Hello, and welcome to another episode of Talk This! It’s Dangerous to Podcast Alone. This week, we’re talking about gaming storefronts and the various issues they’re facing from the rise of AI slop content to the pressures from credit cards on adult content. Hooray, the Internet is so cool.
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The Topic
What are some of the problems gaming storefronts are facing moderation-wise lately, from AI to external pressures? What are some of the fundamental issues that make them ill-equipped to deal with these problems? Why do most storefronts so hard to browse anyway? What impact does this have on developers?
The Actual Conversation
We talk about how AI has impacted and expediated the production of shovelware, and the different manners in which gaming storefronts are addressing it, especially Steam and the Nintendo eShop. After that, we talk about the recent controversy around Steam and itch delisting certain kinds of adult content due to credit card company pressure. We also talk about whether it’s possible to selectively choose what you sell or not, and how good filtering and discovery features may be the actual solution.
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Enjoy the episode! Tell us what you think in the comments or on social media. Make sure to check out last week’s episode and look forward to next week’s where we’re talking about Rocket League and Duck Detective.