Censorship

Developer AdHoc Studio has confirmed there is no possibility of releasing an uncensored physical version of its game Dispatch on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. The announcement follows fan backlash over default censorship on the platforms. While a digital update to reduce some censorship is in the works, physical options remain limited.

January 31, 2026 Reported by AI

Developer AdHoc Studio has apologized for the poor placement of a disclaimer about censored content in its game Dispatch on Nintendo Switch, insisting it was not an attempt to hide the changes. The studio acknowledged the error occurred after the game's launch on January 28, 2026, and is working with Nintendo on an update to restore some uncensored elements. Nintendo reaffirmed that all games on its platform must comply with its content guidelines.

Building on yesterday's State Department announcement, visa restrictions target five Europeans accused of coercing U.S. tech platforms into censoring American speech. New details highlight their organizations' roles in digital regulation, while Europe decries the move as an attack on sovereignty.

December 24, 2025 Reported by AI

On December 24, 2025, the Trump administration barred five Europeans, including ex-EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, from the US, citing their roles in the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) as threats to American free speech on social media platforms. This is the first in a series covering the bans and reactions. (Updated coverage available.)

Joshua Aaron, creator of the Iceblock app for crowd-sourcing Immigration and Customs Enforcement sightings, has filed a lawsuit against top Trump administration officials. He accuses them of pressuring Apple to remove the app from the App Store in violation of the First Amendment. The suit seeks to restore the app and block any criminal investigations against its users.

December 04, 2025 Reported by AI

Russia has restricted access to the Roblox platform nationwide, citing concerns over inappropriate content that could harm children's development. The communications watchdog Roskomnadzor accused the game of distributing extremist materials, including LGBTQ+ propaganda and terrorism simulations. This move follows similar bans in other countries and ongoing global scrutiny of Roblox's safety measures.