The UK games industry trade body UKIE has spoken out against the removal of adult games from Steam and itch.io, urging payment providers to trust existing age rating systems like PEGI for content classification.
In a significant shift, Itch.io has deindexed adult and NSFW games following pressure from advocacy group Collective Shout, which criticized violent game content. This decision aims to align with payment processors' standards and safeguard the platform's future.
Steam has updated its content guidelines, adding a new clause that may affect the publication of adult content on the platform. As payment processors tighten their grip, developers must be cautious to avoid game removals.
Epic Games is fighting back against Apple in a legal battle to reinstate Fortnite on the iOS App Store. After a recent court ruling, the company claims Apple's rejection is retaliation for its legal actions.
