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Brandon Cole: TLOU MK1 Forza Accessibility

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Hi, friends. Shaysters here. It is with a heavy heart to post that our beloved SuperBlindMan is no longer with us as of today. @MistyRayburn was there by his side. Please allow her some time to grieve and be able to answer questions.

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Brandon Cole: TLOU MK1 Forza Accessibility

@superblindman

5 years

Hey game developers, this one's for you. I want to reintroduce myself. My name is Brandon Cole. I'm your blind friend. Ask me all the silly questions, even the ones you think might offend me. They won't. I'll answer them, and then we can start making your future games accessible.

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@superblindman

4 years

Ladies and gentlemen, I can officially announce that I have, right now, a Playstation 5, courtesy of the awesome folks at @playstation ! I will be reviewing it in full. Hardware and software. More details soon!

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@superblindman

4 years

I... don't know what to say. I don't know how to react. I am extremely emotional right now, in the best way. Thank you so much, @playstation . I never expected this. I never even IMAGINED this. This is an incredible, amazing honor. Wow.

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@superblindman

2 years

To anyone out there who thinks TLOU Part 1 should not have been made, a blind friend of mine just finished Left Behind, (played at the moment it happens in the main story), and cried. He cried. Because he was able to play it. Can yall hush now? This means so much to us.

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@superblindman

4 years

I am proud to officially announce that I represented the totally blind community as the official total blindness accessibility consultant for The Last of Us Part 2, and have done so for the past 3 years. I cannot express how much this has meant to me.

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@superblindman

1 year

Ladies and gentlemen, at long last, I finally get to share with you one of my biggest projects to date. I can finally announce that, for the past 2 years, I have been working on total blind accessibility for Forza Motorsport. This has been an epic journey.

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@superblindman

10 months

I am happy to announce my official #ForzaMotorsport tutorials for the blind, complete with extra tips from me! Video 1: Video 2: @ForzaMotorsport

Forza Motorsport: Driving Tips for the Blind

This second Forza Motorsport video is intended to provide the blind with some additional tips for successfully navigating the track. While this isn't compreh...

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@superblindman

2 years

Ladies and gentlemen, I can finally announce that I have been given an amazing honor. #Hearthstone continues to welcome the blind community, as I have been invited to represent then at the theory crafting event for Voyage to the Sunken City! @PlayHearthstone @alkali_layke

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@superblindman

3 years

Looking for any Destiny 2 players out there interested in high-level content. My fiance has grinded for weeks to prepare for Grandmaster Nightfalls, and has said she may leave the game if, once again, she can't find a group to do them with. Please share this. (continued)

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@superblindman

1 month

I will be here for a little while to answer what I can or possibly repost some of you. Let's help continue Brandon's legacy and fight for accessibility! I know for sure that this is what he would want! Rest easy, Brandon! We love you. You fought well.

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@superblindman

4 months

Well, it might be time for me to step up and fight for accessibility once again. Blizzard Entertainment is apparently planning to heavily restrict add-on usage in World of Warcraft, both classic and retail. (continued)

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@superblindman

2 years

Ladies and gentlemen, I'm insanely excited to announce that I love @playstation , and they love me, because I just got a review copy of God of War Ragnarok thanks to them, and will absolutely be reviewing it on November 3! Also, look forward to early impressions coverage soon!!!

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@superblindman

5 years

Hi everyone! I have a new announcement to make, and it’s big. It’s huge! I got me a new contract, and this time I am able to give you one particularly interesting detail. I have been invited out to consult for @Ubisoft ! I promise, this golden opportunity will not be wasted.

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@superblindman

5 years

@PancakeSamurai_ Yes. Menu narration removes all need for most other considerations, but if you don't have that, make menus easier by making them not wrap, meaning when you press the down arrow at the bottom of a menu, it shouldn't wrap to the top. This way we can count and memorize menu items.

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@superblindman

4 years

Ladies and gentlemen, I have just published what is, in my mind, perhaps the most meaningful blog I've ever written. My journey as it pertains to blind accessibility of #TheLastOfUs2 .

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@superblindman

2 years

Cool thing alert! Cool thing alert! The blind may soon be able to play Ocarina of Time! How? Here's how.

Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s PC port now supports 60fps, save states, Linux and more | VGC

The fully functioning fan-made PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, ‘Ship of Harkinian’ now supports 60 frames per second.

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@superblindman

2 years

Oh... My... God... We won!!! This is unbelievable!!! @ZeddyHS

Addressing Hearthstone Accessibility

Hello all, Some of you might be familiar with HearthstoneAccess, a wonderful third-party accessibility mod that’s been a great way for blind and low vision players to play Hearthstone. We’ve been in...

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@superblindman

5 years

@Charlaxy I would be very, very, very, very, very interested in providing feedback. There are indeed good audio games. A Blind Legend, Frequency Missing, Alt-Frequencies, A Hero's Call, and the Inquisitor to name a few.

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@superblindman

9 months

What a day, folks. Today is the day that I finally get to say something I'm still struggling to believe. As of right now, the first draft of my book on blind accessibility is 100% complete. I am totally freaking out. I did it!

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@superblindman

4 years

This is amazing. @epicgames is currently doing @playstation 's work for them. The UE5 announcement tech demo contained more PS5 gameplay than Xbox's entire presentation. Congrats on the reveal @geoffkeighley @MarkRein @TimSweeneyEpic @UnrealEngine

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@superblindman

4 years

I'm still reeling. I really am. I just... @Playstation itself just acknowledged me and my work in a way I never would have expected. This is more than a mention in a blog post. This is... Do I deserve this? I mean... Good lord.

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@superblindman

4 years

@retroreplayshow Look. I'm just gonna say it. I'm a blind guy, who can only listen to these Last of Us Definitive Playthrough videos, and EVEN I know @troybakerva is NOT a stealth player. Love ya, Troy!!!

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@superblindman

1 year

Hey folks! I just got confirmation that I can officially announce a thing, so here goes! One of the reasons I'll be streaming less is... I'm writing a book. Yeah, seriously. Publisher secured and everything. It's happening!!!

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@superblindman

4 years

This affirms every single thing I've done in this industry. Every dev I've tried to sell on the idea of accessibility. Every gamer I convinced that accessibility was possible. Every speech i've given. Just... all of it.

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@superblindman

5 years

@fr0styNinja @Miss__Aligned I love this question. We have a few RPG's made specifically for the blind, but this is the genre I think we need more of. I envision a fully accessible RPG on the scop…

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@superblindman

8 months

We won we won we won!!!!!!! Aaaaah! Huge congrats to the @ForzaMotorsport team for making the most accessible racing game of all time! I am ever-honored to be a part 'of this.

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@superblindman

2 years

I'm gonna try this again. Maybe I posted this too late in the day last time. Sighted fans of #WoWClassic , we need you. The developer of the blind accessibility mod is looking for additional mappers, willing to take some time and help finish unfinished areas.

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@superblindman

4 years

Thought i was going to have to wait until the show for this. Ladies and gentlemen, I am honored and humbled to officially announce that, thanks to you all, I have ben inducted into #TheGameAwards #FutureClass of 2020. There are no words. Thank you. Here's my membership card.

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@superblindman

5 years

Well, as a blind gamer, I'm personally happy that #fortnite finally looks the same to everyone else as it has always looked to me! #ripFortnite

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@superblindman

4 years

Hey #Dreams PS4 community. I am a totally blind gamer and accessibility consultant looking to do an external colaboration. At minimum, I would love to do voiceover work for a Draems project, but i'm really seeking to help craft a blind accessible game within Dreams. Any interest?

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@superblindman

1 month

Thank you guys so much for your love and support through these tough times. @MistyRayburn , myself @Shaysters , @stirlock and others appreciate you so muuch! Brandon is and was a truly loved man and a great part of communities!

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@superblindman

1 year

Blind folks, here is the audio described version of the Forza Motorsport Blind Driving Assists video. Also, let me be the first to welcome you to Forza.

[Audio Description] Forza Motorsport – Blind Driving Assists

Forza Motorsport is Turn 10 Studios’ most accessible game ever. Check out one of the game’s new accessibility feature sets, Blind Driving Assists, which was ...

