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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...
Letter From The Editor – Accessible Games Database Launching Oct. 1
Dear Readers, It’s been a whirlwind summer for DAGERSystem, and I’m excited to say that the technical parts of the Accessible Games Database are complete, and we know that when it launches it will become the premiere source of consumer protection in the area of...
Accessibility Game Review – Metal Unit
Visual Thoroughly Accessible Fine-Motor Barrier Free Auditory Barrier Free Thorouhgly AccessibleThere have been countless action platformers inspired by Mega Man and its X sub-series over the years, but few make a point to be accessible to disabled players. Games...
Accessibility News Roundup – Psychonauts 2, Dead Space Remake, A Township Tale
Psychonauts 2 Accessibility FeaturesClick here to read moreFans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Psychonauts 2 and now Double Fine has unveiled some of the accessibility options available on release. On top of fully remappable controls and larger subtitles,...
Accessibility Update – Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Play as your very own Commander Shepard again, and try to save the universe from the Reaper threat! Mass Effect Legendary Edition is an HD remaster of all three games in the main trilogy. It's published by Electronic Arts and developed by BioWare with help from...
Accessibility Game Review – Biomutant
Visual Thoroughly Accessible Fine-Motor Partially Accessible Auditory Thoroughly AccessiblePartially AccessibleBiomutant is a weird game, and I mean that in the best sort of way. It’s this strange mash-up of Fallout and Ghost of Tsushima with a dash of the Redwall...
Accessibility Game Review – Knockout City
Visual Partially Accessible Fine-Motor Inaccessible Auditory Partially AccessiblePartially AccessibleKnockout City was first announced in 2020 and promised up fast-paced dodgeball action with a look that blended a bit of Jet Set Radio's logo and sense of style with...
Accessibility News Roundup – State of Decay 2, Teardown, and WoW: Shadowlands Updates
State of Decay 2 Plague Territory UpdateClick here to read moreUndead Labs just rolled out a massive new update introducing Plague Territories, Landmark Outposts, Sidearm Weapons, and a host of accessibility options! Most of the accessibility centers on support for...
Accessibility Game Review – Mario Golf: Super Rush
Visual Thoroughly Accessible Fine-Motor Partially Accessible Auditory Barrier FreeThoroughly AccessibleMario Golf: Super Rush is the latest installment in the perennial Mario Sports family. Like previous Mario Golf games, it simulates golf through the use of a QTE to...
Accessibility Game Review – Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Visual Barrier Free Fine-Motor Thorouhgly Accessible Auditory Barrier Free Thoroughly AccessibleRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the long-awaited PS5 exclusive sequel to the 2016 reimagining of the fan-favorite duo. It’s produced by Insomniac Games, fresh off the...
Accessibility Preview – Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is an action RPG currently in development by Team Ninja and will be published by Square Enix. The game's setting takes place in a reimagined version of the first Final Fantasy game but with a dark fantasy aesthetic. There's...
Accessibility Game Review – Resident Evil Village
Visual Thoroughly Accessible Fine-Motor Thoroughly Accessible Auditory Partially AccessiblePartially AccessibleCan you escape the giantess Lady Dimitrescu and the village of horrors? Resident Evil Village is a first-person survival horror game developed and published...
Accessibility News – Ubisoft Forward at E3
E3 begins Saturday, June 12, and Ubisoft has a ton of new content they're unveiling in their upcoming exclusive and accessible event! Ubisoft Forward is their live streaming event on June 12 at 12 p.m. PST, as a part of E3's digital conference this year. Many new...