The Rezubian's AI proposes a counteroffer to the peace talks.
Beaufort Gubbins faces his greatest sin. Cecilia rallies the delegates. Max Ina flies directly at an entire enemy fleet. Trizzy builds back a better brain.
2023-12-11 13:05:37 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode:
In Stars And Time
Playstation Access Controller
Fist Club Office Christmas Party
Plagiarism and You(Tube)
and more.
2023-12-11 13:01:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Talk to your doctor.
Games we played this week include:
In Stars and Time (11:20)
While the Iron’s Hot (26:25)
PS Access Controller (36:10)
Gangs of Sherwood (45:05)
Pinball M (1:04:15)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Layoffs at New World Interactive and Codemasters (1:12:40)
2023-12-08 16:02:11 +0000 UTC
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Despite its limitations and caveats, the PlayStation Access Controller is an impressive device for those who can make use of its rigid design constraints.
"The ability to have everything built into one device with no trailing wires to manage means I'm a lot more likely to use the Access Controller when I need to."
Text: https://access-ability.uk/2023/12/01/playstation-acc...
2023-12-04 14:04:05 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode:
Lenovo Legion Go
Playstation Portal
Gravity Falls
Dave Made A Maze
and more.
2023-12-04 12:59:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Progressive illithids, revanchist mind flayers, the psurlon, and beholders engage in peace talks.
Beaufort Gubbins thinks fourth dimensionally. Cecilia reunites with an old frenemy. Max Ina parleys with a cube for the final time. Trizzy files a complaint with SR.
EA’a making more software and patents available via their Accessibility Patent Pledge.
IRIS, a photosensitivity trigger detection tool, is now open source.
Four new patents are available for royalty free use.
Text: https://access-ability.uk/2023/12/01/eas-making-this-photosensitivity-software-ope...
Such pain.
Games we played this week include:
In Stars and Time (16:00)
Loop Hero (27:25)
Dave the Diver (31:00)
Knuckle Sandwich (42:00)
Lonovo Legion Go (49:50)
Yakuza 0 (53:05)
Deadly Premonition (54:50)
Laika Aged Through Blood (1:07:50)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Layoffs at Unity, Free Radical and Fishlabs (1:12:40)
2023-12-01 13:47:25 +0000 UTC
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As much as I love advancements in accessibility controller packaging, those same advancements need to be applied more broadly across industry device releases.
The wedding of the year. The final downtime. The calm before the storm. Beaufort Gubbins hosts a recruitment seminar. Cecilia has an awkward relationship talk. Max Ina visits the slimy tailor. Trizzy meets her monster.
2023-11-27 12:59:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Games we played this week include:
PS Portal
Liyla and the Shadows of War
Karmazoo
An Arcade Full of Cats
FlipWitch: The Forbidden Sex Hex
The Walking Dead: Destinies
Quantum Break
Dave the Diver
It's finally time to talk about six months of TV and movies that were struck work upon release.
In this episode:
The Marvels
One Piece
Barbie
Saw X
and more.
2023-11-21 12:52:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Tully's Monsters risked everything for one beholder. If they can just survive long enough to get him back the Rezubian, they dictate the future of the war.
2023-11-21 12:46:55 +0000 UTC View Post
We're bringing back the Access-Ability Summer Showcase in 2024, to bring you more trailers and announcements for accessible video games.
2023-11-17 13:46:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Games we played this week include:
Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (9:55)
Karmazoo (18:40)
Alien Hominid Invasion (36:10)
Backpack Hero (45:55)
Bladestorm (51:05)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Call of Duty Modern Warfare III only given 16 months dev time (1:02:05)
2023-11-17 10:44:43 +0000 UTC
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Beaufort Gubbins hacks the mainframe. Cecilia writes a diplomatic email. Max Ina found a cube, once upon a time. Trizzy recalls her accident.
2023-11-13 15:52:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Nintendo’s new rules ban a tournament organiser from having discretion to allow use of unlicensed inputs as part of a Hori Flex setup.
Text: https://access-ability.uk/2023/11/10/nintendos-new-tournament-rules-limit-disabled-player-inclusion/
Video: https://youtu.be/mDHTQU5PQV4...
2023-11-10 13:40:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Games we played this week include:
Alan Wake II (5:05)
Thirsty Suitors (17:05)
Robocop: Rogue City (35:05)
Dave the Diver (38:55)
WarioWare: Move It (1:07:50)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Out of the blue, a live-action Zelda film is announced (52:10)
www....
In this episode:
Problem Patterns - Blouse Club
Alan Wake 2
The Amazing Digital Circus
Apiary
and more.
2023-11-06 11:29:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Tully's Monsters visit the beholder homeworld to prove a point about time travel or die trying.
Beaufort Gubbins plays doctor. Cecilia suggests some communication. Max Ina tapes a monocle to their gun. Trizzy reveals all her computer passwords.
Games we played this week include:
Alan Wake II (6:10)
Dave the Diver (47:22)
Robocop (54:14)
Spin Rhythm XD (1:07:50)
Lords of the Fallen (1:09:25)
2023-11-03 14:28:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Xbox needs to address the accessibility implications of this move, in particular whether unlicensed Xbox Adaptive Controller peripherals are impacted.
Text: https://access-ability.uk/2023/10/31/xbox-is-cutting-support-for-unlicensed-peripherals-hurting-accessibility/
Video:
2023-10-31 11:45:13 +0000 UTC
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Peace is still possible! Now everything rests on the shoulders of one dying beholder....
Beaufort Gubbins pitches a causality experiment. Cecilia sneaks a message to a large friend. Max Ina learns the identity of the cube creators. Trizzy puts all her cards on the table.
In this episode:
Smash Drums
Frosthaven
Sonic Superstars
Vampire Survivors
and more.
2023-10-30 13:05:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Accessibility is about more than just game settings, and it's important to take time to appreciate that ocassionally.
Text: https://access-ability.uk/2023/10/27/how-xbox-is-advancing-accessibility-outside-of-its-games/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcLQrczJoo4<...
2023-10-27 13:06:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Recently, I took some time to guest on the "It is Complicated" podcast, as part of their Queer Voices series.
To celebrate the release of Stories of Autistic Joy, we chatted about how we carve out space for joy within queer and disabled communities.
2023-10-27 12:11:53 +0000 UTC View Post
That part isn’t supposed to do that.
Games we played this week include:
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (8:15)
Sonic Superstars (38:45)
Sorry, We’re Closed (40:10)
Ebenezer and the Invisible World (44:25)
Vampire Survivors (49:25)
Meta Quest 3 (49:50)
Smash Drums (51:05)
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection (52:55)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Game about drunk driving pulled from eShop for 3+ age rating (1:01:05)
2023-10-27 10:48:35 +0000 UTC
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Could we see a one handed Xbox controller? And, if so, who might it be useful for?
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXW1DVv-7Cw
2023-10-20 13:11:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Utterly drenched.
Games we played this week include:
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (8:30)
Sonic Superstars (18:30)
Amanda the Adventurer (37:15)
Spider-Man 2 (39:50)
Lords of the Fallen (47:30)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Microsoft acquisition closed, Kotick expected to leave by end of year (1:17:05)
2023-10-20 12:05:07 +0000 UTC
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Our full Spider-Man 2 review:
Spider-Man 2 is a fantastic game and undoubtedly one of the best superhero games ever. It confidently handles one of Spider-Man's most seminal storylines, and adds new elements to it to make it its own. With practically every complaint from the original game answered, Insomniac has delivered one of the best games of 2023.
VGC's Spider-Man 2 review podcast presented by:
Jordan Middler
Laura Kate Dale
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