MidBoss, a possession-based, traditional, turn-based roguelike will have just come out when this is posted. It’s a game that I made mostly by myself over the course of four and a half years, creating the engine, graphics, sounds, and all…
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is Full of Adventure and Lacking Accessibility
Nintendo bet big on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to usher in the Switch as the next big innovation in gaming technology, and fortunately it looks like they have a smash hit on their hands. When The…
A Train, a Jam, And GDC: AbleGamer’s Fellow Tells Their Adventure
“We’d like to help you take a train up to GDC while making a game.” I’ve done plenty of game jams before, but on a train? I’ve never been on a train before and had many questions regarding taking a…
Xbox Accessibility Update brings Copilot, Accessibility API, and More
Last week, Team Xbox rolled out a new update for Xbox One that included a host of new and exciting accessibility features that the team at AbleGamers was honored to be a part of. Team Xbox has been a leader…
Ablegamers and GDC Send Two Game Developers With Disabilities to Four-Day Train Jam and GDC 2017
Harpers Ferry, WV (February 22, 2017) –  AbleGamers — the leading charity and organization wielding the power of gaming to break down the barriers of economic and social isolation for people with disabilities — is thrilled to announce its first…
AbleGamers Sponsors Game Developer with Disabilities to join Train Jam
Have you heard about Train Jam? It’s an amazing journey for developers, led by Adriel Wallick and John Lindvay, from Chicago to San Diego, culminating at the annual Game Developers Conference. You get to see some of America’s most…
Recap 2016 – Onward to 2017
2016 was an amazing year for game accessibility and the AbleGamers charity. We saw new heights to the awareness levels for gamers with disabilities and more recognition than ever before. We started the Expansion Pack program to give rehabilitation centers,…
PlayStation Experience 2016
The Playstation Experience 2016 took place in Anaheim, California, bringing game developers from all over the world to show off their newest projects. AbleGamers staff were there to speak to these developers and the gamers attending the convention about our…
AbleGamers Rocking Out @ Harmonix
On Tuesday, December 13th we donned our leather jackets, tuned up our guitars, and rocked out with our friends at Harmonix live on Twitch. The purpose of this live stream was twofold: to premiere Rock Band 4’s December update (released…
AbleGamers Taking Part in Chicago Abilities Expo
Looking to talk with the AbleGamers crew in person? Come see us at the Chicago Abilities Expo, taking place on June 24th-26th at the Renaissance Schaumberg Convention Center.