Nexus Mods Bans Gears of War: E-Day Mod That Replaces Pride Flags
Nexus Mods has reportedly banned a mod for Gears of War: E-Day that replaces the game’s Pride-themed profile artwork with an existing promotional image featuring a family – an instance of censorship that is highly common on the modding site.
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