Over the last five years, accessibility has been a huge area of focus for both Microsoft and Sony. We've seen first party studios from both platform holders releasing new titles with extensive lists of accessibility features, and the PS5's upcoming exclusive, God of War: Ragnarök, will continue this trend. In …
Read More »Elden Ring Director responds to game difficulty complaints
Like clockwork, the release of a brand new FromSoftware game has been met with complaints of the game’s difficulty. While the discussion surrounding this issue has persisted for years, Hidetaka Miyazai has now responded to these comments, claiming that developing difficult games is “not something we're willing to abandon at …
Read More »Sifu to get post-launch accessibility improvements
For years the debate surrounding video game difficulty, creator’s intent and accessibility has been a hot topic. One thing that all can agree on however is the fact that accessibility options are never a bad thing. Developer Sloclap has now realised this, and as such will be adding new accessibility …
Read More »Forza horizon 5 will offer full sign-language support
As the video games industry matures, developers have been focusing on making games as accessible as possible. Forza Horizon 5 looks to be taking it to the next level as the upcoming racing game will offer full sign-language support in an update after launch. In a video detailing the accessibility …
Read More »Xbox gets 4K dashboard, night mode and more
On a monthly basis, Microsoft updates the Xbox Series X|S software with new features, improvements and optimisations. Following an early inclusion as part of the Microsoft Xbox Insider Program, Series X console owners were able to quadruple the resolution of the dashboard from 1080p to 4K. Now, this update is …
Read More »EA is opening patents to give developers free access to gaming accessibility tech
There has been a lot of discussion around accessibility features in video games over the last few years, with industry giants chipping in to help make video games easier for everyone to play. EA is joining those ranks today, announcing plans to open some of its patents, making them free …
Read More »Xbox party chat adds TTS and STT
In recent years, the industry has been pushing towards offering a greater level of accessibility. Within this, Microsoft has been great in adopting new features. Now, the console manufacturer has added both text-to-speech and speech-to-text across its party chat app, making communication much easier. Making the announcement on its blog, …
Read More »Super Mario 3D All-Stars update will add accessibility options
In the past, Nintendo has been criticised for its lack of accessibility in its games. While the console manufacturer still trails behind many other developers in that respect, they do appear to be moving in a positive trajectory. In an upcoming update to Super Mario 3D All-Stars, players will be …
Read More »The Last of Us Part II offers over 60 accessibility options
As video games are a medium which requires active participation from the consumer, accessibility is an important consideration that needs to be made when accounting for all of a game’s audience. It would appear as though Naughty Dog has decided to go above and beyond when it comes to accessibility …
Read More »God of War director weighs in on Sekiro’s accessibility debate
The release of From Software’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has sparked two heated debates within the gaming community concerning ‘accessibility’ and the possibility of an easier mode. Unfortunately, the two have continuously crossed over, diluting the terminology and causing confusion. Known for Bloodborne and the Souls series, From Software has …
Read More »Fans roast Activision for the bizarre lack of subtitles in Spyro Reignited Trilogy
Spyro Reignited Trilogy is lighting the gaming world up, gliding to the top of the UK charts ahead of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Fallout 76. For all the remake has gotten right, it seems that its distinct lack of subtitles is a fundamental accessibility feature some are finding difficult …
Read More »Microsoft officially unveils the Xbox Adaptive Controller for accessibility users
Earlier this week, a brand new Xbox controller design hit the headlines with many suspecting it to be built around accessibility for the differently abled. Microsoft has now officially unveiled the gamepad, titled the Xbox Adaptive Controller, featuring modular inputs to ensure everyone can get the same immersive gaming experience …
Read More »Microsoft is reportedly working on a new Xbox controller built for accessibility
It looks as though Microsoft has a new Xbox controller in the works with a radical new design. Supposedly built around accessibility, the leaked controller features oversized buttons and will debut in the run up to E3 2018. The distinctly flat promotional image was leaked by Twitter user h0x0d, emblazoned …
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