The SpecialEffect Centre
0 Comments Published by OneSwitch.org.uk on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 3:55 AM.
The 10th of March 2011 saw the official launch of 'The SpecialEffect Centre', including GamesLab, GamesRoom and offices. The images above however, are of my journey there the night before (sort of). I'd never seen LED cats-eyes before, they felt very Tron like and apt for the day to come.
Back to the point... so what is The SpecialEffect Centre? Well, it's based in Oxfordshire in the UK and serves as the base point for many different game accessibility projects. The GameRoom acts as a place where people can try out accessible game equipment for themselves. For those unable to get to Oxfordshire, there are other opportunties to try out this gear through Accessible Gaming Road Shows and a fantastic loan-library (UK only at this time).
For a more international outreach, the SpecialEffect GameBase is dedicated to sharing knowledge. To save me repeating what's been said across the web, here's some links to the story of the day: Telegraph; EuroGamer; The Guardian; C&VG; Engadget; Trabasack.
Local MP and the UK's prime minister, David Cameron opened the centre, then proceeded to take a thrashing from the ever brilliant Shaz Hossain on GT5. Speeches were given including from those representing the association for UK interactive entertainment (ukie). Accessible gaming marches on.
Image via: ClearViewTraffic.com.
Guante Pulsador
0 Comments Published by OneSwitch.org.uk on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 8:00 AM.
AccessAble Games have recently unveiled a simple touch sensitive switching system that can be stitched into the likes of gloves, sweat-bands and so on. It's an inexpensive solution that may well suit many. AccessAble Games are happy to support people around the world looking for alternative set-ups, as well as in helping them to find suitable games.
You can see more people who are offering a service to build Tailor Made Game Controllers at the OneSwitch.org.uk Accessible Gaming Shop.
Link via: Accessible GameBase forums.
Accessible Gamebase
1 Comments Published by OneSwitch.org.uk on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 2:26 AM.
SpecialEffect launch their Accessible Gamebase today and it's a big deal. They are hoping to build an active community and are actively encouraging people to contribute. After a little familiarisation you'll hopefully find it really easy to learn all about good accessible games as well as how to add your own content.Here's some of my personal highlights: Bayonetta review, some one-switch games I'd never seen before, some excellent videos and the switch gamers group. That just scratches the surface. Be really good to see you over there valued blog-reader.
Labels: Accessible Gaming Sites, Mac, PC, PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
7-128.com: Top Accessible Gaming Sites Lists
1 Comments Published by OneSwitch.org.uk on Monday, February 16, 2009 at 6:02 PM.
7-128.com have just published three top accessible gaming sites lists: Top 25 Web Sites for Gamers who are Blind; Top 20 Web Sites for Gamers who are Motion Impaired and Top 10 Web Sites for Gamers who are Deaf.Fantastic image via Flickr.
Labels: Accessible Gaming Sites, articles
The on-line resource of accessible games NanoGames.com is slowly transforming into something very special indeed. Tweaking game settings has become easier, the web-site has been beefed up with helpful information: things are looking impressive.NanoGames.com owner and designer Dennis Asher had this to say:
"Still lots more planned (many more games, many more features) but I will get as much feedback as I can about the current version first."
Contact Dennis and NanoGames.com here.
Labels: Accessible Controllers, Accessible Gaming Sites, High Visibility, One Switch Games
"Player vs. Everything: Gaming with a disability"
0 Comments Published by OneSwitch.org.uk on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 9:46 AM.
Great interview with AbleGamers over at MMORPG site Massively. Well worth a peek.Labels: Accessible Gaming Sites, articles
Our friends at Retro Remakes have posted a great Accessibility update. Amongst other things it details the progress of the very exciting "4Noah" project - making previously inaccessible games accessible to one-switch gamers. It also points to a few new one-switch games and hints at something coming in the Autumn. Can't wait!Labels: Accessible Gaming Sites, Forums, One Switch Games, Utilities
Apple Mac: Assistive Gaming
0 Comments Published by OneSwitch.org.uk on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 6:20 PM.
The Apple Mac isn't the best served machine with accessible gaming, so it's really great to see it getting a big push at new site "Assisitive Gaming". Primary exponents of Apple Mac game accessibility David Niemeijer of Assistive Ware and free lance journalist and gamer Mike Phillips are in charge of proceedings. See Mike in action here - perhaps the fastest thumb in the world! Good luck to them.Further links: One-switch Mac Games.
Labels: Accessible Gaming Sites
Retro Remakes Niced Up
0 Comments Published by OneSwitch.org.uk on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 4:03 PM.
Retro Remakes has undergone a very nice make over, and supportive as ever, have posted up an abridged version of my "Barriers in Games" article.If you didn't know, Retro Remakes have been long term backers of the accessibility in games cause. They've seen some of the finest accessible games come into being via two of their recent programming competitions. They've given forum space for game developers in the "Accessibility Angle". They've now added an Accessibility section to their Blog.
There's much more to Retro Remakes than just this, but thank you!!! It's a big deal, and it's appreciated.
Labels: Accessible Gaming Sites
AbleGamers.com
0 Comments Published by OneSwitch.org.uk on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 12:11 PM.
Able Gamers has recently undergone a fresh lick of paint. It's looking rather special now, with lots of great features and news items. Nice work.
Labels: Accessible Gaming Sites
