video game,star wars video gamesItch.io Joins Steam In Recent Push To Ban Adult Games

After similar pressure was placed on Steam just last week, another storefront, Itch.io, has followed suit and culled the vast majority of its adult and sexual content. It cites the efforts of the organization Collective Shout, the same group that also went after Steam, as the primary reason for the removal of said games.

Rumblings of these removals picked up late on July 23, when creators started noticing that games with NSFW tags had been "shadowbanned" on the platform, while some others noted that their games had been entirely pulled. In the early hours of July 24, Itch.io shared a statement confirming the removals and clarifying the circumstances that led to the sweeping changes.

The statement begins, "We have 'deindexed' all adult NSFW content from our browse and search pages. We understand this action is sudden and disruptive, and we are truly sorry for the frustration and confusion caused by this change."

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video game,star wars video gamesPokemon Legends: Z-A Comes With Free Oversized Mouse Pad At Best Buy

Following this week's Pokemon Presents and the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pokemon console bundle, retailers have started sharing details on exclusive preorder bonuses for Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Best Buy might have the best bonus we've seen for a Nintendo Switch game in years. If you preorder Pokemon Legends Z-A for Switch 2 or Switch--physical or digital--you'll get an oversized desk mat featuring a map of Lumiose City surrounded by key art and a handful of Pokemon. Meanwhile, Walmart customers will get an exclusive pin of the game's logo or one of the three starter Pokemon.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A will send players back to the Kalos region on October 16. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition retails for $70, while the original Switch version is $60. Preorders are also available at Amazon, Target, and GameStop. You can upgrade from the Switch to Switch 2 version for $10. Pokemon fans who are considering making the leap to Nintendo's new console have a prime opportunity with the Nintendo Switch 2 Pokemon Legends: Z-A Bundle, which launches the same day for $500 and is up for preorder at Target and Best Buy.

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video game,star wars video gamesBattlefield 6 Release Date Reportedly Leaks

Battlefield 6 is set for its official unveiling on July 24, but a new report might have spoiled some of the surprise. A report from reputable leaker Dealabs claims Battlefield 6 will launch on October 10 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

An October release date for Battlefield 6 was previously reported, so it's not a total shock. The latest rumor is that Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will release on November 14. If both dates are legitimate, that would put about a month of time between both releases.

It's been four years since there were new entries in the Call of Duty and Battlefield franchises releasing the same year, going back to 2021 with Call of Duty: Vanguard and Battlefield 2042.

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