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Antonio I. Martinez
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Disabled Gamer | SMA Type 3 | Accessibility advocate & consultant | Editor-In-Chief and Mobility Editor at GameAccessibilityNexus.com | #Accessibility is a necessity #a11y
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black1976.bsky.social
Seeing my work nominated is so unreal. The list contains excellent fellow writers and friends, whose work has always inspired me. The privilege of being amongst such titans is already a win for me.

Public vote link in quoted post or directly here www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...

#Accessibility
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
black1976.bsky.social
Wow, I can't believe I am nominated along such amazing advocates I admire and respect so much. It is an honor! And 2nd time? 🥲

I found my calling 7 years ago and I'll continue as long as I can. Our will for a more accessible gaming space is unbreakable.

Vote link in quoted post.

#Accessibility
gaconf.bsky.social The Game Accessibility Conference @gaconf.bsky.social · 8d
And last but the opposite of least, our finalists for The Advocacy Award are:

Elisabeth "Arevya" Sivertsen
Laura Kate Dale
Jesse "illegallysighted" Anderson
Antonio Martinez
Rodrigo Sanchez

Public vote now open at gaconf.com/gaconf-awards-2025/
#GAConf (IGDA-GASIG) Awards 25
November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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gaconf.bsky.social
cc @uncannyvivek.bsky.social @supercrip1994.bsky.social @megacatstudios.bsky.social @black1976.bsky.social @laurakbuzz.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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cc @arevya.bsky.social @laurakbuzz.bsky.social @illegallysighted.bsky.social @black1976.bsky.social @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
black1976.bsky.social
Hey, this is a really nice feature for accessibility reasons too. Turn-based is more user friendly for players with low mobility and reduces cognitive load. I hope you all try it and offer feedback to the developers.

@obsidian.net #Accessibility
November 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
black1976.bsky.social
Today I celebrate my 49th birthday. I will have time for retrospection during the week. I prefer to just relax and enjoy this day. Have a great day, everyone! 😊🎂
November 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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gamea11ynexus.bsky.social
If your game was released after November 22, 2024 and implements accessibility through design and/or options, please reach out to the Innovation in Accessibility jury for The Game Awards.

#a11y #accessibility #gamedev #TheGameAwards
A golden trophy shaped as a winged woman from The Game Awards on a blue background with geometric shapes. On the right, the text "THE GAME AWARDS" and below, "DECEMBER 11," along with the event logo.
October 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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albertgarlo.bsky.social
Un “golàs” a favor de l'accessibilitat als videojocs esportius.

Una novetat del #EASportsFC26 que ha passat desapercebuda, però que possibilitarà que persones amb baixa visió puguin tornar a competir.

Gràcies @black1976.bsky.social i @victorbranco.bsky.social.
www.lavanguardia.com/encatala/202...
Un “golàs” a favor de l'accessibilitat als videojocs esportius
Una pèrdua de visió va obligar Víctor Branco a abandonar la que des de petit havia estat una de les seves grans passions. “El meu primer FIFA va ser el FIFA
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August 3, 2025 at 10:10 AM
black1976.bsky.social
A nice article by @albertgarlo.bsky.social about the visual accessibility new features announced for EA Sports FC26 .

@momoxmia.bsky.social #Accessibility
July 31, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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albertgarlo.bsky.social
Un “golazo” a favor de la accesibilidad en los videojuegos deportivos.

Os hablo de una novedad de #EASportsFC26 que ha pasado desapercibida, pero que va a hacer que much@s puedan volver a competir.

Gracias @black1976.bsky.social y @victorbranco.bsky.social. 👇
www.lavanguardia.com/neo/20250731...
Un “golazo” a favor de la accesibilidad en los videojuegos deportivos
Una pérdida de visión obligó a Víctor Branco a abandonar la que desde pequeño había sido una de sus grandes pasiones. “Mi primer FIFA fue FIFA 95”, explica este
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July 31, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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victorbranco.bsky.social
Definitely hyped now! <3
momoxmia.bsky.social Morgan Baker @momoxmia.bsky.social · Jul 16
Sneak peek at upcoming accessibility features in FC 26, shared via today's official trailer! Yes, that is a High Contrast Mode — available in ALL modes ⚽🔥

Full video, more to come: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSi0...
High Contrast Mode in FC 26
July 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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momoxmia.bsky.social
Sneak peek at upcoming accessibility features in FC 26, shared via today's official trailer! Yes, that is a High Contrast Mode — available in ALL modes ⚽🔥

Full video, more to come: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSi0...
High Contrast Mode in FC 26
July 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
black1976.bsky.social
Anxious and worried about the workers who may be impacted by the layoffs at Xbox. It's hard to know whether to reach out to these people I know or wait, but in any case, just know that you have our full support and we're keeping our fingers crossed for you.
June 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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gamea11ynexus.bsky.social
We are back with an interview with @vicariouslydrew.bsky.social from Blizzard, about the accessibility journey of Diablo IV for it's second anniversary. Written by our editor @black1976.bsky.social . Read it here!

www.gameaccessibilitynexus.com/blog/2025/06...

