Itch.io Seeks New Payment Processors for Adult Content After Delisting Games
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Summary
Itch.io is actively searching for new payment processors that are more accommodating of adult content, following the delisting of numerous NSFW games due to restrictions from companies like PayPal and Stripe. The platform has also explained why it has removed more such games compared to Steam, which has faced similar pressures from financial firms.
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They've also offered an explanation for why they've recently delisted so many more 'infringing' games than Steam.
After delisting thousands of games with adult or NSFW sexual material, indie store Itch are looking to move away from Paypal and Stripe.
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