I'm going to start putting together some free info and resources for indie game devs looking to self-publish. I see a lot of people making simple mistakes, and hear a lot about being overwhelmed by what they need to do. Do folk have specific self-publishing questions they'd want answered?

DEI is so 2023, apparently This on the Future Class page on TGA website being removed... “Not only are they discontinuing the programme, but they’ve also eliminated any way for us to claim the honour that they provided,” Checo said. As Class of 21 💩 www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...

I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct. That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...

The winter event is coming. This year we are partnering with @toputitbluntly.bsky.social to throw a friendly Xmas Quiz. This Thurs 11th Dec, you can create or join a team to compete for glory. More info will be coming! ❄️ Sign up on Luma - luma.com/1dp3yhm2

I appreciate that this article doesn't lose sight of the 200 human beings in our cohort doing tangible, meaningful work across many professional disciplines. The mismanagement of Future Class does not diminish our individual careers, and without TGA, we still have bright futures.

reminder that those who complain about people calling #Irish 'Gaelic', rarely do anything else for actual language rights (apart from bringing this up). it also shows their ignorance. they don't really care about the language... good in-depth piece: irishlanguage.ie/gaelic-gaeil... #gaeilge

Chatting with Future Class inductees for my latest at @theguardian.com. They paint a pretty clear picture of the perils of performative allyship. Thanks to all who spoke with me, and always, to Keza for the chance to do important work!

In the throes of agony because I wore heels last week and walked a bit around London (in flats). Being disabled sucks. I just want pretty heels without it causing my back to feel like packing peanuts being ground to dust.

Disabled person: *jumps through systemic hoops and crawls through structural minefields, at great personal cost, to achieve something* Reporter: This inspiring disabled person proves that there's no obstacles to a determined disabled person. Me, from my wheelchair, in front of obstacle: WHAT?!

It feels so good when more JOURNALISM is about to debut soon

Keep an eye on @toputitbluntly.bsky.social There might an announcement worth seeing in the next couple of days 👀👀👀

Hey internet nerds can anyone recommend me a good webcam? I’m not interested in a “proper” camera setup (yet) I just need something that is decent 720 if not 1080 quality that doesn’t suck ass and I don’t need to plug and unplug every other day (looking at you razor webcam you pos)

Recently SensePilot, the app enabling users to control keyboard and mouse inputs using head and face movement, added voice recognition to its features. Other new features since our preview include dwell clicking and mouse movement using facial gestures. caniplaythat.com/2025/11/07/s...

hello game dev community, i am looking to interview a few people who have been in the industry for 5+ years and are comfortable in the role they chose for themself in their career. i want to hear from everyone, producers, engineers, narrative, community managers, etc. !!!

Can't articulate how I feel about my time better than this tbh.

Didn't win Innovation in Games for Barclays Entrepreneur Awards but we're having fun anyway

While I’m disappointed in Future Class as a program holy moly do I have so much gratitude for the people in the cohorts. I would follow you all into battle. We are out there doing the work every day to make our industry and art form a better place. Geoff can join us if he wants. Love you all. 💖

The Game Awards' Future Class program remains on ice

Cloud Streaming arrives on PlayStation Portal today, along with a screen reader and adjustable text size in its accessibility options. 3D Audio is now also available for Cloud Streaming and Remote Play. caniplaythat.com/2025/11/05/n...

Autistic ways of saying “I love you” (that you might miss): - “I researched your problem. Here are your options” - “I made a spreadsheet/ list/ plan to help you” - being ourselves around you (infodumping, not masking etc) - “Here’s a meme that I think you’d like” #AutismAwareness

The best neurodivergent inclusion can be kinda invisible. It’s going somewhere and seamlessly being able to use my AAC. It’s being given time to process options, or make a decision. It’s spaces with careful lighting + noise design. Solving little day to day barriers so everyone can thrive :)

Do any of you youths follow any streamers/content creators who do cute adventure/"wholesome" games? Bonus points for an understanding and appreciation of disability. Thanks!!

Been feeling the stress lately, and can feel the pull of the ol' eating disorder behaviours. I bought and ate more food than I needed to at lunch today, and started to feel the spiral of self hate and guilt. But I remembered that allowing myself to have these moments doesn't mean slipping back.

