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China suspends ban on foreign consoles

After fourteen years, China has suspended the ban that prevented foreign video game consoles from being sold in the country. Foreign companies are now allowed to make consoles in Shanghai’s free trade zone and sell them in China. The ban was put into place in 2000, because the Chinese government felt video games had negative […]

Microsoft clarifies Skype & Upload Studio bans for profanity

You might have come across some recent rumors (probably on Reddit) that Microsoft could ban you for swearing while doing a voice over (for example) in the Xbox One’s video Upload Studio. Other reports have suggested that even saying a swear word during a Skype session will cause Microsoft to get the ban hammer out. […]