The Marathon Alpha gameplay is now available to select participants. Fran Mirabella, Destin Legarie, and Paul Tassi have all played Marathon and have some thought about the gameplay, gunplay, and whether or not it'll find a spot in the FPS genere.

(00:00) Introduction
(00:25) Marathon Alpha Reactions
(09:44) Marathon Encounter Reaction
(15:52) Does Marathon Feel New and Different Enough?
(22:04) Will You Play At Launch?
(28:05) Will Marathon Replace Other FPS Games?
(31:33) Marathon Social Elements
(45:35) Will You Keep Playing the Alpha?

The Marathon Alpha just had the NDA lifted so expect a lot more Marathon gameplay, Marathon livesteams, and Marathon impressions in the coming days and weeks. Today, myself, Skarrow, and Travis Northup sit down to discuss what you can expect from the Alpha and the guys give some tips on how to jump into an encounter and get to work.

Bungie just revealed Marathon and the Marathon gameplay shown has not had the expected or hoped impact. This week myself, Fran Mirabella, and Paul Tassi sit down to discuss the Marathon reveal and our reaction to everything we learned about the game. We'll go over the Marathon Factions, Marathon game mechanics for those not in the know, our favorite portions of the Marathon Stream and what Bungie could improve.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:00) Marathon Stream Format Reaction

(02:00) Marathon Gameplay Reaction

(05:58) Why Marathon Could Work

(10:57) The Marathon Price Point

(14:18) Why the Marathon Alpha is Important

(22:30) Will the Hero Shooter Work?

(23:23) Marathon Gear & Wipe Mechanic Reaction

(31:00) Factions & Endgame Teases

(36:51) Exfill Timer Bonus Question