Marijn - ActiveB1t
@abitofaccess.com
Web stuff + news @caniplaythat.com • Accessibility is pretty cool • He/They • English/Dutch • Fix your hearts or die
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GM: Charisma check.
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
February 7, 2026 at 5:01 AM
GM: Charisma check.
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
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I finished #FF7remake only to discover that I can't play Rebirth due to lack of #Accessibility. I expected to have the same interface and HUD as the first game, but no. The first one was already difficult to navigate, and in Rebirth it's even worse.
February 7, 2026 at 6:07 AM
I finished #FF7remake only to discover that I can't play Rebirth due to lack of #Accessibility. I expected to have the same interface and HUD as the first game, but no. The first one was already difficult to navigate, and in Rebirth it's even worse.
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So I know a lot is going on right now, but I do want to share this:
I’m excited to share the launch of the new Microsoft Inclusive Design website 💙
This project is my love letter to the community and practice that’s shaped my work for nearly a decade.
inclusive.microsoft.design
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I’m excited to share the launch of the new Microsoft Inclusive Design website 💙
This project is my love letter to the community and practice that’s shaped my work for nearly a decade.
inclusive.microsoft.design
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Microsoft Inclusive Design
Microsoft Inclusive Design is a practice that anyone who creates and manages products and services can use to build more inclusive experiences for everyone. Get the principles, guidebooks, workshop to...
inclusive.microsoft.design
February 4, 2026 at 7:34 PM
So I know a lot is going on right now, but I do want to share this:
I’m excited to share the launch of the new Microsoft Inclusive Design website 💙
This project is my love letter to the community and practice that’s shaped my work for nearly a decade.
inclusive.microsoft.design
1/
I’m excited to share the launch of the new Microsoft Inclusive Design website 💙
This project is my love letter to the community and practice that’s shaped my work for nearly a decade.
inclusive.microsoft.design
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Sony was granted a patent on a buttonless, or touchscreen, controller last week.
This doesn't mean there are any plans to produce such a controller, but it gives an opportunity to think about the potential accessibility benefits and drawbacks of one.
caniplaythat.com/2026/02/04/s...
This doesn't mean there are any plans to produce such a controller, but it gives an opportunity to think about the potential accessibility benefits and drawbacks of one.
caniplaythat.com/2026/02/04/s...
Sony patents touchscreen controller, accessibility boon or bust? - Can I Play That?
Sony was granted a patent on touchscreen controllers last week. What are the accessibility benefits and drawbacks, if they were to make one?
caniplaythat.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Sony was granted a patent on a buttonless, or touchscreen, controller last week.
This doesn't mean there are any plans to produce such a controller, but it gives an opportunity to think about the potential accessibility benefits and drawbacks of one.
caniplaythat.com/2026/02/04/s...
This doesn't mean there are any plans to produce such a controller, but it gives an opportunity to think about the potential accessibility benefits and drawbacks of one.
caniplaythat.com/2026/02/04/s...
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Whole lot of you following Neil Gaiman, and I assume it's because you forgot you did so and he stopped posting when it was revealed he is a rapist.
Since he's trying to make a return, do yourself a favour and check if you're following @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com and if so unfollow and block.
Since he's trying to make a return, do yourself a favour and check if you're following @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com and if so unfollow and block.
February 2, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Whole lot of you following Neil Gaiman, and I assume it's because you forgot you did so and he stopped posting when it was revealed he is a rapist.
Since he's trying to make a return, do yourself a favour and check if you're following @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com and if so unfollow and block.
Since he's trying to make a return, do yourself a favour and check if you're following @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com and if so unfollow and block.
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It’s so funny that this guy’s entire thing is “Oh are you triggered by what I have to say about marginalized people” but he loses it when someone more well-liked than he will ever be talks about an actual injustice
Ricky Gervais calls out Grammy winners for making political acceptance speeches: "You're in no position to lecture the public about anything"
Ricky Gervais calls out Grammy winners for making political acceptance speeches: "You're in no position to lecture the public about anything"
Gervais cited his own 2020 Golden Globes monologue, in which he urged winners not to use their acceptance speeches "as a platform to make a political speech."
decider.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:20 AM
It’s so funny that this guy’s entire thing is “Oh are you triggered by what I have to say about marginalized people” but he loses it when someone more well-liked than he will ever be talks about an actual injustice
The new Dutch coalition government (which no majority voted for) hasn't even started and they're already targeting disabled and chronically ill people.
Raising out of pocket costs, and focussing on prevention with a "sugar tax" has the all too obvious stink of blaming people for not being healthy.
Raising out of pocket costs, and focussing on prevention with a "sugar tax" has the all too obvious stink of blaming people for not being healthy.
January 31, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The new Dutch coalition government (which no majority voted for) hasn't even started and they're already targeting disabled and chronically ill people.
Raising out of pocket costs, and focussing on prevention with a "sugar tax" has the all too obvious stink of blaming people for not being healthy.
Raising out of pocket costs, and focussing on prevention with a "sugar tax" has the all too obvious stink of blaming people for not being healthy.
