I definitely agree with the sentiments within this article, but there's a huge accessibility problem now that Playstation PC games are effectively no more.
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I definitely agree with the sentiments within this article, but there's a huge accessibility problem now that Playstation PC games are effectively no more.
...if they can be used to improve interpersonal relationships at work to create more resilient and innovative teams.
New job: Today was my first day at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund.
For the next three years, I'll work at the department for Serious Games and Digital Knowledge to help conduct research on cooperative multiplayer games. More specifically, our team wants to find out...
Under payment processor pressure, 3D marketplace @jinxxy.com, known for VRChat and VTubing assets, bans adult content. The restrictions are strict, with bans not only encompassing genitalia and sexual acts. Jinxxy is one in a long line of storefronts affected.
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You know what you could do today instead of doomscrolling all day is go pick up a copy of Persepolis. It is stunningly good.
And: Shout-out to our colleague Jürgen Sleegers, who created these lovely 3D printed pieces for this special occasion!
a huge archive of free educational materials covering a wide range of accessibility-related topics, and we surpassed both our own and our sponsor's expectations.
We're looking forward to share the results of our hard work with you soon!
#Accessibility #GameDevelopment #OER
A close-up of my hand holding a blue tinted, shimmering 3D printed object into the camera. The object shows a relief-like depiction of a cute little hedgehog and our project logo right next to it. The logo is an infinity symbol with two circles hovering over it, representing heads. Inside the infinity symbol's inner circles are a dpad and four buttons, respectively.
Yesterday, we celebrated the official end of our research project "InclusiveGameLab". While we're not quite ready to publish our Open Educational Materials yet, due to last-minute technical and legal challenges, we had plenty of reasons to be happy and proud: In just 18 months, we managed to create
Hier geht's zum kostenlosen Stream und Download der Folge: insertmoin.de/random-encou...
Dem Visual-Novel-Aufbausimulations-Hybrid „Wednesdays“ gelingt dabei der Balanceakt zwischen nötigem Ernst und heiteren Tönen, und er bietet Hoffnung für Menschen mit posttraumatischen Belastungsstörungen.
Das Header-Bild zur Episode. Darauf zu sehen sind zentrale Figuren aus dem Spiel in einem skizzenhaften Zeichenszil mit dünnen Outlines und flächigen Farben. Ganz vorne steht der Protagonist, der einen würfelförmigen Kopf ohne Gesicht hat. Hinter ihm aufgereiht stehen insgesamt sechs NPCs, von denen zwei ebenfalls Würfelköpfe haben, während die anderen wie normale Menschen aussehen. Unter dem Artwork steht: Traumaverarbeitung im Themen-Park. Rechts darüber ist das Insert-Moin-Logo montiert.
In der 50. Folge von „Random Encounters“ sprechen Gloria und ich über ein Spiel, das sich beeindruckend feinfühlig und nuanciert mit einem sehr, sehr schweren Thema befasst: Sexueller Missbrauch in der Familie.
#Podcast #InsertMoin #RandomEncounters
... bleibt keine Gelegenheit ungenutzt, um die Qualifikationen der neuen Führungskraft zu hinterfragen - so auch in diesem Artikel, der erst am Ende die entscheidende Frage stellt und zuvor gezielt Misstrauen schürt. Damit wird nicht kritisch eingeordnet, sondern Stimmung gegen Sharma gemacht.
"Ob Gamer-Credibility tatsächlich Voraussetzung für die Führung einer milliardenschweren Sparte ist, bleibt offen."
Ist sie nicht. Bei einem Wirtschaftsgiganten wie diesem sind ganz andere Kompetenzen gefragt, GERADE an der Spitze. Aber weil der Vorsitz der Xbox-Sparte nun weiblich besetzt ist...
A member of the flaming fists called "Fist Nudelmann". The screenshot shows him in an aggressive pose, ready for battle with his shield and spear.
Nearing the end of my second playthrough, I can now confidently say that I found the best NPC in #BaldursGate3. It's:
"The line in the sand continues to shift...We don't know how these rules might evolve, and what type of online content might be next."
