Latest clearly sourced MAXGG coverage about Australia.
Valve's credit card-only approach to age verification in Australia contrasts sharply with Microsoft's account-based system, which uses purchase history to verify adult accounts without additional documentation.
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Valve's age verification requirement for R18+ games on Australian Steam forces players to use credit cards, which most Australians don't have. Epic Games Store, GOG, Microsoft Store, and third-party key sellers offer alternatives.
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Valve has introduced a new Steam policy change in Australia requiring a credit card to verify age for 18+ rated games, sparking consumer backlash.
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Valve has implemented 18+ age verification for Australian Steam users, requiring an actual credit card rather than a debit card to purchase R18+ titles.
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Starting September 9th, the Epic Games Store will mandate age verification for all R18+ content in Australia, requiring users to prove they are 18 or older before purchasing or downloading adult-rated games.
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Draft legislation would require platforms to let users choose between algorithmic and chronological feeds, with penalties up to $79 million for non-compliance.
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Australian retailers Target and Amazon have discounted the day-one price of the Halo: Campaign Evolved remake down to $74.
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