CICC confirms GoreBox blocked on Steam and Google Play

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has confirmed that GoreBox is now blocked nationwide on both the Google Play Store and Steam. Even previously installed versions of the violent sandbox game will no longer run past the loading screen. Upon checking, the game is indeed blocked in the region. The move follows a request from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to Google, citing risks to minors. DICT Secretary Henry Aguda welcomed the decision, stressing the importance of cooperation between government and tech firms in addressing digital threats. Steam had already implemented a temporary block, aligning with the government’s appeal. Google’s compliance ensures that GoreBox is inaccessible to new and existing users in the Philippines. The restriction… Read More