Itch.io blocks adult game creator profiles for UK users while keeping some games accessible: British gamers can play the spicy games but can't peek at who makes them. (spilled.gg)
from Pro@programming.dev to games@lemmy.world on 27 Aug 22:06
https://programming.dev/post/36434012

cross-posted from: programming.dev/post/36433609

  • Itch.io now blocks UK users from viewing NSFW game creator profiles, though some individual adult games remain accessible after age verification.
  • The restrictions started in August and align with the UK’s Online Safety Act requiring stricter age checks for adult content.
  • Developers lose UK discoverability while players can’t browse creator catalogs, forcing them to rely on direct links shared elsewhere.

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Call_Me_Maple@lemmy.world on 28 Aug 00:13 next collapse

They’re doing their part to protect NSFW game creators, I think that’s a great thing.

Ganbat@lemmy.dbzer0.com on 28 Aug 03:18 collapse

Are NSFW games still totally unable to be monetized? I’ve been recovering from surgery for a while and haven’t been able to check anything.

Call_Me_Maple@lemmy.world on 28 Aug 03:33 collapse

Some NSFW games have been reindexed, yes however they are still going through and deciding which ones abide by their policies.

Ganbat@lemmy.dbzer0.com on 28 Aug 04:01 collapse

That’s not what I was meaning. Last I saw, games were reindexed, but only in the case that they’re made entirely freely available.

Call_Me_Maple@lemmy.world on 28 Aug 04:33 collapse

Ahh, that I’m not aware of.

BudgetBandit@sh.itjust.works on 28 Aug 04:43 collapse

To add to that, most of the games are free but the creator asks for a dollar or two before you download, which is not required to play the game.

heyWhatsay@slrpnk.net on 28 Aug 02:04 next collapse

Everyone deserves loopholes to censorship

sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works on 28 Aug 03:53 collapse

Lol, gottem!