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Kickstarter has quietly updated its Mature Content guidelines, introducing a much stricter set of rules around NSFW material on the crowdfunding platform.

The updated policies now prohibit several forms of “violent,” “derogatory,” and sexually “photo-realistic” content. The new restrictions include implied nudity, implied sex acts, explicit body parts, and certain adult-themed terminology.

According to reports from creators and The Daily Cartoonist, payment processor Stripe may be influencing the changes. Emails allegedly sent to creators earlier this year warned that Stripe could independently review adult projects and even shut them down while campaigns are live or after funding is completed.

The sudden policy shift has surprised many creators because Kickstarter previously promoted adult-focused campaigns through its “Kickstarter After Dark” newsletter launched in Sept 2025.

The situation mirrors similar crackdowns seen across digital platforms in recent years. Last year, storefronts like Steam and itch removed numerous NSFW games after pressure from payment processors and banking partners including Visa and Mastercard.

WWE undisputed champion Cody Rhodes has revealed that Nintendo once sent him a cease and desist for wearing the Triforce symbol from The Legend of Zelda on his wrestling boots.

He clarified that Nintendo’s response was respectful and polite, noting that the company “wasn’t coming after anybody.” He also shared that he replays The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past every year.

Sony has reported a massive 120.1 billion yen ($765 million) impairment loss tied to Bungie after the studio failed to meet financial expectations during the last fiscal year.

The PlayStation owner stated that Destiny 2 underperformed, while Marathon reportedly struggled to hit sales targets despite strong player engagement and positive Steam reviews.

Sony confirmed it will continue to support Marathon with new content updates and gameplay improvements to 'retain highly engaged core users.'

Guerrilla Games co-founder and former Epic Games technical director Arjan Brussee has revealed that he is developing a new game engine called “The Immense Engine.” The project aims to become a fully European alternative to major engines like Unreal and Unity.

Brussee said the engine will be European-hosted, built by Europeans, and designed to comply with European regulations. He also believes the technology could expand beyond gaming into industries like defense and logistics through advanced 3D simulations.

The engine is also being designed around AI integration, with Brussee claiming future software development will require a completely different approach compared to traditional engines.

via The Verge

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A new Generations in Play report from IGN suggests that 62% of “highly-committed” video game players no longer buy games at full price.

• Only 38% of Millennials and 42% of Gen Z still buy full-price games
• Just 20% of Gen X respondents said they purchase games at launch
• Report surveyed players across the US, UK, and Australia
• Younger players increasingly prioritize social and community-driven experiences