Itch.io has yanked thousands of NSFW projects from its site, dropping its listings from 28,000 to just over 7,000. This move follows pressure from the Collective Shout organization, which advocates against the objectification of women, and has influenced payment providers to restrict certain content. Many creators are left in the lurch, facing sudden takedowns and halted payouts. Itch.io cited the need to protect their payment processing as the reason for the abrupt change and plans to implement new compliance measures to align with payment processor policies. This situation raises concerns about creative freedom and the effects of external pressures on...
Published on: 7/24/2025
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