Topic: payment processor pressure
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Itch.io bans adult content: New restrictions on NSFW games explained
Itch.io imposed sudden restrictions on adult content due to payment processor pressure, leaving developers unprepared and forcing many games offline. The new rules ban themes like non-consensual scenarios and niche fetishes, sparking debates over artistic freedom and moral policing. Critics warn ...
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Itch.io Removes Adult NSFW Content Amid Payment Processor Pressure
itch.io removed adult NSFW content from public browsing due to pressure from payment providers, aiming to maintain payment processing capabilities. The platform is auditing content to comply with stricter policies, requiring creators to verify NSFW uploads adhere to payment processor guidelines. ...
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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 PayPal and Visa as the reason for stricter moderation and the removal of hundreds of controversial titles. The group's campaign inv...
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