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@superblindman

1 year

It's true! I'm insanely honored to co-announce this project. A couple of champions, the perfect ones for the job, worked together to make MK1 as accessible as possible. But to me, this is Rattlehead's show. Congratulations to him on busting into full consultation with a bang!

BlindFGC_Rattlehead

@KHRattlehead

1 year

Hello everyone! I would like to officially announce that @superblindman and I are Accessibility consultants for the highly anticipated upcoming game, Mortal Kombat 1 developed by @NetherRealm Studios! @BonjourChat87 and @MistyRayburn were there to support as well! #MK1

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@superblindman

2 years

To every blind Hearthstone player, and to every single person who has supported us being a part of the Hearthstone Community, please, please sign and share this. @ZeddyHS @markmckz Native Accessibility for Hearthstone - Sign the Petition! via @Change

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@superblindman

4 years

To make me laugh like I do in this photo, @mistyrayburn literally said "It's like Christmas morning!"

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@superblindman

2 years

I'm both astonished, and incredibly pleased to say that it appears @AsDuskFallsGame is fully playable by the blind. Thanks @sightlesskombat for your comprehensive video that showed me everything I needed to see. I will DEFINITELY be streaming this!!! WOW!

SightlessKombat, Always For #Accessibility!

@sightlessKombat

2 years

CC: @CanIPlayThat @IanHamilton_ @Xbox @AaronGreenberg @XboxP3 @AnitaMortaloni @jennpanattoni @XboxAmbassadors @Brannonz @LadieAuPair @stevesaylor @superblindman @dontRunOff01

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@superblindman

3 years

OK, folks. I have just played my first matches of #Hearthstone online using the blind #accessibility mod, and I've learned some things which I will share in this thread. Most importantly, it works. I'll even say it works beautifully!

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@superblindman

3 years

I sought confirmation before making this announcement, as I didn't know the rules for this sort of thing, but here goes. Folks, my career is officially getting a level up. I'm booked for multiple network interviews, including, tomorrow, an interview for live network TV! Aaaaaah!

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@superblindman

3 years

I... I can't believe... I can't believe I've just played Hearthstone, a game I have physically ached to play for years! This modder is getting SO much of my support.

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@Gaiazelle

3 years

LRT: This is the most amazing thing I've seen in a long time. I am so stoked for @superblindman right now, and hearing the delight in his voice is filling me with joy. If you want to read more about the mod, you can check out a post from the author here:

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@superblindman

3 years

@jasonschreier Well-written as always, but honestly I want to take a second to thank you for alt-tagging the images. It's mostly a thankless job, and I think sometimes folks who do it should be made aware that it's appreciated. So thanks. :)

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@superblindman

4 years

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the plaque I was awarded by @acbstudents for championing video game accessibility. I am truly thankful, and still feel honored to have received this award. It is certainly a defining moment for me. Thank you.

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@superblindman

2 years

Ladies and gentlemen, my official review of God of War: Ragnarok, the longest review I've ever written for a game, is now live. Thanks again to @playstation for providing the code.

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@superblindman

4 years

I can finally, officially, announce the very thing I haven't been able to talk about for the longest time. You saw the article from the Verge, which said I spoke with @naughtydog in 2017. That conversation turned into... a hiring.

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@superblindman

5 years

So... Kinda big news for me guys. I, Brandon Cole, accessibility advocate/consultant, have just been invited to #E3 ! Game developers, you might see me there! And if you do, let's talk. Let's start the conversation about blind accessibility! It'll be fun, I promise!

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@superblindman

4 years

Hi everyone! There's a tweet storm incoming from me right now. I hope you're ready.

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@superblindman

4 years

Accessibility features in #Cyberpunk2077 according to @blessingJR : Colorblind modes, subtitles including options for opacity, text size options, stick-inversion. Sadly, it seems like that's about all, but if you were looking for these options, now you know. Thanks Blessing!

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@superblindman

27 days

Hi, friends. Shaysters here again. We decided to keep Brandon's account here for you guys. I'll repost tributes and give updates with events. Please do not get upset if you're not reposted... I'm trying my best. Much love to you all!

