Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Switch Update Applies Offensive-Word Filter to Nicknames
TL;DR
Nintendo Life reports that the Switch eShop versions of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen now censor offensive words in nicknames, replacing terms like “dick”, “pussy”, “shit”, and even the f-slur with safe names such as “Gary” or “Janne.” The update can override user inputs for trainer names, and it may be tied to online features like Pokémon Home, though milder words like “hell” and “damn” aren’t censored. This edit to a classic release has sparked discussion about censorship in family-friendly titles.
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