Happy birthday to the Microsoft Kinect, a device I dearly hope to never write about again. For @theverge.com, I recounted the history of its hacking and the echoes of an older, now unreachable, internet that resound in its story. Also, AI, because… 2025.

We were glad to join the GAIN panel in Guildford to discuss Accessibility in Games!

‘Special thanks’ is for people’s dogs and cats. Not for people who spent five years of their lives actively developing a videogame for you

They personally don't need them "yet". They're basically advocating against their older selves' needs. Slower reaction times, lower vision, arthritis, shorter memory, smaller attention span, you name it. They'll come around one day and thank us when they can still play. #a11y #GamesAccessibility

Birds but they get spookier each time. 🎃👻 Enter if you dare...🚪

With almost a third of players identifying as disabled, I think accessibility needs a permanent seat at the table when we discuss UX 🖤

I resemble this remark

Making a Pumpkin pumpkin was a given tbh. Happy Halloween 🎃

Boo! Halloween being practiced correctly by our @hfrayling.com, by making the Kitty Pumpkin. 🐱 #HappyHalloween

For gamers who aren't in game dev, you should know that we are in one of the worst periods in game dev history in terms of industry stability and the reason you're not seeing that play out through products is because the average development window of games is 3-7 years so it hasn't reached you yet.

PowerWash Simulator 2 continues the relaxing and accessible gameplay of the first. But Marijn found that missing remapping and message logs leaves a mark on its accessibility. Updates may add these back in, but they should have been included at launch. caniplaythat.com/2025/10/30/p...

Short form video is killing gaming and the fastest selling console in US history just launched and layoffs are the only answer and multiple franchises are seeing record setting launches and we need to expand use of AI to make more games faster and we've had huge increases in release count each year.

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...

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...

Seeing someone's process, inspiration & journey is a real treat. Perfect illustration of how people working in accessibility are always learning from each other and celebrating each other's successes!  www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2BX... www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4C... www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1ub...

Nintendo Direct for Kirby Air Riders had Masahiro Sakurai presenting a whole section on accessibility, inc saying motion sickness was a personal priority for him & giving specific instructions on which buttons to remap for onehanded play. Nice! youtube.com/live/_ZHYjYHHiBM?si=qEopE0J_Mz5IYa7z&t=4914

The vibes be vibing today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nM5...

I am once again asking for your support. 👋 Looking for recommendations on your favourite UK based gaming content creators, particularly those who love indie games and/or are gaming industry professionals too. Surely someone has made a Bluesky list for this? 👀

College journalists! If you need experience, we are always looking for freelancers. Check out our pitch guidelines. Don't have a pitch? We've got plenty of stories that need to be covered. the-word.news/pitching/

DID YOU KNOW: The average gamer is 41 years old. This means video games have successfully transitioned from a childhood hobby to a lifelong form of entertainment for an entire generation. What is your earliest gaming memory? Source: www.theesa.com/resources/th... #videogames #gamingcommunity

🚫 Don’t: “Everyone is a little autistic.” ✅ Do: “Autistic traits are not exclusive to Autistic people and it’s the cumulative constellation of traits that they have that fundamentally differs from the lived experiences of Non-Autistic people.” (A bit wordy, but maybe the nuance is worth it.)

This is me, I'm only able to use a left-handed trackball with no scroll wheel or middle button.

I'm safe, but the majority of the team I manage has been impacted. If you've got any openings for some amazingly talented games user researchers, please let me know! I have folks to recommend at most experience levels.

I got promoted to customer from Amazon Games. Can't say I didn't see this coming and I'm relieved that it's out there and official. If anybody needs a content design wizard to make fun game loops or tell fun stories, hit me up! Think I'm gonna chill during my severance period though.

"The Japanese gaming industry is working to improve video game accessibility by developing equipment and systems that allow people with disabilities affecting their hands to play by using other parts of their body, such as their cheeks, feet and eyes...." [1/2]

Weekend musings: We're going to see a lot more accessibility be implemented in games but in ways that might not make sense, as the folks with decision making power are getting into their "oh shit aging" phases and rely on accessibility features more.