Recently, the problem of spam and cloned apps from the Windows Store has been put into discussion recently when Jonathan Blow has called out a trio of Braid clones featured in the Microsoft Windows Store. The free games – “Breid,” “Braidy Jump,” and “Brady’s Adventure” were even promoted by Microsoft’s official Surface Twitter account. The above-mentioned games are using assets which Blow created for Braid and this is a clear indication that Microsoft should improve the approval procedures for newly submitted Windows 8 apps. Speaking to the VG247 publication, Microsoft said that it will “act expeditiously” when it comes to developer complaints about games sold via its the Windows Store that may use, copy or clone content. I’ve just checked in the Windows Store and found out that all three games are still available for download, without any issues, at all. And they aren’t even well-designed. Let’s hope that Microsoft will start taking action and we will soon have a cleaner and more useful Windows Store.
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