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@superblindman

1 year

I wasn't sure if I could immediately announce this, but other folks are doing it, so it seems to be OK. Ahem. Ladies and gents, I have made it into the #Hearthstone Creator Program! Sometimes, you really do just have to believe in yourself, embrace what you love and who you are.

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@superblindman

4 years

To blind gamers out there, I've still seen a small undercurrent of uncertainty. Things like, "Oh man, if this is true..." I get it. But ladies and gentlemen, I can tell you, as someone who has been working on this game for 3 years, that it is all true. All of the hype is real.

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@superblindman

11 months

I just want to say that I really love this video. This Steve guy... He gets it. He talks about what BDA is meant to be, he acknowledges and understands the learning curve, and he molds it to the way that works for him, which is JUST what we wanted. Thanks, Steve. This helps us.

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@stevesaylor

11 months

With @ForzaMotorsport 's new suite of accessibility options, there is a brand new feature called Blind Drive Assist. But what is it? How does it work? Here's a quick rundown of it in action! Shoutout to @superblindman and the @Turn10Studios team who worked a lot on this.

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@superblindman

3 years

This. I proposed to my fiance almost 13 years ago. This is literally the reason we're not married right now. #VowsYetPromised

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@superblindman

4 years

Blind gamers, this is that dream you've been having. This is the evolution of blind accessibility. This is, as @mistyrayburn already said, "the bar." And I am directly responsible for many, many of the features you are about to use.

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@superblindman

5 years

It feels awesome that I can post this tweet highlighting @Twitch 's blind accessibility efforts so quickly. Go to the Twitch homepage, and witness the fully accessible player. Buttons are labeled, volume is adjustable, and there's even a clip button! #AccessibilityIsHappening

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@superblindman

3 months

Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for yet another thread from me. Despite all the unfortunate stuff going on with me medically right now, something incredible has happened. Something that, to me, is almost unbelievable. And I have to tell the world. Get ready for a thread.

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@superblindman

2 years

This is sadly an example of a tweet I don't like. I wish people would stop saying "everyone" until they actually mean it. I'm blind. Can I be a champion in Roller Champions? No? Well then, that's not everyone.

Ubisoft

@Ubisoft

2 years

Everyone can be a champion 🏆 Discover how the @RollerChampions team put #accessibility features at the core of the game's design.

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@superblindman

4 years

Just watched @ubisoft 's accessibility video starring me, and man oh man that is cut together so well. I sound really super smart in that video. Watch it to get my super awesome insights!

Blind Accessibility Initiatives at Ubisoft with Brandon Cole |...

Learn the opportunities of making a blind accessible game with accessibility advocate and consultant Brandon Cole.About Ubisoft:Ubisoft is a creator of world...

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@superblindman

2 years

Holy cow. Sorry folks, my brain is still exploding. Thank you, @playhearthstone , for including us in an unexpected way, and so quickly. Here's the latest expansion trailer... Audio described! I'm so happy right now. #AudioDescription

#AudioDescription Voyage to the Sunken City Cinematic Trailer

Dive into a scientific excursion under the sea! We set off in search of powerful sunken treasures, massive sea monsters, and the mysterious inhabitants of th...

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@superblindman

2 years

Time for a short thread. Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to officially confirm that I have just finished God of War: Ragnarok. This is a thing I'm still reeling from. I can't believe I did it. But that's only part of the reason for this thread.

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@superblindman

3 years

Ladies and gentlemen, I an officially publicly announcing that I am separating myself from @RKGamersTeam . I've learnd some incredibly troubling things today. I've learned that our team leader does not, and perhaps never did, uphold the values of the team. (continued)

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@superblindman

3 months

OK everyone, tomorrow is surgery day for me. I am going in with confidence that we'll sort everything out, confidence in my Dr. and a positive attitude. Still nervous in the way I think it's sensible to be nervous about any surgery, but I'm gonna rock it.

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@superblindman

4 years

I want you all to check out this blog post by Playstation, and listen to the videos in it. Get a real taste of the audio queues you'll be using as you play The Last of Us Part 2.

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@superblindman

1 year

I am now going to post a tweet I've never been able to post before. The kind of thing I could never say while working on a project until today. Here goes. Hey everyone!!! I'm gonna go work on Forza now! OMG that feels great!!!

