Access-Ability Summer Showcase 2024 Highlights Inclusive Gaming Innovations

The event, organized by Laura Kate Dale, features games with robust accessibility options, encouraging developers to integrate inclusivity early in development.

• Showcase includes a dedicated Steam page and aired on Twitch and YouTube with ASL, BSL, and audio descriptions.
• Featured games like 'Elsie' and 'Periphery Synthetic' offer customizable visuals and audio cues for better accessibility.
• Text-to-speech and narration are key features in citybuilders 'Dawnfolk' and 'Cellular City'.
• Narrative games such as 'The Shadow over Cyberspace' and 'Upheaval' focus on customizable interfaces and text-to-speech functions.
• Many games emphasize removing time constraints and fail states to accommodate different player needs.

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