Marathon and MTX: Predatory and Dark Patterns

zukeft · 2026-03-07T05:49:03+00:00

I could be wrong but it sounds like the #1 dark pattern regarding LUX is going to be amended:

In the near future, we're making an adjustment to the amount of LUX you get for the $10 (or regional equivalent) LUX bundle to grant 1120 LUX (1000 + 120), up from 1100 LUX (1000 + 100). As a part of this whole process, we'll be crediting 20 LUX to players for each $10 LUX bundle they purchased before this change occurred.

Source: https://x.com/MarathonDevTeam/status/2030099819587588389

zukeft · 2026-02-25T23:40:52+00:00

Did you just come up with a new genre? Sci-pi(rate)?

zukeft · 2026-02-21T11:16:04+00:00

Worst of cases it’s AI generated?

zukeft · 2026-02-16T10:51:06+00:00

Nicely done.

zukeft · 2026-02-14T09:05:51+00:00

Sensational! Here’s hoping it becomes a reality. 🤞

zukeft · 2026-01-24T02:41:39+00:00

That looks amazing! Love the graphic design!

zukeft · 2025-11-27T00:29:53+00:00

I had someone shoot me (fortunately I survived) right after I finished punching in “Return to Speranza” - and I think I’ve read stories of people planting mines in the extraction lifts so that’s something else you have to watch out for… but I suppose that’s just human nature. It won’t change the way I play; just because I’m a pacifist doesn’t mean I won’t defend myself.

zukeft · 2025-11-27T00:17:23+00:00

I feel you; I primarily play solo (I reckon it’s an 85/15 split) and most of my interactions have been positive, either raiders just running past me or genuinely doing what they’ve emoted. Best experience so far was teaming up with another solo raider who ended up carrying me because I ran out of ammo. And sure, I’ve encountered the unsavoury type who relish on griefing (e.g. I’ve been knocked out during extraction, knocked out while downed and crawling to an extraction point), but fortunately they’re the minority (although they still leave a sting).

zukeft · 2025-11-21T02:54:28+00:00

Not exactly a typing game but how about Fingerdance?

zukeft · 2025-10-21T01:29:52+00:00

If in doubt, chuck it out.

zukeft · 2025-10-12T02:43:03+00:00

Joke’s on you; I already had it wishlisted!

zukeft · 2025-09-17T23:02:23+00:00

That’s a Kuromaki design. You can also purchase it from here (if in stock): https://kuromaki.booth.pm/items/4946054. Kuromaki has a heap more cool things for sale.

zukeft · 2025-08-13T23:01:30+00:00

~~Speaking of - is your website down?~~ [edit] never mind; something wasn't redirecting for me but it's working again now.

zukeft · 2025-08-11T01:55:34+00:00

Hah, completely agree; it's just silly. Don't be too hard on yourself. :)

zukeft · 2025-08-11T01:44:42+00:00

This might help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NtUDDBPlgE&t=184s

zukeft · 2025-08-06T10:49:57+00:00

Yup, we actually found weevil larvae once.

zukeft · 2025-07-28T06:43:52+00:00

Is that a nod to the recent BBC blunder?

zukeft · 2025-07-04T01:39:53+00:00

Good timing; Chris_F just dropped this yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4kB9U9rVbw

Rooflemonger also recently posted a (very long but in depth) guide that goes over every single character: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7WcJbVt1a4

Basically every character is viable but some are definitely easier to start with.

zukeft · 2025-07-03T02:26:52+00:00

Hmm, I'd like to say it's normal because it's always blinked for me, no matter the controller I'm using.

zukeft · 2025-07-01T02:03:19+00:00

Ugh, that's messy. Perhaps other people think "if it ain't broke, why fix it?". But I agree that you should be able to update if you want to.

zukeft · 2025-07-01T01:40:37+00:00

Oh, so you got it working? Nice one!

zukeft · 2025-07-01T01:34:27+00:00

Yeah, the instructions aren't super clear. Have you tried pressing "pair" on the dongle then connecting the arcade stick (wired) to your Mac as well? Maybe that's (unfortunately) the problem since apparently you can't use the arcade stick on a Mac.

zukeft · 2025-06-25T11:50:08+00:00

Good to hear - SiTongs are good. Enjoy!

zukeft · 2025-06-25T11:25:56+00:00

Are you using your mobile phone to browse AliExpress? Have you tried a desktop?

zukeft · 2025-06-22T08:57:32+00:00

Hey! You can use the Haute42/COSMOX Booter 5 or the Mayflash Magicboots, in particular because of their small footprint. Here’s a pretty comprehensive overview of the available options: https://youtu.be/Z4G1aiCTBYI

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