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@superblindman

2 years

Hey folks, this is me reaching out to the broad Accessibility community. The Playability initiative, of which I am a part, is looking for other disabled gamers who are passionate about games and interested in some potential consulting work down the line. (continued)

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@superblindman

3 years

OMG! OMG guys! We freaking did it! We got a disabled tag on Twitch! This is amazing! This is awesome! This is soooo great for discoverability!

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@superblindman

3 years

Thanks for the shoutout, and hey, if you missed the interview, looks like you can watch it here! :)

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@superblindman

5 years

@eladnarra You are correct. Menus that change are huuuuuuuge problems.

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@superblindman

3 years

Well folks, I did it! Today is officially my birthday, and I'm also officially old enough to run for president. So guys... What we thinkin? 2024? Sounds great! :)

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@superblindman

3 years

Folks, I already loved Hades. Yall knew this. But now, there is a mod that makes the game EVEN MORE Accessible to the totally blind! It's linked here! You should click it.

Mike Breedlove

@stirlock

3 years

@superblindman omfg it's out! It's freaking out!

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@superblindman

4 years

I... Just... Beat... Hades! It CAN be done! @stirlock @Ross_Minor @Blindryan

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@superblindman

4 years

@leeoonpeep I use a screen reader called Jaws, which basically makes my computer speak, along with a Twitter client that specifically was made for the blind. As for typing, I took typing lessons at a very early age, and use a standard keyboard.

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@superblindman

5 years

Big, biiiig shoutout to @Xbox and @microsoft . Regardless of what you thought of the conference, it was audio-described for the first time EVER! There are several memes i could make from some of the little slip ups, but all in all it was truly a wonderful experience! #E3

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@superblindman

4 years

Also, to be completely clear, (this one's mostly just for the new folks), I will be reviewing the system from a blind accessibility perspective, as I am totally blind. I've seen some folks recommending games in the thread, like Ghosts of Tsushima, that I sadly cannot play.

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@superblindman

4 years

Yeeeeeeeeeeees! #TLOU2 wins for innovation in accesibility! I just... I am a PART of this! I am a freaking PART of this! Congratulations Naughty_Dog! Congratulations @gangles and @thegreatbluebit ! And AGAIN... Thank you!!!! I'm going nuts! :)

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@superblindman

5 years

@StephenKing Don't worry, my friend. You'll always look young to me. Of course, I am blind, but that just makes it even more true.

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@superblindman

4 years

I am forever greatful to @beavs and @thegreatbluebit for giving me a chance. For listening to me talk at #GAConf about how I would love to finally play a game for @mistyrayburn instead of her playing one for me, and allowing me to help make that a reality.

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@superblindman

4 years

Alright, gotta do it. My hot take for the day. Blind Playthrough is not offensive. I am a blind person. A totally blind person who is not offended by Blind Playthrough. Would anyone care to explain to me why I should be offended? I make no promises. :)

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@superblindman

3 years

OMG it's live, it's live, it's really really live! Ladies and gents, I present you with my televised news appearance, talking about blind accessibility in games! How freaking cool is this?

Blind Columbus man pushing to make video games more accessible for visually impaired

A man from Columbus works with the gaming industry to make video games more accessible.

www.10tv.com

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@superblindman

5 years

@Marisha_Ray Hey, don't worry about your camera skills. I say to you now, as a totally blind guy, that everything looks great! :)

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@superblindman

1 year

@IGN Can we stop calling this "humorous narration?" That's not the point of it at all. Consider that, without this narration, we would have just the Fatality audio, which is not always a clear indicator of what's going on. This is audio description. It exists in tons of media.

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@superblindman

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Blizzard Entertainment is fully cognizant of their blind World of Warcraft players, who can only play using, (here it comes), add-ons. From what I have read so far, it appears the restrictions proposed will absolutely affect, and likely completely break these addons.

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@superblindman

2 years

My first impressions of God of War: Ragnarok are now live! Thanks again so much to @playstation for providing the code! Remember, full review on November 3!

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@superblindman

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I have heard all of you. Honestly, truly, I have. After all those responses, plus some much-needed consultation, I am going to write something. It will, partially, be an accessibility-focused review of the game. Some of you will not approve. I have come to grips with that.

