Tag: accessibility

Periphery Synthetic is playable by sound alone – is it the next step in accessibility for the blind and visually impaired?

Periphery Synthetic is playable…

Close your eyes. It’s an exercise we’ve all tried: navigating through touch, memory, and educated guesses. Invariably, we panic…
Microsoft expands accessibility range with new Xbox Adaptive Joystick

Microsoft expands accessibility range…

Xbox is expanding its accessibility range with new accessories, including the Xbox Adaptive Joystick and 3D printable thumbstick toppers.…
The Access-Ability Summer Showcase is my favourite part of Summer Game Fest week

The Access-Ability Summer Showcase…

Periphery Synthetic, by ShiftBackTick, is a glorious thing. It’s an exploration game and a playable EP. Existing somewhere between…
GTA 6 looks stellar – and it could be a huge moment for disability representation

GTA 6 looks stellar…

The greatest gaming event of 2023 was the GTA 6 reveal trailer. I am still thinking about it now.…
An experimental AI wearable recognises objects and tells visually-impaired users details of what they’re holding

An experimental AI wearable…

While technology has often sought to improve the lives of people living with disabilities, creative AI implementations may be…
Why games need a thriving third-party accessibility scene

Why games need a…

As news broke that Microsoft would block an unspecified array of third-party devices from Xbox consoles in late 2023,…
Sony shows commitment to accessibility with new PlayStation website

Sony shows commitment to…

When it comes to accessibility, PlayStation has long been behind its peers. With Microsoft leading the way with custom…