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Itch.io Explains Removal of 2025’s Top PC Game From Search

The removal of horror game Mouthwashing from Itch.io’s search results sparked debate over content moderation, with the platform citing technical…

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Australian Group Claims Win in Steam Censorship Battle Over Adult Content

An Australian advocacy group, Collective Shout, claims responsibility for Steam's crackdown on adult-oriented games, citing pressure on payment processors like…

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Steam tightens adult content rules to comply with credit card policies

Valve has updated Steam's content policies with vague restrictions on adult-oriented games, citing compliance demands from financial institutions and ISPs,…

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