The recent ban of Marvel Snap in the US has sent shockwaves through the gaming community, especially since it coincides with the ban of the popular app TikTok. Both of these developments are indeed interconnected, and here's why.

Why the Ban on Marvel Snap in the US?

Marvel Snap isn't the only app affected; Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and CapCut have also been taken offline in the region. The common thread? All these apps are owned by ByteDance, the same company behind TikTok. If you've been following the news, you know that TikTok has been under intense scrutiny by US lawmakers due to national security and data privacy concerns.

In an effort to mitigate a broader crackdown, ByteDance has opted to preemptively pull these apps from the US market. However, there's a glimmer of hope on the horizon. There's talk that TikTok might stage a temporary comeback, and if that happens, it could pave the way for ByteDance's other games and apps to return to US app stores as well.

The US represents a significant portion of the player base and revenue for these Chinese-owned gaming companies. A complete ban across their games and apps could have severe financial repercussions. As for Marvel Snap, only time will tell if the ban will be lifted. Until then, we can only hope for the best. For those of you outside the US, you can continue enjoying the game. You can find it on the Google Play Store.

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