Deaf gamer Chris Robinson plays a video game in his apartment on March 26, 2022. More game makers are keeping accessibility in mind when designing software, adding settings intended to level the field for players with disabilities. Photo: AFP
Play Mortal Kombat blind? How gamers with disabilities are getting a boost as accessibility becomes more front of mind
- Mortal Kombat has added audio cues, Forza Horizon 5 supports sign language and Microsoft makes a special adaptive controller for Xbox games
- Despite the progress, some players are adamant that more needs to be done – such as larger subtitles – and want to be heard in the process
Deaf gamer Chris Robinson plays a video game in his apartment on March 26, 2022. More game makers are keeping accessibility in mind when designing software, adding settings intended to level the field for players with disabilities. Photo: AFP
