Industry News
Gamescom commits to event accessibility
Gamescom shared requirements and recommendations for exhibitors, to ensure and improve accessibility of stands at the show.
Game Accessibility Association of Japan announced
Today the Game Accessibility Association of Japan (GAAJ) was announced, aiming to promote and spread awareness in Japan.
Gaming for Everyone Product Inclusion Framework released by Xbox
Xbox released the Gaming for Everyone Product Inclusion Framework, intended to help developers make more inclusive products and games.
GAconf Europe returns to London on April 22nd and 23rd 2024
GAconf announced the dates and first speakers of GAconf Europe 2024, taking place on April 22nd and 23rd in London and online.
Whitethorn Games Winter Showcase highlights accessibility again
Whitethorn Games released their winter showcase for 2024 yesterday, featuring game trailers and lots of accessibility information.
And the GAconf Awards 2023 winners are…
The winners are in for the 2023 edition of the GAconf Awards! We have a list of winners, and the links so you can watch the show itself!
EA open sources photosensitivity tool and adds more patents to pledge
EA announced the open sourcing of their photosensitivity analysis tool IRIS, and adds four more patents to their accessibility patent pledge.
Game Content Triggers Database launched today
The Game Content Triggers Database launched, an easy to navigate resource about mental health related triggers players may encounter in games.
Voting for the GAconf Awards 2023 is underway
Public voting for the GAconf Awards 2023 is underway, with nominees across 19 categories covering development, communication, and advocacy.
Steam makes it easier to find games supporting PlayStation controllers
Steam makes finding games supporting PlayStation controllers easier, updating store and library pages, and the Controller-Friendly Hub.
Xbox shares Playbook for Accessible Gaming Events and controller updates
Playbook for Accessible Gaming Events shares Xbox's accessible event experience, and there are updates to Xbox controllers, apps, and store.
Xbox uses YouTube audio tracks feature, adding audio description
Xbox has gotten access to the audio tracks feature on YouTube, and used it to add audio description to a video.
GAconf announced accessibility conference lineup for USA 2023 edition
GAconf has announced the lineup of talks, panels, and speakers of GAconf USA 2023, taking place on October 9 and 10.
Player Research launches new accessibility initiative
Player Research announced the launch of their new accessibility initiative called Advancing Accessibility.
A look at the Access-Ability Summer Showcase
The Access-Ability Summer Showcase highlighted accessibility in current and upcoming titles, and featured disabled consultants and developers.
Whitethorn Games appoints Britt Dye as Chief Accessibility Officer
Today, Whitethorn Games has appointed Britt Dye as their first Chief Accessibility Officer, one of the first CAO's in the gaming industry.