#DiabloIV #Accessibility
Diablo IV: Second Anniversary - Interview with Drew McCrory - Game Accessibility Nexus
Two years after Diablo IV's release, the game still stands tall. Not just for its gripping dark fantasy and relentless action, but for something far more powerful: its accessibility. Our editor Antoni...
www.gameaccessibilitynexus.com
June 26, 2025 at 8:39 AM
black1976.bsky.social
It was a pleasure to do this interview that combines two of my passions: accessibility and Diablo IV. Accessibility is the ultimate weapon for achieving inclusion.

Thanks for this opportunity!

#Accessibility #DiabloIV
Diablo IV: Second Anniversary - Interview with Drew McCrory - Game Accessibility Nexus
Two years after Diablo IV's release, the game still stands tall. Not just for its gripping dark fantasy and relentless action, but for something far more powerful: its accessibility. Our editor Antoni...
www.gameaccessibilitynexus.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
black1976.bsky.social
People who work in and for accessibility are the best. No matter when you read this, it's a fact! #Accessibility
June 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
black1976.bsky.social
The GDC 2025 report is very interesting and has several pages dedicated to accessibility with statements from renowned industry figures as well as an article on accessibility in South Korea. Once again, accessibility knows no borders.

#accessibility
May 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
black1976.bsky.social
More than twelve fixes and new improvements in accessibility, covering user interface, controls, high contrast mode and much more.

www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/s...

#Accessibility #StarWarsOutlaws
Title Update 1.6
A new update is available to all players!
www.ubisoft.com
May 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
black1976.bsky.social
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Today is a day to celebrate, but remember that every day is important on this journey that we undertake as developers and players. Only together can we solve barriers one by one, so that more people can play. #GAAD #accessibility
May 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM
black1976.bsky.social
What a deep talk on Motion Sickness by @aderyn.bsky.social and @hereliesstacey.bsky.social from Ubisoft. It affects 1 out 3 people in different ways. So far my favorite talk, and the rest have been amazing too.

@gaconf.bsky.social is food for the brain and soul!

#accessibility
April 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
black1976.bsky.social
Got my Supporter ticket for next week's @gaconf.bsky.social !

I wish more conferences were so dedicated to create an accessible event with both online and in person attending.

This weekend full rest to prepare for the 2 amazing days ahead of us.

#accessibility
April 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
black1976.bsky.social
Detailed information on AtomFall's accessibility. What dedication and impressive list!

Thanks for including me and congrats to my consultant friends for their work.

@cariwatterton.bsky.social @thewobblygamer.bsky.social @sightlesskombat.bsky.social

rebellion.com/es/accessibi...

#Accessibility
Atomfall Accessibility | Rebellion
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March 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
black1976.bsky.social
The award-winning title, Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, comes to mobile devices with new Accessibility features: Game Speed, Auto-Parry, Auto-Attack, Auto-Potion, Grab Walls, Controls customization... and more!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=El_G...

news.ubisoft.com/en-us/articl...

#accessibility
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Coming to Mobile Devices on April 14
The award-winning metroidvania action game will be playable at 60 FPS on the latest generation of Android and iOS devices.
news.ubisoft.com
March 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
black1976.bsky.social
If people are hating on games they never cared about, you know the game's probably good and doing well, much to the dismay of failed old and racist former developers and content creators. If they add "woke" to their criticism, you also know it's time to block that person. 😝
March 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
black1976.bsky.social
Not long ago I said this would be huge, and it is!

This is a win for players, for developers and the industry. With clear tags in games and stores, players will discover and choose better. What an achievement!

#Accessibility #gamedev #GDC2025
caniplaythat.com Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · Mar 20
The ESA and industry partners announced the Accessible Games Initiative at GDC today.

This industry-wide initiative provides a unified collection of accessibility tags, intended to help players more easily find out if a game is accessible to them.

caniplaythat.com/2025/03/20/a...
Accessible Games Initiative announced by ESA and industry partners - Can I Play That?
The ESA and industry partners announced the Accessible Games Initiative, providing unified accessibility tags for websites and storefronts.
caniplaythat.com
March 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM