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Games mysteriously disappear from the Xbox Store, including Kena: Bridge of Spirits
A mysterious phenomenon recently struck the Xbox Store in Europe, causing some 30 games to be deleted without any official explanation for several weeks.
This phenomenon could be linked to a number of factors, including technical problems or licensing issues.
However, the disappearance of the Tenderfoot Tactics game seems to be linked to a broader political movement: the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement.
Launched in 2005, this movement campaigns for the boycott of companies with economic ties to Israel, and recently called for a boycott of Microsoft and Xbox because of their contracts with the Israeli army.
As part of this campaign, a number of developers have voluntarily withdrawn their games from the Xbox Store in solidarity with the Palestinian cause, increasing the pressure on Microsoft.
This wave of game removals is a reminder of the challenges of the all-digital world and the importance of preserving access to games, even after they have been withdrawn from the market.
Pending official clarification, European gamers are keeping a close eye on the situation, hoping for a swift reappearance of the titles that have disappeared.
Abo Khashem
Alder's Blood: Definitive Edition
Cats and the Other Lives
Creepy Tale
Creepy Tale 2
Destropolis
Exorder
Flippin Kaktus
Grim Dawn: Definitive Edition
Gylt
House
Hyper Light Drifter
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Mundaun
One True Hero
Ooblets
Paper Dolls Original
Primal Light
Quest Hunter
REKT! High Octane Stunts
Song of the Deep
Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation
Steve Jackson's Sorcery!
Strike Force Kitty
SuperMash
Super Meat Boy Forever
Will You Snail?
Alder's Blood: Definitive Edition
Cats and the Other Lives
Creepy Tale
Creepy Tale 2
Destropolis
Exorder
Flippin Kaktus
Grim Dawn: Definitive Edition
Gylt
House
Hyper Light Drifter
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Mundaun
One True Hero
Ooblets
Paper Dolls Original
Primal Light
Quest Hunter
REKT! High Octane Stunts
Song of the Deep
Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation
Steve Jackson's Sorcery!
Strike Force Kitty
SuperMash
Super Meat Boy Forever
Will You Snail?
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