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The article covers various gaming news including Valve's restrictions on mature content in Steam Early Access, Randy Pitchford's defense of Borderlands 4's PC performance, the surprise release of Silksong, and other updates like the delay of Balatro's update and the release of Ratatan in early access. It also celebrates Undertale's 10th anniversary and discusses industry insights from Hideki Kamiya.
Mastercard denies influencing the removal of adult games from Steam and Itch.io, claiming they did not evaluate or restrict specific games, while Valve suggests payment processors citing Mastercard rules may have played a role in the crackdown on adult and LGBTQ+ themed games. Payment processors like Stripe also indicate restrictions from banking partners, with some groups, such as Collective Shout, claiming responsibility for the bans. Valve has since relisted some free games, and Itch.io is seeking alternative payment options.
Itch.io is reindexing its free NSFW games and working with payment processors to gradually reintroduce paid adult content, amid new restrictions from Stripe that limit payments for sexually explicit material, leading to uncertainty about the future of adult content on the platform.
Visa and Mastercard have pressured platforms like Itch.io and Steam to delist or restrict 'adult' games, impacting many LGBTQ+ and indie developers. This move, driven by anti-porn groups like Collective Shout, raises concerns about censorship, free speech, and the marginalization of marginalized communities, with affected developers warning that such bans are often broad, vague, and harmful to artistic expression and community safety.
Mastercard, Visa, and other payment providers face backlash after pressuring online platforms like Steam and Itch.io to remove hundreds of adult and NSFW games, following campaigns by Australian anti-porn groups. This led to the sudden removal of all NSFW content on Itch.io, sparking concerns over censorship, free expression, and the impact on LGBTQ+ content, amid broader debates on internet regulation and morality. The move has garnered international attention and public protests, with notable figures like Elon Musk commenting on the issue.
UKIE has responded to the removal of adult games from Steam and itch.io, emphasizing the importance of trusted age rating systems like PEGI to ensure responsible content labeling and protect younger audiences, amidst pressure from payment processors and campaigns targeting certain content.
Itch.io has deindexed adult and NSFW games following pressure from advocacy groups and payment processors, aiming to comply with their policies and protect its payment infrastructure, leading to controversy among creators and users.
Steam and Itch.io are removing 'porn' games amid criticism that this move could lead to increased censorship, with some developers' NSFW-tagged games disappearing from search results, sparking concerns about overreach and the influence of conservative groups targeting adult content.
Itch.io has removed adult games from its platform due to concerns from payment processors about the content, following similar actions by Steam, leading to deindexing of such titles without prior warning and raising questions about future content policies.
Valve revealed that credit card companies pressured it to delist certain adult games, highlighting broader issues of payment processors' influence over content, the lack of regulation in this area, and the potential for financial institutions to act as gatekeepers of speech and commerce, often driven by legal, regulatory, or ideological motives.
Valve's recent policy update on Steam has led to the banning and removal of thousands of adult-only games, citing payment processor guidelines, which has upset many users who fear it sets a dangerous precedent for censorship and platform control.
Valve confirmed it removed certain adult-themed games from Steam due to pressure from credit card companies like Mastercard, which are concerned about adult content and associated risks, leading to the games being delisted to comply with payment processor standards.
Steam is tightening its rules on adult games, especially those with sexual content, amid recent removals and vague new guidelines that rely on payment processor standards, raising concerns about fairness and clarity in enforcement.
Looking for Nintendo Switch games that cater to a more mature audience? Check out these top picks, including 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Blasphemous, Citizen Sleeper, Dead Cells, and Dredge. These games offer challenging gameplay, intricate narratives, and adult themes that go beyond the typical family-friendly titles on the console.
Nintendo Switch, known for its family-friendly image, also offers a wide selection of adult-only games that deal with mature themes. These games include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition, DOOM, The House in Fata Morgana: Dreams of the Revenants Edition, Sniper Elite 4, Dusk, Resident Evil 4, Dying Light Platinum Edition, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, and Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise. These games range from RPGs to first-person shooters and visual novels, providing a variety of options for adult gamers.