Australia’s eSafety commissioner buried a report (released Friday afternoon) that shows the under 16 social media ban didn’t tangibly reduce teen social media use, and also resulted in parents tuning out of kids usage. We traded our privacy for no reason. theconversation.com/more-than-80...

More than 80% of kids still using social media despite ban, new eSafety report finds

The report provides more evidence Australia’s world-leading social media ban isn’t going to plan.

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With layoffs at Xbox, sources indicate accessibility efforts have also been affected. What was once a champion of accessibility is now a shell of its former self, unsure if accessibility even has a place at the new Xbox. Read my first report for @aftermath.site here: aftermath.site/xbox-layoffs...

Layoffs Leave The Future Of Xbox’s Award-Winning Accessibility Efforts In Doubt

Former workers say Xbox cuts leave less resources and experts to make sure games are developed, labelled, and tested with accessibility in mind

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Are you a disabled player impacted by Fortnite's removal/subsequent nerf of the audio indicator accessibility feature? I'm writing a story for @mothership.blog and would love to hear from you! Feel free to message or reply below

Well, this is a MAJOR blow to accessibility. Fortnite has nerfed the Visual Audio wheel, which was designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing players. It makes the game almost unplayable for those players. Plus it helped a ton of other disabled players, including myself www.linkedin.com/posts/cdspow...

Fortnite sound effects wheel visualizer removed for accessibility | Christopher Power posted on the topic | LinkedIn

After investigating what I thought was a Fortnite glitch, I have found that Epic have severely changed and made nearly useless for accessibility purposes the sound effects wheel visualizer. It is not...

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I don’t want this point to be lost in the discourse. Going digital-only means inequity for people who cannot afford internet or constantly purchasing new games. Libraries provide opportunities for people to experience games they otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford, and that will be lost.

ErikT@erik45824291.bsky.social · last mo.

My child loves going to the library and checking out a new video game every week. Going digital only eliminates libraries as a way people can access games.

Okay, so this is massive and we're terrified. Partnering with @play.breakthrought1d.org in the fight against diabetes, the ENTIRE inkle catalogue is on Humble Bundle right now for $20 -- including TR-49, all four novels, both Overboard! games, 80 Days, all four parts of Sorcery! ... everything.

The Complete Inkle Library

Adventure awaits in these beloved classics and new favorite games from Inkle! Get them at the price of your choice and support Breakthrough T1D!

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The skate. team is interested in learning more about players’ accessibility experiences. If you are a player with disabilities or someone who benefits from accessible design, please use this thread to share your feedback: forums.ea.com/discussions/... Boosting is appreciated!! 🛹✨

De plus en plus l'impression de lire la justification : "Oui, ce prototype a été fabriqué par des enfants arrachés à leur famille, mais ne vous en faites pas, seuls des adultes bien nourris auront travaillé sur le produit fini, tout va bien se passer"

Nexxtic (Selaco Lead Dev)@selaco.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I should start collecting all the "oopsy woopsy we've 'accidentally' shipped with AI placeholders!" png posts.

(The real reason is your achievements should be personal and in reference to you, and so assist mode shouldn't affect that, intentionally. But system-based achievements are still stupid)

In Celeste you can unlock all the achievements while using assist mode because system-based achievements are stupid

Je vois pas mal de gens se plaindre que le alt qu'ils ont renseigné sur leur vidéo "saute". Il ne saute pas, il n'est juste pas visible, il est toujours là, il n'est pas fait pour être vu par des voyants et il ne devrait pas être écrit pour des voyants

"But they are so yummy ! 🥺"

Vous ne verrez rien de plus beau aujourd'hui ! ! Saturne par le JWST !

Tiens, Ruffin, il a pas foot pour faire une minute de silence pour les néo-nazis

Our own @thewobblygamer.bsky.social shared his story with the Guide Dogs UK. youtu.be/qoViB-E6ev8?...

