, now every1 has his own opinion already and wont be swayed easily one way or the other :D
can't be as bad as the paid phrase for DLS 5 by digital Foundry
 
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