Cari Watermelon 🍉
@cariwatterton.bsky.social
Gaming Accessibility Person. she/her
Worked on ⚛️ Atomfall, 🔫 Sniper Elite and 🐉 Skye Tales.
Witch who crafts, making games with my partner in crime and owns an unhealthy amount of board games. Has a black cat called Toothless.
Worked on ⚛️ Atomfall, 🔫 Sniper Elite and 🐉 Skye Tales.
Witch who crafts, making games with my partner in crime and owns an unhealthy amount of board games. Has a black cat called Toothless.
The talk videos from our event - @ga11ygathering.bsky.social - are up! Huge thanks to the wonderful speakers, sponsors, and volunteers who made it all possible 🖤
It's been a while! But we're pleased to say that all our micro talks from our event are live on Youtube 🥳
www.youtube.com/@GameAccessi...
Huge thanks to our wonderful speakers!
www.youtube.com/@GameAccessi...
Huge thanks to our wonderful speakers!
Game Accessibility Gathering
The Game Accessibility Gathering is an independent gaming accessibility micro conference in the UK. We focus on sharing knowledge around accessibility in games, supporting and celebrating newer speake...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The talk videos from our event - @ga11ygathering.bsky.social - are up! Huge thanks to the wonderful speakers, sponsors, and volunteers who made it all possible 🖤
Really excited for this and the first four interviews are all incredibly informative and approachable.
I can see this series being a great way to introduce someone to accessibility in games through the stories and experiences of players with lived experience. Thank you to all the contributors ☺️
I can see this series being a great way to introduce someone to accessibility in games through the stories and experiences of players with lived experience. Thank you to all the contributors ☺️
What better day than Thanksgiving to introduce a new Community Soapbox series to Can I Play That?
With this interview series we aim to use our platform to better represent the wider and diverse disabled and accessibility community. (1/2)
caniplaythat.com/2025/11/27/i...
With this interview series we aim to use our platform to better represent the wider and diverse disabled and accessibility community. (1/2)
caniplaythat.com/2025/11/27/i...
Introducing the new Community Soapbox - Can I Play That?
We proudly introduce a new Community Soapbox series, using our platform to give a voice to the wider accessibility community.
caniplaythat.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Really excited for this and the first four interviews are all incredibly informative and approachable.
I can see this series being a great way to introduce someone to accessibility in games through the stories and experiences of players with lived experience. Thank you to all the contributors ☺️
I can see this series being a great way to introduce someone to accessibility in games through the stories and experiences of players with lived experience. Thank you to all the contributors ☺️
I finished this game and enjoyed it, but sadly lacking in some areas of accessibility for me.
This review mentions the lack of quest markers and map - both things that greatly support my memory and cognition. It also flared up my pain in my hands from a lot of movement and taps/holds…
This review mentions the lack of quest markers and map - both things that greatly support my memory and cognition. It also flared up my pain in my hands from a lot of movement and taps/holds…
Adorable survival game Winter Burrow warms the heart
Winter's coziest game hit Game Pass just in time for the holidays
Adorable survival game Winter Burrow warms the heart
www.polygon.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I finished this game and enjoyed it, but sadly lacking in some areas of accessibility for me.
This review mentions the lack of quest markers and map - both things that greatly support my memory and cognition. It also flared up my pain in my hands from a lot of movement and taps/holds…
This review mentions the lack of quest markers and map - both things that greatly support my memory and cognition. It also flared up my pain in my hands from a lot of movement and taps/holds…
Reposted by Cari Watermelon 🍉
The GAconf Awards (@gaconf.bsky.social) return for its fourth edition, recognizing and celebrating the efforts made in game accessibility across 20 categories in 2025.
Voting is now open to the public, and closes November 30th. Winners will be announced in January.
caniplaythat.com/2025/11/24/p...
Voting is now open to the public, and closes November 30th. Winners will be announced in January.
caniplaythat.com/2025/11/24/p...
