Game developers association decries 'financial censorship' amidst payment processor crackdown on NSFW games, calls for 'greater transparency and fairness in how adult games are moderated'

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The International Game Developers Association, a non-profit industry group that aims to "support and empower game developers around the world in achieving fulfilling and sustainable careers," has weighed into the controversy over the delisting of NSFW games on Steam and Itch.io, calling for "greater transparency and fairness in how adult games are moderated and actioned across major platforms."

"The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is seriously alarmed by the recent wave of game delistings, deindexing, and payment disruptions targeting adult-themed titles on platforms such as Steam and Itch.io," the IGDA said in a lengthy press release.