Itch.io Is the Latest Marketplace to Crack Down on Adult Games
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Itch.io is the latest marketplace to crack down on adult games
Indie video game marketplace Itch.io announced this week that it has "deindexed" adult and not-safe-for-work games, removing them from its browse and search pages.
Itch Removes Adult Content Amid Payment Processor Pressure, Introduces Strict New Guidelines
Digital distribution platform Itch.io has issued a formal statement explaining its recent and sweeping removal of all adult games and books from the store, including content previously purchased by users. The action, described by the company as urgent and necessary, has been met with significant backlash from creators and players alike. The decision follows increasing scrutiny from payment processing partners, triggered by the controversial game…
Visa responds to the criticisms of a Steam player after the recent elimination of games on Itch.io and Valve platform, although it is wet paper.
After Steam, itch.io also has consequences. Erotic content has been removed without warning to developers.
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