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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
GTA 6 at risk of delisting? Adult games debate heats up for titles like Grand Theft Auto, Saints Row; netizens say 'It is Soviet stuff'
GTA 6, a.k.a. Grand Theft Auto VI, the most anticipated game of all time, is scheduled to be released in May 2026; however, as the time of the launch nears, the rumours and leaks are also growing rapidly. Last week, a leak suggested that Rockstar Games is planning to delay the game even further to May 2026, leaving fans disappointed and furious. While the second lead says that the Rockstar is planning to roll out an age verification rule starting in the UK. Now, a new leak suggests that games like GTA VI and Saints Row are at risk of being delisted in the adult games debate. 'Adult games debate' has grown amid the gaming community recently In the past few weeks, a few topics in the gaming community have sparked discussions, and one of them is the 'adult games debate'. According to Insider Gaming, it was recently revealed that payment processors for some gaming outlets are cracking down on adult and NSFW (not safe for work) games. Amid the growing discussion, some activist responses have emerged in reaction to what is being called 'financial censorship' by certain payment providers and processors. One such example is GOG, which is a digital shopfront that briefly offered a bundle of adult-themed games for free as a form of protest. Following this, now there are growing concerns that titles like Grand Theft Auto, Saints Row, and Duke Nukem might also come under scrutiny, with payment processors potentially pushing for their removal from shopfronts. Risks that the adult gaming community may face According to GamingOnLinux, it was highlighted that a retro digital shopfront had come under pressure from payment processors aiming to restrict adult content. In a statement, the platform in question, ZOOM Platform, confirmed it had been 'targeted' as a part of this broader crackdown. The report went on to note that GamingOnLinux reportedly received an email from the ZOOM Platform team stating that they anticipate the delisting issue to widen. They specifically mentioned that games like Grand Theft Auto, Duke Nukem, and Saints Row could be at risk. While Grand Theft Auto has long been a controversial franchise, its adult content comprises only a small portion of the game. It's certainly not one of those explicit titles tucked away in the collections of some niche Steam users. Netizens react to the 'Adult games debate' As soon as the update surfaced on social media, it quickly went viral, and fans shared their reactions. One said, "Wouldn't the attempt be the best-case scenario? Generally, adult game publishers don't have the financials to take this to court against the big payment once you start taking on big game companies, they have entire legal teams to fight this out." "Might be. I can see some indie porn games being delisted without much fuss, but there is no fucking way Rockstar and Take Two are going to sit quietly if GTA games are delisted," one replied. "GTA is "worse" in what you can do than most of the delisted games." "Between the UK adult content needing an ID and this visa mastercard shite im absolutely worried for the future" One joked, "Never thought I'd be alive to see this sort of censorship. Even if it's just an attempt. It's honestly Soviet stuff, this. Freedoms are genuinely being attacked here."
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
GTA 'at risk' of being removed from stores in adult game crackdown
A video game retailer has warned titles like GTA and Saints Row could be pulled from stores, as payment providers continue to take action against adult content. A number of gaming stores, including Steam and have recently taken action to remove certain types of adult games from their storefronts. This has been instigated by payment providers such as Mastercard, PayPal, and Visa, which have been cracking down on purchases related to adult content. While this has gone some way to removing so-called 'eSlop' from stores, it has sparked wider concerns around censorship at large – with legal adult-themed content being potentially impacted as well. Now, a retro games retailer named ZOOM Platform has echoed these concerns, and named titles like GTA, Saints Row, and Duke Nukem as being 'potentially at risk'. In a post from earlier this month, the team behind ZOOM Platform said one of their payment processors made them aware that a 'fellow member of the industry' was 'concerned about our content'. 'After we heard from the payment processor, we immediately engaged in lengthy discussions with both PayPal and Stripe,' the statement, titled Preserving and Protecting Artistic Freedom, reads. 'We worked with our contacts at the aforementioned payment processors to develop a tripartite solution to ensure the right to free speech and freedom of expression as well as protect the safety of our valued customers and partners.' Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. As a result of these negotiations, ZOOM Platform have implemented two-factor authentication to 'safeguard' accounts, along with a 'wallet system' so users can add funds to their account without needing external payment providers. 'We have no plans to remove any titles, and will do absolutely everything in our power to prevent such de-listings,' the platform added. 'We are fervent supporters of artistic freedom and always will be.' Following this announcement, games website GamingOnLinux received an email from the ZOOM Platform team stating that they expect these de-listings to expand further. From their discussions with payment providers, the company claims titles like 'Grand Theft Auto, Duke Nukem, and Saints Row were described as potentially at risk'. