Antonio I. Martinez
@black1976.bsky.social
Disabled Gamer | SMA Type 3 | Accessibility advocate & consultant | Editor-In-Chief and Mobility Editor at GameAccessibilityNexus.com | #Accessibility is a necessity #a11y
Reposted by Antonio I. Martinez
I was interviewed by @squirrelbug.bsky.social for @gamer.no about the importance of game accessibility!
"Gaming is for you, no matter what kind of life situation you are in." ❤️
Thank you so much for interviewing me!
"Gaming is for you, no matter what kind of life situation you are in." ❤️
Thank you so much for interviewing me!
– Gaming er til for deg, uansett hva slags livssituasjon du er i.
Jeg er så heldig å fått intervjue @arevya.bsky.social om tilrettelegging i spill for @gamer.no!
www.gamer.no/artikler/gam...
Jeg er så heldig å fått intervjue @arevya.bsky.social om tilrettelegging i spill for @gamer.no!
www.gamer.no/artikler/gam...
– Gaming var fristedet der jeg kunne føle jeg var som alle andre
Elisabeth jobber for at alle skal kunne oppleve det samme fellesskapet hun finner trygghet og glede i.
www.gamer.no
January 26, 2026 at 6:32 PM
I was interviewed by @squirrelbug.bsky.social for @gamer.no about the importance of game accessibility!
"Gaming is for you, no matter what kind of life situation you are in." ❤️
Thank you so much for interviewing me!
"Gaming is for you, no matter what kind of life situation you are in." ❤️
Thank you so much for interviewing me!
Reposted by Antonio I. Martinez
I just found out I was nominated in THREE categories at the 2026 the*gamehers Awards and I’m honestly baffled-happy 🥹✨
Advocates for Representation, TrailblazeHERs in Gaming, and Community Champion - this kind of recognition is incredibly meaningful.
Advocates for Representation, TrailblazeHERs in Gaming, and Community Champion - this kind of recognition is incredibly meaningful.
January 27, 2026 at 2:08 PM
I just found out I was nominated in THREE categories at the 2026 the*gamehers Awards and I’m honestly baffled-happy 🥹✨
Advocates for Representation, TrailblazeHERs in Gaming, and Community Champion - this kind of recognition is incredibly meaningful.
Advocates for Representation, TrailblazeHERs in Gaming, and Community Champion - this kind of recognition is incredibly meaningful.
Reposted by Antonio I. Martinez
Thank you everyone! Advocating for accessibility is often a hard and emotionally draining job. We often remember the features that got cut and forget the progress we make. The GA Conf awards is an amazing opportunity to celebrate the games and the people who make accessible games possible.
The winner of the MVP Award for Unsung Hero at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. @lissanna.bsky.social!
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
January 29, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Thank you everyone! Advocating for accessibility is often a hard and emotionally draining job. We often remember the features that got cut and forget the progress we make. The GA Conf awards is an amazing opportunity to celebrate the games and the people who make accessible games possible.
Reposted by Antonio I. Martinez
Holy, I cannot believe this actually happened! I won?!
Thank you everyone! I have had one of the hardest year in 2025, but the focus on accessibility, something so much more important in the big scheme of things, have kept me afloat and happy <3
But I'm standing on shoulders of giants
Thank you everyone! I have had one of the hardest year in 2025, but the focus on accessibility, something so much more important in the big scheme of things, have kept me afloat and happy <3
But I'm standing on shoulders of giants
The winner of the Advocacy Award at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. @arevya.bsky.social !
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
January 29, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Holy, I cannot believe this actually happened! I won?!
Thank you everyone! I have had one of the hardest year in 2025, but the focus on accessibility, something so much more important in the big scheme of things, have kept me afloat and happy <3
But I'm standing on shoulders of giants
Thank you everyone! I have had one of the hardest year in 2025, but the focus on accessibility, something so much more important in the big scheme of things, have kept me afloat and happy <3
But I'm standing on shoulders of giants
First of all, thank you so much to everyone for this award. I was happy with the nomination, so you can't imagine how I feel right now 😊. Everyone who was nominated alongside me was equally deserving, and it's an honor to be among them. Thank you so much.
