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EA expands free library of accessibility patents to make more games inclusive
23 new patents include photosensitivity analysis plugins and intelligent speech recognition
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RNIB launches accessibility toolkit for devs to support gamers with sight loss
The Design for Every Game initiative features a player testing panel and DevKit
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How accessible is being a gaming content creator?
Disabled content creators discuss what platforms like Twitch and YouTube must do to make content creation accessible
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Xbox reveals four new accessibility options for disabled players
The company has even redesigned its packaging with accessibility in mind, too
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Double Fine: "Simple choices can have profound impact" on accessibility
Kevin Johnson reminded Develop Brighton attendees that "if you don't intentionally include, you unintentionally exclude"
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How accessible are game engines, and how much is still to be done?
There has been been significant investment in adaptable controllers, awareness campaigns, and more, but how accessible is the tech behind the games themselves?
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EA adds more patents to its accessibility pledge
The additions include an automated player control takeover and a route navigation system
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Empowering play for all: The path to true accessibility in games
Natalie Burns and Améliane Chiasson share their insights on how to tackle the challenges facing the games industry when it comes to accessibility
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EA open sources photosensitivity analysis technology
The IRIS tool has been tested on titles such as Madden NFL 24 and EA Sports FC 24
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Rovio releases inclusive game development and marketing guide
The resources offers directions on creating more accessible titles, inclusive narratives, and diverse user research
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Cost concerns still hamper accessibility hardware, says advocate
In the UK, 14% of working disabled people earn less than their abled-bodied peers
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PlayStation Access controller launches December 6 | News-in-brief
The controller kit will be available to pre-order from July 21 for $89.99/€89.99/£79.99
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Sony's Project Leonardo officially named the Access controller
The PlayStation 5 accessibility controller features include a customizable UI and swappable buttons
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Meet the GamesIndustry.biz Game Changers
Find out more about the folks working harder to make the games industry a better place
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Sony launches accessibility tags on PS5 | News-in-brief
Over 50 tags will be available worldwide this week on the PlayStation Store on PS5
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Sony announces accessibility controller Project Leonardo, teases PSVR 2 launch line-up
Platform holder's CES showcase also reveals PS5 has sold 30 million units
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EA shares more accessibility patents
As part of its accessibility patent pledge, the company is making more tech available to all developers and publishers
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Lowtek on tackling dyslexia in games
Alastair Low talks dyslexia-friendly options in the industry and working on his own solution to make games more accessible to dyslexic players
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Xbox Accessibility Showcase 2022 introduces more inclusive resources
The presentation highlighted the new Xbox Accessibility Guidelines created by experts and members of the disabled community
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Whitethorn Games and the art of cultivating slow gaming
Matthew White and Britt Dye discuss the indie push for accessibility, the wholesome games revolution, and "pastoral millennial gay escapism"