Payment Processors Are Pressuring Major Gaming Vendors to Pull LGBTQ+ and NSFW Titles

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Summary:
- Itch.io, a popular online platform for independent video games, has faced backlash from Steam, a major digital game distribution service, over the hosting of adult-oriented LGBTQ+ video games.
- Steam has threatened to delist or ban games from Itch.io that contain mature content, which has raised concerns about censorship and the ability of LGBTQ+ creators to share their stories and experiences through video games.
- The article discusses the ongoing debate around the appropriate boundaries for adult content in video games, and the importance of preserving creative freedom and representation for marginalized communities in the gaming industry.

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