Censorship
China Digital Times names silenced livestreamer Hu Chenfeng 2025 person of the year
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China Digital Times (CDT) has named silenced livestreamer Hu Chenfeng as their 2025 Person of the Year. This selection highlights the challenges faced by independent voices in China. The announcement forms part of CDT's year-end roundup series.
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.
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Developer AdHoc has confirmed that its superhero comedy game Dispatch will feature censored explicit content on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with no option to disable it. The changes ensure compliance with Nintendo's content criteria, while preserving the core narrative and gameplay. The game launches on these platforms today, January 28, 2026.
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.)
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The United States has imposed entry bans on the leaders of the German organization HateAid, which combats online hate. The reason is alleged censorship of American online platforms. Also affected are a former EU commissioner and British NGO representatives.
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.
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The 46th edition of Havana's International Festival of New Latin American Cinema opened this Thursday amid energy shortages and nostalgia for its glorious past. Featuring over 200 works from 42 countries, the event grapples with massive blackouts and a tarnished reputation. The lack of major premieres and ongoing censorship cast shadows over the celebration.
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