Technologies

Dispatch Launches for Nintendo Switch, Complete With Censored Content

The Switch version of the superhero workplace game won’t let gamers see all the adult content, just black boxes.

Dispatch, a superhero adventure game described as a «superhero workplace comedy,» was a surprise hit when it launched last October for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. The debut title from AdHoc Studios earned praise for its story and characters, voiced by Aaron Paul and Jeffrey Wright, and was named one of CNET’s Favorite Games of 2025. Dispatch launched for the Switch and Switch 2 on Wednesday, where players quickly noticed that the game had been altered to make its censorship mode permanent.

Those playing Dispatch on the Switch discovered not long into the game that certain cutscenes that were a bit risque now had a black box covering up any nude body parts. It appears that the censorship mode found in the game settings is enabled by default on this version of the game and cannot be disabled.

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Malas noticias si querían jugar Dispatch en Switch que sale finalmente está semana.
El juego tiene el modo censura siempre activado y no se puede retirar esto debido a lineamientos de la propia Nintendo para que el juego aparezca en sus plataformas pic.twitter.com/r97dsw8a2F

— Poscast Beta (@PoscastBeta) January 28, 2026

The discourse on social media since Wednesday has speculated on who is to blame for this action. Some are blaming Nintendo, which has had a history of requiring games to be altered for its audience. However, in a statement to IGN on Friday, the company says it doesn’t alter games.

«Nintendo requires all games on its platforms to receive ratings from independent organizations and to meet our established content and platform guidelines,» a Nintendo spokesperson told IGN. «While we inform partners when their titles don’t meet our guidelines, Nintendo does not make changes to partner content. We also do not discuss specific content or the criteria used in making these determinations.»

AdHoc Studios didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment about Nintendo’s statement and why the censorship mode was permanently enabled. Prior to the game’s release, the developer did tell Eurogamer that it worked with Nintendo and that any changes made would make the game the same as other versions.

«Different platforms have different content criteria, and submissions are evaluated individually,» AdHoc told Eurogamer on Wednesday. «We worked with Nintendo to ensure the content within the title met the criteria to release on their platforms, but the core narrative and gameplay experience remain identical to the original release.»

It’s unclear if AdHoc will make a change to the game via a future update to allow the disabling of the censored mode due to the backlash. One poster on X submitted a refund request for Dispatch due to the censorship and was denied by Nintendo.

Technologies

The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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