Accessible Video Games | The Wobbly Gamer

YouTube video by Guide Dogs

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I made a filterlist for uBlock Origin to remove Generative AI features on websites. Includes blocks for * Google AI Summaries * YouTube Ask button & chat summaries * GitHub Copilot * Facebook AI chat * X's Grok buttons * Deviantart DreamUp * Booru AI images * And more github.com/Stevoisiak/S...

Shoutout to this super cool initiative: the "Games For Blind Gamers 5" jam 🧡 Their goal is to create games for blind players, as well as building awareness of blind gaming. Learn more or join here: itch.io/jam/games-fo... Sharing is caring 🤗

Games for Blind Gamers 5

A game jam from 2026-01-31 to 2026-03-16 hosted by Ericbomb, Patricia & shiftBacktick. Welcome, Blind and Sighted Game Developers! Welcome to the fifth annual Games for Blind Gamers jam! The goal of t...

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Since Polygon is leaving it out of the headline: Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to put money into the pocket of a bigot who uses her wealth to further the genocide of trans people through lawsuits and legislation. Every 'free' game gives money directly to JKR, and they are complicit.

Polygon@polygon.com · 8mo ago

Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to give away this week's free game on the Epic Games Store.

was just reminded of an old great thread on Doomworld: the Doom level progress diagram. it was created to address the age old question about when a map should be considered linear or non-linear www.doomworld.com/forum/topic/...

First time I'm fully alone at mine, would not recommend when it is not wanted, nor like this

We're proud to announce our first Disability and Neurodivergence special! Submissions are open and anyone who is or identifies as disabled and/or neurodivergent in any way that's meaningful to them is welcome to submit Submissions close: Nov. 10 2:59 AM ET Dates: Nov. 29-30 gdq.gg/disability-d...

One final share for the weekend – Silksong's difficulty should not be the main accessibility critique. Conversations about it are only diminishing real inaccessible barriers. Read my latest Access Designed here:

IGN@ign.com · 10mo ago

There are overarching accessibility problems in the Metroidvania genre, and Hollow Knight: Silksong is just perpetuating and reinforcing inaccessible barriers.

Accessibility is never "done," but we're proud of the progress we've made. Thanks, @abletoplay.com for sharing our story and shining a light on how we're building VR for everyone! No exceptions. Read the full deep dive: ow.ly/MHXR50X2gAP Join their Discord community: discord.gg/UwM4hamVqW

Owlchemy Labs: Out of this world accessibility in VR

We interviewed Owlchemy Labs about their recent titles, Cosmonious High and Dimensional Double Shift - two remarkably accessible VR titles.

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Are you a disabled player impacted by the recent pricing increases for systems, games, and devices? I'm looking to speak to you for Access Granted!

La police a déclaré : "L'établissement, en étant en marge de manifestations, se rend responsable des dommages collatéraux possibles", avant de retourner matraquer des civils

Agence France-Presse@afp.com · 11mo ago

🇫🇷 "Bloquons tout": l'incendie qui a en partie endommagé un restaurant et une façade d'immeuble dans Paris dans le cadre de la mobilisation "Bloquons tout" pourrait avoir été provoqué involontairement par une intervention policière, a indiqué la procureure de Paris.

Silksong causes server chaos on Xbox, Steam, and Nintendo as platforms grind to a halt www.eurogamer.net/silksong-cau...

"Pat, why do you carry that ridiculous 600mm lens on long hikes?" Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.

BREAKING: Silksong will be out on September 4. Two weeks from today. Really. Often, games that take 7+ years to make are plagued by mismanagement and painful burnout. But for Silksong? Team Cherry was having a blast. They still are. This is their story: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

Why ‘Silksong’ Took Seven Years to Make

The highly anticipated indie game has been in production for so long that it’s become an internet meme

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J'espère que vous êtes prêt pour l'annonce officielle du fait que Silksong est le plus gros prank mondial 😌