David Tisserand
@tisseranddavid.bsky.social
Director of #a11y @Ubisoft | Former #GamesUR on
@AssassinsCreed and @PlayStation games & hardware | Trust the process | DMs open | Words are mine | He/Him
@AssassinsCreed and @PlayStation games & hardware | Trust the process | DMs open | Words are mine | He/Him
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Access-Ability Summer Showcase Returning for 2026
Text: access-ability.uk/2026/01/30/a...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRld...
Text: access-ability.uk/2026/01/30/a...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRld...
Access-Ability Summer Showcase Returning for 2026
YouTube video by LauraKBuzz
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Access-Ability Summer Showcase Returning for 2026
Text: access-ability.uk/2026/01/30/a...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRld...
Text: access-ability.uk/2026/01/30/a...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRld...
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Dr. Elizabeth White is an inspiration.
Working and sche.. *cough* collaborating with her at Xbox was an absolute pleasure. She's a teacher, a student, a friend, and one heckuva fighter.
She's a leader amongst games researchers and accessibility champions, and the world is darn lucky to have her.
Working and sche.. *cough* collaborating with her at Xbox was an absolute pleasure. She's a teacher, a student, a friend, and one heckuva fighter.
She's a leader amongst games researchers and accessibility champions, and the world is darn lucky to have her.
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 8:10 PM
Dr. Elizabeth White is an inspiration.
Working and sche.. *cough* collaborating with her at Xbox was an absolute pleasure. She's a teacher, a student, a friend, and one heckuva fighter.
She's a leader amongst games researchers and accessibility champions, and the world is darn lucky to have her.
Working and sche.. *cough* collaborating with her at Xbox was an absolute pleasure. She's a teacher, a student, a friend, and one heckuva fighter.
She's a leader amongst games researchers and accessibility champions, and the world is darn lucky to have her.
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The winner for AAA Excellence at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. FC 26!
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 6:18 PM
The winner for AAA Excellence at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. FC 26!
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
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The winner for Best Deaf & Hard of Hearing Accessibility at the 2025 GAConf Awards is.. Assassins Creed Shadows!
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 6:28 PM
The winner for Best Deaf & Hard of Hearing Accessibility at the 2025 GAConf Awards is.. Assassins Creed Shadows!
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
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The winner for Best Representation at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. Just Dance 2026!
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 6:46 PM
The winner for Best Representation at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. Just Dance 2026!
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
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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.
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It's such an amazing honor to see the games teams' (and our!) efforts to be recognized in such a way. And with such an amazing competition, too! I bet it was a really close call!
Congratulations to all winners! ❤️
Congratulations to all winners! ❤️
The winner for Most Dedicated Publisher at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. Electronic Arts!
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 7:48 PM
It's such an amazing honor to see the games teams' (and our!) efforts to be recognized in such a way. And with such an amazing competition, too! I bet it was a really close call!
Congratulations to all winners! ❤️
Congratulations to all winners! ❤️
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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
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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...
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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.
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Don't miss the GAConf Awards today! The premiere starts a little less than 2 hours from now, but of course you can always watch the show later!
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 4:13 PM
Don't miss the GAConf Awards today! The premiere starts a little less than 2 hours from now, but of course you can always watch the show later!
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The update is interesting but I *beg* store fronts to be consistent, it makes it harder for players and devs alike to understand what the tags mean...
Last week Steam updated their accessibility tags. One name changed to improve clarity, but adopting the name from its Accessible Games Initiative counterpart would be more helpful.
Three new tags should be helpful for players to find games they can play.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/26/s...
Three new tags should be helpful for players to find games they can play.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/26/s...
Steam updates accessibility tags - Can I Play That?
Last week Steam has updated their accessibility tags, to improve clarity of one and adding three new ones.
caniplaythat.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:34 PM
The update is interesting but I *beg* store fronts to be consistent, it makes it harder for players and devs alike to understand what the tags mean...
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All accessibility features return in Forza Horizon 6, and Customizable High Contrast Mode is added as well as proximity radar and auto drive.
January 22, 2026 at 6:16 PM
All accessibility features return in Forza Horizon 6, and Customizable High Contrast Mode is added as well as proximity radar and auto drive.
