The Nintendo Switch EShop's Dark Secret: An Inexcusable Oversight
A Growing Concern for Parents
The current top post on the Nintendo Switch Reddit page has sparked a heated debate among fans regarding a shocking issue on the Nintendo Switch console. Contrary to its long-standing reputation for strict moderation, the console has taken a vastly different approach. Games that were previously deemed unsuitable for the platform now freely make their way onto the Nintendo eShop. This shift is particularly alarming due to the presence of explicit games on the console.
An Inexcusable Oversight
Some of the most egregious examples are the influx of hentai games, which, unfortunately, come with the console. Although it's relieving that parental controls do restrict access to such content, these controls fall short of being an effective solution. Many fans are upset due to the issue of games ending up in the Nintendo News section on the eShop. Nintendo Girls: Collage Romance, which is exactly the type of adult game people are expressing concerns over, shows up in the curated news feed.
Frustration for Parents
Some members of the community commented on the topic, with these points resonating widely:
A Practical Problem for Parents
The big issue here is that even if a Switch has child settings, the presence of this adult content continues unimpeded in the news feed. As one concerned parent admits, 'We’ve had to stop our youngest from accessing the news section because of these issues.' Someone with far more youthful settings expects better boundaries, especially from a company positioned as 'kid-friendly' and so accustomed to those guidelines that now and then they stray from the clear-cut distinction they use to steer between entertainment options given on such popular releases.
