App Store suddenly opens doors to classic game emulators

According to BGR, in a surprising move, Apple has updated its App Review Guidelines on the App Store to allow retro game emulators on the store. This is an important change after many years of Apple banning these applications on the iOS platform.

Under the new rules, emulators can offer certain software that is not embedded in binary files, including HTML5 mini-games and mini-apps, streaming games, chatbots, and plug-ins. Additionally, retro console emulators can offer game downloads.

App Store bất ngờ mở cửa cho trình giả lập game cổ điển- Ảnh 1. — The App Store has allowed classic game emulators

The decision is believed to be in response to an antitrust lawsuit filed by the US Department of Justice against Apple, which accuses the company of blocking online gaming apps like GeForce Now and argues that super apps with many mini-programs inside threaten its monopoly.

Apple's move to allow classic game emulators to be available on the App Store is a positive step for the gaming community, making it easier for users to access and play their favorite retro games on their iPhones and iPads without having to resort to workarounds or jailbreaking their devices.

However, there are still certain restrictions on emulator apps on the App Store. For example, developers cannot use copyrighted trademarks or images in their apps.

Still, this is good news for fans of classic games and a sign that Apple is becoming more open to new types of apps on the App Store.

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