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@superblindman

5 years

@BlankSparrow No problem. Whenever you do, I'll be here. I look forward to answering them.

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@superblindman

3 years

@geoffkeighley The audio stream appears to have been highjacked... by a child. This is... disturbing.

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Brandon Cole: TLOU MK1 Forza Accessibility

@superblindman

1 year

I absolutely love this. You know you've made it when a dev uses your testimony as an endorsement. No complaints here, it's great!

BROK THE INVESTIGATOR 🐊 Wishlist the DLC!

@COWCATGames

1 year

Well, @superblindman worked on several AAA games for accessibility including The Last Of Us 1 & 2, and has now played through BROK and loved it ☺️ #accessibility #a11y

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@superblindman

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Today is the day, folks! At 1:30 PM eastern, I celebrate #GAAD with The Last of Us Part 2, a game I poured my heart into making blind accessible, on its hardest difficulty, Grounded! And at 3 eastern, that live stream will be on @twitch 's front page! It's gonna be awesome!

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Brandon Cole: TLOU MK1 Forza Accessibility

@superblindman

1 year

OK, so now I think it's time to anounce another cool part of this. One of the coolest things about this, in my opinion. I am still working, and will continue to work on Forza even after launch!

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@superblindman

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I am incredibly grateful to my fellow consultants, @Spookenator @JamesRath @Amadeus2k @JoshPStraub @stevesaylor as well, because I believe the Last of Us 2 is truly a game for everyone. We always wanted EVERYONE to play, and I believe we've achieved something amazing.

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Brandon Cole: TLOU MK1 Forza Accessibility

@superblindman

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Announcing it in a tweet all its own. Ladies and gentlemen, I'm proud to announce that I narrated the #AudioDescription for the #RainbowSixExtraction trailer, and deep dive. This is my first professional audio description narration ever, and i believe it's only the beginning.

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Brandon Cole: TLOU MK1 Forza Accessibility

@superblindman

4 years

So today, I've talked a lot about how I worked on the Last of Us part II. I'm just gonna put this here now. Hey there, #Gamedev , I can do that for you. That is what I offer. Contact me! @beavs

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@superblindman

5 years

@ComposerBarton @MitchyD Yes! I love this question because I love in-game music. This is a conversation I've been trying to have with @awintory for 5 years now, (since i met him at GDC), and w…

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@superblindman

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Ooookay, folks. It's time for an announcement from me. This is going to be a thread, so as always I ask that you bear with me. I've thought a lot about this, and I'm going to attempt to be as clear in my reasoning and intentions as possible. Here goes.

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@superblindman

4 years

Well great. Animal Crossing New Horizons is accessible to the blind. Now what am I gonna do?

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Brandon Cole: TLOU MK1 Forza Accessibility

@superblindman

5 years

Well, the meeting with Twitch went... Well, it went super great! Apparently my post kind of went viral within the organization, and I'm confident our conversation has started something!

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@superblindman

1 year

Well, feelin pretty good about myself! Just hit another Diablo IV milestone! I have officially completed a dungeon without any sighted assistance. Yes!!! @Gaiazelle #Diablo4

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Brandon Cole: TLOU MK1 Forza Accessibility

@superblindman

2 years

OK, time for a longshot. Attention all sighted folk interested in helping the cause of blind accessibility! Currently, someone is attempting to put together a mapping team to map the MASSIVE world that is WOW Retail for an accessibility add-on! Interested? Please let me know!

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@superblindman

5 months

Hey there everyone! Thanks to the @playhearthstone team, I have 2 codes to give away! But not just any codes, Whizbang's Workshop standard bundle codes!!! 60 packs, early access to corridor sleeper, and more! #hearthstone

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@superblindman

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To anyone who reads this, thank you for doing so, and please stand with the blind community on this issue. Azeroth should be for everyone. Thanks again. @gaiazelle @Blizzard_Ent #worldofwarcraft

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@superblindman

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Folks, sometimes in life, you've just gotta shoot your shot. I have done that today. I shot my shot. I have just... applied for Twitch partnership. Please send your good luck, and your energy towards @twitch . Here's hoping!!!

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