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In recent years, the world of making and open-source has revolutionized the way we think about assistive technology. From simple homemade prototypes to accessible and functional tools, collaboration between users, technicians, and people with disabilities has sparked a truly global movement: making technology more inclusive, customizable, and affordable.

PlayStation Portal changes again: with the latest update we can finally play the titles in our digital library without needing to own or turn on a PlayStation 5. It’s not a “traditional” controller with built-in analog sticks and triggers; it works as a modular hub (a “base”) to which you can connect buttons, switches, external joysticks, and other assistive devices.

The Xbox Adaptive Controller (XAC) is a device designed by Microsoft to make gaming more accessible for people with limited mobility. It is not a “traditional” controller with built-in analog sticks and triggers; instead, it works as a modular hub (a “base”) to which you can connect buttons, switches, external joysticks, and other assistive devices.

Drawing up a list of the most accessible video games of 2024 is no easy feat, especially after Microsoft introduced the Xbox Adaptive Controller to the market back in 2018: a breakthrough that raised the bar for expectations regarding video game accessibility.

If you’ve come across the trailer for Ghost of Yotei and were captivated by its gameplay, then you absolutely can’t miss its “parent” title: Ghost of Tsushima, developed by Sucker Punch. It’s an epic journey through feudal Japan — a tale of honor, revenge, and freedom — that laid the foundations for what has become its spiritual legacy today.

For years, the video game industry has talked more about inclusion than actually practiced it. Yet, there is a multi-billion-dollar audience gamers with disabilities who aren't asking for special treatment, but for gaming experiences that are accessible, seamless, and respectful.

Why are accessibility tags needed in video games? For a person with a disability — whether motor, visual, or cognitive — there’s a significant obstacle to overcome when purchasing a game: is that title accessible according to their needs?

From eye-tracking to brain-computer interfaces: new technologies are making video games more accessible and restoring autonomy to people with disabilities.

In a world where gaming is increasingly inclusive, knowing how to evaluate a game's accessibility is essential to ensuring everyone can enjoy it. This article offers a practical guide to recognizing the main accessibility criteria in video games, helping players, developers, and parents make informed choices.

Sony releases the PlayStation Access Controller, a device designed to make gaming accessible to players with disabilities. Let's explore its features together. PlayStation 5 becomes more inclusive. Following Microsoft with its Adaptive Kit for Xbox X|S, Sony's console is also moving towards greater inclusivity. The new device allows players with physical disabilities, who cannot use the traditional DualSense controller.

Microsoft Rewards allows you to accumulate points simply by using Microsoft services: for example by carrying out searches on Bing , purchasing products from the official store or completing some dedicated missions on Xbox.

The winners of the GAconf Awards 2024 were revealed on January 29, 2025. These annual awards celebrate the greatest innovations in the gaming world, all those technologies, studios and titles that have been found to be most accessible to people with disabilities over the previous year.