Public voting opens for the GAconf Awards 2025 - Can I Play That?
The public can vote for the GAconf Awards 2025, with nominees across numerous categories covering development, communication, and advocacy.
caniplaythat.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The GAconf Awards (@gaconf.bsky.social) return for its fourth edition, recognizing and celebrating the efforts made in game accessibility across 20 categories in 2025.
Voting is now open to the public, and closes November 30th. Winners will be announced in January.
caniplaythat.com/2025/11/24/p...
Voting is now open to the public, and closes November 30th. Winners will be announced in January.
caniplaythat.com/2025/11/24/p...
Huge congratulations to every single developer, consultant and team member in the nominees. I hope you’re all incredibly proud!
It’s great to see my boss, Tülay, nominated for the incredible work she does and the Stumble team for their wheelchair cosmetic. 🖤
And to my old family on Atomfall 🍻🖤
It’s great to see my boss, Tülay, nominated for the incredible work she does and the Stumble team for their wheelchair cosmetic. 🖤
And to my old family on Atomfall 🍻🖤
Our finalists for MVP - Unsung Hero are:
Paul Parsons, EA
Luke Heanue, EA
Holly Wescott, Amazon
Elizabeth Whyte, Bethesda
Tülay Tetiker McNally, Scopely
Public vote now open at gaconf.com/gaconf-awards-2025/
Paul Parsons, EA
Luke Heanue, EA
Holly Wescott, Amazon
Elizabeth Whyte, Bethesda
Tülay Tetiker McNally, Scopely
Public vote now open at gaconf.com/gaconf-awards-2025/
November 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Huge congratulations to every single developer, consultant and team member in the nominees. I hope you’re all incredibly proud!
It’s great to see my boss, Tülay, nominated for the incredible work she does and the Stumble team for their wheelchair cosmetic. 🖤
And to my old family on Atomfall 🍻🖤
It’s great to see my boss, Tülay, nominated for the incredible work she does and the Stumble team for their wheelchair cosmetic. 🖤
And to my old family on Atomfall 🍻🖤
Reposted by Cari Watermelon 🍉
For this Indie Spotlight Marijn played An Unplayable Game?!
Limited controls and a few assists turn this free game into a thoughtful exercise in accessible game design. Showing that accessibility isn't about removing challenge, but making it possible.
caniplaythat.com/2025/11/11/i...
Limited controls and a few assists turn this free game into a thoughtful exercise in accessible game design. Showing that accessibility isn't about removing challenge, but making it possible.
caniplaythat.com/2025/11/11/i...
Indie Spotlight: An Unplayable Game?! - Can I Play That?
An Unplayable Game?! is a thoughtful exercise in accessible game design, showing it's not about removing challenge, but making it possible.
caniplaythat.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
For this Indie Spotlight Marijn played An Unplayable Game?!
Limited controls and a few assists turn this free game into a thoughtful exercise in accessible game design. Showing that accessibility isn't about removing challenge, but making it possible.
caniplaythat.com/2025/11/11/i...
Limited controls and a few assists turn this free game into a thoughtful exercise in accessible game design. Showing that accessibility isn't about removing challenge, but making it possible.
caniplaythat.com/2025/11/11/i...
Reposted by Cari Watermelon 🍉
Free UK game accessibility conference coming up in a few weeks!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-access...
#gamedev #accessibility
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-access...
#gamedev #accessibility
UCL Accessibility day: Connecting research & practice in game accessibility
We're bringing together academics and industry professionals to collaborate on making games more accessible for everyone!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Free UK game accessibility conference coming up in a few weeks!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-access...
#gamedev #accessibility
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-access...
