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Ian Hamilton @ianhamilton.bsky.social · 16h

Haven't noticed this before! "it's missing accessibility features that I need" given as an option on Steam's refund reason dropdown
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility

'choose refund reason' dropdown with 'it's missing accessibility features that I need' highlighted

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Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · 7h

Progress! Slow progress, but moving along nonetheless.

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Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · 8d

10+ year games industry vet here: Do not blame yourself for what is a record-low job market. Majority of people I know (self -included) are doing what they can to make ends meet. Eventually, things will bounce back and get back to normal. Do not take the market as a reflection of yourself.

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 8d

New Sustainable Games Standard framework hopes to help studios measure and reduce emissions

www.gamesindustry.biz/new-sustaina...

New Sustainable Games Standard framework hopes to help studios measure and reduce emissions

A global non-profit co-operative of game devs, universities, and associated companies, the Sustainable Games Alliance (…

www.gamesindustry.biz

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Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · 10d

He has a Guinness world record, has raised over half a million dollars for charity, and runs a successful YouTube channel. You done those things in the last 14 years?

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Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · 18d

Excited for #gaconf tomorrow! This will be my first time attending in person.

www.gaconf.com

#GAconf | A day of talks and networking, exploring accessibility for disabled gamers

www.gaconf.com

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Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · 18d

Was a pleasure to host!

Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you so much for having me! Was awesome being able to host and talk to some cool people about cool things :D

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Seattle Indies @seattleindies.bsky.social · 20d

We are live on twitch.tv/seattleindies talking about #GAconf and Games Accessibility with @jayjustice.net @mrsgame.dev @tarav.bsky.social @thewobblygamer.bsky.social

SeattleIndies - Twitch

Seattle Indies is non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community of independent game developers in the greater Puget Sound area.

twitch.tv

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Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · 20d

Was an absolute pleasure to talk with you and hope to do so again in the future!

Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · 26d

In Flames or Opeth! Likely the latter

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Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · 29d

I am so excited to go! This will be my first time going in-person.

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Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · Sep 12

Made a brand new game prototype the other day that I am really happy with. Looking forward to sharing more in the future!

My lil' tester sprite is doin' work rn

#indiegamedev #indiegames #pixelart

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Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · Sep 5

Unity is expanding support for native screen readers, making it easier for developers to implement screen reader support for blind accessibility on more platforms.

After Android and iOS, starting with Unity 6.3 it supports Windows and MacOS as well.

caniplaythat.com/2025/09/05/u...

Unity expands native screen reader support and accessibility API - Can I Play That?

Unity is expanding support for screen readers, making it easier for developers to implement blind accessibility on mobile, Windows and MacOS.

caniplaythat.com

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Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · Sep 10

What are your thoughts on how this game could be more accessible?

Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · Sep 6

Excited to share that I will be attending!

The Game Accessibility Conference @gaconf.bsky.social · Sep 5

Speaker announcement📢

The full lineup for GAConf USA 2025 is now online, including lots of previously unannounced talks - from FC26 to the Nhuad controller, from AbleToPlay to South of Midnight!
gaconf.com/schedule

Sept 29th - 30th, registration at gaconf.com
#gamedev #indiedev

GAconf, IGDA-GASIG. Advancing accessibility for disabled players. Hybrid online & Archer Hotel, Redmond. September 29th - 30th 2025. TIGA awards winner, CIPT awards winner, MCV Develop awards finalists, EN awards winner, Business Awards UK winner.

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Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · Sep 3

This has been (by far) the longest I have ever had a game on my wishlist. Incredibly excited to finally play Silk Song tomorrow!!

#Silksong #Indiegames

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Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · Aug 8

Just got myself a copy! Nice birthday present to myself :D

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Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · Jul 29

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a great update overall, with accessibility that has improved across the board.

Mouse mode is innovative, but may be tricky to use. The screen reader is a welcome addition we'd love to see more widely supported on the system.

caniplaythat.com/2025/07/29/n...

Nintendo Switch 2 accessibility review - Can I Play That?

The Nintendo Switch 2 itself is a great update, with accessibility that has improved compared to the first Switch across the board.

caniplaythat.com

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Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · Jul 15

Still not as bad as Sky News basically calling a child a loser for his incredible Tetris achievement.

#neverforget

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Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · Jul 11

This game is phenomenal and more people need to know about it.

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Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · Jul 6

Maybe they should care more about keeping people’s jobs safe.

Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · Jul 6

Just discovered and played this game yesterday and it absolutely deserves more attention. It's like the reverse of Downwell meets Doom and it is so much fun!

store.steampowered.com/app/657000/R...

Save 60% on Rising Hell on Steam

Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusti...

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Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · Jul 3

Well said. While I definitely intend on continuing in the indie space, we all still have bills to pay so this is tough.

Blu @ghostbellgames.bsky.social · Jul 3

Heart goes out to all affected by the recent Microsoft layoffs. Our industry is broken and needs fixing.

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