Leo Kaminari (They/Them)
@majesticgaming.bsky.social
💛lvl 31 | Disabled Gamer
🤍Gaming Accessibility Advocate
💜East coast USA
🖤 💍
FB, IG, and Substack: @majesticaccessibility
Email: majesticaccessibility@gmail.com
🤍Gaming Accessibility Advocate
💜East coast USA
🖤 💍
FB, IG, and Substack: @majesticaccessibility
Email: majesticaccessibility@gmail.com
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After five years covering PlayStation and Xbox, I've never felt more tested as a disabled player
The PS5 and Series X era promised inclusion, but the reality is more complicated
After five years covering PlayStation and Xbox, I've never felt more tested as a disabled player
www.polygon.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
After five years covering PlayStation and Xbox, I've never felt more tested as a disabled player
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Disability is the only club literally everyone will join if they live long enough, surely your favourite hobby should be available to you then!
November 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Disability is the only club literally everyone will join if they live long enough, surely your favourite hobby should be available to you then!
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Disabled person: *jumps through systemic hoops and crawls through structural minefields, at great personal cost, to achieve something*
Reporter: This inspiring disabled person proves that there's no obstacles to a determined disabled person.
Me, from my wheelchair, in front of obstacle: WHAT?!
Reporter: This inspiring disabled person proves that there's no obstacles to a determined disabled person.
Me, from my wheelchair, in front of obstacle: WHAT?!
November 10, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Disabled person: *jumps through systemic hoops and crawls through structural minefields, at great personal cost, to achieve something*
Reporter: This inspiring disabled person proves that there's no obstacles to a determined disabled person.
Me, from my wheelchair, in front of obstacle: WHAT?!
Reporter: This inspiring disabled person proves that there's no obstacles to a determined disabled person.
Me, from my wheelchair, in front of obstacle: WHAT?!
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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.
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
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
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.
So please consider and spread it around, thank you.
Levels that completely change gameplay mechanics are accessibility nightmares. 20 hours into the new Digimon game there’s a level that requires fast-paced button presses when the rest of the game didn’t require them. Fast-paced button presses are very painful for me because of my disability. 😞
November 8, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Levels that completely change gameplay mechanics are accessibility nightmares. 20 hours into the new Digimon game there’s a level that requires fast-paced button presses when the rest of the game didn’t require them. Fast-paced button presses are very painful for me because of my disability. 😞
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The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump.
Judge orders White House to use American Sign Language interpreters at briefings
The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump.
n.pr
November 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump.
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LEGO Party! from @smgstudio.bsky.social letting you filter which minigames to include in the playlist based on accessibility barriers
#gamedev #accessibility
#gamedev #accessibility
November 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM
LEGO Party! from @smgstudio.bsky.social letting you filter which minigames to include in the playlist based on accessibility barriers
#gamedev #accessibility
#gamedev #accessibility
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American friends, don’t let your chance to protect your community slip away! Make sure you get out to vote today if you haven’t already! 🇺🇸🍌🏎️
And a friendly reminder that local elections are really important, including Board of Education! 🏫
And a friendly reminder that local elections are really important, including Board of Education! 🏫
November 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
American friends, don’t let your chance to protect your community slip away! Make sure you get out to vote today if you haven’t already! 🇺🇸🍌🏎️
And a friendly reminder that local elections are really important, including Board of Education! 🏫
And a friendly reminder that local elections are really important, including Board of Education! 🏫
American friends, don’t let your chance to protect your community slip away! Make sure you get out to vote today if you haven’t already! 🇺🇸🍌🏎️
And a friendly reminder that local elections are really important, including Board of Education! 🏫
And a friendly reminder that local elections are really important, including Board of Education! 🏫
November 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
American friends, don’t let your chance to protect your community slip away! Make sure you get out to vote today if you haven’t already! 🇺🇸🍌🏎️
And a friendly reminder that local elections are really important, including Board of Education! 🏫
And a friendly reminder that local elections are really important, including Board of Education! 🏫
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Started adding some colourblind support to the game today. Still have a long way to go with accessibility features but its a start.
The beta is in two weeks! You can sign up here:
subscribepage.io/C1erpq
#indiegame #gamedev
The beta is in two weeks! You can sign up here:
subscribepage.io/C1erpq
#indiegame #gamedev
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Started adding some colourblind support to the game today. Still have a long way to go with accessibility features but its a start.
The beta is in two weeks! You can sign up here:
subscribepage.io/C1erpq
#indiegame #gamedev
The beta is in two weeks! You can sign up here:
subscribepage.io/C1erpq
#indiegame #gamedev
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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!
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 5:41 PM
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!
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!
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Happy Halloween! 🎃 We've compiled some of our favourite accessibility features in horror games to prove that we don't need to forgo accessibility to achieve a killer atmosphere.
