Itch.io removed a substantial number of games, including those without explicit sexual content, in response to demands from payment processors influenced by a far-right activist group. The platform not only delisted games but also obscured others from search visibility. Notably, games without adult content, such as those related to LGBTQ themes and sensitive subjects, were caught in the bans. Developers reported financial difficulties due to withheld payments for these affected titles, igniting further backlash within the gaming community.
Itch.io removed a large number of games from sale, hiding others in searches, following pressure from payment processors and a campaign by far-right activist group Collective Shout.
The platform's bans also affected games without sexual content, with titles labeled for sensitivity, like the IGF Grand Prize winner, being removed.
Payment to developers of newly banned games is being withheld, causing financial stress for indie creators impacted by the removals.
Itch.io's actions contribute to a broader censorship trend across gaming storefronts that limits access to diverse and potentially sensitive content.
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