DARK SECRETS: 3 - The Real Truth

Steam's got a new rule that puts the kibosh on 'certain kinds of adult only content' that make Visa and Mastercard sad

The new rule seemingly coincided with a large number of adult games being delisted from the platform.

PC Gamer · Jul 16, 2025

Steam now prohibits games that violate the "rules and standards" of payment processors, banks, and more, and users are worried it might affect more than just "certain kinds of adult-only content"

Many adult games have been removed from Steam in the last day

GamesRadar · Jul 16, 2025

Reddit, PornHub Set UK Age Restriction: How Will This Affect Your Browsing?

From July 25, UK users must verify their age to access adult content on Reddit and PornHub, raising privacy concerns and changing online browsing habits.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15, 2025

Porn sites to use ‘highly effective’ age checks next month to protect children

Major providers including Pornhub, Stripchat and Jerkmate have agreed to the stronger measures as part of the Online Safety Act.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

Tech in the Iran-Israel conflict: internet blackout, crypto burning and home camera spying

Iran, clearly fearful of an online Israeli incursion, imposed a near-total internet blackout early last week

The Guardian - US · Jun 24, 2025

'Takes away our safest option’: Adult creators react to law banning online sex purchases in Sweden

Adult content creators in Sweden are pushing back against new legislation that makes it illegal to buy online adult content.

Euronews · Jun 22, 2025

Pornhub owner suspends access in France in protest over age verification law

Adult content giant Aylo, which owns Pornhub and RedTube, announced the move after criticising new French child protection measures.

Euronews · Jun 4, 2025

Porn sites go dark in France over new age verification rules

Pornhub, RedTube and YouPorn have started blocking French users in protest against a new law requiring adult websites to verify the age of their visitors.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 4, 2025

Pornhub owner to suspend site in France in protest at new verification law

Parent company Aylo criticizes requirement that adult website visitors must confirm age with credit card or ID document

The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2025

EU Targets Pornhub and Other Porn Sites After Failing to Stop Minors From Accessing Their Content

The EU has launched a formal investigation into Pornhub, XVideos, XNXX and Stripchat over child safety violations, demanding stricter age verification under the Digital Services Act.

International Business Times UK · May 29, 2025