PC Gaming
Steam Makes Australian Gamers Rage With New Age Verification Policy
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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Gaming Industry and Business
Steam Now Requires Australian Users to Have a Credit Card to Purchase R18+ Games
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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General Gaming
Epic Games Store Requires Age Verification for R18+ Games in Australia
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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General Gaming
Australia Proposes New Rules Giving Users Control Over Social Media Feeds
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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General Gaming
Target and Amazon Drop Halo: Campaign Evolved Day One Deals in Australia
Australian retailers Target and Amazon have discounted the day-one price of the Halo: Campaign Evolved remake down to $74.
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