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Valve update introduces language-specific ratings on Steam
Valve update introduces language-specific ratings on Steam
Valve has updated Steam user reviews to be language-specific, to provide a "better indication of user sentiment."
Aug. 19, 2025
Steam defaults to language-specific review scores to provide 'a better indication of user sentiment'
Steam defaults to language-specific review scores to provide 'a better indication of user sentiment'
Valve said the change will better reflect the unique experiences of users around the globe.
Aug. 19, 2025
Almost 5 million people have wishlisted Hollow Knight: Silksong on Steam
Almost 5 million people have wishlisted Hollow Knight: Silksong on Steam
Team Cherry's highly anticipated Hollow Knight follow-up, Hollow Knight: Silksong, is Steam's most wishlisted game of 2…
Aug. 14, 2025
Valve says PayPal support is no longer available in some regions due to content concerns
Valve says PayPal support is no longer available in some regions due to content concerns
'In this case, one of PayPal's acquiring banks decided to stop processing any Steam transactions.'
Aug. 14, 2025
Battlefield 6 Open Beta is the series' most popular Steam game
Battlefield 6 Open Beta is the series' most popular Steam game
Battlefield 6 Open Beta is officially the series' most played game on Steam, having reached a peak concurrent player co…
Aug. 11, 2025
Tencent makes changes to Light of Motiram Steam page amidst Sony lawsuit
Tencent makes changes to Light of Motiram Steam page amidst Sony lawsuit
Tencent has made several changes to Light of Motiram's Steam page, following allegations from Sony that its open-world …
Aug. 11, 2025
Valve pushes back after Mastercard denies quashing adult content on game platforms
Valve pushes back after Mastercard denies quashing adult content on game platforms
Mastercard said it has not 'evaluated any game or required restrictions of any activity on game creator sites and platforms,' but Valve begs to differ.
Aug. 4, 2025
Valve refutes Mastercard's denial it has not pressured game platforms over NSFW content
Valve refutes Mastercard's denial it has not pressured game platforms over NSFW content
Valve has disputed Mastercard's claims that it had not raised concerns over NSFW adult content on Steam.
Aug. 4, 2025
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