Sony’s “Stricter Guidelines” On Shovelware PlayStation Games Are Reportedly Targeting More Developers
25-06-2026 19:20 via gamespot.com

Sony’s “Stricter Guidelines” On Shovelware PlayStation Games Are Reportedly Targeting More Developers

It's no secret that Sony has been cleaning up the PlayStation Store, with the company removing thousands of so-called "shovelware" games from one developer. Now, though, we're learning that this removal is coming with "stricter guidelines" that are impacting some developers.According to reports from GamesIndustry.biz and Push Square, the Brazil-based studio Afil Games' partnership with Sony has been terminated in the wake of these supposed "stricter guidelines." It's unclear just what these rule
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