E63 Is an overzealous Apple killing off Blindfold Games?

A seemingly strict, and many would argue unreasonable interpretation of a new Apple policy means that we may have seen the end of the much-loved Blindfold Games, unless Apple changes its position.

Marty Schultz has been developing his iOS-based Blindfold Games for four years, and in that time, he’s published 80 titles. Even if you’re usually not much of a gamer, there’s likely something in the Blindfold Games catalogue that you’ll like. Board games, trivia games, action games, even horse racing and bowling, Marty’s done them all. And they’re designed for play specifically by blind users, taking advantage of accessibility technologies like direct touch.

Apple is trying to make sure that the App Store isn’t full of multiple apps by the same author that do the same thing. Most of us would applaud Apple for that. But somehow, the Blindfold Games have been caught up in the crossfire, with Apple already having refused to approve two [...]