Valve overhauls tag system on Steam to improve game discoverability
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Valve overhauled Steam's tag system, introducing 17 new classifications and eliminating 28 existing tags. Removed tags include 'NSFW' and 'Mature,' which overlapped with descriptive options like 'Gore,' 'Violent,' and 'Sexual Content.' Valve also eliminated subjective tags such as 'Well-Written' and 'Masterpiece' due to inconsistent application, plus niche tags like 'Drama' and 'Ambient' that applied to few products.
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