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 88d 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
- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage escalated across 8 distinct news outlets with 10 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 7.
- Primary Driver: 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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Sony Underfire Yet Again for Blocking Marvel Tokon in 132 Countries on PC Push Square · 91d ago broke it first
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