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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks @caniplaythat.com for sharing this update!

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Accessible Games Initiative shares tag usage guidance - Can I Play That?

The Accessible Games Initiative shared guidance on implementing the tags, and presented at GAconf about checking games against tag criteria.

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Aug 26

Our new Store Tags Assessment service will ensure your game storefront accessibility information is accurate and relevant.

See the full list of tags we recommend applying to your game's store pages, all backed up with clear reasoning behind them.

Find out more at playerresearch.com/what-we-do/advancing-accessibility

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Aug 26

Inconsistent Store Tags

Games show up under varied tags across some stores, but are not always accurate, causing uncertainty from the players' POV. Many games are also missing store tags altogether, even though they contain great accessibility features.

Sceptical Buyers

Potential players can lose trust in companies and their accessibility claims if inaccuracies are found on their store front.

A Missed Opportunity

Teams who have gone through the effort of designing with accessibility in mind are losing out on showcasing these efforts accurately to the audiences they are aiming to include, affecting discoverability.

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Aug 26

Our Accessibility Store Tags Assessment service takes the guess work out of relevant and consistent store tags, and can even help enhance your games' discoverability!

Learn more about our accessibility services at playerresearch.com/what-we-do/advancing-accessibility

#Accessibility #Gaming

Lately, we've seen lots of new initiatives introduced around accessibility store tags and guidelines.

Whilst this is great news for showcasing accessibility efforts, it has caused some confusion for our industry and players...

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Aug 13

You've probably heard us talking about usability playtests, but what are they and how do they work? Client Relationship Manager, Elliott Beattie, breaks down the three stages of a usability playtest and its benefits.

#Playtest
#GamesResearch
#GameDev

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Aug 6

What happens when you bring your game to us for a playtest? Our Client Relationship Manager, Elliott takes you through the client journey so you know exactly what to expect.

Still not sure? Learn more about what we do at playerresearch.com.

#GameDev #Playtest

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Jul 22

Finding out what's working for your competitors is a sure-fire way to get a head start with your own game design. Find out more from Harvey below.

Visit playerresearch.com to learn more about how we can help take your game to the next level!

#GamesUserResearch #CompetitorResearch #GamesResearch

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Jul 15

It's one thing to test how players experience your game in a lab, but it's an entirely different thing to see how they interact with it at home.

Engagement diaries let you explore the player experience from both sides.

Learn more at www.playerresearch.com.

#GamesUserResearch #UserTesting #GameDev

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Jul 8

Will you be attending Game Dev Heroes this evening? We're pleased to be a drinks sponsor for this year's awards, and we can't wait to see incredible individuals within the industry getting the recognition they deserve! 👏

#GameDevHeroes #GamesIndustry

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Jun 12

With the EAA (European Accessibility Act) becoming law in all EU member states on June 28, 2025, it's important that we understand when and how gaming products are impacted.
We've put together a helpful summary on what we know so far.

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#EAA #Accessibility #GamesAccessibility

European Accessibility Act & Video Games: Going Over The Facts (June 2025)

Let’s dive into what we currently know about how EAA requirements apply to the video games industry.

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · May 27

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD) last week, we asked for your go-to accessibility options and settings that you look for when playing a new game.

Here are just a few of your responses. Thanks to everyone who commented!

#Accessibility #GamesAccessibility

For #GAAD we asked: "What is the first option or setting you look for when launching a game for the first time?" Here's what you told us...

"Subtitles! A game-changer for a non-native speaker"

"Language - I grew up speaking American Spanish, but plenty of games are unable to tell the difference between European Spanish and American Spanish"

"Auto-pick up items so I don't miss them by accident"

"Slowing down QTEs and other time-sensitive actions. This way I can play more games in my limited free time

"Time options, like game speed, or adjustable parry windows"

"Window resizing for PC! I can't play games on fullscreen, so resizing my window to make it easier to see the screen is my go-to"

Want to learn more about how we can help you make more accessible games? Contact us as accessibility@playerresearch.com

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · May 20

@nordicgame.com starts today! If you see Elliot there, say hello and feel free to chat to him about all things playtesting!

