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Did you know there are just as many gamers aged 18 and under as there are over the age of 45? ESA President and CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis joined Northeastern University’s Bob De Schutter and Activision's Jordan Shlachter in a conversation moderated by NPR’s Guy Raz on the AARP AgeTech Collaboration Stage at CES this week to discuss age-friendly design and accessibility in gaming. While the perceived benefit of playing video games is usually focused on it’s entertainment value, the conversation brought to light interesting insights about the cognitive, mental and social benefits of play for the 50+ gamer. #CES #VideoGames #AARP #Accessibility #AccessibilityinGames 

Accessibility in Gaming: Accessibility in gaming refers to the design and implementation of features that enable players with disabilities to fully participate in and enjoy gaming experiences. This includes options for customizable controls, adjustable difficulty levels, text-to-speech functionality, and colorblind-friendly settings. By prioritizing accessibility, game developers can ensure that their games are inclusive and welcoming to players of all abilities, fostering a more diverse and inclusive gaming community.

It's Responsible Gameplay Week here at Pixel United! And we stand firm in our belief that gaming should be nothing but fun. 🎮❤️ We're committed to fostering a responsible gameplay community, focusing on inclusivity, creating safer online spaces and encouraging positive play. Anastasios Dagkos, Group General Manager, Responsible Gameplay at Aristocrat explains more. Here's a question for all you passionate gamers out there: How would you improve the gaming community? 🤔 #PixelUnited #GamingCommunity #MobileGaming #ResponsibleGaming #GamingIndustry

If you missed our Let's Change the Game research into what diversity and representation means to video gamers, you have another chance! Check out our top ten takeouts about DEIA in gaming. We're looking forward to driving more conversations in the gaming industry about how to make games more inclusive. If you are interested in what marginalised groups (LGBTQIA+, female gamers, gamers of colour or gamers with a disability) want from a gaming experience, let us know and we will be happy to share our findings! #gaming #marketresearch #deia

If diversity and representation in video gaming is important to you, check out the below 🎮 🕹 Our proprietary research into what matters to marginalized gaming audiences provides what you need to know! #gaming #videogames #deia #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #insights

🎮 Playing video games with only the mind? 🧠 Twitch streamer Perri Karyal (username Perrikaryal) is breaking mind-body barriers by playing video games using only her brain. Using an EEG device to translate her brain activity into game commands, Perri has mastered titles like Elden Ring and Minecraft without traditional controllers. “The mind-control training — figuring out which visualizations would work — that took me the longest, and you only really find out that they don’t work once you’re 700 trials in. Then you have to start again, which is painful,” Perri said. Her journey showcases the potential for technology to create more accessible gaming experiences. Check out her inspiring story in the article linked below and see the future of gaming unfold! https://lnkd.in/efYzrcrZ

🔊🎮 Accessibility in Gaming: A Key to Inclusion 🎮🔊 Accessibility for completely blind gamers starts with spoken menus or a built-in screen reader. We can have all the functions in the world to help during gameplay, but if we can’t get there, we can’t play it. Let’s push for universal design in gaming to ensure everyone can enjoy the experience from start to finish. If you’re a game developer and want to start including accessibility for completely blind gamers, reach out, and I’ll help guide you along the way. #AccessibleGaming #InclusionMatters #GamingForAll

🌟 Celebrate Video Games Day!  Immerse yourself in the captivating world of gaming and unlock new adventures. On this exciting day, let's recognize the impact and enjoyment that video games bring to our lives. Here are key points to consider: 🔹 Endless entertainment: Dive into immersive storytelling, thrilling gameplay, and exciting multiplayer experiences that video games offer. 🔹 Uniting communities: Connect with gamers from around the world, forming friendships and bonds over shared interests. 🔹 Innovation and creativity: Appreciate the technological advancements and artistic achievements showcased in the world of gaming. Join the celebration and level up your gaming experience!  🎮Share your favorite games, memories, and accomplishments. Let the games begin! #LinoratechInclusion #DigitalAccessibility #VideoGamesDay

In our previous research on digital activity of urban Indonesians, we discovered that mobile gaming makes up a big part of their entertainment. We also identified two distinct categories of mobile gamers: casual gamers and core gamers. Do you identify more with the quick, light fun of casual games or the intense, immersive world of core games? Swipe to dive deeper into these personas and tell us: which gaming tribe do you belong to? 👀 #JARInsights #MobileGame #UserBehavior

I just completed Microsoft's Gaming Accessibility Fundamentals course. The course emphasized that a game has to be more than accessible, it has to be a great game, because we are bigger than our disabilities. #microsoft #gaming #accessibility https://lnkd.in/eeVFBquP