All articles tagged with #payment processors
Originally Published 5 months ago — by WIRED
Itch.io is re-adding some free NSFW games to its platform after delisting them due to pressure from payment processors and conservative groups, focusing on content that is already free to avoid payment issues.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Engadget
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Verge
itch.io is gradually restoring free NSFW content after deindexing due to payment processor pressure, with plans to reintroduce paid content once they secure new payment partners, amid ongoing discussions with companies like Mastercard, Visa, and Stripe.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Eurogamer
Itch.io is re-indexing free adult NSFW content and implementing new content warning systems as it seeks alternative payment processors after Stripe's restrictions on supporting sexually explicit material, aiming to support a wider range of creators long-term.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Niche Gamer
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by WIRED
Gamers and developers are protesting against the censorship of NSFW games, which is often enforced through financial censorship by payment processors like Stripe, Visa, and PayPal, impacting what can be sold or hosted online. Industry groups emphasize the importance of artistic freedom and warn that such restrictions threaten creative expression, with some organizations gathering information to oppose overly cautious enforcement that leads to self-censorship.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by GamesIndustry.biz
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by PC Gamer
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by TechCrunch
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NewsNation
Two online gaming marketplaces, Itch.io and Steam, have removed adult-only content due to new regulations from payment processors like Mastercard and Visa, which restrict certain types of content to comply with their standards. This move has sparked a petition with over 80,000 signatures protesting the policy changes, arguing that they allow credit card companies to police personal choices based on moral values rather than legality.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by WIRED
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Game Developer
Itch.io has deindexed all adult content from its platform following pressure from payment providers and accusations from the Collective Shout campaign, leading to a temporary and abrupt content review and potential permanent removal of some pages, as the platform seeks to comply with payment processor policies.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Verge
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.