Sony Underfire Yet Again for Blocking Marvel Tokon in 132 Countries on PC
Sony is facing backlash after reportedly blocking the PC release of Marvel Tokon in 132 countries.
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PlayStation has reportedly blocked the PC version of Marvel Tokon in 132 countries. According to coverage, this restriction is tied to a PlayStation Network (PSN) requirement.
Reports from VICE, Push Square, and OpenCritic emphasize that Sony is under fire for these restrictions, with OpenCritic noting that the company has seemingly learned nothing from the release of Helldivers 2. Future developments depend on whether Sony addresses the PSN requirement causing the regional blocks.
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Quick answers
Why is Marvel Tokon being blocked in certain regions?
According to VICE, the blocks in 132 countries are due to a PSN requirement.
Which platforms is this issue affecting?
Coverage specifies that the blocks are occurring on the PC version of the game.
How is the industry responding to Sony's decision?
Outlets such as Push Square and OpenCritic report that Sony is facing significant criticism for the move.
Coverage (6)
- MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Is Banned In 132 Countries, But There's Still Hope Steam Deck HQ · 4h ago
- PlayStation Has Clearly Learned Nothing From Helldivers 2, As Marvel Tokon Is Being Blocked In 132 Countries OpenCritic · 4h ago
- ‘Tarkov Meets Fallout’ MMO Faces Bankruptcy As Updates Stop and Reviews Plummet Insider Gaming · 4h ago
- PIONER creators explained how they will fix the game ixbt.games · 4h ago
- PlayStation Reportedly Blocks Marvel Tokon PC in 132 Countries Over PSN Requirement VICE · 4h ago
- Sony Underfire Yet Again for Blocking Marvel Tokon in 132 Countries on PC Push Square · 4h ago broke it first
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