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Arman
@armannobari.bsky.social
Co-Founder, Good Trouble

📜 Ex-YouTube designer, game dev, cancer survivor, big fan of pizza shaped food 🍕

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⬇️ Helping gamers with AbleToPlay & studios with something unreleased
🌎 www.abletoplay.com/pilot
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I figure an introduction might be in order! 👋🏽 Hey there, I'm Arman. Earlier in life I kicked cancer's ass, used to build tech at Google, and went on to make games.

Now I run a studio focused on accessibility! We're building a new way to find accessible games called @abletoplay.bsky.social 🧡
Did you enjoy Blue Prince? Do you feel like being a genuine hero?

Iggy, one of the lead playtesters for Blue Prince, needs a kidney.

Reposting for reach is a great way to help - or, could that be you? Who knows what magic the internet is capable of ✨

Let's try to help connect the dots here!
Hi folks, this is again a plea for help. There still is no cleared donor. People working through the system but again-if you're at all interested in trying to help, it takes months to get cleared as a donor. There's a lot of delays/appointments.
So please consider and spread it around, thank you.
I am afraid I have absolutely terrible news. I need a lot of help now, from everyone. I currently have NO CLEARED DONOR for transplant and we only have a short period of time to get this done. Please SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE AND PLEASE TRY TO DONATE!
All the information is at iggyland.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Hi folks, this is again a plea for help. There still is no cleared donor. People working through the system but again-if you're at all interested in trying to help, it takes months to get cleared as a donor. There's a lot of delays/appointments.
So please consider and spread it around, thank you.
I am afraid I have absolutely terrible news. I need a lot of help now, from everyone. I currently have NO CLEARED DONOR for transplant and we only have a short period of time to get this done. Please SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE AND PLEASE TRY TO DONATE!
All the information is at iggyland.org
Iggy needs a kidney - Iggy's Up All Night
The TL;DR on how you can help (if you scroll down, the full story is below): In short I have a disease that requires a living kidney donor. There are no other viable options for me. I have only a few ...
iggyland.org
October 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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A plea for help. 🙏
One of the lead playtesters of Blue Prince, Iggy, has polycystic kidney disease and has only a few months to find a living kidney donor.

His story, contact and donor information can all be found on
iggyland.org

Please help us in sharing his story and getting the word out.💙
November 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
This looks extremely cool
A new IORAMA game for @play.date has appeared!

Introducing: A FOOL'S ERRAND, where you’ll crank to help young Roland climb the infinitely-spiralling Dark Tower.

And it's out... NOVEMBER 20TH! Really soon!

Wishlist it now: play.date/games/a-fool...

See more: www.iorama.studio/afoolserrand
November 7, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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Everything about making video games is harder than you think.
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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This is genuinely one of the most fun, most weird, most sincere little game I've gotten to assist on in a very long time. Give it a go - it'll click in minutes and not let go for weeks!
November 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Let’s absolutely gooooo
Decision Desk has called the NYC mayors race for Zohran Mamdani.
November 5, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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This is exciting news! If you wanted to find Disabled Creators in a variety of categories, @abletoplay.com has a brand new section on their website where you can find them!

I am honoured to be in the first group, so check out all the amazing folks making accessibility related gaming content!
We have an exciting update!

We have just launched the Creator Discovery feature!

On AbleToPlay, you could already find games that match your accessibility needs — now you can take it one step further and discover inclusive, accessibility-focused creators who do the same!
October 31, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Really proud of the team for this update!
We have an exciting update!

We have just launched the Creator Discovery feature!

On AbleToPlay, you could already find games that match your accessibility needs — now you can take it one step further and discover inclusive, accessibility-focused creators who do the same!
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Some old shots from around NYC
October 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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This is happening TONIGHT!!

Yes I am playing Sha-Gi in this and if you want to see me eat snacks and be scared of ghosts then come watch (and donate!)

