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Indie Bundle Raises $10 for Minnesota Immigrant Aid with 1,400+ Games
gaming17 days ago

Indie Bundle Raises $10 for Minnesota Immigrant Aid with 1,400+ Games

A No ICE in Minnesota indie game bundle on Itch.io offers over 1,400 games for $10 to benefit the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, expanding on a prior No ICE California fundraiser that raised over $105,000 for the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. Created by JesstheHuman with 651 contributors, the package includes PC games such as I Get This Call Every Day and Spellbearers, plus physical goods, and is available through March 10.

via GameSpot|
#charity-fundraiser#gaming#immigrant-law-center-of-minnesota
Decades-Long Battle Over NSFW Game Censorship and Payment Processor Controversies
world6 months ago

Decades-Long Battle Over NSFW Game Censorship and Payment Processor Controversies

Collective Shout, an organization concerned about the pornification of culture, claimed that Steam and Itch.io host numerous games with themes of rape and incest based on user tags, prompting a letter to payment processors to stop supporting platforms hosting such content. The organization did not verify these claims with the platforms before supporting their stance. The article discusses the history of anti-porn activism and its impact on digital content platforms.

via 404 Media|
#anti-porn#censorship#game-platforms
Gaming Platforms and Payment Processors Censoring NSFW and LGBTQ+ Content Amid Industry Backlash
technology7 months ago

Gaming Platforms and Payment Processors Censoring NSFW and LGBTQ+ Content Amid Industry Backlash

Itch.io is seeking alternative payment processors after pressure from Stripe and PayPal led to the deindexing of most adult games on their platform, amid concerns over censorship and content moderation. They clarify that existing rules are not meant to punish legitimate creators and are actively reaching out to more accommodating payment providers, while also addressing user concerns about access and funds. The situation highlights ongoing issues with online censorship and the influence of payment processors on content availability.

via Niche Gamer|
#adult-content#censorship#itchio
Controversy Mounts Over Censorship and Payment Restrictions on Adult Games
technology7 months ago

Controversy Mounts Over Censorship and Payment Restrictions on Adult Games

Itch.io is seeking new payment processors more willing to handle adult content after delisting many NSFW games due to policies from companies like PayPal and Stripe. The platform is conducting an audit to comply with these regulations, which were influenced by external pressure from activist groups and larger corporations like Valve. They acknowledge the vagueness of their current content restrictions and are exploring stricter age-gating and better classification, while also addressing user concerns about game access and payment withholding. The situation highlights ongoing debates about content moderation, corporate influence, and the regulation of adult material in digital platforms.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#content-moderation#delisting#itchio
Gaming Platforms Face Backlash Over Censorship of Adult Content
technology7 months ago

Gaming Platforms Face Backlash Over Censorship of Adult Content

Steam and itch.io have recently cracked down on adult content, removing or deindexing games following pressure from advocacy groups and the influence of payment processors, which are wary of risks and moral concerns associated with adult and controversial themes. This has led to increased censorship, uncertainty for developers, and concerns about the impact on artistic expression and representation, especially for LGBTQ and niche communities.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#adult-content#censorship#itchio
Visa and Mastercard face backlash over censorship of adult content on gaming platforms
technology7 months ago

Visa and Mastercard face backlash over censorship of adult content on gaming platforms

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.

via PC Gamer|
#adult-games#censorship#itchio
Gaming Marketplaces Face Backlash Over Censorship of Adult Content
technology7 months ago

Gaming Marketplaces Face Backlash Over Censorship of Adult Content

Thousands of adult-themed games have been removed from Steam and itch.io due to new rules from payment processors like MasterCard, Visa, and PayPal, prompted by campaigns from groups like Collective Shout against sexualized content, leading to broader censorship and industry concerns about the power of payment companies over digital content.

via The Guardian|
#adult-content#itchio#payment-processors
Payment Providers Face Backlash Over Removal of Adult Games from Steam and Itch.io
technology7 months ago

Payment Providers Face Backlash Over Removal of Adult Games from Steam and Itch.io

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.

via The Guardian|
#adult-games#censorship#itchio