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Philippines blocks GoreBox gaming app after school shooting

June 24, 2026

Summary

Philippine authorities have temporarily blocked the GoreBox gaming app after investigators linked one of two teenagers involved in a high school shooting that killed three pupils to being a regular player, sparking a debate on social media and games.

How coverage differs

  • Left: Philippines Blocks Violent Game After School Shooting Link Emerges Left-leaning outlets report that Philippine authorities swiftly blocked the GoreBox gaming app following a school shooting that killed three pupils, emphasizing the government's immediate response to the tragedy. This coverage highlights the direct link between the app and one of the teenagers involved in the incident.
  • Center: Deadly School Shooting Sparks Debate Over Digital Content Access Center outlets report that Philippine authorities temporarily blocked the GoreBox gaming app after investigators linked one of two teenagers involved in a school shooting to being a regular player. This action has put social media and games under scrutiny, sparking a broader debate.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Philippines blocks GoreBox gaming app after school shooting kills three

Center

  • Philippines’ worst school shooting puts social media, games in the dock

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