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This new adult content ban is boosting VPN popularity
Australia has implemented a ban on online adult content, requiring users to upload identification to access it. This new policy has led to a significant increase in the popularity and usage of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) as users seek to bypass these restrictions.
Snowbreak Goes Dark: China Post Collab Sparks Censorship Fears
Snowbreak: Containment Zone has entered indefinite maintenance following controversy over its collaboration with China Post, a state-owned entity. Critics deemed the partnership inappropriate due to the game's sexualized content, sparking fears of censorship and government intervention. The sudden maintenance with no clear explanation has left players concerned about the game's future and highlights the challenges mobile games face in regulated markets.
Corpses in the censored Japanese version of Resident Evil Requiem are full of terrible darkness
The Japanese version of Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem features censorship, replacing gore with "anomalous pools of shadow" to comply with regulators. This practice of altering content for the Japanese market is not new for Capcom, with previous Resident Evil titles also undergoing censorship, sometimes through less subtle methods like replacing heads with photos. The article notes that while this censorship is present, the overseas version remains uncensored.
Resident Evil Requiem Japanese players fight "immersion-breaking" censorship
Japanese players of Resident Evil Village are expressing frustration over what they describe as immersion-breaking censorship in the game's gore. Black boxes obscure violent scenes, a practice that differs from some international releases and even the PC version in Japan, despite director Koshi Nakanishi's prior statements about comparability.
Resident Evil Requiem Criticized for 'Immersion-Breaking' Gore Censorship in Japan - IGN
Players of the Japanese version of Resident Evil Requiem are criticizing Capcom's censorship of gore, finding it immersion-breaking and less creative than in previous titles. The game's director, Koshi Nakanishi, had suggested the Japanese version would be comparable to the global release, but players report noticeable blacked-out areas that detract from the experience. This censorship is due to Japan's CERO game ratings board, which has strict guidelines on depictions of violence.
Microsoft banned the word 'Microslop' in its Copilot Discord server, then began restricting access after users started posting 'Microsl0p' and other funnies
Microsoft reportedly banned the term 'Microslop' on its official Copilot Discord server, only for users to circumvent the ban with variations like 'Microsl0p' and 'Sloppysoft'. The company appears to have since lifted the ban, with users continuing to use the derogatory term.
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Remakes Add a Swear Filter, Limiting Your Ability to Name Your Rival Something Rude - IGN
Nintendo has implemented a swear filter in the re-releases of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for the Nintendo Switch, preventing players from naming their rivals or themselves with profanity. While some common swear words are blocked, players are already finding ways to bypass the filter with alternative spellings. These ports are otherwise faithful emulations of the original Game Boy Advance titles.
Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen censor naughty names inputted by player
Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen now feature a name censor that prevents players from inputting inappropriate names for characters. Attempts to bypass this filter were largely unsuccessful, indicating a stricter approach to player-generated content in these titles.
