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Rob Dunne

Steam just got banned in Vietnam – but a VPN is a quick fix

HP Chromebook showing the Steam store page for Half-Life 2.

Gaming fanatics in Vietnam are in disbelief this week as popular gaming store Steam has seen its services banned in the country. The reasons behind the ban are somewhat clouded in mystery, as the actions may be due to some changes in legislation a few years ago, but there are rumblings of discontent from local publishers which could also prove to be behind the ban. 

With different theories running wild across online forums, we've broken down everything we know—or think we know—about the ban. To help you get your head around how to fix the issue, I've explained everything you need to know to regain access to your precious Steam games using a VPN, and recommended some of my top picks you can use, all of which offer 30-day money-back guarantees so you can trial with confidence.

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