Let us know at [email protected] if you'd like to book in a meeting with him.

#nordicgame #conference #gaming #gamedev

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · May 15

It's Global Accessibility Awareness Day! #GAAD ♿ As we spend the week learning how to better support our colleagues, partners, clients & users, we wanted to ask you this question about accessibility in games.

Comment or repost with your answer! #a11y #GameDev #AdvancingAccessibility #Accessibility

The Player Research Advancing Accessibility artwork, including digital illustrations of gaming controllers, screens, and other gaming items.

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AbleToPlay | Find Accessible Games! @abletoplay.com · May 13

@playerresearch.bsky.social is dedicated to science-backed, accurate, and INCLUSIVE user research, and playtesting in custom-built accessible facilities—helping studios create more incredible and accessible games.

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Morgan Baker @momoxmia.bsky.social · May 13

Free resources to help level up your game accessibility knowledge:

Xbox Gaming Accessibility Fundamentals: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/traini...

Game Accessibility Guidelines: gameaccessibilityguidelines.com

GAconf: www.gaconf.com

IGDA Game Accessibility SIG: igda.org/sigs/game-ac...

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Morgan Baker @momoxmia.bsky.social · May 13

Community-driven groups helping players and developers understand accessibility for individual game products:

Can I Play That?: caniplaythat.com

Able To Play: abletoplay.com

Accessible Gaming Initiative: accessiblegames.com

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · May 14

This was awesome, thanks so much for posting your gameplay experience!

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · May 14

Anyone else going to @nordicgame.com?

If you'd like to meet up for a cuppa and a chat about how we can help you develop a game that your audience will love, let us know at [email protected]!

#nordicgame #gamesdev #playerresearch

Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Apr 30

Ready to start your player research journey? Here are 5 things we need to know in order to design bespoke research for your next game release 🎮

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5 Pieces of Info We Need To Design Player Research | Player Research

What key information do we need to kickstart impactful player research for your game? Find out here with Sebastian Long ⬇️ If you're ready to get started or simply want to find out more about ho...

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Apr 17

This is such great news!

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Mar 25

An incredible line up as always. We're delighted that Améliane, our Games Accessibility Lead, will be hosting a session titled "Selling Progress: The Accessibility Champion Survival Guide" at GAconf Europe this year.

#GAConf #Accessibility #GameDev

The Game Accessibility Conference @gaconf.bsky.social · Mar 24

📢 Full lineup for GAconf Europe is now live, including previously unannounced talks!

www.gaconf.com/schedule

🎉 2 days of accessibility talks & networking
📍 Hybrid, London & Discord
📅 April 14th-15th
🎫 Registration & info at gaconf.com

#gamedev #indiedev

#GAconf, IGDA-GASIG. Advancing accessibility for disabled players. Hybrid online & Pullman St Pancras London, April 14th - 15th 2025

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Mar 25

Big news for accessibility in games 👏 Let's take a look at the ESA's Accessible Game Initiative announcement from GDC.

#GameDev #Accessibility

ESA’s Accessible Games Initiative – What Does It Mean?

What does the ESA Accessible Games Initiative mean for game developers, marketers, and players? Find out more here.

www.playerresearch.com

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Mar 21

This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we're sharing 5 tips for more inclusive game design from our Games Accessibility Lead, Améliane Chiasson. Watch the video here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Mar 11

From inclusive design consultancy to training, testing and user research, our Advancing Accessibility team is here to help you break down barriers and empower more players to engage with your games. Email our team on [email protected] to set up a meeting at GDC or beyond! #Accessibility #A11y

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Player Research @playerresearch.bsky.social · Mar 14

A fantastic testimonial from Alex at SEGA Europe for our work on the wonderful Two Point Museum 🦕 We always love to see the impact that our research has for game dev teams and their players.

#GameDev #GamesIndustry #PlayerResearch

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