Amid continued concerns about Steam and Itch’s changing of their approach to adult games earlier this year, the UK government have stated they’ve got “no plans to intervene” in the decisions of payment processors who opt to withdraw support over certain content.
If you’re out of the loop, Itch and Valve changed their rules regarding adult content in games a few months ago. That prompted a number of delistings and takedowns, as well as concerns about censorship. The storefronts pointed to pressure from credit card companies who process their purchases, with Australian protest group Collective Shout taking credit for nudging those payment processors into action.
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the balance between creative freedom and regulatory pressures. It’s worth noting how these decisions can also impact indie developers who rely on platforms like Steam and Itch for visibility. Their ability to reach audiences may be significantly affected by these censorship policies.