I'm at a loss as to why people are surprised Pikachu facing at Shitty Message Board Guy™ being in the Pedo Files.
I don't even know much more about him, but any more context is redundant.
I don't even know much more about him, but any more context is redundant.
January 31, 2026 at 7:09 AM
I'm at a loss as to why people are surprised Pikachu facing at Shitty Message Board Guy™ being in the Pedo Files.
I don't even know much more about him, but any more context is redundant.
I don't even know much more about him, but any more context is redundant.
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The Verge laid off numerous gaming writers and an editor barely a week ago, and now has an article about how a writer used AI to generate his own copyright-infringing Nintendo games with detailed steps on how to do so.
This isn't games journalism. This is slop and clickbait, top to bottom.
This isn't games journalism. This is slop and clickbait, top to bottom.
Google’s new world AI model tool let me generate a bunch of Nintendo-inspired games. Including one featuring Link with a paraglider! Gift link: www.theverge.com/news/869726/...
January 29, 2026 at 6:19 PM
The Verge laid off numerous gaming writers and an editor barely a week ago, and now has an article about how a writer used AI to generate his own copyright-infringing Nintendo games with detailed steps on how to do so.
This isn't games journalism. This is slop and clickbait, top to bottom.
This isn't games journalism. This is slop and clickbait, top to bottom.
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Fresh from the stream, we have a quick recap of the GAConf Awards 2025!
Whether you want to quickly check who won, or simply don't have time to watch the show, we list the winners of the biggest accessibility awards show in the games industry.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/29/t...
Whether you want to quickly check who won, or simply don't have time to watch the show, we list the winners of the biggest accessibility awards show in the games industry.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/29/t...
The winners of the GAConf Awards 2025 - Can I Play That?
A recap of the GAConf Awards 2025, listing the winners of the biggest accessibility focused awards show in the industry.
caniplaythat.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Fresh from the stream, we have a quick recap of the GAConf Awards 2025!
Whether you want to quickly check who won, or simply don't have time to watch the show, we list the winners of the biggest accessibility awards show in the games industry.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/29/t...
Whether you want to quickly check who won, or simply don't have time to watch the show, we list the winners of the biggest accessibility awards show in the games industry.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/29/t...
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Don't miss the GAConf Awards today! The premiere starts a little less than 2 hours from now, but of course you can always watch the show later!
Today is the day! The ceremony for the 2025 GAConf Awards airs 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT, celebrating accessibility excellence across 20 categories.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqV_...
Also showing on IGN!
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqV_...
Also showing on IGN!
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
January 29, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Don't miss the GAConf Awards today! The premiere starts a little less than 2 hours from now, but of course you can always watch the show later!
Treated myself to something physical in a world where too much digital is fake.
Photography will also be the topic of an upcoming Unplugged article, detailing how modern cameras make photography a more accessible (not necessarily affordable) hobby.
Photography will also be the topic of an upcoming Unplugged article, detailing how modern cameras make photography a more accessible (not necessarily affordable) hobby.
January 28, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Treated myself to something physical in a world where too much digital is fake.
Photography will also be the topic of an upcoming Unplugged article, detailing how modern cameras make photography a more accessible (not necessarily affordable) hobby.
Photography will also be the topic of an upcoming Unplugged article, detailing how modern cameras make photography a more accessible (not necessarily affordable) hobby.
Silly nonsense aside, I do have some interesting things in the works for CIPT at the moment.
January 28, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Silly nonsense aside, I do have some interesting things in the works for CIPT at the moment.
The nonsense that finds itself in my mailbox is amazing.
This person came in claiming Can I Play That is inaccessible, because it doesn't have certain features (which it has), all because we don't have "icons" (an accessibility overlay) 🙃
Give a generous explanation, get more nonsense back...
This person came in claiming Can I Play That is inaccessible, because it doesn't have certain features (which it has), all because we don't have "icons" (an accessibility overlay) 🙃
Give a generous explanation, get more nonsense back...
January 28, 2026 at 6:39 PM
The nonsense that finds itself in my mailbox is amazing.
This person came in claiming Can I Play That is inaccessible, because it doesn't have certain features (which it has), all because we don't have "icons" (an accessibility overlay) 🙃
Give a generous explanation, get more nonsense back...
This person came in claiming Can I Play That is inaccessible, because it doesn't have certain features (which it has), all because we don't have "icons" (an accessibility overlay) 🙃
Give a generous explanation, get more nonsense back...
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Hey Find Your Words pals! Here’s a glimpse of the AAC methods you’ll see at camp 💬 Tell us about your experiences with AAC!
January 27, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Hey Find Your Words pals! Here’s a glimpse of the AAC methods you’ll see at camp 💬 Tell us about your experiences with AAC!
You'd expect people to know what company they work for, and what that company does.
It's like making bullets all day and not realizing what they're used for.
It's like making bullets all day and not realizing what they're used for.
