Fans call for Nintendo to improve Switch Sports naming filter and add a reporting function Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Fans call for Nintendo to improve Switch Sports naming filter and add a reporting function "I want this game to not be an absolute toxic cesspool." News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Published on 4 May 2022 4 comments Nintendo Switch Sports released last week and already the game is being flooded with inappropriate user names. Nintendo has added a filter to prevent obvious rude words, but many players are finding creative ways to circumvent the filter. Players on Reddit want Nintendo to amend the naming filter, or add a method of reporting inappropriate content. Watch on YouTube "Honestly I hope this stuff doesn't catch on. I want this game to not be an absolute toxic cesspool with names that could be offensive. You see that in other games and ya, I hope the Switch Sports community stays wholesome," said one user. Another user shared names referencing child sex abuse images, requesting Nintendo add a reporting function. And while some memes are amusing, they added: "I don't mind those kinds of names, I just don't want to see 'Intense Child Porn' on my Switch, or anywhere for that matter." One user replied: "100 percent this. I saw some disgusting ones and all I could do was go in and block them on the Switch settings for recently played with users. It should be better than this and their filters need to catch more." Obvious swear words have already been blocked by Nintendo. But often, simply inserting a number is enough to get around this. Further, the game allows players to choose a title from pre-determined words, but some players are getting creative with their phrasing. The inclusion of Mii characters has also allowed players to get inappropriate content passed. Some Reddit users have reported playing against the likes of Bin Laden, Hitler, and Michael Jackson (with a child pornography joke). We described the game as "a treat" both offline and online in our Nintendo Switch Sports review. But it seems Nintendo needs to up the safety of online play. Eurogamer has contacted Nintendo for comment. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store