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.
📍 The outcome
Sony blocked Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls in 132 countries on PC due to PSN linking requirements. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
Answered
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.
Where it stands
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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Who reported it (10)
- Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is now blocked in 132 countries thanks to Sony's controversial PSN linking requirements Eurogamer.net · 45d ago
- PIONER: Developers break silence after bankruptcy rumors PlayFront · 45d ago
- Sony Slips Again and Blocks Marvel Tokon in 132 Countries on PC Insider Gaming · 45d ago
- PIONER Devs Break Radio Silence Regarding Future Updates Insider Gaming · 45d ago
- MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Is Banned In 132 Countries, But There's Still Hope Steam Deck HQ · 45d ago
- PlayStation Has Clearly Learned Nothing From Helldivers 2, As Marvel Tokon Is Being Blocked In 132 Countries OpenCritic · 45d ago
- ‘Tarkov Meets Fallout’ MMO Faces Bankruptcy As Updates Stop and Reviews Plummet Insider Gaming · 45d ago
- PIONER creators explained how they will fix the game ixbt.games · 45d ago
- PlayStation Reportedly Blocks Marvel Tokon PC in 132 Countries Over PSN Requirement VICE · 45d ago
- Sony Underfire Yet Again for Blocking Marvel Tokon in 132 Countries on PC Push Square · 45d ago broke it first
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