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It's Topher Winward! ✌️ @topher.io · 3h

I do a monthly round-up of accessibility news at work, and going straight to Can I Play That? as one of my sources is invaluable every time.

A brilliant team doing brilliant work, go give them a follow, and if you can, support with a donation!

Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · 28d

A colorblind mode is the latest in a series of accessibility updates for mountain climbing game sensation PEAK.

It follows a series of patches with photosensitivity and bug phobia modes among many other balancing and quality of life improvements.

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PEAK accessibility updates continue with new colorblind mode - Can I Play That?

A colorblind mode is the latest in a series of accessibility updates for PEAK, following patches with photosensitivity and bug phobia modes.

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Raj Patel @rajio.bsky.social · Aug 1

I don't think your collective hearts can handle hearing about all the games that got cancelled, or not even greenlit past the initial pitch stage. There is so much good stuff there.

Often cool games can get canned for complicated and sometimes even very good, sensible reasons.

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Hannah Rutherford (she/her) @lomadiah.bsky.social · 20h

Please signal boost, it's for a good cause! 🙏

Hey folks - I'm working with an MS (multiple sclerosis) charity to find streamers to support fundraising in November. It's retro gaming themed, so if you're interested in more info - or you know someone who would be amazing - please chuck me a reply 💚

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Robin-Yann Storm @rystorm.com · 23h

It's crazy how saving and quitting in videogames is still frustrating to do. Even in games released within the last year!

Here is an explanation of how to design a save dialogue, with a bunch of examples over the decades: rystorm.com/blog/save-ga...

There is no reason to still mess this up.

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 1d

Proud to announce Deviant Legal’s Game Developer’s Guide to Publishing Agreements: a free resource for developers wanting to learn about publishing deals. Publicly accessible, without requiring to provide your data: deviantlegal.com/guide/game-d...

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Harri @hfrayling.com · 1d

When I say severe I mean, without special lenses or filters all words become soup for me, and I have a lot of challenges with my short term memory. Ask me in a few weeks and I'll remember, ask me the day after and I'll have no clue 🙃

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Harri @hfrayling.com · 1d

It's a big step for me. I have pretty severe difficulties with reading and remembering, so getting into the scenarios has been challenging, but the table loved it and I loved it and that's all that matters.

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Harri @hfrayling.com · 1d

Ran my first Call of Cthulhu game on Sunday as the Keeper with my regular table and it went great! We've been going consistently, every week for four, nearly 5 years now and our DM deserves a break from keeping two entire worlds going for this long.

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Count Doracula 🎃 @heyitsdora.com · 1d

Bumping this! I'm still searching for localizers for the following below. If that's you, or if you know someone who it fits, please reach out! This is a paid, short term, fully remote opportunity, though you must be in Ontario due to grant restrictions.

Count Doracula 🎃 @heyitsdora.com · Aug 21

Hey game dev! Looking for Ontario-based localization partners (either a company or individuals) for:
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Simplified Chinese
- Spanish

These do not all have to be done by the same person. Must be comfortable working with queer themes/pronouns and complex narratives! Thanks

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John Dickens @johndickens.bsky.social · 3d

Our team are running user research concerning games accessibility. This is a paid research session open to UK residents. Please register your interest below if you are interested in taking part.

@researchi.bsky.social

www.researchi.co.uk/projects/RI9...

RI971: UK-Wide Digital Accessibility Research - £100

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Harri @hfrayling.com · 5d

It's a bit windy... but that won't stop me from going to Derby to go shopping and get more tat for my shelves I don't have yet 🤣

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Safe In Our World @safeinourworld.org · 6d

Calling all mental health champions! 📢 Ambassador applications are OPEN!

APPLY NOW to become an official Safe In Our World ambassador, and join our mission to end mental health stigma in the games industry and global games community.

safeinourworld.org/news/ambassa...

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dannyodwyer @dannyodwyer.bsky.social · 6d

healthy self criticism is perhaps the most important skill to develop as an adult. being able to recognize your own strengths & weaknesses and accepting them humbly. it's amazing how little other people's opinions matter once you've decided to critique yourself openly and honestly.

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Harri @hfrayling.com · 6d

Accessibility info available at launch, we love to see it!

Many Cats Studios @manycatsstudios.bsky.social · 6d

Congrats on @glowmade.bsky.social getting the party launched early for pre-order players for King Of Meat! 🍖

Accessibility information can be found here (available in English, German, Spanish, French and Portuguese too):
help.kingofmeat.com/hc/en-us/art...
#accessibility

Accessibility Options

Viewing or Changing Accessibility Menu Options Go to Settings Select Accessibility Note: Additional accessibility options may be found in other menus such as Audio, Gameplay, Graphics & Displ...

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Victoria Tran ✨ @victoriatran.bsky.social · 6d

New Community Dev Newsletter 📰

Let's talking getting HIRED!

I review Sofi’s resume/interview for insight on how she got hired as a community manager to my team. (It's 'cause she slaymaxxed.)

Plus resources, job posts, and more. ⬇️
thevtran.kit.com/posts/gettin...

