Proof-of-Age Verification for Steam in Australia Now Only Possible Using a Credit Card
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Proof-of-Age Verification for Steam in Australia Now Only Possible Using a Credit Card
Unlike PlayStation and Xbox, which offer multiple ways to verify you’re over 18, Valve will only accept ownership of an actual credit card, despite the fact only about half of Australian consumers actually have one.
The Australian version of Steam introduced a mandatory age test for access to R18+ games due to new Australian law requirements. Valve introduced this change against the background of new Australian law requirements. To confirm the age of majority, it is proposed that the user add an Australian credit card to the account and update the Mature Continental Perspectives settings. Other ways to confirm Steam's age until... The post in Steam began a …
Since 9 September, Valve has asked Australian Steam users for a credit card to watch games from 18 on. Debit card, Paypal or credit are not enough, and those who remove the card are again considered underage.
Steam's R18+ Age Verification Requires An Actual Credit Card
We’ve seen PlayStation and Xbox put their age verification live which has been fairly seamless, and Epic also launched theres today which is equally seamless, but Valve launched there R18+ age verification today, and it has people extremely upset. Unlike the other platforms that will let you verify based on length of account ownership or facial scans, Valve is requiring an actual credit card to age verify to play/purchase R18+ games. Debit cards…
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