The winner for Best Journalism at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. Diablo IV: Second Anniversary, by @black1976.bsky.social !
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
January 29, 2026 at 6:54 PM
First of all, thank you so much to everyone for this award. I was happy with the nomination, so you can't imagine how I feel right now 😊. Everyone who was nominated alongside me was equally deserving, and it's an honor to be among them. Thank you so much.
Reposted by Antonio I. Martinez
The winner for Best Journalism at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. Diablo IV: Second Anniversary, by @black1976.bsky.social !
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
January 29, 2026 at 6:49 PM
The winner for Best Journalism at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. Diablo IV: Second Anniversary, by @black1976.bsky.social !
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
Can't wait for this event! Now more than ever we need to share good times and celebrate the achievements of our community members and the games, studios, and devs that make life a little better every day. #accessibility
Today is the day! The ceremony for the 2025 GAConf Awards airs 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT, celebrating accessibility excellence across 20 categories.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqV_...
Also showing on IGN!
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqV_...
Also showing on IGN!
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
January 29, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Can't wait for this event! Now more than ever we need to share good times and celebrate the achievements of our community members and the games, studios, and devs that make life a little better every day. #accessibility
Reposted by Antonio I. Martinez
Today is the day! The ceremony for the 2025 GAConf Awards airs 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT, celebrating accessibility excellence across 20 categories.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqV_...
Also showing on IGN!
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqV_...
Also showing on IGN!
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
January 29, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Today is the day! The ceremony for the 2025 GAConf Awards airs 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT, celebrating accessibility excellence across 20 categories.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqV_...
Also showing on IGN!
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqV_...
Also showing on IGN!
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
Forza Horizon 6 looks stunning and I'm in love 😍! And the best part was when they talked about accessibility features 🙌. Thanks for remembering all of us who use them and including them in this presentation. #accessibility #ForzaHorizon6 @xbox.com @horizon.forza.net
January 25, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Forza Horizon 6 looks stunning and I'm in love 😍! And the best part was when they talked about accessibility features 🙌. Thanks for remembering all of us who use them and including them in this presentation. #accessibility #ForzaHorizon6 @xbox.com @horizon.forza.net
In the accompanying post you will find links to the GAConf Awards ceremony on YouTube. There will be separate versions with Audio Description, American and British Sign Language. Thursday January 29th.
#Accessibility
#Accessibility
January 25, 2026 at 11:09 AM
In the accompanying post you will find links to the GAConf Awards ceremony on YouTube. There will be separate versions with Audio Description, American and British Sign Language. Thursday January 29th.
#Accessibility
#Accessibility
Reposted by Antonio I. Martinez
This is a moment of celebration for the whole community of players, developers and advocates. Let's all have a great time!
#accessibility
#accessibility
It's nearly here! Join us in two weeks' time to find out the winners of the 2025 GAConf Awards, 20 categories celebrating everything from best indie effort to best blind & low vision accessibility, from unsung hero to best accessibility journalism!
🏆🏆🏆
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
🏆🏆🏆
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
We have the details on when and where to watch the GAconf Awards 2025 (@gaconf.bsky.social), with captions and separate streams with BSL, ASL, or audio description.
Spoiler: tune in January 29, at 10am PST (6pm GMT) to find out who came out on top this year!
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/14/w...
Spoiler: tune in January 29, at 10am PST (6pm GMT) to find out who came out on top this year!
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/14/w...
January 15, 2026 at 10:22 AM
This is a moment of celebration for the whole community of players, developers and advocates. Let's all have a great time!
#accessibility
#accessibility
Reposted by Antonio I. Martinez
It's nearly here! Join us in two weeks' time to find out the winners of the 2025 GAConf Awards, 20 categories celebrating everything from best indie effort to best blind & low vision accessibility, from unsung hero to best accessibility journalism!
🏆🏆🏆
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
🏆🏆🏆
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
We have the details on when and where to watch the GAconf Awards 2025 (@gaconf.bsky.social), with captions and separate streams with BSL, ASL, or audio description.
Spoiler: tune in January 29, at 10am PST (6pm GMT) to find out who came out on top this year!
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/14/w...
Spoiler: tune in January 29, at 10am PST (6pm GMT) to find out who came out on top this year!
