FUMES, Cipher Zero, The itch.io/Steam Payment Processor Debacle

Noclip Crewcast

Aug 01, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 238

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Summary

The Noclip crew reviews several intriguing indie games, including the emotional "And Roger" and the unique "Fumes" car combat. They share their experiences with "Death Stranding 2" and the new Switch 2 console, before dedicating a significant portion to dissecting the ongoing Steam and itch.io payment processor debacle, examining the nuances of censorship, free speech, and corporate influence on game platforms.

Episode description

On this week's episode, a slew of small indies that deserve more attention get a shoutout, Danny races downhill with Matt Jones in MAVRIX by Matt Jones, Frank recounts his time with Anamanaguchi, and the crew discuss the current case of censorship and payment processors on Steam and itch.io.

Get mad at the payment processors: https://yellat.money/

FUMES: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1920430/FUMES/

and Roger: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3308870/and_Roger/

Without a Dawn: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/Without_a_Dawn/

Cipher Zero: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1332180/CIPHER_ZERO/

MAVRIX by Matt Jones: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2926900/MAVRIX_by_Matt_Jones/

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach: https://www.kojimaproductions.jp/en/death-stranding-2

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