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Originally Published 26 days ago — by GamesIndustry.biz
Santa Ragione's controversial horror game Horses sold over 18,000 copies despite being deplatformed from Steam and Epic Games Store, generating around $65,000 in revenue. However, the bans have significantly impacted the studio's financial stability and future prospects, leading the team to take other jobs and call for clearer platform rules and accountability.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Verge
Adult content creators are facing increasing challenges as platforms like itch.io, Patreon, and Gumroad ban or restrict NSFW material, prompting them to seek new avenues such as personal websites and community support networks. These bans are often driven by payment processor policies and new legal regulations like the UK's Online Safety Act, which complicate the ability to sell adult content online. Creators are organizing campaigns and turning to free distribution or direct support to sustain their work amid ongoing censorship and platform instability.