#gamedev #accessibility
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Games for Blind Gamers 5 starts Feb 2026! Our community supports developers in making games accessible through planning and research. Join the jam and the challenge! itch.io/jam/games-fo... #GameJam #GameDev #Accessibility #BlindGaming #IndieDev #AudioGames #A11y
Games for Blind Gamers 5
A game jam from 2026-01-31 to 2026-03-15 hosted by Ericbomb. Welcome, Blind and Sighted Game Developers! Welcome to the fifth annual Games for Blind Gamers jam! The goal of this jam is to make games…
itch.io
November 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Games for Blind Gamers 5 starts Feb 2026! Our community supports developers in making games accessible through planning and research. Join the jam and the challenge! itch.io/jam/games-fo... #GameJam #GameDev #Accessibility #BlindGaming #IndieDev #AudioGames #A11y
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Just played this myself and that Timing Assist feature is completely new to me. What a great feature! I hope other games learn from this and iterate on it, I definitely want to see it again.
Had a great time playing this - what an incredible example of motor accessibility in platformers.
As someone with bad reactions, if more platformers had these settings, I could actually play them and feel skilful.
Also loved the dev commentary! Absolutely recommend to play and learn from.
As someone with bad reactions, if more platformers had these settings, I could actually play them and feel skilful.
Also loved the dev commentary! Absolutely recommend to play and learn from.
#gamedev #indiegame #solodev #indiedev
with the end of next fest, my first solo game "an unplayable game?!" is officially out for FREE on steam!
its a short platformer about accessibility settings and why they're important. only about 5-15 minutes, depending on how fast you figure it out!
with the end of next fest, my first solo game "an unplayable game?!" is officially out for FREE on steam!
its a short platformer about accessibility settings and why they're important. only about 5-15 minutes, depending on how fast you figure it out!
November 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Just played this myself and that Timing Assist feature is completely new to me. What a great feature! I hope other games learn from this and iterate on it, I definitely want to see it again.
Had a great time playing this - what an incredible example of motor accessibility in platformers.
As someone with bad reactions, if more platformers had these settings, I could actually play them and feel skilful.
Also loved the dev commentary! Absolutely recommend to play and learn from.
As someone with bad reactions, if more platformers had these settings, I could actually play them and feel skilful.
Also loved the dev commentary! Absolutely recommend to play and learn from.
#gamedev #indiegame #solodev #indiedev
with the end of next fest, my first solo game "an unplayable game?!" is officially out for FREE on steam!
its a short platformer about accessibility settings and why they're important. only about 5-15 minutes, depending on how fast you figure it out!
with the end of next fest, my first solo game "an unplayable game?!" is officially out for FREE on steam!
its a short platformer about accessibility settings and why they're important. only about 5-15 minutes, depending on how fast you figure it out!
an unplayable game?! on Steam
a game about accessibility settings that's just a *bit* too hard for you to play effectively. 10-15 minutes in length with 30+ minutes of developer commentary!
store.steampowered.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Had a great time playing this - what an incredible example of motor accessibility in platformers.
As someone with bad reactions, if more platformers had these settings, I could actually play them and feel skilful.
Also loved the dev commentary! Absolutely recommend to play and learn from.
As someone with bad reactions, if more platformers had these settings, I could actually play them and feel skilful.
Also loved the dev commentary! Absolutely recommend to play and learn from.
Reposted by Cari Watermelon 🍉
Happy Halloween! 🎃 We've compiled some of our favourite accessibility features in horror games to prove that we don't need to forgo accessibility to achieve a killer atmosphere.
Want to discover new ways to bring accessibility into your games? Learn more at www.playerresearch.com/what-we-do/a...
Want to discover new ways to bring accessibility into your games? Learn more at www.playerresearch.com/what-we-do/a...
October 31, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Happy Halloween! 🎃 We've compiled some of our favourite accessibility features in horror games to prove that we don't need to forgo accessibility to achieve a killer atmosphere.
Want to discover new ways to bring accessibility into your games? Learn more at www.playerresearch.com/what-we-do/a...
Want to discover new ways to bring accessibility into your games? Learn more at www.playerresearch.com/what-we-do/a...
