Former assemblyman Zenko Kurishita is sounding the alarm on credit card companies' censorship of adult video games in Japan. With platforms like Steam and Itch.io facing mass delistings since 2022, Kurishita points out the lack of transparency from companies like Visa and Mastercard, which leaves developers in the dark and at risk of losing payment options. He calls for more awareness and competition in the payment sector to help safeguard creative freedom for game creators.
Published on: 9/11/2025
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