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Anime Tax Prep Game Removed from Steam
gaming2 years ago

Anime Tax Prep Game Removed from Steam

Tax Heaven 3000, a dating sim visual novel that helps players file their taxes, has been removed from Steam. The game, developed by art collective MSCHF, stars a cute anime woman named Iris and offers to help players prepare their 2022 federal income tax return. Despite going through Steam's verification process, the game was de-verified and removed from the platform without explanation. It will still be available on itch.io, but players should be cautious about sharing personal information like their social security number with a game.

Controversial Anime Tax-Filing Game Removed from Steam
gaming2 years ago

Controversial Anime Tax-Filing Game Removed from Steam

Tax Heaven 3000, a visual novel dating simulator game that prepares your 2022 federal income tax return, was pulled from Steam without explanation but will still be released on April 4 through Itch.io or as a direct download. The game requires sensitive financial information, but MSCHF co-founder Daniel Greenberg claims it does not connect to the internet and is "probably safer than most big box tax software." The game is suitable for single filers without dependents and checks eligibility for tax credits. MSCHF is known for its social commentary and previously released Chair Simulator.

Tax-themed dating sim removed from Steam for disrupting corporations.
gaming2 years ago

Tax-themed dating sim removed from Steam for disrupting corporations.

Tax Heaven 3000, a visual novel game that doubles as a tax filing system, has been delisted from Steam without explanation. The game, developed by MSCHF, requires players to input their Social Security number, which could pose a legal risk for Valve if the platform or users get hacked. However, the game will still be available on itch.io and MSCHF's website. MSCHF created the game as an alternative to the complicated tax filing process in the US.

"Tax Heaven 3000: The Anime Dating Sim That Helps You File Taxes"
gaming2 years ago

"Tax Heaven 3000: The Anime Dating Sim That Helps You File Taxes"

Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF is releasing a dating sim called Tax Heaven 3000 that claims to prepare your US federal tax returns while giving you a waifu to romance. The game asks for personal information like your social security number, but it's likely just a spoof. The game launches on March 31st, and players are advised not to give out their real Social Security Number to any video games.