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Marathon Game Director Joe Ziegler Leaves Bungie
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Bungie's Marathon game director Joseph Ziegler has departed the studio. The extraction shooter continues development under new leadership amid ongoing struggles.
Marathon Game Director Joe Ziegler Departing Bungie
Joe Ziegler is stepping down as game director for Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon. Assistant director Del Chafe III will lead the project moving forward.
Kratos Recast for Live-Action God of War Series Following Set Injury
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Metal Slug Rush Review: A Perfect Survivors-Like Arcadian Chaos
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Retrace the Light Arrives on Xbox Series X|S July 30
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Marathon Game Director Joe Ziegler Leaves Bungie
Joe Ziegler has stepped down as game director for Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon. Del Chafe III will take over the project leadership.
Bungie Confirms Departure of Marathon Game Director Joseph Ziegler
Bungie's Marathon game director Joseph Ziegler has departed the studio. The extraction shooter continues development under new leadership amid ongoing struggles.
Marathon Game Director Joe Ziegler Departing Bungie
Joe Ziegler is stepping down as game director for Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon. Assistant director Del Chafe III will lead the project moving forward.
Retrace the Light Arrives on Xbox Series X|S July 30
Xiaming Game Studio's action-adventure RPG Retrace the Light launches on Xbox Series X|S this July. Pre-orders are now live with a 20% launch discount.