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video At time of writing, ZOOM Platform only has Duke Nukem titles listed, so the company is likely referring to how these rules could impact other stores too. Rather than this being the idea of payment providers, it's believed they're acting under pressure from Australian organisation Collective Shout, which is 'against the objectification of women' and 'the pornification of culture'. However, after the actions of Steam and the organisation has since clarified that it only wanted to remove 'content that involved sexualised violence and torture of women', and not 'all NSFW' content. Mastercard has similarly distanced itself from the censorship controversy, at least in regards to Steam, claiming it had 'not evaluated any game or required restrictions of any activity on game creator sites', but Valve has disputed this. More Trending GTA and Saints Row have both been targeted for their sexually explicit nature over the years, and while they're certainly not suitable for minors, they're both a huge leap from some of the overtly explicit titles these measures are designed to take down. Both franchises are, hopefully, too popular to ever be removed from stores, especially when you consider the kind of backlash that would occur, but it is a worrying sign if these titles are being mentioned during talks with payment companies. GTA: San Andreas did come close to being effectively removed from sale in the US, during the Hot Coffee scandal in the mid-2000s, but since then it's never faced any serious legal opposition. The potential impact of these regulations has sparked a petition on which has accumulated over 230,000 signatures. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: PS6 will be 20% faster than next gen Xbox suggests leaked specs MORE: Fortnite's Power Rangers live action trailer is easily its best one ever MORE: A new Nintendo Direct is due this week and Silksong fans want a release date
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Amazon gives out bonus FREE gifts worth more than £100 ahead of Prime Day – but there's not long left to claim
Free Tomb Raider, Saints Row and more – but you've only days left! AMAZ-ING! Amazon gives out bonus FREE gifts worth more than £100 ahead of Prime Day – but there's not long left to claim AMAZON is treating its Prime members to a bumper bundle of freebies ahead of Prime Day 2025 – and it's worth over £100. But you'll have to act fast, as the offers vanish after 7 July. 2 These aren't just throwaway titles either – we're talking big-name fan favourites and cult classics Credit: Getty To mark the countdown to Prime Day, which officially runs from Tuesday 8 July to Friday 11 July, Amazon is giving away six full PC games to Prime members at no extra cost. These aren't just throwaway titles either – we're talking big-name fan favourites and cult classics. Among the games up for grabs is Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, a wild open-world adventure packed with outrageous weapons and superpowers. If that's not enough chaos, Saints Row 2 is also available – giving you full freedom to create your own character and carve your path through the gritty streets of Stilwater. For something more nostalgic, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered offers the original trilogy starring Lara Croft, fully updated for modern systems. It's the ultimate way to relive Lara's early adventures – or discover them for the first time. If you fancy something more relaxed, TOEM is a charming hand-drawn game where you set off on a photography expedition, helping quirky characters along the way. Strategy lovers will enjoy Dungeon of the ENDLESS: Definitive Edition, a unique blend of roguelike and tower defence gameplay that offers a real challenge. And for Star Wars fans, STAR WARS: Rebellion lets you take charge of the Rebel Alliance or the Empire and wage war across the galaxy. All six titles are available to download and keep forever, provided you're a Prime member. The games can be claimed via the Amazon Games App or through GOG, and some can also be played through Amazon's cloud gaming platform, Luna, in supported countries. Amazon Prime Gaming Freebies: Top Games to Claim in June 2025 It's not just games on offer either. Amazon Luna is rolling out a series of exclusive discounts for Prime members in the US and Canada. You can grab the Amazon Luna Controller for just $39.99 – a whopping 43 per cent off – or pick up bundle deals that include the controller and a Fire TV Stick with savings of up to 50 per cent. Canadian members can also snap up similar offers, with big discounts on controller bundles running until 11 July or while stocks last. And there's even more gaming goodness this month. Throughout June, Prime members can download additional free titles including Death Squared, Dark Envoy, Thief: Deadly Shadows, and Jupiter Hell. New games are added every week, so it's worth checking regularly. Meanwhile, the massive Steam Summer Sale is also in full swing, running until 10 July. Top deals include Automobilista 2, slashed from £34.99 to just £3.49, and Little Nightmares II, down from £24.99 to a barely believable £2.49. Other standouts include Palworld now £18.74, and Schedule reduced to £11.72. Game on – from Death Squared to Jupiter Hell Here is the full list of games you can get for free this month June 12: Station to Station - £14.99 Death Squared - £12.79 June 19: Dark Envoy - £24.99 Fate: Undiscovered Realms - £5.79 June 26: Thief: Deadly Shadows - £7.49 Jupiter Hell - £19.49 Gallery of Things: Reveries - £9.99 To bag them, all you need to do is head over to the Amazon Prime Gaming website. At a collective value of more than £100, it's a deal you can't ignore.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Amazon gives out bonus FREE gifts worth more than £100 ahead of Prime Day – but there's not long left to claim
