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Steam reverses porn game rating it mistakenly gave to an indie vampire RPG, and despite the stress it was a 'net positive' overall as wishlists on Steam 'basically doubled overnight'
Valve has reversed its decision to give the upcoming RPG Nighthawks an adults-only rating, allowing it to be more visible on Steam. Publisher Wadjet Eye Games and developer Richard Cobbett expressed relief, noting the initial rating caused significant stress but ultimately led to a doubling of wishlists, which they consider a net positive despite the marketing boost being unintentional.
Valve finally backs down after age-restricting a Steam vampire RPG without any sex or nudity for having too much sex and…
Valve has removed the 'adults only' age restriction from the upcoming Steam RPG Nighthawks after the developer Wadjet Eye Games protested the classification. The game, which features mild adult situations and non-explicit nudity, was mistakenly flagged by Valve, severely impacting its visibility. While the situation caused significant stress for the developers, it ultimately led to increased awareness of the game.
"Valve is under the impression that this game is way sexier": Nighthawks devs claim vampire RPG has erroneously been slapped with Steam adult content label
The vampire RPG Nighthawks has been incorrectly labeled as adult content by Valve, preventing it from appearing in Steam searches and causing its removal in some countries. Developers Wadjet Eye Games and Richard Cobbett are working with Valve to rectify the classification, which they believe is a misinterpretation of the game's mature themes and limited explicit content.
Upcoming vampire RPG Nighthawks has been removed from Steam search and delisted in certain countries as Valve classifies…
The upcoming vampire RPG Nighthawks has been delisted from Steam search and removed in certain countries due to Valve classifying it as 'Adults Only.' Publisher Wadjet Eye Games and developer Richard Cobbett claim the game's sexual content is mild and that Valve is misinterpreting its depiction, leading to significant visibility issues and potential launch problems.
I'm still not convinced The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past is worth pasting over the perfect ending that was Blood and Wine
The author expresses skepticism about the upcoming "Songs of the Past" DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, questioning its necessity given the perceived perfect ending provided by the "Blood and Wine" expansion. While acknowledging the potential for more content and the involvement of veteran developers, concerns are raised about whether this new addition will enhance or detract from Geralt's established conclusion, especially with a potential remaster also on the horizon.
A disturbing '90s point-and-click horror game about waking up in a rundown asylum with no recollection of who you…
Ziggurat is releasing Sanitarium Enhanced, a reissue of the 1998 point-and-click horror game, with updates including widescreen support, controller support, and an optional hint mode. The enhanced version will also be available on Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles in 2026, in addition to PC and Steam Deck.
Nighthawks Launches This Fall on PC and Mac
Wadjet Eye Games announced that Nighthawks, a story-rich vampire RPG, will launch for PC and Mac this fall. The game, created by Richard Cobbett, features over 800,000 words and more than 80 fully voiced characters. Players will navigate a world where vampires have been exposed, dealing with the political and social fallout.
Coming Fall 2026: Nighthawks, a different kind of vampire RPG (PC & Mac)
Nighthawks, a story-rich vampire RPG developed by Richard Cobbett and published by Wadjet Eye Games, is set to release on PC and Mac in Fall 2026. The game explores a world where vampires have been exposed and must coexist with humans, featuring over 800,000 words of content, a fully voiced cast, and powerful vampire magic.