Reposted by Cari Watermelon 🍉
The latest Atomfall update adds phobia safe modes to the game, swapping aggressive animals for savory snacks with a bite to them.
There's also a new fast travel system to discover, along with some other smaller improvements and fixes.
caniplaythat.com/2025/10/29/a...
There's also a new fast travel system to discover, along with some other smaller improvements and fixes.
caniplaythat.com/2025/10/29/a...
Atomfall update adds phobia modes and fast travel - Can I Play That?
Rebellion added a form of fast travel, phobia safe modes, and other small accessibility improvements in the latest update for Atomfall.
caniplaythat.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The latest Atomfall update adds phobia safe modes to the game, swapping aggressive animals for savory snacks with a bite to them.
There's also a new fast travel system to discover, along with some other smaller improvements and fixes.
caniplaythat.com/2025/10/29/a...
There's also a new fast travel system to discover, along with some other smaller improvements and fixes.
caniplaythat.com/2025/10/29/a...
Reposted by Cari Watermelon 🍉
Scopely shared the story behind the Axel skin in Stumble Guys.
Axel, who uses a wheelchair, was inspired by a visit from avid Stumble Guys player Fayçal. There, he had one important question: why isn’t there a skin in a wheelchair in the game, like me?
caniplaythat.com/2025/10/29/s...
Axel, who uses a wheelchair, was inspired by a visit from avid Stumble Guys player Fayçal. There, he had one important question: why isn’t there a skin in a wheelchair in the game, like me?
caniplaythat.com/2025/10/29/s...
Scopely shares the story behind Stumble Guys' Axel skin - Can I Play That?
Scopely shares the story behind Stumble Guys skin Axel, a wheelchair user inspired by a visit from 10-year old Fayçal.
caniplaythat.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Scopely shared the story behind the Axel skin in Stumble Guys.
Axel, who uses a wheelchair, was inspired by a visit from avid Stumble Guys player Fayçal. There, he had one important question: why isn’t there a skin in a wheelchair in the game, like me?
caniplaythat.com/2025/10/29/s...
Axel, who uses a wheelchair, was inspired by a visit from avid Stumble Guys player Fayçal. There, he had one important question: why isn’t there a skin in a wheelchair in the game, like me?
caniplaythat.com/2025/10/29/s...
Cool to see some dev opinions on yellow paint! I think it’s good as an option, to give player agency.
The video is interesting, but I wish they had a voice from an accessibility perspective. Some players need high contrast visuals to be able to play, and these methods can be a form of diegetic HC.
The video is interesting, but I wish they had a voice from an accessibility perspective. Some players need high contrast visuals to be able to play, and these methods can be a form of diegetic HC.
The debate over yellow paint in video games to guide players has resurfaced again after Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi told GamesRadar+ that "there is definitely a need" for it. What do you think? bit.ly/4qA6JRL
October 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Cool to see some dev opinions on yellow paint! I think it’s good as an option, to give player agency.
The video is interesting, but I wish they had a voice from an accessibility perspective. Some players need high contrast visuals to be able to play, and these methods can be a form of diegetic HC.
The video is interesting, but I wish they had a voice from an accessibility perspective. Some players need high contrast visuals to be able to play, and these methods can be a form of diegetic HC.
📣Developers and lived experience experts!
I'm doing research for something I'm writing, and I'd love if you could help.
The topic is "Including Players with Disabilities in the Dev Process" but you don't have to have experience with this to answer! (more info in 🧵)
➡️ forms.gle/cA56W4XVRfnS...
I'm doing research for something I'm writing, and I'd love if you could help.
The topic is "Including Players with Disabilities in the Dev Process" but you don't have to have experience with this to answer! (more info in 🧵)
➡️ forms.gle/cA56W4XVRfnS...
forms.gle
September 21, 2025 at 11:36 AM
📣Developers and lived experience experts!
I'm doing research for something I'm writing, and I'd love if you could help.
