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Censoring video games with sexual content suppresses the diversity of human desire

Following a campaign by Australian anti-porn organization Collective Shout, the video game distribution platforms Steam and itch.io recently made changes to their policies about hosting games with adult themes.

The Conversation

Steam payment headaches grow as PayPal is no longer usable for much of the world: Valve hopes to bring it back in the future, 'but the timeline is uncertain'

The problem first came to light about a month ago, but Valve has only now offered an explanation.

PC Gamer

The Anti-Porn Crusade Comes for Online Games

Activists pressure payment processors, who in turn pressure game marketplaces. The result? A whole lot of video games and visual novels are disappearing.

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New life sim game from PUBG creator coming to PS5 — but not Xbox (yet)

inZOI, a life sim game has been announced for PS5 with an Xbox version "under consideration"

Windows Central

All-time PEAK – Mesa update helps indie hit smash records

On the rise.

Destructoid

We get a lot of cozy life sims, but not many of them crack Steam's top 20 best-sellers in 4 days with 95% positive reviews, and thank goodness this adorable bookshop management sim has nothing to do with a farm

Tiny Bookshop is a big hit

GamesRadar

“The Timeline Is Uncertain” — Steam and PayPal Divorce, and Valve Says It’s All About Money

PayPal abruptly dropped support for certain currencies on Steam in July 2025, and Valve has now added a new disclaimer to the checkout page explaining the situation.

Windows Central

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This Xbox Game Pass Sensation is "Absolute Art on Every Level," and Just Got a New Enhanced Edition — Oh, and It's on PS5 Now, Too

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 stood tall as one of the best Xbox games of 2024, and now it's on PS5 — with a free upgrade to the "Enhanced" version available on Xbox and PC.

Windows Central

'Final Fantasy XIV' Is in a Slump, But There’s Still Hope For a Comeback

Final Fantasy XIV is in a slump after the release of Dawntrail, and it might be time for Square Enix to re-asses what players really want from the MMORPG.

Inverse

Remedy is 'unsatisfied' by poor sales of FBC: Firebreak and a tiny PC playerbase, but says 'despite the rocky launch, we believe we have a solid game to build on'

The majority of the game's money was made through the deals to put it on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, rather than copies sold.

PC Gamer

Phoenix Labs website goes offline as Fae Farm announces the looming end of online play on Steam, and disappears entirely from Epic

The cozy farming sim will still be playable offline, but support for co-op play—on Steam, at least—is ending in September.

PC Gamer

Monster Hunter Wilds patch notes reveal a new endgame expansion, 9-star monsters and additional stability fixes for PC

Capcom has dropped the patch notes for Monster Hunter Wilds' major 1.021 update.

TechRadar

After failing to capture The Sims 4 market, inZOI pushes the panic button and goes for Stardew Valley instead with a new DLC filled with crafting, farming, fishing, and mining

Island Getaway launches August 20

GamesRadar

Behold, the unlikely but 95% positively reviewed challenger to Steam's anime horse girl empire: "A roguelite training game where you raise a dragon girl who eats anything"

Go ahead, eat a mountain in Drapline

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Monster Hunter Wilds Is Getting Tougher — But Is It Too Late to Win Back Fans?

Capcom has announced the patch notes for Monster Hunter Wilds' next update set to go live this week. This patch aims to enhance the endgame content's difficulty by introducing new Tempered Monsters, while rebalancing several game systems and weapon types.

GamesRadar

Monster Hunter Wilds update expands endgame content as Capcom addresses negative Steam reviews regarding optimization and commits "to delivering a more enjoyable and satisfying gaming experience"

Ver. 1.021 lands in the action RPG tomorrow

GamesRadar

Viral co-op game of the moment hits a new all-time high on Steam after Peak update finally adds second biome to the "stupid jam game"

There's a new peak to conquer

GamesRadar

After 2,000 hours of Baldur's Gate 3, I might finally be ready for something other than Larian's D&D gem – and this isometric RPG sale on Steam is the perfect place to look

I'm ready to lose myself in the depths of a new game

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FourFourTwo

Football Manager fans will ADORE this retro release on Steam with FM26 updates still thin on the ground

If you're desperate for your next Football Manager hit, a retro title could scratch that itch

PC Gamer

I'm hooting and hollering for this upcoming RPG about staging heists in the underworld from the publishers of Dwarf Fortress and the designers of one of the best narrative games of all time

The creators of King of Dragon Pass and Six Ages are going unholy with Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists.

Windows Central

Poll: PlayStation is gearing up to go multiplatform — which games do you want to see hit Xbox first?

PlayStation is moving away from "hardware centricity" and towards active users, just like Xbox. This undoubtedly means more PlayStation games will hit Xbox after Helldivers 2, what do you want to see next?

Inverse

'Battlefield 6’s Popularity Could Be A Big Win For Call of Duty Fans

'Battlefield 6' record-setting weekend could be the kick in the butt Call of Duty needs to return to its best days.

International Business Times UK

Amid Mastercard-Visa Censorship Fiasco, Trump Hits Back at Financial Giants Over 'Unlawful Banking'

President Trump's Executive Order on Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans seeks to stop banks from denying services based on political, religious, or lawful business activities.

GamesRadar

Finally, The RPG is on Steam – "Minimalistic Skyrim" where you shove bread into open wounds to heal, and the dragon villain "constantly glitches"

At long last, The RPG is here

GamesRadar

A bruised Capcom escapes "Overwhelmingly Negative" Steam hell as Monster Hunter Wilds' recent user reviews climb to 20% positive

Many are still unhappy with the action RPG's PC port

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