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Gaming accessibility

Also known as: Game accessibility, Accessible gaming

The design and development of video games and gaming experiences that can be enjoyed by people with a wide range of abilities, including those with motor, sensory, cognitive, and communication disabilities. Gaming accessibility encompasses features such as remappable controls, adjustable difficulty, subtitle options, colorblind modes, skill assistance, and support for alternative input devices like adaptive controllers. As gaming and esports become major forms of social participation and entertainment, ensuring accessibility is increasingly recognized as essential for inclusive participation in digital culture.

Category: gaming · inclusive design

Related: Assistive technology · Adaptive technology · Inclusive design

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