A great article on debanking by @raxsha.bsky.social ft @publicpubics.bsky.social (qtd above), @internetmaggie.com & @acvalens.com
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wrote about an apparent policy change in the payments industry www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
We'll publish the OER next month, finally, so you will be able to freely access, modify, and use these pictures for any purpose!
A digital illustration of a classic joystick with a dark grey base, a bright red stick and foud bright red buttons.
A digital illustration of an old Macintosh Plus. Floating over it is a pixelated speech bubble with a pixelated mouth inside, symbolising speech.
This illustration shows the silhouette of a person with the Nintendo Hands Free Controller strapped to their shoulders. It's a large device with several buttons, rotary controls, a joystick which can be used with the chin or a cheek, and a tube with a mouthpiece.
Because, despite numerous inquiries, I couldn't get permission to use photos of the Hands Free Controller and other devices for our Open Educational Resources, I created several digital illustrations last week.
#RetroGaming #Accessibility #InclusiveGameLab
Latest #ChatGPT model uses Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as source, tests reveal:
"The latest model of ChatGPT has begun to cite Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as a source on a wide range of queries, including on Iranian conglomerates and Holocaust deniers, raising concerns about misinformation on the platform."
Keine Lust auf solche Werbeunterbrechungen? Dann könnt ihr wie gehabt für einen kleinen monatlichen Beitrag Backer werden und unsere samtweichen Stimmchen ungestört genießen. Weitere Infos, insbesondere über unsere Beweggründe, gibt es in dieser neuen Folge:
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Ein viereckiges Promo-Bild. Am oberen Rand steht das Wort News in großen, schwarzen Buchstaben auf weißem Grund. Darunter ist unter Maskottchen abgebildet, ein Croissant mit Buttons und Dpad als Augen. Das Croissant fährt Skateboard und führt gerade einen Kickflip aus.
Potzblitz! Bei Insert Moin hat sich einiges verändert:
Ab sofort könnt ihr wieder alle Folgen – auch von Sonderformaten wie Random Encounters – im freien Feed hören. Hier und da wird dynamisch Werbung eingespielt, mit der wir das Projekt weiter finanzieren können.
Deck Nine Takes Back GDC Award From Laid-Off Devs After Failing To Send Anyone To Accept It:
“I keep thinking about all of the opportunities that were denied to us because of our exclusion [...] Imagine what it could have done for our careers if we had been allowed to go on stage and speak?"
A screenshot showing a part of a greyscale illustration with clear, black outlines in Photoshop. It depicts Bertie the Brain, a tall computer from 1950 which users could play Tic-Tac-Toe against.
Well, if there's no CC-licensed or public domain material I can use for our presentations, I'll just make my own!
Might choose the same approach for the Hands Free Controller in case none of the people and institutions I've reached out to responds.
(We can't use any copyrighted materials in our presentations, so official PR photos – which are the only ones I can find online – are not an option, unfortunately.)
This is an incredibly specific request, but let's try it:
Does anyone here own a Nintendo Hands Free Controller AND could take a photo of it for a CC-BY-SA 4.0 licensed OER project?
Any help would be much appreciated, boosts included!
#Accessibility #GameAccessibility #RetroGaming
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Not even bothering to write full sentences is a new level of laziness, even for a predatory journal. I'm wondering if anyone actually falls for this?
#Academia #PredatoryJournal #Scam
Enchoi Games arbeiten derzeit an einem explorativem Spiel, in dem die Navigation hauptsächlich über Echoortung funktioniert.
In diesem Zuge bitten die Devs im Rahmen einer Umfrage um Rückmeldungen von Gamer*innen, insbesondere solchen mit Sehbeeinträchtigungen.
#GameDev #Barrierefreiheit
Please watch this video. And then, I you haven't done it yet, delete your X/Twitter account.
Now We're Undressing Minors With AI for the lols:
"[I]f you're still on Twitter, you are actively benefiting a platform that is generating child sexual abuse content."
CW: sexual harassment, non-consent
They want to avoid food waste, provide spaces for people to meet and exchange goods, or simply keep their eyes open for neighbours who might need help. These acts of kindness may seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but they are actually so, so important, especially right now.
What keeps me going despite the daily struggles and terrible news is the kindness and sense of community I get to experience almost on a daily basis.
Today I met several strangers who obviously care about others and try to make the world a little bit better with small gestures...