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...
Hardware Accessibility Review – PICTEK PS4 Controller
For all its success in gaming over the past 25 years, Sony has somewhat struggled with controllers. Companies have come along in time to help resolve issues, but with the PS4, there haven't been many affordable options. The PS3 at least had some good wired options...
Playstation 4 Platinum Wireless Headset
When I first heard that the Playstation 4 Platinum Wireless Headset would support not only 7.1 surround sound, but true 3D audio, I knew I had to check it out. The potential for 3D audio in video games, especially for the blind, is staggering, and I wanted to see if...
Hardware Review – Playstation VR
Hardware Review: Playstation VR A new frontier is opening in video games. Virtual reality offers players a more immersive experience giving them the opportunity to be their favorite characters rather than merely controlling them. Recently I was sent a PS VR unit to...
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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...
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...
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...
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 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 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 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 Game Review – Savage Halloween
Visual Barrier Free Fine-Motor Thoroughly Accessible Auditory Thoroughly AccessibleThoroughly AccessibleIt isn't often that a hectic run-and-gun-style game is thought of as accessible. The very nature of the genre requires a lot of dexterity, and most are fairly...