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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Nov 26

So happy to be on the list and thrilled to see so many big studios putting #accessibility up front. #diabloIV

The Game Accessibility Conference @gaconf.bsky.social · Nov 25

The finalists for Most Dedicated Studio at the 2024 GAconf Accessibility Awards are
@diablo.blizzard.com, @ubisoftofficial.bsky.social Massive, @ubisoftofficial.bsky.social Kyiv, @rare.co.uk, and Respawn!

Public vote + info on why they were nominated: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...

GAconf Awards 24. Most dedicated studio. Blizzard Team 3, Ubisoft Massive, Ubisoft Kyiv, Rare, Respawn

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Nov 24

When talking to my UI designers, my answer is always, “no, this is not large enough”. They respond, “really?” And I respond, “yep”

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Nov 23

Sorry. Yes. We should always be aiming larger. Current Microsoft rules require no smaller than 18px. I prefer sitting at 22 as the smallest allowed.

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Nov 23

It means 13.5pt font. We typically round up to 14 which is 19px. This size is readable on a switch handheld screen. :)

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Nov 23

Shouldn’t be going below 18 pixels for the smallest shown font! Let players scale up to 26-28 pixels! Make assumptions about your target platforms. Console on a 40 inch TV 10 feet away, 7.4 inch Steam Deck, 6.2 inch Switch Screen.

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Nov 21

We won some Shorties for our Hell Welcomes All video! #accessibility #DiabloIV

Hell Welcomes All | Accessibility in Diablo IV - The Shorty Awards

An international award show that recognizes and celebrates the innovation and creativity in digital and social media, by brands, agencies, nonprofits and individuals.

shortyawards.com

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Nov 21

Guilty!

Image of a man in the dark on a snowy landscape with text that says “winter enjoyers be like: ah 3pm”.

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Nov 20

I highly recommend this list of folks. :)

The Game Accessibility Conference @gaconf.bsky.social · Nov 18

🦋 Looking for some great accounts to follow?

May we suggest all of the #Gaconf speakers we've managed to track down so far?

A great mix of game devs, accessibility advocates and disabled gamers all in one place!

#gamedev #a11y

go.bsky.app/JCwPeM3

GaConf Speakers Starter Pack

Join the conversation

go.bsky.app

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Nov 18

So with the nominees announced for Innovation in Accessibility at #tga2024 I have to say that I am once again humbled by being nominated and also be thrilled that there is so much competition in the space with critical features enabling our players. We win when we all win. #accessibility #diabloIV

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Nov 18

Innovation in Accessibility let's gooooo! #diabloIV #TGA2024 #accessibility

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Nov 17

The Xbox adaptive controller is a go to for me along with one of my children. It’s really a game changer.

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Reposted by Drew McCrory

Nikki 'Gazelle' Crenshaw @gaiazelle.bsky.social · Nov 15

my talk on #Arachnophobia Mode in @warcraft.bsky.social is live!

#GamesUR #GameA11y #A11y #UserResearch

www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7k2...

The Carcinization of Azeroth: Exploring Arachnophobia Accessibility in World of Warcraft - Crenshaw

YouTube video by Games User Research SIG

www.youtube.com

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Nov 15

Big shout out to everyone potentially getting nominated for TGAs on Monday. Remember that, regardless of who’s nominated and who wins for Innovation in Accessibility the fact that there’s competition means we’re on the right track in the industry. #accessibility #tga2024

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Nov 12

Doing the same thing man. It’s crazy but also probably time. 😅

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Nov 11

Posting this event though its a bit old now. Was really proud of this video. #accessibility #diabloIV

Hell Welcomes All | Accessibility in Diablo IV

YouTube video by Diablo

youtu.be

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Nov 11

With the recent events I’m actually going to start posting more here, though I’ll need to still handle twitter as the volume there hits. #accessibility #diabloIV

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Sep 24

Blizzcon is coming up fast. Going to be some great talks. I’ll see you folks there. :)

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Aug 28

Myself and the wonderful Adrian Ledda were interviewed by Forbes. #accessibility

Inside Activision Blizzard’s Efforts To Make ‘Diablo IV’ Inclusive Of And Accessible To All Ga...

Letta, who’s been at Activision for a decade and has a background in art and engineering, said he’s "always had an interest" in accessibility, diversity, and inclusion...

www.forbes.com

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Aug 23

What’s up vampire themed season 2 for Diablo IV?!?! Let’s goooooooo! #diabloIV

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Jul 29

Not going to lie. Miss #’s working. Let’s step up the game BlueSky. Gotta compete with… X? Or something.

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Jul 28

I know right? Kind of blown away.

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Jul 26

Hot take. FF16 is a fantastic game with an engrossing story and subpar accessibility options. But it is also a bad Final Fantasy game.

Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Jul 26

Naw it’s cool. I literally did this while being recorded for a Walking the Talk podcast on accessibility at work this week. You’re fine. 😅

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Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Jul 25

Boom! *high fives Microsoft*

Grant Stoner @supercrip1994.bsky.social · Jul 25

A short news post from me! Disabled players can soon remap keyboard keys to their Xbox controllers. This is great for people unable to play computer games with a mouse and keyboard. Read more here:
https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-is-rolling-out-xbox-controller-keyboard-remapping

Microsoft Is Rolling Out Xbox Controller Keyboard Remapping to Expand its Input Possibilities - IGN

Xbox Update Preview Alpha users can expect a few accessibility additions in the next update. For physically disabled players that need different control input methods, the latest update enables keyboa...

www.ign.com

Drew McCrory @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social · Jul 25

Oh man. New world. New hellos. If you’re a #blizzard #accessibility or #diablo type of people let me know!!!!

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