SCOOP: Palantir Defends Work With ICE to Staff Following Killing of Alex Pretti
WIRED obtained Slack conversations + an updated internal Palantir wiki defending the company's work for ICE to outraged workers.
More here:
www.wired.com/story/palant...
WIRED obtained Slack conversations + an updated internal Palantir wiki defending the company's work for ICE to outraged workers.
More here:
www.wired.com/story/palant...
Palantir Defends Work With ICE to Staff Following Killing of Alex Pretti
“In my opinion ICE are the bad guys. I am not proud that the company I enjoy so much working for is part of this,” one worker wrote on Slack.
www.wired.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:52 PM
You'd expect people to know what company they work for, and what that company does.
It's like making bullets all day and not realizing what they're used for.
It's like making bullets all day and not realizing what they're used for.
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More accessibility options of the climbing game Cairn have been shared by developer @thegamebakers.com.
A rewind function, simple control scheme, and several visual accessibility features help players make the most of the game releasing this week.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/26/a...
A rewind function, simple control scheme, and several visual accessibility features help players make the most of the game releasing this week.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/26/a...
Accessibility options in climbing game Cairn shared before launch - Can I Play That?
The developers of Cairn shared more details on the game's accessibility features leading up to the release this week.
caniplaythat.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:06 PM
More accessibility options of the climbing game Cairn have been shared by developer @thegamebakers.com.
A rewind function, simple control scheme, and several visual accessibility features help players make the most of the game releasing this week.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/26/a...
A rewind function, simple control scheme, and several visual accessibility features help players make the most of the game releasing this week.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/26/a...
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Last week Steam updated their accessibility tags. One name changed to improve clarity, but adopting the name from its Accessible Games Initiative counterpart would be more helpful.
Three new tags should be helpful for players to find games they can play.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/26/s...
Three new tags should be helpful for players to find games they can play.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/26/s...
Steam updates accessibility tags - Can I Play That?
Last week Steam has updated their accessibility tags, to improve clarity of one and adding three new ones.
caniplaythat.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Last week Steam updated their accessibility tags. One name changed to improve clarity, but adopting the name from its Accessible Games Initiative counterpart would be more helpful.
Three new tags should be helpful for players to find games they can play.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/26/s...
Three new tags should be helpful for players to find games they can play.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/26/s...
The cowardice is his, trying to whitewash his involvement before the feces hit the spinning blades.
January 25, 2026 at 9:44 PM
The cowardice is his, trying to whitewash his involvement before the feces hit the spinning blades.
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You can rebind everything in Cairn!
Customize your perfect controller setup, then climb that mountain! Its one of many accessibility options you can find below!
Customize your perfect controller setup, then climb that mountain! Its one of many accessibility options you can find below!
January 24, 2026 at 10:25 PM
You can rebind everything in Cairn!
Customize your perfect controller setup, then climb that mountain! Its one of many accessibility options you can find below!
Customize your perfect controller setup, then climb that mountain! Its one of many accessibility options you can find below!
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Playground Games shared some exciting details on Forza Horizon 6's accessibility features in yesterday's Xbox Developer Direct.
These include all features from previous Forza Horizon games as well as a new High Contrast Mode, Car Proximity Radar, and AutoDrive.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/23/x...
These include all features from previous Forza Horizon games as well as a new High Contrast Mode, Car Proximity Radar, and AutoDrive.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/23/x...
Xbox showcases first Forza Horizon 6 accessibility details - Can I Play That?
Some of the new accessibility features in Forza Horizon 6, including a High Contrast Mode, were shown in yesterday's Xbox Developer Direct.
caniplaythat.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Playground Games shared some exciting details on Forza Horizon 6's accessibility features in yesterday's Xbox Developer Direct.
These include all features from previous Forza Horizon games as well as a new High Contrast Mode, Car Proximity Radar, and AutoDrive.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/23/x...
These include all features from previous Forza Horizon games as well as a new High Contrast Mode, Car Proximity Radar, and AutoDrive.
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/23/x...
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Game Accessibility Nexus focuses on video game accessibility. The reviews, articles, and interviews offer insight for both game players and game developers.
www.gameaccessibilitynexus.com
www.gameaccessibilitynexus.com
Welcome to Game Accessibility Nexus - Game Accessibility Nexus
Your resource for accessibility in videogames! Game reviews, guidelines, articles on assistive software and hardware, commentary, interviews, and recommendations of games with a high level of accessib...
www.gameaccessibilitynexus.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Game Accessibility Nexus focuses on video game accessibility. The reviews, articles, and interviews offer insight for both game players and game developers.
www.gameaccessibilitynexus.com
www.gameaccessibilitynexus.com
All accessibility features return in Forza Horizon 6, and Customizable High Contrast Mode is added as well as proximity radar and auto drive.
January 22, 2026 at 6:16 PM
All accessibility features return in Forza Horizon 6, and Customizable High Contrast Mode is added as well as proximity radar and auto drive.
Small Soldiers With Big Naturals
Improve a movie title by adding "With Big Naturals"
January 22, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Small Soldiers With Big Naturals