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Sony's PSN Linking Blocks Marvel Tōkon PC Release in Over 100 Countries

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Sony's decision to require PlayStation Network (PSN) account linking for the PC version of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has resulted in the game being unavailable in over 100 countries. This controversial requirement, despite the game's Steam page remaining visible, has drawn criticism and highlights a recurring issue with Sony's policies for PC game releases. The game is reportedly blocked in 132 countries due to this PSN integration. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a product availability issue due to a platform policy, not a core AI development or release.

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Sony's PSN Linking Blocks Marvel Tōkon PC Release in Over 100 Countries

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Another self-own for Sony: Marvel Tōkon's PC version is unavailable in over 100 countries thanks to our old friend PSN again Dig up, Sony. 📰 Source: Latest fr

    🎮 Another self-own for Sony: Marvel Tōkon's PC version is unavailable in over 100 countries thanks to our old friend PSN again Dig up, Sony. 📰 Source: Latest from PC Gamer 🔗 Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fighting/another-self-own-for-sony-marvel-tokons-pc-version-is-unavail…

    LINKS pcgamer.com/…/another-self-own-for-sony-m…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is blocked in 132 countries due to Sony's controversial PSN linking requirement – but its Steam page is still visible Marvel T&om

    🎮 Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is blocked in 132 countries due to Sony's controversial PSN linking requirement – but its Steam page is still visible Marvel T&omacrkon: Fighting Souls is blocked in 132 countries, once again due to Sony's controversial PSN linking requirement. Read…

    LINKS eurogamer.net/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls…

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