Grant Stoner
@supercrip1994.bsky.social
Award-winning disability reporter | Words:
CanIPlayThat, Fanbyte, IGN, LauncherWP, WIRED etc. | email: [email protected] (he/him)
Newsletter: https://accessgranted.ghost.io
Portfolio: https://muckrack.com/grant-stoner-1
CanIPlayThat, Fanbyte, IGN, LauncherWP, WIRED etc. | email: [email protected] (he/him)
Newsletter: https://accessgranted.ghost.io
Portfolio: https://muckrack.com/grant-stoner-1
Roasting your friends is weird! Don't be weird! It's one thing to joke around, but if you have to do "epic vulgar roasts" you're probably a big loser!
Elon Musk claims Grok's "epic vulgar roasts" can "make people really laugh at a party" so I took him up on it and used my coworkers as guinea pigs: www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
Elon Musk Said Grok’s Roasts Would Be ‘Epic’ at Parties—So I Tried It on My Coworkers
It went about as well as you’d expect.
www.wired.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Roasting your friends is weird! Don't be weird! It's one thing to joke around, but if you have to do "epic vulgar roasts" you're probably a big loser!
@rcmacleod.bsky.social Do you mind if I send you a message?
November 25, 2025 at 9:16 PM
@rcmacleod.bsky.social Do you mind if I send you a message?
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Really wild situation here: a celebrated and well-regarded indie dev and publisher is facing shutdown because Valve banned their game from Steam and won't talk to them about it, at all.
www.ign.com/articles/uns...
www.ign.com/articles/uns...
Unsettling Horror Game Horses Banned From Steam, Leaving Studio With 'High Risk' of Closure - IGN
Indie horror game Horses is preparing to launch on December 2, on the Epic Games Store, GOG, Itch.io, and the Humble Store. But one place it won't be is on Steam, because Steam has banned the game for...
www.ign.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Really wild situation here: a celebrated and well-regarded indie dev and publisher is facing shutdown because Valve banned their game from Steam and won't talk to them about it, at all.
www.ign.com/articles/uns...
www.ign.com/articles/uns...
The Super Saiyan 3 theme somehow ended up on my YouTube music playlist, and now I feel like I can fight God while doing some JOURNALISM
November 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The Super Saiyan 3 theme somehow ended up on my YouTube music playlist, and now I feel like I can fight God while doing some JOURNALISM
I've had so many editors that shaped me into the writer I am today. The articles you read are direct result of the teachings of some of my favorite people. For example, @halophoenix.bsky.social and @elisefavis.bsky.social were the first to REALLY adopt my accessibility writing as a freelancer!
By the way, it's National Editor Appreciation Day.
Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.
So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.
So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I've had so many editors that shaped me into the writer I am today. The articles you read are direct result of the teachings of some of my favorite people. For example, @halophoenix.bsky.social and @elisefavis.bsky.social were the first to REALLY adopt my accessibility writing as a freelancer!
I'm deeply honored that I am once again nominated for the Best Journalism Award for GA Conf! Especially honored that the story chosen was my AbleGamers report, a difficult investigative piece. Feel free to vote below, as well as read the nominated story:
www.ign.com/articles/for...
www.ign.com/articles/for...
November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I'm deeply honored that I am once again nominated for the Best Journalism Award for GA Conf! Especially honored that the story chosen was my AbleGamers report, a difficult investigative piece. Feel free to vote below, as well as read the nominated story:
www.ign.com/articles/for...
www.ign.com/articles/for...
Don't forget the heavy breathing into the phone
parents love to leave a voicemail where they identify themselves 1-3 times
November 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Don't forget the heavy breathing into the phone
Every day makes me infinitely more thankful to have Poppy in my life
November 23, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Every day makes me infinitely more thankful to have Poppy in my life
One of my best friends made me write an accessibility review of the Switch in the college newspaper. Six months later, it won second place in the Keystone Press Awards. Now, you can't get rid of me
November 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
One of my best friends made me write an accessibility review of the Switch in the college newspaper. Six months later, it won second place in the Keystone Press Awards. Now, you can't get rid of me
This is Z-A slander
kirby airriders is the 8 out of 10 of the year
November 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
This is Z-A slander
Literally me once a year
Nothing will radicalize the average person more than being denied a prescription by health insurance.
November 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Literally me once a year
I understand budgets are tight, especially this time of year, but once again putting out there that I'm open for freelancing and (hopefully) full-time work! I'm also available to speak on podcasts for end-of-the-year discussions!
November 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I understand budgets are tight, especially this time of year, but once again putting out there that I'm open for freelancing and (hopefully) full-time work! I'm also available to speak on podcasts for end-of-the-year discussions!
I know, I know, Discourse is bad and all that. Can I just take ONE minute to vent? This year's Innovation in Accessibility Award represent the same issue EVERY year with TGA – it's ALWAYS AAA games that have the best marketing.
November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I know, I know, Discourse is bad and all that. Can I just take ONE minute to vent? This year's Innovation in Accessibility Award represent the same issue EVERY year with TGA – it's ALWAYS AAA games that have the best marketing.
