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Sony Underfire Yet Again for Blocking Marvel Tokon in 132 Countries on PC

Sony faces backlash for blocking Marvel Tokon on PC in 132 countries, sparking debate on regional restrictions.

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📍 How it ended

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 17d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Sony is under scrutiny for blocking Marvel Tokon on PC in 132 countries. The move has drawn criticism from gaming communities and outlets.

Coverage from OpenCritic, Insider Gaming, VICE, and Push Square emphasizes Sony's history of regional restrictions and the potential impact on the game's accessibility. The game's developers, PIONER, have also addressed ongoing issues with the game, separate from the regional blocking controversy.

Watch for reactions from players in the affected regions and any statements from Sony regarding the block. Coverage does not yet specify whether Sony will change its stance or if the game will be made available in the blocked regions.

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Quick answers

Why is Sony blocking Marvel Tokon on PC in 132 countries?

Coverage does not yet specify the exact reasons for the block. However, VICE reports that the block is due to a PlayStation Network requirement.

What is the impact of this block on players?

Players in the 132 affected countries will not be able to access Marvel Tokon on PC. This has led to criticism and debate within the gaming community.

How have the developers responded to the blocking?

The developers, PIONER, have addressed other issues with the game but have not yet commented on the regional blocking controversy.

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Sony Marvel Tokon PC gaming regional restrictions gaming controversy PlayStation Network

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