The topic is "Including Players with Disabilities in the Dev Process" but you don't have to have experience with this to answer! (more info in 🧵)
➡️ forms.gle/cA56W4XVRfnS...
I'm doing research for something I'm writing, and I'd love if you could help.
The topic is "Including Players with Disabilities in the Dev Process" but you don't have to have experience with this to answer! (more info in 🧵)
➡️ forms.gle/cA56W4XVRfnS...
The talk lineup for GAConf US is up!
Honestly can’t recommend this conference enough, regardless of how new or seasoned you are with games accessibility.
If you can go in person the value of meeting a11y folk can’t be understated. And I believe they offer free tickets if you’ve been laid off.
Honestly can’t recommend this conference enough, regardless of how new or seasoned you are with games accessibility.
If you can go in person the value of meeting a11y folk can’t be understated. And I believe they offer free tickets if you’ve been laid off.
Surprise! One more speaker announcement 📢
@tabbyrose.bsky.social will be sharing all of @mightyyell.bsky.social's VR accessibility learnings from the development of Knight In The Attic!
Sept 29th - 30th, registration & line-up at gaconf.com
#gamedev #indiedev
@tabbyrose.bsky.social will be sharing all of @mightyyell.bsky.social's VR accessibility learnings from the development of Knight In The Attic!
Sept 29th - 30th, registration & line-up at gaconf.com
#gamedev #indiedev
September 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The talk lineup for GAConf US is up!
Honestly can’t recommend this conference enough, regardless of how new or seasoned you are with games accessibility.
If you can go in person the value of meeting a11y folk can’t be understated. And I believe they offer free tickets if you’ve been laid off.
Honestly can’t recommend this conference enough, regardless of how new or seasoned you are with games accessibility.
If you can go in person the value of meeting a11y folk can’t be understated. And I believe they offer free tickets if you’ve been laid off.
Reposted by Cari Watermelon 🍉
No one works as fast as @aggrocrabgames.bsky.social and @landfall.se to meet their communities accessibility needs 🙂↕️👏🏻 Bugphobia mode is already updated
August 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
No one works as fast as @aggrocrabgames.bsky.social and @landfall.se to meet their communities accessibility needs 🙂↕️👏🏻 Bugphobia mode is already updated
Reposted by Cari Watermelon 🍉
Also a reminder that there is another #Battlefield6 open beta this weekend Aug 14-17! Sign up and share your accessibility feedback 🪖✨
Just hop on Steam / EA App, or visit: www.ea.com/games/battle...
Just hop on Steam / EA App, or visit: www.ea.com/games/battle...
August 12, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Also a reminder that there is another #Battlefield6 open beta this weekend Aug 14-17! Sign up and share your accessibility feedback 🪖✨
Just hop on Steam / EA App, or visit: www.ea.com/games/battle...
Just hop on Steam / EA App, or visit: www.ea.com/games/battle...
Reposted by Cari Watermelon 🍉
Speaker announcement! 📢
Dr. Vishnu Nair, presenting his award winning research on how to give blind players a sense of serendipity when exploring open worlds.
Sept 29th - 30th, registration & line-up at gaconf.com
#gamedev #indiedev
Dr. Vishnu Nair, presenting his award winning research on how to give blind players a sense of serendipity when exploring open worlds.
Sept 29th - 30th, registration & line-up at gaconf.com
#gamedev #indiedev
August 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Speaker announcement! 📢
Dr. Vishnu Nair, presenting his award winning research on how to give blind players a sense of serendipity when exploring open worlds.
Sept 29th - 30th, registration & line-up at gaconf.com
#gamedev #indiedev
Dr. Vishnu Nair, presenting his award winning research on how to give blind players a sense of serendipity when exploring open worlds.