Want to discover new ways to bring accessibility into your games? Learn more at www.playerresearch.com/what-we-do/a...
Want to discover new ways to bring accessibility into your games? Learn more at www.playerresearch.com/what-we-do/a...
October 31, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Happy Halloween! 🎃 We've compiled some of our favourite accessibility features in horror games to prove that we don't need to forgo accessibility to achieve a killer atmosphere.
Want to discover new ways to bring accessibility into your games? Learn more at www.playerresearch.com/what-we-do/a...
Want to discover new ways to bring accessibility into your games? Learn more at www.playerresearch.com/what-we-do/a...
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They personally don't need them "yet".
They're basically advocating against their older selves' needs.
Slower reaction times, lower vision, arthritis, shorter memory, smaller attention span, you name it.
They'll come around one day and thank us when they can still play.
#a11y #GamesAccessibility
They're basically advocating against their older selves' needs.
Slower reaction times, lower vision, arthritis, shorter memory, smaller attention span, you name it.
They'll come around one day and thank us when they can still play.
#a11y #GamesAccessibility
Too many gamers are weird about accessibility options in games just because they personally don’t need them.
October 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
They personally don't need them "yet".
They're basically advocating against their older selves' needs.
Slower reaction times, lower vision, arthritis, shorter memory, smaller attention span, you name it.
They'll come around one day and thank us when they can still play.
#a11y #GamesAccessibility
They're basically advocating against their older selves' needs.
Slower reaction times, lower vision, arthritis, shorter memory, smaller attention span, you name it.
They'll come around one day and thank us when they can still play.
#a11y #GamesAccessibility
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I have myopia (near sightedness) so I have to wear glasses to play video games. I love the yellow paint guides.
I really don't like ppl who get mad over accessibility and difficulty in gaming. Why don't you want everyone else to enjoy the game too? Everyone deserves to enjoy games no matter what
I really don't like ppl who get mad over accessibility and difficulty in gaming. Why don't you want everyone else to enjoy the game too? Everyone deserves to enjoy games no matter what
The debate over yellow paint in video games to guide players has resurfaced again after Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi told GamesRadar+ that "there is definitely a need" for it. What do you think? bit.ly/4qA6JRL
October 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I have myopia (near sightedness) so I have to wear glasses to play video games. I love the yellow paint guides.
I really don't like ppl who get mad over accessibility and difficulty in gaming. Why don't you want everyone else to enjoy the game too? Everyone deserves to enjoy games no matter what
I really don't like ppl who get mad over accessibility and difficulty in gaming. Why don't you want everyone else to enjoy the game too? Everyone deserves to enjoy games no matter what
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If you are showing something at the Game Awards, please please please make sure your accessibility teams review any video assets queued up for photosensitive triggers and appropriately-sized subtitles, pls & thank u 🥹🙏🏻
October 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
If you are showing something at the Game Awards, please please please make sure your accessibility teams review any video assets queued up for photosensitive triggers and appropriately-sized subtitles, pls & thank u 🥹🙏🏻
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This is me, I'm only able to use a left-handed trackball with no scroll wheel or middle button.
If you as a game dev make the middle mouse button key to the functionality and don't permit it to be remapped for accessibility, a pox on all your houses.
I learned last night that I cannot play a game I bought without acquiring software to remap the keys.
NOT EVERYONE CAN USE A NORMAL MOUSE.
I learned last night that I cannot play a game I bought without acquiring software to remap the keys.
NOT EVERYONE CAN USE A NORMAL MOUSE.
a monkey is sitting at a desk with a laptop on it
Alt: a monkey is sitting at a desk with a laptop on it
media.tenor.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:52 AM
This is me, I'm only able to use a left-handed trackball with no scroll wheel or middle button.
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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
"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]
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Okay this is really cool. I love this. Accessibility FTW!
Did you know❓
Lumines Arise's Accessibility settings have a customizable "No-Stress Lumines" option to ease anxiety you might get from playing a fast-paced, block-dropping puzzle game!
Side note: shouldn't EVERYTHING have a "No-Stress" option? 😅
Get the demo & wishlist now: lumines.game
Lumines Arise's Accessibility settings have a customizable "No-Stress Lumines" option to ease anxiety you might get from playing a fast-paced, block-dropping puzzle game!
Side note: shouldn't EVERYTHING have a "No-Stress" option? 😅
Get the demo & wishlist now: lumines.game
October 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Okay this is really cool. I love this. Accessibility FTW!
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Pokémon Legends Z-A Accessibility Review (and Shiny Hunting Info) - Access-Ability
Text: access-ability.uk/2025/10/24/p...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrB8...
Text: access-ability.uk/2025/10/24/p...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrB8...
Pokémon Legends Z-A Accessibility Review (and Shiny Hunting Info) - Access-Ability
YouTube video by LauraKBuzz
www.youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Pokémon Legends Z-A Accessibility Review (and Shiny Hunting Info) - Access-Ability
Text: access-ability.uk/2025/10/24/p...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrB8...
