Payment processors are not backing down ... PayPal removed from Steam amid pp's strict content restrictions.
"Valve said the change stemmed from one of PayPal’s acquiring banks halting transactions for several Steam currencies."
"Steam took down dozens of adult games containing extreme or sensitive themes last month."
"The policy shift targets any content that could risk upsetting these financial partners, but the lack of specific guidelines has created confusion among many developers."
"Steam had to modify its rules to align with the preferences of its payment processors."
"The situation underscores the payment networks' prominence, power, and how they can quietly dictate what appears in online marketplaces and landscapes."
"As a result of the dilemma, Steam is left with fewer payment options. Now, it needs to continue its operations with tighter guidelines on explicit content"
We in porn world just went through compliance, and now game world is being targeted. Indefinitely halting transactions due to compliance/risk is just short of de-banking.