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/14/w...
When and where to watch the GAconf Awards 2025 - Can I Play That?
We have the details on when and where to watch the GAconf Awards 2025, with captions, BSL, ASL, or audio descriptions.
caniplaythat.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:18 PM
It's nearly here! Join us in two weeks' time to find out the winners of the 2025 GAConf Awards, 20 categories celebrating everything from best indie effort to best blind & low vision accessibility, from unsung hero to best accessibility journalism!
🏆🏆🏆
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
🏆🏆🏆
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
2025 is coming to an end. It's time to take all the good things we've experienced and learned and carry them into the next year.
Personally, I had a year of ups and downs. Health, as always, was the most challenging aspect. However, I also had great joys: reconnecting with old friends
Personally, I had a year of ups and downs. Health, as always, was the most challenging aspect. However, I also had great joys: reconnecting with old friends
December 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
2025 is coming to an end. It's time to take all the good things we've experienced and learned and carry them into the next year.
Personally, I had a year of ups and downs. Health, as always, was the most challenging aspect. However, I also had great joys: reconnecting with old friends
Personally, I had a year of ups and downs. Health, as always, was the most challenging aspect. However, I also had great joys: reconnecting with old friends
I want to wish you all a great holiday. Whether you celebrate it as Christmas or just a break, enjoy these days in your own way and as much as you can.🎉
I also know these days can be difficult. Please reach out if you need it. 🫂
I also know these days can be difficult. Please reach out if you need it. 🫂
December 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I want to wish you all a great holiday. Whether you celebrate it as Christmas or just a break, enjoy these days in your own way and as much as you can.🎉
I also know these days can be difficult. Please reach out if you need it. 🫂
I also know these days can be difficult. Please reach out if you need it. 🫂
Your game puts narrative and art at the core of its identity and understands that accessibility doesn't change the experience or impact, it expands it to more players. Congrats #SouthOfMidnight !
@compulsiongames.bsky.social @xbox.com #Accessibility
@compulsiongames.bsky.social @xbox.com #Accessibility
What a night! South of Midnight wins Games for Impact at The Game Awards 2025.🏆
Huge thanks to our team, our community and all the nominees. And there’s more - South of Midnight lands on PS5 and Switch 2 next spring! 😍
@thegameawards.com @playstation.com
#southofmidnight #switch2 #ps5 #ps5pro
Huge thanks to our team, our community and all the nominees. And there’s more - South of Midnight lands on PS5 and Switch 2 next spring! 😍
@thegameawards.com @playstation.com
#southofmidnight #switch2 #ps5 #ps5pro
December 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Your game puts narrative and art at the core of its identity and understands that accessibility doesn't change the experience or impact, it expands it to more players. Congrats #SouthOfMidnight !
@compulsiongames.bsky.social @xbox.com #Accessibility
@compulsiongames.bsky.social @xbox.com #Accessibility
As someone who has played DOOM since the original's release, The Dark Ages allows me to feel again the excitement of becoming a demon-slayer. Congrats for the Innovation in Accessibility award! Thanks to everyone who made it possible.
@doom.com @bethesda.net @lissanna.bsky.social @xbox.com
@doom.com @bethesda.net @lissanna.bsky.social @xbox.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
As someone who has played DOOM since the original's release, The Dark Ages allows me to feel again the excitement of becoming a demon-slayer. Congrats for the Innovation in Accessibility award! Thanks to everyone who made it possible.
@doom.com @bethesda.net @lissanna.bsky.social @xbox.com
@doom.com @bethesda.net @lissanna.bsky.social @xbox.com
Reposted by Antonio I. Martinez
Congratulations to idSoftware/@bethesda.net/@lissanna.bsky.social for their Innovation in Accessibility award for @doom.com The Dark Ages!!!
What they've done opens up the franchise to many more players and deserves all the praise.
More info here: thegameawards.com/news/meet-th...
What they've done opens up the franchise to many more players and deserves all the praise.
More info here: thegameawards.com/news/meet-th...
Meet the Innovation in Accessibility Nominees | News
Accessibility means reducing and removing as many unnecessary barriers as possible so that everyone can enjoy video games. Each year, we recognize the inno...
thegameawards.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Congratulations to idSoftware/@bethesda.net/@lissanna.bsky.social for their Innovation in Accessibility award for @doom.com The Dark Ages!!!
