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Activist Group Faces "Gamergate" Style Harassment Over Steam Adult Game Ban
The Collective claims it is facing “Gamergate-style” harassment — citing coordinated abuse, targeted attacks, and concerns for developer safety

Sagar Mankar
Aug 20, 20254 min read


Hollow Knight: Silksong Tops 2025 Steam Wishlist Charts with Almost 5 Million Players Eager to Jump In
Hollow Knight: Silksong tops Steam’s 2025 wishlist chart with 4.8M players — market stats, hype build-up, conversion rates, and Gamescom 2025 expectations.

Sagar Mankar
Aug 15, 20252 min read


Petition Against Mastercard, Visa Over Adult Game Bans on Steam Crosses 250k Signatures
A petition opposing the removal of adult games from Steam surpassed 250k signatures.

Sagar Mankar
Aug 14, 20253 min read


PayPal Blocks Steam Payments in Multiple Countries — Here’s What’s Going On
PayPal has removed Steam payment support for most currencies outside EUR, CAD, GBP, JPY, AUD, and USD — Valve explains why, what’s behind it, and how gamers can still buy games

Sagar Mankar
Aug 13, 20252 min read


Mainstream Games Like GTA and Duke Nukem Could Be Next in Payment Processor Crackdown
Payment processor crackdowns may soon hit mainstream games. ZOOM Platform warns titles like GTA, Duke Nukem, and Saints Row could be next.

Sagar Mankar
Aug 5, 20252 min read


Steam Censorship Backlash Grows as Anti-Censorship Petition Surpasses 230k Signatures
An anti-censorship petition opposing Steam's adult game removals has crossed 230k signatures, challenging payment processor. Know all details.

Sagar Mankar
Aug 4, 20252 min read


Valve reveals full Steam sale schedule through Summer 2026
Valve reveals the full Steam sale schedule through Summer 2026 — including seasonal events like the Winter Sale and unique fests such as Horse Fest, Medieval Fest, and more.

Sagar Mankar
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Steam and itch.io Urged to Resist 'Unjust Pressure' Amid Game Censorship, Says Japanese Free Speech Group
Japan's AFEE urges Steam and itch.io to resist unjust censorship pressure from activist groups and payment processors, calling for regional restrictions and stronger protections for legal adult content.

Sagar Mankar
Aug 2, 20253 min read


Mastercard Denies Censorship Role in Steam Crackdown — But Valve Says There’s More to the Story
Mastercard denies involvement in Steam’s adult game removals, but Valve points to indirect pressure via payment processors citing Rule 5.12.7. The censorship debate continues

Sagar Mankar
Aug 2, 20252 min read


Timeline of Steam, Itch.io Adult Game Bans and Collective Shout’s Campaign
All about the No Mercy controversy — Collective Shout’s campaign, Steam and Itch.io’s bans, developer backlash, and IGDA’s powerful response in a sweeping timeline of 2025’s adult game censorship crisis.

Sagar Mankar
Jul 30, 20254 min read


Indie Devs Push Back: Steam & Itch.io Adult Crackdowns Harm LGBTQ+ Creators
Indie game creators push back after payment processor pressure forces adult games off Steam and itch.io. Developers call out censorship, anti-LGBTQ+ bias, and the chilling impact on artistic freedom.

Sagar Mankar
Jul 29, 20253 min read


UK Trade Body Responds to Steam and Itch.io Adult Game Removals
UK games industry body UKIE urges platforms and payment processors to trust age rating systems like PEGI, following the recent removal of adult games from Steam and itch.io due to payment processor pressure.

Sagar Mankar
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Steam Censorship Controversy Deepens as Petition Against Visa, MasterCard Surpasses 77,000 Signatures
A new petition opposing Steam’s content censorship and the influence of Visa and MasterCard has topped 77,000 signatures. Here's what it says, and why it matters for creators and gamers alike.

Sagar Mankar
Jul 25, 20253 min read


Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Rockets Past 114K Players on Steam, But Review Bombing Clouds the Launch
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers hits 114K players on Steam at launch, but faces backlash over performance issues. Here's a full breakdown of launch stats, reviews, and gameplay.

Sagar Mankar
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Valve Confirms Payment Processor Pressure Behind Adult Game Removals on Steam
Valve confirms it removed adult games from Steam due to pressure from credit card companies like Mastercard. The move raises concerns about external control over game content and transparency in enforcement.

Sagar Mankar
Jul 20, 20252 min read


Steam’s Content Crackdown Sparks Debate After Innocent Game Gets Caught in the Crossfire — But There's a Twist
Steam’s new rule banning content that violates payment processor standards has led to a wave of takedowns. A DMCA mix-up involving Trials of Innocence reveals deeper concerns over vague enforcement and third-party influence.

Sagar Mankar
Jul 19, 20252 min read


Steam Quietly Begins Removing Adult-Only Games Due to Payment Processor Rules
Steam is quietly removing adult-only games after a vague policy update tied to payment processors like Visa and PayPal — raising concerns over financial censorship and LGBTQ+ content moderation.

Sagar Mankar
Jul 19, 20253 min read


Valve Removes Controversial Steam Mod After South Korean Government Request
Valve pulls Mount & Blade: Warband mod globally after South Korean authorities raise concerns over distorted portrayal of 1980 Gwangju Uprising and glorification of military violence.

Sagar Mankar
Jul 8, 20252 min read


Steam's June 2025 Sales Report: PEAK Leads a Strong Month for Indie and Co-op Titles
Steam’s June 2025 sales: PEAK leads with 3.1M units, followed by co-op hits, niche Chinese games, and surprise legacy comebacks. Rematch, Dune, and Stellar Blade also top charts.

Sagar Mankar
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Stardew Valley Is Now Highest-Rated Indie Game on Steam
All about Stardew Valley’s latest win — now Steam’s highest-rated indie game ever, with glowing reviews and a decade of fan love behind it.

Sagar Mankar
Jun 28, 20251 min read
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