Valve has clarified that certain games on its Steam platform have been removed due to potential violations of rules and standards set by payment processors and their related card networks and banks. Over 100 games marked as "retired" from Valve's storefront in two days, many of which contain adult content. The removals are part of a broader initiative to ensure compliance with banking standards. The impact on developers remains unclear, but the rapid pace of removals suggests many creators may be affected.