Marvel Tokon on PC blocked from countries without PSN – even the pope can’t play

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will be unavailable in 132 countries on PC due to its reliance on PlayStation Network, which is not supported in those regions. This situation mirrors the earlier controversy surrounding Helldivers 2. The article also touches on Sony's recent decisions regarding physical disc production, the closure of PS3 and PS Vita stores, and the use of AI in game development.

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COMPANY Sony Interactive Entertainment
PLATFORM PlayStation 5
COMPANY Arc System Works
PLATFORM PC
PLATFORM PlayStation 3
GAME Marvel's Tokon: Fighting Souls
PLATFORM PlayStation Vita

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2 articles · 2 sources about 14 hours ago

Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls Purchase Restrictions Eased

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has seen its regional purchase restrictions on Steam reduced. However, the game remains unavailable in 117 countries due to its PlayStation Network requirement. This issue mirrors recent controversies surrounding other PlayStation-linked PC releases.

PLATFORM PC
GAME Marvel's Tokon: Fighting Souls
PLATFORM PlayStation Network

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Well, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is now only barred from purchase in 117 countries according to Steam's backend, which is a startMarvel 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. Rock Paper Shotgun · about 17 hours ago
Marvel Tokon on PC blocked from countries without PSN – even the pope can’t playMarvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will be unavailable in 132 countries on PC due to its reliance on PlayStation Network, which is not supported in those regions. This situation mirrors the earlier controversy surrounding Helldivers 2. The article also touches on Sony's recent decisions regarding physical disc production, the closure of PS3 and PS Vita stores, and the use of AI in game development. The Sixth Axis · 8 days ago