Censorship vs. Accessibility: Ethics of PSN Bans
Industry Perspective PlayStation Network (PSN) is banned in some countries due to a confluence of legal, cultural, and political factors. Strict internet censorship laws, prevalent in China for instance, prohibit access to certain online games and services deemed inappropriate or offensive by the government. In countries with authoritarian regimes, PSN’s features such as messaging and gameplay recording raise concerns about privacy and freedom of speech. Similarly, in nations with strict copyright laws, concerns over piracy or unauthorized content distribution may trigger PSN’s ban....
