It's Topher Winward! ✌️
@topher.io
Joy finder && software developer.
Accessibility, videogames, webdev, cloud, gardening, birding, gratitude.
he/him 🏳🌈🌎
Working at @Rare.co.uk on @SeaOfThieves.com and beyond~
https://topher.io
Accessibility, videogames, webdev, cloud, gardening, birding, gratitude.
he/him 🏳🌈🌎
Working at @Rare.co.uk on @SeaOfThieves.com and beyond~
https://topher.io
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Please consider filling out this survey by Xbox Research!
Real people telling us directly about their experience with videogames is a great way we learn where to target accessibility efforts.
Anna's amazing and will ensure this gets seen in the right way by the right people at the studios :) 👾
Real people telling us directly about their experience with videogames is a great way we learn where to target accessibility efforts.
Anna's amazing and will ensure this gets seen in the right way by the right people at the studios :) 👾
Xbox Research wants to hear from anyone who plays video games! Tell us which settings and accessibility options, like text size adjustments, single-input options, screen readers, you use in our survey!
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#Accessibility #GameAccessibility #InclusiveDesign
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#Accessibility #GameAccessibility #InclusiveDesign
February 12, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Please consider filling out this survey by Xbox Research!
Real people telling us directly about their experience with videogames is a great way we learn where to target accessibility efforts.
Anna's amazing and will ensure this gets seen in the right way by the right people at the studios :) 👾
Real people telling us directly about their experience with videogames is a great way we learn where to target accessibility efforts.
Anna's amazing and will ensure this gets seen in the right way by the right people at the studios :) 👾
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Xbox Research wants to hear from anyone who plays video games! Tell us which settings and accessibility options, like text size adjustments, single-input options, screen readers, you use in our survey!
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#Accessibility #GameAccessibility #InclusiveDesign
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#Accessibility #GameAccessibility #InclusiveDesign
February 11, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Xbox Research wants to hear from anyone who plays video games! Tell us which settings and accessibility options, like text size adjustments, single-input options, screen readers, you use in our survey!
survey.alchemer.com/s3/8671308/X...
#Accessibility #GameAccessibility #InclusiveDesign
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#Accessibility #GameAccessibility #InclusiveDesign
today is the only day you can repost Apu's expired ham
February 6, 2026 at 5:47 PM
today is the only day you can repost Apu's expired ham
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You're absolutely right – this actually *isn't* a place of honor.
* I thought esteemed deeds were commemorated here, but that was wrong.
* The message wasn't about treasure, it was about danger. That's on me.
* I won't sugarcoat it – the danger is still present, and now it's in your body.
* I thought esteemed deeds were commemorated here, but that was wrong.
* The message wasn't about treasure, it was about danger. That's on me.
* I won't sugarcoat it – the danger is still present, and now it's in your body.
February 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
You're absolutely right – this actually *isn't* a place of honor.
* I thought esteemed deeds were commemorated here, but that was wrong.
* The message wasn't about treasure, it was about danger. That's on me.
* I won't sugarcoat it – the danger is still present, and now it's in your body.
* I thought esteemed deeds were commemorated here, but that was wrong.
* The message wasn't about treasure, it was about danger. That's on me.
* I won't sugarcoat it – the danger is still present, and now it's in your body.
The Access-Ability Summer Showcase is a fantastic celebration of all things accessible. Games of all size have something to offer and I love to see what's been going on!
Love to see this returning - amazing stuff by Laura here :)
Love to see this returning - amazing stuff by Laura here :)
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
February 4, 2026 at 1:31 PM
The Access-Ability Summer Showcase is a fantastic celebration of all things accessible. Games of all size have something to offer and I love to see what's been going on!
Love to see this returning - amazing stuff by Laura here :)
Love to see this returning - amazing stuff by Laura here :)
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I will write something proper somewhere but the emetophobia toggle is SO special to me I can’t thank the team enough for their support on getting this set up 🥺 and to know this was on the list makes little me (and current me!) so happy 🥺💗 #gaconf #seaofthieves
January 30, 2026 at 12:54 PM
I will write something proper somewhere but the emetophobia toggle is SO special to me I can’t thank the team enough for their support on getting this set up 🥺 and to know this was on the list makes little me (and current me!) so happy 🥺💗 #gaconf #seaofthieves
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Congrats @rare.co.uk!
Working with these folks was always the best - @topher.io and the crew did great work. Helping game teams with accessibility, I'm often building foundations, but with Rare, it was about helping maintain maximum speed and discovering new places off the map. 💖
Working with these folks was always the best - @topher.io and the crew did great work. Helping game teams with accessibility, I'm often building foundations, but with Rare, it was about helping maintain maximum speed and discovering new places off the map. 💖
The winner for Most Dedicated Studio at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. @rare.co.uk !
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 8:36 PM
Congrats @rare.co.uk!
Working with these folks was always the best - @topher.io and the crew did great work. Helping game teams with accessibility, I'm often building foundations, but with Rare, it was about helping maintain maximum speed and discovering new places off the map. 💖
Working with these folks was always the best - @topher.io and the crew did great work. Helping game teams with accessibility, I'm often building foundations, but with Rare, it was about helping maintain maximum speed and discovering new places off the map. 💖
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honored to have worked on this game with lots of other amazing people! huge cograts to this team for their ongoing accessibility work!
The winner for Most Dedicated Studio at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. @rare.co.uk !
