Video Games
The popularity of video games continues to soar, with recent statistics suggesting that the gaming industry generates a higher level of income than the cinema industry. Gaming consoles such as the Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, Playstation 2 and Playstation 3, along with the PC and Mac platforms, provide a variety of gaming options to the general public. For the estimated 20% of gamers with a disability, there are also a number of ways to gain greater gaming access. This section provides information on the accessibility assessments relating to mainstream gaining and new access initiatives which ensures that all gamers are able to effectively participate in an interactive gaming experience.
Mainstream gaming resources
The following resources contain a wealth of information about accessible games across a variety of gaming platforms:
Specialist gaming resources
In addition to mainstream gaming, specialist games are available for people with specific disabilities, such as audio-based computer games for people who are blind or vision impaired.
- Arcess.com: provides gaming solutions for a variety of disabilities by creating games which are compatible with popular assistive technology software.
- Audiogames.net: A resources of audio-based computer games specifically for people who are blind or vision impaired
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