Report: Steam now requires Australian users to verify their age with credit cards
Steam has reportedly begun requiring Australian users to verify their age using a credit card to access games classified as R18+. This new policy, implemented by Valve, stems from Australia's online safety codes and has drawn criticism for its reliance on credit cards, excluding users who primarily use debit cards or other payment methods.
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- Company: Valve
- Topic: R18+
- Topic: Online Safety
- Platform: PC
- Platform: Steam
- Game: Doom Eternal
- Topic: Age Verification
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