Sept 29th - 30th, registration & line-up at gaconf.com
#gamedev #indiedev
Reposted by Cari Watermelon 🍉
Shoutouts to the players & community advocates who share game accessibility feedback — y’all are very literally some of the biggest accessibility champions in game dev 😮💨🔥
July 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Shoutouts to the players & community advocates who share game accessibility feedback — y’all are very literally some of the biggest accessibility champions in game dev 😮💨🔥
Reposted by Cari Watermelon 🍉
FC 26 Accessibility Pitch Notes are out! ⚽🦾
✅ Fully Customizable High Contrast Mode
✅ Player and Stadium Shadows Toggle
✅ Accessibility Boot Flow
✅ Improved Subtitles
✅ Simplified Skill Moves
Full Pitch Notes here: www.ea.com/games/ea-spo...
✅ Fully Customizable High Contrast Mode
✅ Player and Stadium Shadows Toggle
✅ Accessibility Boot Flow
✅ Improved Subtitles
✅ Simplified Skill Moves
Full Pitch Notes here: www.ea.com/games/ea-spo...
July 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
FC 26 Accessibility Pitch Notes are out! ⚽🦾
✅ Fully Customizable High Contrast Mode
✅ Player and Stadium Shadows Toggle
✅ Accessibility Boot Flow
✅ Improved Subtitles
✅ Simplified Skill Moves
Full Pitch Notes here: www.ea.com/games/ea-spo...
✅ Fully Customizable High Contrast Mode
✅ Player and Stadium Shadows Toggle
✅ Accessibility Boot Flow
✅ Improved Subtitles
✅ Simplified Skill Moves
Full Pitch Notes here: www.ea.com/games/ea-spo...
Reposted by Cari Watermelon 🍉
FC 26 Accessibility Pitch Notes are out! ⚽🦾
✅ Fully Customizable High Contrast Mode
✅ Player and Stadium Shadows Toggle
✅ Accessibility Boot Flow
✅ Improved Subtitles
✅ Simplified Skill Moves
Full Pitch Notes here: www.ea.com/games/ea-spo...
✅ Fully Customizable High Contrast Mode
✅ Player and Stadium Shadows Toggle
✅ Accessibility Boot Flow
✅ Improved Subtitles
✅ Simplified Skill Moves
Full Pitch Notes here: www.ea.com/games/ea-spo...
July 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Reposted by Cari Watermelon 🍉
Impact Day is now Live!
Come join us on Discord to watch.
All talks will be on YouTube after the event.
Come join us on Discord to watch.
All talks will be on YouTube after the event.
July 19, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Impact Day is now Live!
Come join us on Discord to watch.
All talks will be on YouTube after the event.
Come join us on Discord to watch.
All talks will be on YouTube after the event.
Reposted by Cari Watermelon 🍉
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...
Full video, more to come: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSi0...
July 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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...
Full video, more to come: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSi0...
Mentoring for DARE is one of my favourite things to do! I want to help everyone make awesome (hopefully accessible) games that they’re proud of 🖤
Very excited to see Gobblin already talking about accessibility by design, inspired by @seawolfly.bsky.social’s BAFTA masterclass ⭐️
Very excited to see Gobblin already talking about accessibility by design, inspired by @seawolfly.bsky.social’s BAFTA masterclass ⭐️
Thanks so much @cariwatterton.bsky.social today for your presentation on game accessibility, as well as tips for developing for #DAREAcademy !
It was great having a 1:1 talk on improving accessibility within Gobblin', we really appreciated the opportunity to learn from your experience!
#IndieDev
It was great having a 1:1 talk on improving accessibility within Gobblin', we really appreciated the opportunity to learn from your experience!
#IndieDev
July 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Mentoring for DARE is one of my favourite things to do! I want to help everyone make awesome (hopefully accessible) games that they’re proud of 🖤
Very excited to see Gobblin already talking about accessibility by design, inspired by @seawolfly.bsky.social’s BAFTA masterclass ⭐️
Very excited to see Gobblin already talking about accessibility by design, inspired by @seawolfly.bsky.social’s BAFTA masterclass ⭐️