It's been -25C (real feel) here in Montreal this week. Going down to -30C this weekend.
-9C is the time we switch the proper winter gear for the simple jacket.
That person is clearly overdressed for that kind of temperature :D
-9C is the time we switch the proper winter gear for the simple jacket.
That person is clearly overdressed for that kind of temperature :D
January 22, 2026 at 11:44 AM
It's been -25C (real feel) here in Montreal this week. Going down to -30C this weekend.
-9C is the time we switch the proper winter gear for the simple jacket.
That person is clearly overdressed for that kind of temperature :D
-9C is the time we switch the proper winter gear for the simple jacket.
That person is clearly overdressed for that kind of temperature :D
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The audio visualizer in Fortnite (on by default for all players) is an innovative UI element that genuinely improves and enhances the game, in addition to creating a fairer play experience.
So, why haven't more games implemented it? I think there are several reasons:
#gamedev #ui #ux
So, why haven't more games implemented it? I think there are several reasons:
#gamedev #ui #ux
January 18, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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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 7:41 PM
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...
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BSLGG launched today, a community-led initiative to create a glossary of gaming specific terms in British Sign Language (BSL).
@bslgg.bsky.social aims to help Deaf gamers, game developers, and BSL interpreters more effectively communicate gaming terms and names.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/06/b...
@bslgg.bsky.social aims to help Deaf gamers, game developers, and BSL interpreters more effectively communicate gaming terms and names.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/06/b...
BSLGG, British Sign Language Gaming Glossary launched today - Can I Play That?
BSLGG launched today, a community-led initiative to create a glossary of gaming specific terms in British Sign Language (BSL).
caniplaythat.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM
BSLGG launched today, a community-led initiative to create a glossary of gaming specific terms in British Sign Language (BSL).
@bslgg.bsky.social aims to help Deaf gamers, game developers, and BSL interpreters more effectively communicate gaming terms and names.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/06/b...
@bslgg.bsky.social aims to help Deaf gamers, game developers, and BSL interpreters more effectively communicate gaming terms and names.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/06/b...
And there is a lot we can do without even needing those options by designing our games with accessibility in mind.
I still need to be convinced that AI will be cheaper, quicker, easier, eco-friendly, ethical to solve problems we've already solved decades ago.
I still need to be convinced that AI will be cheaper, quicker, easier, eco-friendly, ethical to solve problems we've already solved decades ago.
January 6, 2026 at 8:48 PM
And there is a lot we can do without even needing those options by designing our games with accessibility in mind.
I still need to be convinced that AI will be cheaper, quicker, easier, eco-friendly, ethical to solve problems we've already solved decades ago.
I still need to be convinced that AI will be cheaper, quicker, easier, eco-friendly, ethical to solve problems we've already solved decades ago.
... and there is already a ton of ways to reach the same goal without burning the planet:
- Can't bit the boss? Lower difficulty, tune parry window, skip level, ...
- Don't know where to go? Press d-pad up to reorient the camera towards objective...
- Can't solve the puzzle? Turn on visual cues...
- Can't bit the boss? Lower difficulty, tune parry window, skip level, ...
- Don't know where to go? Press d-pad up to reorient the camera towards objective...
- Can't solve the puzzle? Turn on visual cues...
January 6, 2026 at 8:44 PM
... and there is already a ton of ways to reach the same goal without burning the planet:
- Can't bit the boss? Lower difficulty, tune parry window, skip level, ...
- Don't know where to go? Press d-pad up to reorient the camera towards objective...
- Can't solve the puzzle? Turn on visual cues...
- Can't bit the boss? Lower difficulty, tune parry window, skip level, ...
- Don't know where to go? Press d-pad up to reorient the camera towards objective...
- Can't solve the puzzle? Turn on visual cues...
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Accessible Games Initiative resources for tag implementation -
accessiblegames.com/resources-fo...
#gamedev #accessibility
accessiblegames.com/resources-fo...
#gamedev #accessibility
Resources for Tag Implementation
The goal of the Accessible Games Initiative is to improve the experience of video game players by providing them with clear information about the accessibility features available in different games.
accessiblegames.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Accessible Games Initiative resources for tag implementation -
accessiblegames.com/resources-fo...
#gamedev #accessibility
accessiblegames.com/resources-fo...
