Itch.io has removed all NSFW games from its store and search results as a response to pressure from Collective Shout, leading to the delisting of even award-winning titles. The company described this action as "critical" while conducting a content audit, indicating that some games may not return. Valve recently started removing hundreds of porn-themed games from Steam under similar pressure. Critics express concerns that such measures may disproportionately affect LGBTQ+ games and controversial topics, limiting creative exploration in the gaming industry.
The action taken by Itch.io involved removing all NSFW games from its store pages and search results, a move described as "critical" and executed without warning.
This drastic measure was influenced by pressures from the anti-porn group Collective Shout, which has been actively advocating against explicit content in online spaces.
As part of the content audit, Itch.io stated that some games would not return, raising concerns about the impact on developers and the diversity of game topics available.
Valve's removal of porn-themed games from Steam began following similar pressures from payment companies, igniting a broader conversation about content censorship in gaming.
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