Apple’s gaming censorship continues: The Binding of Isaac blocked from App Store

Apple has repeatedly shown its contempt for gaming, and the company still hasn’t changed.

Developer Tyrone Rodriguez, founder of studio Nicalis, revealed that Apple has rejected The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth from the App Store (first reported by EuroGamer). The game has players taking on the role of a boy named Isaac whose mother has trapped him in her basement. As Isaac, players must traverse the monsters and other dangers of the dungeon in an effort to escape. This is a satire of the Biblical Binding of Isaac story where God commands Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. Apple’s reason for rejecting the game version of this story is that it portrays violence against children. This is another example of the company’s double standard when it comes to video games, as you can find plenty of depictions of violence against children on iTunes. You can even purchase products from convicted abusers on iTunes.