CICC gets 'GoreBox' blocked on Steam, Google Play Store
The Philippine government has successfully pressured Google and Valve to remove the violent video game 'GoreBox' from their respective storefronts in the country. The move follows concerns that the game, rated R18+, was being accessed by minors and linked to a local shooting incident.
Why it matters
This case illustrates the growing trend of governments enforcing stricter digital content moderation and age-gating policies on global tech platforms.
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