Beyond the Glamour: How the Proposed Federal Film Tax Credit Aims to Save America’s Below-the-Line Creative Economy

Executive Overview To the casual observer, the American film and television industry is synonymous with opulence, red carpets, and multi-million-dollar paydays for top-tier talent. However, beneath this polished veneer lies a vast, blue-collar workforce of camera assistants, grips, sound mixers, and specialized vendors who form the backbone of the domestic creative economy. Today, this vital…

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Steam Implements Strict Credit Card Age-Verification for R18+ Games in Australia, Sparking Privacy and Accessibility Backlash

By Diego Argüello Contributing Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com September 10, 2026 Executive Overview Valve has reportedly begun implementing mandatory proof-of-age verification for Steam users in Australia seeking to access video games and store pages classified as R18+. The move comes in response to Australia’s stringent online safety codes, which officially came into effect in March 2026,…

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