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Accessibility in games, with SpecialEffect - The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast

Accessibility in games, with SpecialEffect - The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast

FromThe GamesIndustry.biz Podcast


Accessibility in games, with SpecialEffect - The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast

FromThe GamesIndustry.biz Podcast

ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
May 18, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hot off the announcement of the Xbox Adaptive Controller, we're joined by SpecialEffect's Dr Mick Donegan, Joe Morgan and Bill Donegan - a trio of experts in the field of helping disabled gamers play the latest video games. This episode begins with an insight into the making of the Adaptive Controller - for which SpecialEffect was one of the consulting charities - and how it marries different forms of input to open up gaming to as wide a range of people as possible, no matter what disability may have hindered them in the past.   We also discuss the next steps for the industry and whether we can expect more devices like this to appear, as well as general tips about how developers can make their games more welcoming for disabled gamers with considerations as obvious as customisable controls to more practice and tutorial areas.
Released:
May 18, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Regular news discussion show offering insight into the global video games market for industry professionals. The GI.Biz's world-leading team of experienced trade journalists, who spend each episode breaking down the biggest stories, lending their thoughts on the latest trends in the market, and discussing the implications for video games as a business