Why did thousands of adult titles just disappear from the biggest PC gaming marketplaces?
The article discusses the recent disappearance of thousands of "adult only" and "not safe for work" games from the prominent digital distribution platforms Steam and itch.io. This is due to stricter rules imposed by payment processors such as MasterCard, Visa, and PayPal, in response to a campaign by the organization Collective Shout. The campaign urged payment processors to stop facilitating payments to platforms hosting games with themes of "rape, incest and child sexual abuse." However, the new rules have had a broader impact, affecting a range of games, including some award-winning titles. The article suggests that this development raises questions about the future of adult-oriented content in the gaming industry and the influence of payment processors on creative expression.
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