Text: access-ability.uk/2025/10/24/p...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrB8...
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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
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!
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We're proud to announce our first Disability and Neurodivergence special!
Submissions are open and anyone who is or identifies as disabled and/or neurodivergent in any way that's meaningful to them is welcome to submit
Submissions close: Nov. 10 2:59 AM ET
Dates: Nov. 29-30
gdq.gg/disability-d...
Submissions are open and anyone who is or identifies as disabled and/or neurodivergent in any way that's meaningful to them is welcome to submit
Submissions close: Nov. 10 2:59 AM ET
Dates: Nov. 29-30
gdq.gg/disability-d...
October 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We're proud to announce our first Disability and Neurodivergence special!
Submissions are open and anyone who is or identifies as disabled and/or neurodivergent in any way that's meaningful to them is welcome to submit
Submissions close: Nov. 10 2:59 AM ET
Dates: Nov. 29-30
gdq.gg/disability-d...
Submissions are open and anyone who is or identifies as disabled and/or neurodivergent in any way that's meaningful to them is welcome to submit
Submissions close: Nov. 10 2:59 AM ET
Dates: Nov. 29-30
gdq.gg/disability-d...
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Back at @theverge.com to point out that, cool as the suite of accessibility options in Kirby Air Riders is, suggestions floating around that this might be a turning point for Nintendo on accessibility are not only premature but ignore the weight of recent history – which is significant.
Kirby Air Riders’ impressive accessibility features are a rarity for Nintendo
Kirby Air Riders’ impressive accessibility features are a rarity for Nintendo
It’s a start.
buff.ly
October 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Back at @theverge.com to point out that, cool as the suite of accessibility options in Kirby Air Riders is, suggestions floating around that this might be a turning point for Nintendo on accessibility are not only premature but ignore the weight of recent history – which is significant.
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Nintendo shared an hour long Kirby Air Riders Direct which included a lot of insights to its accessibility.
Director Masahiro Sakurai demonstrated a focus on player choice and comfort, and showcased exemplary accessibility features for a Switch 2 title.
caniplaythat.com/2025/10/23/n...
Director Masahiro Sakurai demonstrated a focus on player choice and comfort, and showcased exemplary accessibility features for a Switch 2 title.
caniplaythat.com/2025/10/23/n...
Nintendo direct highlights Kirby Air Riders accessibility - Can I Play That?
Nintendo shared an hour long Kirby Air Riders Direct which included a lot of insights to its accessibility.
caniplaythat.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Nintendo shared an hour long Kirby Air Riders Direct which included a lot of insights to its accessibility.
Director Masahiro Sakurai demonstrated a focus on player choice and comfort, and showcased exemplary accessibility features for a Switch 2 title.
caniplaythat.com/2025/10/23/n...
Director Masahiro Sakurai demonstrated a focus on player choice and comfort, and showcased exemplary accessibility features for a Switch 2 title.
caniplaythat.com/2025/10/23/n...
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Oooh I spoke too soon 😬 Even with QTE off, this is the first thing that happens in the game...
This happens twice, tho all the fighting QTE is off.
I REALLY hope this is just a honest mistake, because if not, this is not cool @adhocstudio.com , we do not mess about with accessibility info
This happens twice, tho all the fighting QTE is off.
I REALLY hope this is just a honest mistake, because if not, this is not cool @adhocstudio.com , we do not mess about with accessibility info
October 23, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Oooh I spoke too soon 😬 Even with QTE off, this is the first thing that happens in the game...
This happens twice, tho all the fighting QTE is off.
I REALLY hope this is just a honest mistake, because if not, this is not cool @adhocstudio.com , we do not mess about with accessibility info
This happens twice, tho all the fighting QTE is off.
I REALLY hope this is just a honest mistake, because if not, this is not cool @adhocstudio.com , we do not mess about with accessibility info
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Nintendo Direct for Kirby Air Riders had Masahiro Sakurai presenting a whole section on accessibility, inc saying motion sickness was a personal priority for him & giving specific instructions on which buttons to remap for onehanded play. Nice!
youtube.com/live/_ZHYjYHHiBM?si=qEopE0J_Mz5IYa7z&t=4914
youtube.com/live/_ZHYjYHHiBM?si=qEopE0J_Mz5IYa7z&t=4914
October 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Nintendo Direct for Kirby Air Riders had Masahiro Sakurai presenting a whole section on accessibility, inc saying motion sickness was a personal priority for him & giving specific instructions on which buttons to remap for onehanded play. Nice!
youtube.com/live/_ZHYjYHHiBM?si=qEopE0J_Mz5IYa7z&t=4914
youtube.com/live/_ZHYjYHHiBM?si=qEopE0J_Mz5IYa7z&t=4914