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Accessibility Game Review – Battlefield 2042
First-person shooters, as a genre, find themselves in a tough situation when it comes to accessibility. The very nature of the genre requires somewhat fast reflexes for multiplayer while also being able to use every button and stick on a controller at a moment's...
Accessibility Game Review – Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
It’s that time of year again, another wildly accessible Pokémon game. Honestly, that’s all you need to know. If you’re a hardcore Pokémon fan, you’ll be happy to know that Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are just as accessible as they’ve always been. Yes, it is...
Accessibility Game Review – Disney Classic Games Collection
In 2019, the Sega Genesis version of Aladdin and both the SNES and Genesis versions of The Lion King debuted on modern devices, and with them came some low-key fantastic features for accessibility in 2D platformers. It's a genre that traditionally can be tough for all...
Accessibility Game Review – Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition
The Grand Theft Auto franchise has been one of the biggest in the business since 2001's launch of GTA III. Now, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of that release, we're getting the 3D trilogy in a single release that is more accessible than ever before, albeit with...
Accessibility Game Review – Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6 is the most recent iteration of Ubisoft’s long-running open-world first-person shooter franchise. As fans know, this series has been characterized by its bombastic and exotic fictional open worlds that find their inspirations in real-world locations. Far Cry...
Accessibility Game Review – Mario Party Superstars
Mario Party is a perennial franchise that has been ending friendships and causing fun family game nights for almost 23 years. The latest version, Mario Party Superstars, is being hailed as a return to form for the best parts of the franchise. Mario Party Superstars is...
Accessibility Update – Diablo II: Resurrected
Diablo II: Resurrected is a full from-the-ground-up remake of Blizzard’s genre-defining action RPG. Available for the first time ever on console, I’m happy to report that what many gamers still perceive as Blizzard Entertainment’s magnum opus holds up surprisingly...
Accessibility Game Review – Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls
2021 has been a great year for Castlevania fans—not only bringing the Advance Collection to the PC and consoles, but also making the series more accessible than ever before thanks to a lesser-known title in the lineup. Grimoire of Souls was originally planned for an...
Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch Adds Accessibility Options
Click here to read moreBaldur's Gate 3 it's still in early access, but Patch 6 is a massive new update with tons of content introducing an entirely new region on the map, new classes, quests, and more accessibility options! This patch brings a massive graphical...
Indie Spotlight – Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is the debut title from indie studio Ember Lab, a 12-person team founded by brothers Mike and Josh Grier. If the name Ember Lab sounds at all familiar to any gamers, it’s because their main claim to fame is the excellent and notably creepy The...
Indie Spotlight – Flynn: Son of Crimson
Flynn: Son of Crimson is an exciting action platformer and one of the best looking and playing entries in quite a while. With a lush 32-bit pixel art style, it features a richly-detailed world that stands out from many Metroidvanias on the market. Flynn is more of a...
Accessibility Game Review – Life Is Strange: True Colors
Help Alex Chen solve the mystery of her brother's death and navigate her supernatural abilities, which let her experience the thoughts and emotions of others. Life Is Strange: True Colors is a third-person adventure game and the third game in the mainline series. It...
Indie Spotlight – Baldo: The Guardian Owls
Ever since it was announced around two years ago, Baldo: The Guardian Owls stood out thanks to its bold cel shading and Studio Ghibli-esque visual design. The world comes alive and a new isometric Legend of Zelda-style experience begins–but not without some hitches...
Indie Spotlight – Twelve Minutes
Twelve Minutes is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure developed by industry veteran Luis Antonio, who was an artist for both Rockstar Games and Ubisoft before leaving to work briefly on The Witness in 2012. Twelve Minutes marks this talented artist’s first...
Accessibility Game Review – Metal Commando
Visual Thoroughly Accessible Fine-Motor Partially Accessible Auditory Thoroughly AccessiblePartially AccessibleRun-and-gun games have become a bit more popular in recent years with titles like the Contra Collection and Blazing Chrome showcasing how fun the genre can...
Indie Spotlight – The Ascent
The Ascent is the first game from Neon Giant, a 12-person studio out of Sweden. It takes place in a bleak cyberpunk universe where the player assumes the role of an indentured servant, or “indent” as they’re referred to in the game’s codex, who is trying to escape the...
Accessibility News Roundup – Elden Ring, Boyfriend Dungeon, The Vale: Shadow of the Crown
The Vale: Shadow of the CrownClick here to read moreCanadian indie developer Falling Squirrel seeks to make their game fully accessible to blind gamers! The Vale: Shadow of The Crown is an audio-based fantasy adventure game that puts you in the shoes of a blind...
Accessibility Update – The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
The release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on the Wii in 2011 was a huge deal because it was one of few first-party titles that was designed completely around the system’s motion controls. The Wii’s most unique characteristic prevented some of its biggest...