Apple instates video game availability for the first time in the history of the App Store

Oct 18, 2013 22:01 GMT  ·  By

A dispute with the Films and Publications Board initially prevented Apple from selling iOS games in the African App Store, but the iPhone maker has finally resolved these issues and is now allowing developers to sell their games in Africa.

A memo sent out by Apple to developers this week states, “We’re pleased to announce that games are now available on the South African App Store. All apps in the Games category that are cleared for sale in South Africa will be automatically available on the South African App Store.”

Developers needn’t take any action as Apple will be handling everything through its backend systems. However, developers who feel compelled to make changes to the territories where their apps are available (including support for a new language), are instructed to visit the Rights and Pricing section of the Manage Your Apps module on iTunes Connect.