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 7:08 PM
honored to have worked on this game with lots of other amazing people! huge cograts to this team for their ongoing accessibility work!
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So glad to be able to be a part of this event (presenting an award) and enjoy it along with you all. Let's start things off on a positive note and continue it throughout 2026! #A11Y
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 6:04 PM
So glad to be able to be a part of this event (presenting an award) and enjoy it along with you all. Let's start things off on a positive note and continue it throughout 2026! #A11Y
Stop measuring lines of code, start measuring lies in code
January 27, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Stop measuring lines of code, start measuring lies in code
Opening Terraria and checking the update number *just in case* 1.4.5 dropped a day early
January 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Opening Terraria and checking the update number *just in case* 1.4.5 dropped a day early
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I may not be streaming my reactions (thanks to a sore throat I'm going through at the moment), but join me in watching the #Xbox developer direct with audio description!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZZF...
@xbox.com #Accessibility
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZZF...
@xbox.com #Accessibility
[Audio Descriptions] Developer_Direct 2026
YouTube video by Xbox
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January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
I may not be streaming my reactions (thanks to a sore throat I'm going through at the moment), but join me in watching the #Xbox developer direct with audio description!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZZF...
@xbox.com #Accessibility
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZZF...
@xbox.com #Accessibility
Building a UI where ctrl+s is "undo"
January 22, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Building a UI where ctrl+s is "undo"
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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
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It's a new year and you know what that means: it's time to replace all the houseplants you forgot to water in 2025!! 🪴
January 1, 2026 at 10:34 PM
It's a new year and you know what that means: it's time to replace all the houseplants you forgot to water in 2025!! 🪴
And a happy new year, ya filthy animals
December 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
And a happy new year, ya filthy animals
So anyway I saw three brand new birds today including this rare hooded merganser. Successful 2025 imo
December 21, 2025 at 11:06 PM
So anyway I saw three brand new birds today including this rare hooded merganser. Successful 2025 imo
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Among volatile volcanoes and searing seas, fierce Ancient foes are reborn, ready to spread dread once more! In their grasp they hold keys leading to vast treasures, but perhaps something worse still... Dare you face them in Season 18: Return to the Devil's Roar!? www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN6N...
Return to the Devil's Roar - Sea of Thieves Season 18 B-Movie Trailer
YouTube video by Sea of Thieves
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December 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Among volatile volcanoes and searing seas, fierce Ancient foes are reborn, ready to spread dread once more! In their grasp they hold keys leading to vast treasures, but perhaps something worse still... Dare you face them in Season 18: Return to the Devil's Roar!? www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN6N...
Sunday morning pork run
December 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Sunday morning pork run
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2025 Video Game Accessibility Recap - Access-Ability
In this 45 minute video, I recap EVERY bit of video game accessibility news from 2025.
This video was a mammoth project, I hope folks check it out.
Text: access-ability.uk/2025/12/05/2...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO76...
In this 45 minute video, I recap EVERY bit of video game accessibility news from 2025.
This video was a mammoth project, I hope folks check it out.
Text: access-ability.uk/2025/12/05/2...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO76...
2025 Video Game Accessibility Recap - Access-Ability
YouTube video by LauraKBuzz
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
2025 Video Game Accessibility Recap - Access-Ability
In this 45 minute video, I recap EVERY bit of video game accessibility news from 2025.
This video was a mammoth project, I hope folks check it out.
Text: access-ability.uk/2025/12/05/2...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO76...
In this 45 minute video, I recap EVERY bit of video game accessibility news from 2025.
This video was a mammoth project, I hope folks check it out.
Text: access-ability.uk/2025/12/05/2...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO76...
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It’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities — and once again I’m shouting about games accessibility from the rooftops.
Did you know the first accessibility feature in games was basically… pausing? Still one of the most used features today.
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
It’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities — and once again I’m shouting about games accessibility from the rooftops.
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The talk videos from our event - @ga11ygathering.bsky.social - are up! Huge thanks to the wonderful speakers, sponsors, and volunteers who made it all possible 🖤
It's been a while! But we're pleased to say that all our micro talks from our event are live on Youtube 🥳
www.youtube.com/@GameAccessi...
Huge thanks to our wonderful speakers!
www.youtube.com/@GameAccessi...
Huge thanks to our wonderful speakers!
Game Accessibility Gathering
The Game Accessibility Gathering is an independent gaming accessibility micro conference in the UK. We focus on sharing knowledge around accessibility in games, supporting and celebrating newer speake...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The talk videos from our event - @ga11ygathering.bsky.social - are up! Huge thanks to the wonderful speakers, sponsors, and volunteers who made it all possible 🖤
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On my way to London to speak at Good Game Dev Fest ⭐️
If you’re coming u can catch my talk “Developing an Accessibility Mindset” in the first talk block at 5pm
If you’re coming u can catch my talk “Developing an Accessibility Mindset” in the first talk block at 5pm
November 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
On my way to London to speak at Good Game Dev Fest ⭐️
If you’re coming u can catch my talk “Developing an Accessibility Mindset” in the first talk block at 5pm
If you’re coming u can catch my talk “Developing an Accessibility Mindset” in the first talk block at 5pm
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Voting closes tonight, last chance to decide the winners of the GAConf accessibility awards!
Voting form and finalists' info here - www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
Voting form and finalists' info here - www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
November 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Voting closes tonight, last chance to decide the winners of the GAConf accessibility awards!
Voting form and finalists' info here - www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
Voting form and finalists' info here - www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility