[games_access] games_access Digest, Vol 94, Issue 2

[blazeeagle at suddenlink.net]

It’s not necessarily a accessibility issue per se but if a disabled person 
wants to play offline & if their disability is severe enough, The gamer must 
have assistance with typing in their log in credentials. Because unless I’m 
mistaken, some games even in single player, off line mode, still require 
logging in with their credentials.

A display that can only show gray colors can impact accessibility if 
game-play requires recognition of colors to accomplish game objectives. So, 
This is definitely an accessibility issue. In addition to color objective 
indicators, Objectives could have text indicators.

A small display can definitely affect gamers with vision impairments. If a 
display is too small, glasses or even a magnification overlay, won’t help 
much if at all.

A small amount of buttons can definitely affect gamers with certain 
disabilities. Also, Button positions can affect game accessibility for those 
with impaired hand/finger dexterity and/or impaired coordination. 
Reconfigurable button positions would be quite beneficial.

Money IS a part of game accessibility because if a gamer can’t afford 
accessible controllers and/or other  accessibility equipment, They obviously 
can’t game!

Kind regards,

BlazeEagle

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   1. Game Accessibility and Hardware (Sandra Uhling)


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Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 13:00:41 +0100
From: "Sandra Uhling" <sandra_uhling at web.de>
Subject: [games_access] Game Accessibility and Hardware
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Hello,

I would like to know your thoughts about this:
Is this Game Accessibility, too?


* offline modus needs internet connection
* game needs to be registered you need an account

* display can only show gray colors
* display is very small
* hardware has only a small amount of buttons


I am not sure, but did we already say that money is not part of
Game Accessibility? That is another area, but not Game Accessibility.

Best regards,
Sandra



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