New AbleGamers website pairs game devs with disabled players
The AbleGamers charity is launching a new website to quickly connect game developers to players with disabilities. Accessible.games gives organizations access to a panel of hundreds across the world to ensure their title works for everyone.
"The panels give players with disabilities a way to have their voices heard within the industry by testing games and directly providing feedback, while developers are able to bring an idea or an in-progress project to players with disabilities to gain deep insight and valuable accessibility feedback," AbleGamers said to PCGamesN.
The website also provides vital information about designing for maximum accessibility. Its APX triangle breaks it down into three steps: initial access to the game, diversity of challenges, and a chance to overcome those trials.
Though a number of titles have implemented re-bindable controls and other features, it's often not enough. If a game is inherently fast-paced or difficult with no option for adjustment, it can still be overwhelming.
However, if it simply has an "ultra-easy" setting, it can ruin the experience. As such, AbleGamers has provided a set of 22 design patterns that make it easier to think about accessibility in games.
from PCGamesN http://bit.ly/2GsxRhv
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