Indie Game Storefront Details Sweeping New Restrictions On Adult Games
The new content guidelines from Itch.io raise significant concerns about censorship in the gaming community. Steam and Itch.io's crackdown on adult games seems to reflect a broader trend towards restrictive policies that may stifle creativity. While some restrictions are necessary for community standards, the broad brush approach taken here could inadvertently harm smaller developers. - The ban on themes like incest and rape is understandable, - but the vague criteria may lead to overreach and unjustified censorship. The implications for artistic expression in games cannot be overlooked. Ultimately, these changes could push creators towards platforms that value freedom of expression over arbitrary guidelines. Read more... The conversation around adult content in games needs to be nuanced, not just reactionary.