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Itch.io reveals new adult content guidelines following pressure from payment processors
Itch.io reveals new adult content guidelines following pressure from payment processors
Itch.io has revealed its new adult content guidelines, following the de-indexing of all its NSFW content due to pressur…
July 29, 2025
The IGDA calls wave of adult game delistings a form of 'creative suppression'
The IGDA calls wave of adult game delistings a form of 'creative suppression'
'This issue is not just about adult content. It is about developer rights.'
July 29, 2025
Itch.io has "deindexed" all adult NSFW content following "scrutiny" from payment processors
Itch.io has "deindexed" all adult NSFW content following "scrutiny" from payment processors
Indie game platform itch.io has "deindexed" all adult NSFW content from its browse and search pages following pressure …
July 24, 2025
Valve blocks mod on Mount and Blade: Warband in South Korea following request from government
Valve blocks mod on Mount and Blade: Warband in South Korea following request from government
Valve blocked a mod for action RPG Mount and Blade: Warband in South Korea, which was subsequently removed by its autho…
July 8, 2025
Valve implements dedicated page for advertising guidelines
Valve implements dedicated page for advertising guidelines
Valve has published a dedicated page advising developers on what type of advertising is and isn't allowed on Steam.
May 30, 2025
UK minister slams Steam for explicit game promoting "non-consensual sexual contact" and sexual violence
UK minister slams Steam for explicit game promoting "non-consensual sexual contact" and sexual violence
CW: This story contains references to extreme sexual violence - reader discretion advised.
May 30, 2025
Steam to launch new tags to help disabled players "search for games based on accessibility features"
Steam to launch new tags to help disabled players "search for games based on accessibility features"
Steam is introducing accessibility tags to help disabled players discover inclusive games by enabling developers to tag…
May 30, 2025
Steam users will soon be able to search for games based on accessibility features
Steam users will soon be able to search for games based on accessibility features
Valve is asking developers to input accessibility information to ensure robust support for the new search functionality.
April 23, 2025
Steam vulnerabilities allowed remote take over of users’ computers
Steam vulnerabilities allowed remote take over of users’ computers
In total, CheckPoint researchers found 4 vulnerabilities all allowing attackers to harm Steam and those using 3rd party game server.
Jan. 1, 2025
New BloodyStealer malware steals data from gamers on EA, Epic, Steam
New BloodyStealer malware steals data from gamers on EA, Epic, Steam
The BloodyStealer malware is sold on Russian hacking forums while its capabilities include stealing gaming logs, login credentials, and much more.
Jan. 1, 2025
Fake ROBLOX and Nintendo game cracks drop ChromeLoader malware
Fake ROBLOX and Nintendo game cracks drop ChromeLoader malware
What’s worse, in the new campaign, ChromeLoader malware evades detection by security software.
Jan. 1, 2025
Valve updates guidelines for season passes on Steam
Valve updates guidelines for season passes on Steam
Valve has updated its guidelines for season passes, including new rules regarding release schedules.
Nov. 21, 2024