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Marvel Snap Faces U.S. Ban Amid ByteDance Ties

1/19/2025

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Marvel Snap Ban

"Marvel Snap" faces a U.S. ban due to ties with ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok.
The game was unexpectedly removed from app stores on January 18.
Developers at Second Dinner are actively working to restore the game and will share updates.
Players can still access the game on Steam, though with limited functionality.
The ban stems from national security concerns and a law mandating ByteDance to divest U.S. operations.

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TikTok Ban Ruling

TikTok was removed from U.S. app stores on January 19 due to a Supreme Court ruling on national security.
The ban impacts 170 million American users and extends to other ByteDance applications.
President-elect Trump may consider a 90-day extension for further review of the ban.
TikTok's CEO remains hopeful for reinstatement, expressing gratitude for Trump's potential support.
The Biden administration confirmed that the incoming administration will enforce the ban.

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Marvel Snap Ban

"Marvel Snap" faces a U.S. ban due to ties with ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok.
The game was unexpectedly removed from app stores on January 18.
Developers at Second Dinner are actively working to restore the game and will share updates.
Players can still access the game on Steam, though with limited functionality.
The ban stems from national security concerns and a law mandating ByteDance to divest U.S. operations.

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