Getting hired as a community manager ✨ Community Dev Newsletter #42

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Harri @hfrayling.com · 6d

Accessibility info available at launch, we love to see it!

Many Cats Studios @manycatsstudios.bsky.social · 6d

Congrats on @glowmade.bsky.social getting the party launched early for pre-order players for King Of Meat! 🍖

Accessibility information can be found here (available in English, German, Spanish, French and Portuguese too):
help.kingofmeat.com/hc/en-us/art...
#accessibility

Accessibility Options

Viewing or Changing Accessibility Menu Options Go to Settings Select Accessibility Note: Additional accessibility options may be found in other menus such as Audio, Gameplay, Graphics & Displ...

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Many Cats Studios @manycatsstudios.bsky.social · 6d

Congrats on @glowmade.bsky.social getting the party launched early for pre-order players for King Of Meat! 🍖

Accessibility information can be found here (available in English, German, Spanish, French and Portuguese too):
help.kingofmeat.com/hc/en-us/art...
#accessibility

Accessibility Options

Viewing or Changing Accessibility Menu Options Go to Settings Select Accessibility Note: Additional accessibility options may be found in other menus such as Audio, Gameplay, Graphics & Displ...

help.kingofmeat.com

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Harri @hfrayling.com · 7d

Want to see how you're doing for alt text? (I refuse to drop below my 100% alt text rate for posts *and* replies.

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SightlessKombat #Accessibility @sightlesskombat.com · Sep 8

Want to see how much of the content you post here has #altText, which helps people like me who have no vision whatsoever understand what's in your images, videos etc?
I had this tool recommended to me by the ever helpful @hfrayling.com!
cred.blue/alt-text
What's your rating? #A11Y #Accessibility

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Generate a Bluesky score. Understand your AT Proto data footprint. Vibe check strangers and new accounts.

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Harri @hfrayling.com · 7d

This whole thread is a litany of great resources from someone who has low vision and relies on alt text!
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Veronica Lewis, M.Ed. 👩‍🦯 @veron4ica.com · Nov 17

I have low vision and I rely on alt text and image descriptions to provide context about images on platforms like BlueSky. If you don’t know how to write #AltText yet, I have several guides on my website that can show you how— take the #AltTextChallenge! veroniiiica.com/how-to-write... (1/10)

How To Write Alt Text And Image Descriptions

The ultimate guide on how to write alt text and image descriptions for the visually impaired, written by someone with low vision who uses alt text

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Harri @hfrayling.com · 7d

I always think about the "capybara method" of alt text, it helps me as a visual learner to think about how to translate an image to textual description.

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Veronica Lewis, M.Ed. 👩‍🦯 @veron4ica.com · Nov 29

I’m glad so many people have found my “capybara method” for how to write alt text and image descriptions helpful! However, I know conflicting access needs exist and not everyone can write their own #AltText, so here’s an ongoing thread of tools that can help. Inclusion in thread ≠ endorsement

An infographic titled “How To Write Alt Text” featuring a photo of a capybara. Parts of alt text are divided by color, including identify who, expression, description, colour, and interesting features. The finished description reads “A capybara looking relaxed in a hot spa. Yellow yuzu fruits are floating in the water, and one is balanced on the top of the capybara’s head.” Credit to Puzzle agency, original information from Veronica With Four Eyes and veroniiiica dot com

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Harri @hfrayling.com · 7d

Turn on the reminder settings so you never forget to write your alt text!

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Kaitlin Is Just Getting Started @gothamgirlblue.com · Nov 2

I keep getting better at adding alt-text and making it part of the rhythm of my online conversations by having this button on. Writing alt-text as my default means that I never forget it and it becomes my normal. Make alt-text your normal!

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Harri @hfrayling.com · 7d

This is your reminder, that I want to share your cool games, awards, initiatives, successes, vacancies etc...

But I and others like me will not if you don't add alt text. It is an easy to do thing that stops you excluding screen reader users.

Links and resources I have found useful in the thread!

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Count Doracula 🎃 @heyitsdora.com · 8d

Remember kids:
- Discord is not a place for storing game dev/project materials
- You (probably) don't need Jira
- Your internal deadlines should be BEFORE their final due date
- Don't put up with stuff; speak up
- If someone can't speak up, speak up for them
- Stay a little silly but take no shit

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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 9d

About 4 years ago I wrote my first piece on @caniplaythat.com for Craniofacial Acceptance Month.

I usually post it again each year as the message is still relevant. People with a facial difference are more than the harmful trope of a scary villain or sad backstory.

caniplaythat.com/2021/09/30/g...

Gaming with a Facial Difference

Video games are a great escape from real life, but having a facial difference is something you don’t escape while gaming.

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Paige Harvey @paigehharvey.bsky.social · 9d

CALLING ALL DISABLED CREATORS AND STREAMERS

Do you want to help other physically disabled people to access gaming, to spread the word about accessibility and to highlight that gaming is for everyone?

Free in late February 2026 to support @specialeffect.org.uk?!

Drop a reply and tag your friends!

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