TONIGHT AT 7PM
twitch.tv/dotsrpg
Time has passed since the first Night of Fright and Mystery LLC is back! They've packed into The Clue Cruiser and will be here in just FIVE DAYS 🚐

Join us for another #AccessibilityIsntScary livestream fundraising event THIS WEDNESDAY October 28th at 7pm EST 👻
October 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
With the pumpkin-colored visor, he's kind-of an Attack-O-Lantern.
October 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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"The Japanese gaming industry is working to improve video game accessibility by developing equipment and systems that allow people with disabilities affecting their hands to play by using other parts of their body, such as their cheeks, feet and eyes...." [1/2]
Japan's gaming industry moves to improve accessibility
Many in the industry are developing equipment and systems that allow people with disabilities affecting their hands to still play such as by using their feet and eyes.
www.japantimes.co.jp
October 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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Whoah wait really
October 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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For a report for Access Granted, I'm looking to speak with accessibility consultants who HAVEN'T been credited for the games they've worked on. I'm aware of this impacting future opportunities, so I can assure anonymity. Feel free to send me a message if you wish to speak about your experiences!
October 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Imagine the Illusive Man from Mass Effect saying this
this headline hums with ancient autumnal dread
October 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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I want to thank @abletoplay.com for this wonderful interview. Give it a read if you're interested in some of my thoughts on the accessibility of the industry right now and some other fun personal stuff that I haven't shared before.
We got to sit down and chat with @stevesaylor.net, a Blind accessibility consultant who's worked on The Last of Us Part II, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Call of Duty, and more!

Steve shares candid insights about the industry, games accessibility, and his amazing TTRPG show, @dndisableds.com!
Creator Spotlight: Steve Saylor
Featured in today's Creator Spotlight is Steve Saylor, a multi-award winning Blind accessibility consultant.
abletoplay.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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We got to sit down and chat with @stevesaylor.net, a Blind accessibility consultant who's worked on The Last of Us Part II, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Call of Duty, and more!

Steve shares candid insights about the industry, games accessibility, and his amazing TTRPG show, @dndisableds.com!
Creator Spotlight: Steve Saylor
Featured in today's Creator Spotlight is Steve Saylor, a multi-award winning Blind accessibility consultant.
abletoplay.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Pssst! 👀

Are you a disabled content creator OR a creator passionate about accessibility? DM us!

We’re working on something new and exciting at AbleToPlay to help inclusive creators grow their audiences and connect with game studios and publishers for sponsorships.

Reposts appreciated!
October 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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🎊 ICYMI: New Joysey is here! 🎊

Forget "the good old days", we never left. Welcome to New Joysey, where the splendor's worn down but the pizzazz is turned up to eleven.

🔗👉 bit.ly/48ucgTp
October 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Charities, non profits and PR folk: I’ve got some space coming up for November onwards 👀

If you’d like consultancy support with creator outreach, prospecting or campaign planning then please do reach out - I’d love to chat!

lomadiah.com/charity
Helloooo! 👋 I’m Hannah (aka Lomadiah), a variety streamer and charity consultant. I’m an ADHD menace, Twitch Ambassador and Mentor for the Women’s Guild 💚

I love:
- animals
- gardening
- folklore
- books
- MTG & boardgames
- horror

Twitch: twitch.tv/lomadiah
Website: lomadiah.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Gamedevs / studios: if you don’t want anyone to refund your game because it didn’t eventually have the accessibility features the player was looking for… get your game on @abletoplay.com 😤
Haven't noticed this before! "it's missing accessibility features that I need" given as an option on Steam's refund reason dropdown
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
October 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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We recorded a new @konsolifin.net podcast episode with a dear friend, games industry legend and guest of honor @davidbfox.com, and always wonderful @nikender.bsky.social! 🫶

Didn’t have a functioning webcam so here’s my ✨hey hi hello✨ photo greeting to make that up!
October 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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In fact, we can often learn from disabled folks by understanding how they are engaging with a product. It’s one of the best ways to improve the design and make it more better for everyone.

Maybe I am biased; I’m just surprised folks aren’t mentioning accessibility when this meme comes up. /rant 😆😄♥️
October 13, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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Today is 10/10. What is a 10/10 game you enjoyed this year? 👀
October 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM