In a move that has left the internet's hornier denizens scrambling for their bookmarks, Itch.io has decided to play a game of digital peek-a-boo with adult content. That's right, folks, the indie game marketplace has 'deindexed' NSFW games, effectively hiding them from the browse and search pages. Because, as we all know, if you can't see it, it's not happening.

The announcement came with the subtlety of a sledgehammer wrapped in a silk glove, stating that these games are now 'out of sight, out of mind.' This has sparked a fiery debate: Is Itch.io cleaning up its act, or is it just sweeping the dirt under the virtual rug?

'We're not removing the games,' said an Itch.io spokesperson, while presumably wearing a straight face. 'We're just making sure they don't accidentally corrupt anyone's fragile innocence while they're browsing for the next indie gem.' Because nothing says 'wholesome gaming' like pretending that adults don't have adult interests.

The reaction from the community has been... mixed. On one hand, some are applauding the move, claiming it makes the platform more 'family-friendly.' On the other hand, others are accusing Itch.io of giving in to the 'no fun allowed' police. 'First they came for the adult games, and I did not speak out—because I was too busy playing Stardew Valley,' lamented one user.

But fear not, enthusiasts of pixelated passion! The games aren't gone; they've just gone underground. Like a speakeasy during prohibition, you'll need the secret password (or, in this case, a direct link) to access them. It's like Itch.io has turned into that one friend who insists they don't watch adult content, but you just know their browser history tells a different story.

In conclusion, Itch.io's crackdown on adult games is a bold move. Whether it's a step towards a cleaner platform or a futile attempt to put the genie back in the bottle remains to be seen. But one thing's for sure: the internet will always find a way. After all, where there's a will, there's a Wayback Machine.

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Itch.io Decides to Play 'Hide the Sausage' With Adult Games: A Purge for the Prudes

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