Nothing like the smell of a fresh Tarkov wipe in the afternoon
November 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Nothing like the smell of a fresh Tarkov wipe in the afternoon
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Medical Republic: 'Fibromyalgia finally gets a genetic fingerprint'
'Additionally, certain risk loci overlapped with long covid (BPTF) and ME/CFS (OLFM4, RABGAP1L/GPR52), two poorly characterised disorders, albeit with different lead variants.'
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/fibromyalgia...
'Additionally, certain risk loci overlapped with long covid (BPTF) and ME/CFS (OLFM4, RABGAP1L/GPR52), two poorly characterised disorders, albeit with different lead variants.'
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/fibromyalgia...
Fibromyalgia finally gets a genetic fingerprint - Medical Republic
A massive global study links the chronic pain condition to 26 genes associated with brain signalling, marking a turning point in understanding its biological roots.
www.medicalrepublic.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Medical Republic: 'Fibromyalgia finally gets a genetic fingerprint'
'Additionally, certain risk loci overlapped with long covid (BPTF) and ME/CFS (OLFM4, RABGAP1L/GPR52), two poorly characterised disorders, albeit with different lead variants.'
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/fibromyalgia...
'Additionally, certain risk loci overlapped with long covid (BPTF) and ME/CFS (OLFM4, RABGAP1L/GPR52), two poorly characterised disorders, albeit with different lead variants.'
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/fibromyalgia...
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Our beloved Alice Wong has joined the ancestors. It was one of the great honors of my life to call Alice my friend, co-author & co-conspirator. She was a true genius, a force of nature the likes of which the world has never seen before. I love you, Alice, and am equal parts grateful and devastated
November 15, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Our beloved Alice Wong has joined the ancestors. It was one of the great honors of my life to call Alice my friend, co-author & co-conspirator. She was a true genius, a force of nature the likes of which the world has never seen before. I love you, Alice, and am equal parts grateful and devastated
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An absolute tragic loss in the disability community. Alice was one of the strongest voices we've had, and this world will not be the same without her guidance, especially during these times.
Heartbroken to hear of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social ‘s transition to be a crip anscestor AND feeling so honored to have been alive in the time as this brilliant human, and gotten to learn from her.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
November 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
An absolute tragic loss in the disability community. Alice was one of the strongest voices we've had, and this world will not be the same without her guidance, especially during these times.
An absolute tragic loss in the disability community. Alice was one of the strongest voices we've had, and this world will not be the same without her guidance, especially during these times.
Heartbroken to hear of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social ‘s transition to be a crip anscestor AND feeling so honored to have been alive in the time as this brilliant human, and gotten to learn from her.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
November 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
An absolute tragic loss in the disability community. Alice was one of the strongest voices we've had, and this world will not be the same without her guidance, especially during these times.
ICYMI – Accessibility extends far beyond options in a menu. It's a cultural movement, one that is perfectly exemplified by the behaviors of Xbox and PlayStation. Read about the past five years here:
After five years covering PlayStation and Xbox, I've never felt more tested as a disabled player
The PS5 and Series X era promised inclusion, but the reality is more complicated
After five years covering PlayStation and Xbox, I've never felt more tested as a disabled player
www.polygon.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
ICYMI – Accessibility extends far beyond options in a menu. It's a cultural movement, one that is perfectly exemplified by the behaviors of Xbox and PlayStation. Read about the past five years here:
Reposted by Grant Stoner
absolutely heartbroken to announce that i was part of the crystal layoffs today 💔
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
absolutely heartbroken to announce that i was part of the crystal layoffs today 💔
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
Reposted by Grant Stoner
After five years covering PlayStation and Xbox, I've never felt more tested as a disabled player
The PS5 and Series X era promised inclusion, but the reality is more complicated
After five years covering PlayStation and Xbox, I've never felt more tested as a disabled player
www.polygon.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
After five years covering PlayStation and Xbox, I've never felt more tested as a disabled player
I've been professionally critiquing and reporting on accessibility and disability for over six years. So how do you quantify what's happened in this industry since 2020? Read my latest essay for @polygon.com here:
www.polygon.com/ps5-xbox-ser...
www.polygon.com/ps5-xbox-ser...
The PS5 and Series X era promised inclusion, but the reality is more complicated
After five years covering PlayStation and Xbox, I've never felt more tested as a disabled player
www.polygon.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I've been professionally critiquing and reporting on accessibility and disability for over six years. So how do you quantify what's happened in this industry since 2020? Read my latest essay for @polygon.com here:
www.polygon.com/ps5-xbox-ser...
www.polygon.com/ps5-xbox-ser...
Years ago, before the release of the PlayStation Access Controller, I commissioned a company to make me an accessible PS5 controller. I designed the placement of the buttons etc to suit my needs. Unfortunately, it didn't work for me! Why are they now selling this exact design on their website??
November 13, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Years ago, before the release of the PlayStation Access Controller, I commissioned a company to make me an accessible PS5 controller. I designed the placement of the buttons etc to suit my needs. Unfortunately, it didn't work for me! Why are they now selling this exact design on their website??
This is NOT an Xbox
new Steam Hardware coming in 2026 store.steampowered.com/sale/hardware
-Steam Controller
-Steam Machine
-Steam Frame
-Steam Controller
-Steam Machine
-Steam Frame
November 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This is NOT an Xbox
Wouldn't it be great if you hired me to be on your staff? I think that would be great.
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Wouldn't it be great if you hired me to be on your staff? I think that would be great.