#gamedev #accessibility
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Come chat navigating accessibility with @cariwatterton.bsky.social and me this March at GDC!
schedule.gdconf.com/session/acce...
schedule.gdconf.com/session/acce...
Accessibility At Scale Roundtable: Doing More With Less (Presented by the IGDA) | Agenda | GDC Festival of Gaming
TheGDC Festival of Gaming program blends expert insight with interactive formats designed to spark ideas, sharpen skills, and connect communities.
schedule.gdconf.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Come chat navigating accessibility with @cariwatterton.bsky.social and me this March at GDC!
schedule.gdconf.com/session/acce...
schedule.gdconf.com/session/acce...
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Assassin's Creed Shadows was up for Innovation in Accessibility at The Game Awards. It didn't win, but it didn't lose either. Spoke to the game's director of user experience about how accessibility is a collaborative effort: "Together, we win." www.polygon.com/assassins-cr...
AC Shadows' Game Awards loss was still a win to Ubisoft
The game broke boundaries for accessibility, and its creators are thrilled to share the spotlight
www.polygon.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Assassin's Creed Shadows was up for Innovation in Accessibility at The Game Awards. It didn't win, but it didn't lose either. Spoke to the game's director of user experience about how accessibility is a collaborative effort: "Together, we win." www.polygon.com/assassins-cr...
Jo is a real gem!!
Kudos to him and his team for everything they've done on Shadows and all their previous games.
And having the right approach, celebrating the wins of others because it's not about us. It's about players <3
Kudos to him and his team for everything they've done on Shadows and all their previous games.
And having the right approach, celebrating the wins of others because it's not about us. It's about players <3
The game broke boundaries for accessibility, and its creators are thrilled to share the spotlight
AC Shadows' Game Awards loss was still a win to Ubisoft
The game broke boundaries for accessibility, and its creators are thrilled to share the spotlight
www.polygon.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Jo is a real gem!!
Kudos to him and his team for everything they've done on Shadows and all their previous games.
And having the right approach, celebrating the wins of others because it's not about us. It's about players <3
Kudos to him and his team for everything they've done on Shadows and all their previous games.
And having the right approach, celebrating the wins of others because it's not about us. It's about players <3
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Posting this just made me remember something and I’m angry with myself bc I should have said this sooner
I have a lot used for testing that ends up not being used, and I have this Xbox adaptive controller and the full kit. Happy to ship it to any gamer who HAS THE NEED for the full controller
I have a lot used for testing that ends up not being used, and I have this Xbox adaptive controller and the full kit. Happy to ship it to any gamer who HAS THE NEED for the full controller
December 12, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Posting this just made me remember something and I’m angry with myself bc I should have said this sooner
I have a lot used for testing that ends up not being used, and I have this Xbox adaptive controller and the full kit. Happy to ship it to any gamer who HAS THE NEED for the full controller
I have a lot used for testing that ends up not being used, and I have this Xbox adaptive controller and the full kit. Happy to ship it to any gamer who HAS THE NEED for the full controller
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Félicitations Id Software pour l’Award Innovation en Accessibilité aux #TheGameAwards !
Vitesse du jeu réglable, contraste élevé… de belles avancées pour l’accessibilité.
La concurrence était forte avec tous les nominés à 7/10 dans nos tests.
👉 Notre test de Doom The Dark Ages : buff.ly/Ew9hhNg
Vitesse du jeu réglable, contraste élevé… de belles avancées pour l’accessibilité.
La concurrence était forte avec tous les nominés à 7/10 dans nos tests.
👉 Notre test de Doom The Dark Ages : buff.ly/Ew9hhNg
December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Félicitations Id Software pour l’Award Innovation en Accessibilité aux #TheGameAwards !
Vitesse du jeu réglable, contraste élevé… de belles avancées pour l’accessibilité.
La concurrence était forte avec tous les nominés à 7/10 dans nos tests.
👉 Notre test de Doom The Dark Ages : buff.ly/Ew9hhNg
Vitesse du jeu réglable, contraste élevé… de belles avancées pour l’accessibilité.
La concurrence était forte avec tous les nominés à 7/10 dans nos tests.
👉 Notre test de Doom The Dark Ages : buff.ly/Ew9hhNg