Itch.io Joins Steam In Recent Push To Ban Adult Games
Itch.io, a popular digital storefront, has followed in the footsteps of Steam and removed the majority of its adult and sexual content. This move comes after pressure from the organization Collective Shout, which had previously targeted Steam for similar content. Itch.io's payment processors raised concerns about the nature of some content on the platform, leading to the sudden and disruptive changes. The company is now conducting a comprehensive audit of its content and will require further verification for any future NSFW material. This decision has been met with frustration and disappointment from Itch.io's creators and supporters, who have viewed the platform as a bastion for independent and diverse content, including adult and queer-focused games and zines. The creators are now organizing to push back against what they perceive as an unfairly broad ban.
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