LogIn"Every game that disappears from distribution is potentially lost to game preservation efforts."
The issue of payment processors like Visa and PayPal applying pressure to video game stores to remove NSFW games remains one of the gaming world's hottest topics, with many gamers worrying about other titles eventually becoming viewed as undesirable and disappearing from the face of the Earth.
Weighing in on the matter is Piotr Gnyp, Senior PR Manager at GOG, who shared the marketplace's perspective on payment processors' increasing involvement in the gaming industry, explaining that the team sees it as a hindrance to game preservation efforts.
As explained by Gnyp in his interview with Automaton-Media, GOG considers the censorship of games as a game preservation issue, emphasizing that while many titles disappear each year for various reasons, it is especially troubling when external pressure is the cause. "Every game that disappears from distribution is potentially lost to game preservation efforts," commented Gnyp.
At the same time, GOG acknowledges that censorship as a whole extends beyond the influence of Visa and MasterCard, with the manager highlighting that certain content and ideologies are legally restricted or banned in some countries. Furthermore, he also pointed out two additional reasons why preserving every title is impossible – delistings and publishers' internal guidelines on the types of games they are willing to support.
And what's your take on GOG's position? Do you agree with Gnyp's assessment that payment processors' demands hinder game preservation? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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