From May 15 2025, we'll start to remove the "Video Games (Casual & Online)" sensitive category from Blocking controls. Once this happens you'll no longer be able to block ads from video games, online games, and downloadable games using the "Video Games (Casual & Online)" sensitive category.
If you don't have any existing blocks that use this category
You don't need to take any action. On May 15 2025, we'll remove the "Video Games (Casual & Online)" category from your Blocking controls.
If you do have existing blocks that use this category
On May 15 2025, we'll add a "Deprecated" label to the "Video Games (Casual & Online)" category in your Blocking controls. Then, beginning June 15 2025, your existing blocks will no longer apply. Note, you can still use the "Video Games, Consoles & Accessories" and "Online Games & Puzzles" general categories or their subcategories to block ads from video games, online games, and downloadable games if you believe these types of ads are unsuitable for your users.
We recommend that you review and update your existing general category and sensitive category blocks within your Blocking controls to ensure that your brand safety requirements continue to be met effectively.
