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Rock Paper Shotgun

Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West delisted from Steam in the UK, Sony say they're "working with Valve to address the issue"

Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West have been delisted from the Steam store in the UK, preventing new purchases. Sony has stated they are aware of the issue and are working with Valve to resolve it. The games remain playable for existing owners, but this regional restriction has caused concern among players.

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The Sixth Axis

Phoenix Cyclops has been revealed as the first Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls DLC character

Arc System Works has revealed Phoenix Cyclops as the first DLC character for Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, based on the Cyclops variant from the Avengers vs X-Men comic run. The game will launch on August 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC, though its availability on PC is restricted in 132 countries lacking PlayStation Network support. A gameplay trailer for Phoenix Cyclops is expected closer to release.

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Rock Paper Shotgun

Well, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is now only barred from purchase in 117 countries according to Steam's backend, which is a start

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has had its regional purchase restrictions on Steam reduced, with 15 countries now able to access the game, leaving 117 still barred. This change may be related to the game's requirement for a PlayStation Network account for certain features. The game is set to release on August 6th.

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IGN

Marvel Tokon Blocked in 132 Countries, and It Looks Like PSN Requirements Are to Blame

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has been blocked in 132 countries, with PlayStation Network requirements appearing to be the cause for its unavailability on PC. This situation highlights ongoing issues with Sony's online service mandates affecting game accessibility.

Checkpoint Gaming

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls reportedly blocked in 132 countries on PC due to PSN requirement

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is reportedly being blocked in 132 countries on PC due to a mandatory PlayStation Network account requirement, mirroring a controversial decision made for Helldivers 2 in 2024. This policy effectively prevents sales in regions where the PlayStation Network is unavailable, despite the potential for cross-play functionality with the PlayStation 5 version. Sony has not officially confirmed the requirement, but a footnote on the Steam page suggests it will be mandatory for online play.

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To Much Gaming

PlayStation Ending Discs in 2028 — What It Means for the Philippines — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides

Sony Interactive Entertainment will transition all new PlayStation games to digital-only releases starting January 2028, impacting regions without direct PlayStation Store support like the Philippines. This move raises concerns for Filipino gamers who rely on physical discs and may necessitate official local store support or a more complex digital purchasing process.

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Happy Gamer

New Zealand Gamers Pay Double for Steam Deck Through Importers | HappyGamer

New Zealand gamers are facing significantly inflated prices for the Steam Deck, with importers charging up to $2000 NZD compared to Valve's direct price of $400-650 USD. This issue highlights Valve's limited regional availability for its hardware, contrasting with the day-one console releases from Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo in New Zealand.

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