Itch.io Restricts Adult Content Sales Amid Payment Processor Pressure
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Patricia Hernandez
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Summary
Itch.io, a popular storefront, has restricted the sale of adult and NSFW content due to pressure from payment processors like Visa and Mastercard. The platform de-indexed adult content, making it inaccessible. This decision was made to protect the platform's payment infrastructure. Itch.io joins Steam in pulling games under pressure from groups like Collective Shout.
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"Unfortunately, this meant it was not realistic t
"Some pages for adult games on will be 'permanently removed from itch.io,' its owners say."
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