What they've done opens up the franchise to many more players and deserves all the praise.
More info here: thegameawards.com/news/meet-th...
What they've done opens up the franchise to many more players and deserves all the praise.
More info here: thegameawards.com/news/meet-th...
Reposted by Antonio I. Martinez
New work desktop background unlocked. Sometimes you need some motivation going into the new year. 🥰
Congratulations to the teams at ID Software and Bethesda for winning the Innovation in Accessibility award at this year's @thegameawards.com!
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
New work desktop background unlocked. Sometimes you need some motivation going into the new year. 🥰
Seeing my work nominated is so unreal. The list contains excellent fellow writers and friends, whose work has always inspired me. The privilege of being amongst such titans is already a win for me.
Public vote link in quoted post or directly here www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
#Accessibility
Public vote link in quoted post or directly here www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
#Accessibility
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Seeing my work nominated is so unreal. The list contains excellent fellow writers and friends, whose work has always inspired me. The privilege of being amongst such titans is already a win for me.
Public vote link in quoted post or directly here www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
#Accessibility
Public vote link in quoted post or directly here www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
#Accessibility
Wow, I can't believe I am nominated along such amazing advocates I admire and respect so much. It is an honor! And 2nd time? 🥲
I found my calling 7 years ago and I'll continue as long as I can. Our will for a more accessible gaming space is unbreakable.
Vote link in quoted post.
#Accessibility
I found my calling 7 years ago and I'll continue as long as I can. Our will for a more accessible gaming space is unbreakable.
Vote link in quoted post.
#Accessibility
And last but the opposite of least, our finalists for The Advocacy Award are:
Elisabeth "Arevya" Sivertsen
Laura Kate Dale
Jesse "illegallysighted" Anderson
Antonio Martinez
Rodrigo Sanchez
Public vote now open at gaconf.com/gaconf-awards-2025/
Elisabeth "Arevya" Sivertsen
Laura Kate Dale
Jesse "illegallysighted" Anderson
Antonio Martinez
Rodrigo Sanchez
Public vote now open at gaconf.com/gaconf-awards-2025/
November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Wow, I can't believe I am nominated along such amazing advocates I admire and respect so much. It is an honor! And 2nd time? 🥲
I found my calling 7 years ago and I'll continue as long as I can. Our will for a more accessible gaming space is unbreakable.
Vote link in quoted post.
#Accessibility
I found my calling 7 years ago and I'll continue as long as I can. Our will for a more accessible gaming space is unbreakable.
Vote link in quoted post.
#Accessibility
Reposted by Antonio I. Martinez
cc @uncannyvivek.bsky.social @supercrip1994.bsky.social @megacatstudios.bsky.social @black1976.bsky.social @laurakbuzz.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Reposted by Antonio I. Martinez
cc @arevya.bsky.social @laurakbuzz.bsky.social @illegallysighted.bsky.social @black1976.bsky.social @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Hey, this is a really nice feature for accessibility reasons too. Turn-based is more user friendly for players with low mobility and reduces cognitive load. I hope you all try it and offer feedback to the developers.
@obsidian.net #Accessibility
@obsidian.net #Accessibility
For more information, check out the news post here: eternity.obsidian.net/eternity/new...
Public Beta for Turn-Based Mode Opens November 5th
Greetings, Watchers,
We’re excited to announce that a new public beta will open on November 5th for players on Steam and Xbox PC. This beta introduces a major new way to play the original Pillars...
eternity.obsidian.net
November 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Hey, this is a really nice feature for accessibility reasons too. Turn-based is more user friendly for players with low mobility and reduces cognitive load. I hope you all try it and offer feedback to the developers.
@obsidian.net #Accessibility
@obsidian.net #Accessibility
Today I celebrate my 49th birthday. I will have time for retrospection during the week. I prefer to just relax and enjoy this day. Have a great day, everyone! 😊🎂
November 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Today I celebrate my 49th birthday. I will have time for retrospection during the week. I prefer to just relax and enjoy this day. Have a great day, everyone! 😊🎂