AMAZON is treating its Prime members to a bumper bundle of freebies ahead of Prime Day 2025 – and it's worth over £100. But you'll have to act fast, as the offers vanish after 7 July. 2 To mark the countdown to Prime Day, which officially runs from Tuesday 8 July to Friday 11 July, Amazon is giving away six full PC games to Prime members at no extra cost. These aren't just throwaway titles either – we're talking big-name fan favourites and cult classics. Among the games up for grabs is Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, a wild open-world adventure packed with outrageous weapons and superpowers. If that's not enough chaos, Saints Row 2 is also available – giving you full freedom to create your own character and carve your path through the gritty streets of Stilwater. For something more nostalgic, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered offers the original trilogy starring Lara Croft, fully updated for modern systems. It's the ultimate way to relive Lara's early adventures – or discover them for the first time. If you fancy something more relaxed, TOEM is a charming hand-drawn game where you set off on a photography expedition, helping quirky characters along the way. Strategy lovers will enjoy Dungeon of the ENDLESS: Definitive Edition, a unique blend of roguelike and tower defence gameplay that offers a real challenge. And for Star Wars fans, STAR WARS: Rebellion lets you take charge of the Rebel Alliance or the Empire and wage war across the galaxy. All six titles are available to download and keep forever, provided you're a Prime member. The games can be claimed via the Amazon Games App or through GOG, and some can also be played through Amazon's cloud gaming platform, Luna, in supported countries. It's not just games on offer either. Amazon Luna is rolling out a series of exclusive discounts for Prime members in the US and Canada. You can grab the Amazon Luna Controller for just $39.99 – a whopping 43 per cent off – or pick up bundle deals that include the controller and a Fire TV Stick with savings of up to 50 per cent. Canadian members can also snap up similar offers, with big discounts on controller bundles running until 11 July or while stocks last. And there's even more gaming goodness this month. Throughout June, Prime members can download additional free titles including Death Squared, Dark Envoy, Thief: Deadly Shadows, and Jupiter Hell. New games are added every week, so it's worth checking regularly. Meanwhile, the massive Steam Summer Sale is also in full swing, running until 10 July. Top deals include Automobilista 2, slashed from £34.99 to just £3.49, and Little Nightmares II, down from £24.99 to a barely believable £2.49. Other standouts include Palworld now £18.74, and Schedule reduced to £11.72. Game on – from Death Squared to Jupiter Hell Here is the full list of games you can get for free this month June 12: Station to Station - £14.99 Death Squared - £12.79 June 19: Dark Envoy - £24.99 Fate: Undiscovered Realms - £5.79 June 26: Thief: Deadly Shadows - £7.49 Jupiter Hell - £19.49 Gallery of Things: Reveries - £9.99 To bag them, all you need to do is head over to the Amazon Prime Gaming website. At a collective value of more than £100, it's a deal you can't ignore. 2
The Independent
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Amazon is giving away six free games to celebrate Prime Day
Amazon has officially revealed the dates for Prime Day 2025. Running from 8 July to 11 July, this year's Prime Day sale stretches the definition of 'day' past its breaking point. To celebrate the rapidly expanding sale, right now Amazon is giving Prime members six free PC games to keep forever. From now until Prime Day kicks off on 8 July, Prime Gaming members can add six fan-favourite PC games to their Amazon account. Those are Saints Row IV, Star Wars: Rebellion, Saints Row 2, Toem, Dungeon of the Endless Definitive Edition and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. The six new PC games have been added to Prime Gaming's existing library of freebies, which includes a batch of titles added at the start of June. Like a CeX bargain bin, Amazon's picks are a curious selection of both old and new games. But they include some real gems, lesser-known indie hits and games you might have missed the first time around. June's games include 2004 stealth classic Thief: Deadly Shadows – here's the full list: Mordheim: City of the Damned The Abandoned Planet Station to Station Death Squared Dark Envoy Fate: Undiscovered Realms Thief: Deadly Shadows Jupiter Hell Gallery of Things: Reveries Prime Gaming is included with your Amazon Prime subscription. One of the lesser appreciated benefits of membership, Prime Gaming features a rotating selection of free downloadable games to keep forever, even after you've cancelled your subscription. New games are swapped in every month, so it's worth grabbing what you can while it's available. You also get a free subscription to a Twitch channel of your choice every month – your favourite streamer still gets revenue from this, too – plus access to Amazon Luna, the retail giant's Netflix -style game streaming service. An Amazon Prime subscription costs £8.99 per month or £95 when you sign up for a year. As well as unlocking a bunch of free games with Prime Gaming, you get benefits like unlimited one-day and same-day delivery on eligible orders, access to Prime Video, and exclusive deals and discounts. 30-day free trial today.
