World Day of Video Games, and knows some games for the blind and visually impaired

World Video Game Day is celebrated annually on August 29. It was founded in 2008 by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) to celebrate the positive impact that video games have on people's lives. The ESA is a trade association that represents the video game industry in the United States.

World Video Game Day is a time to come together and celebrate the joy that video games bring to people of all ages. It is also a time to raise awareness of the positive impact that video games can have on mental and physical health, education, and social development.

Here are some of the positive impacts that video games have on people's lives:

  • Video games can help people relieve stress and anxiety.
  • Video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time.
  • Video games can help people learn new skills and solve problems.
  • Video games can promote social interaction and teamwork.
  • Video games can help people develop creativity and imagination.

So next time you're feeling stressed or down, reach for your controller and play a video game. It might just make you feel better.

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Video games for the blind and visually impaired

There are a number of video games that are designed to be accessible to blind and visually impaired players. Here are a few examples:

The Vale: Shadow of the Crown is a first-person adventure game that uses binaural audio to create a fully immersive experience for blind players. The game is set in a medieval world, and players must use their hearing to navigate the environment, solve puzzles, and fight enemies.

https://www.fallingsquirrel.com/the-vale

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A Blind Legend is a rhythm-based game that tells the story of a blind knight on a quest to save his kingdom. The game uses audio cues to guide players through the levels, and players must tap the controller to the beat of the music to attack enemies and progress through the game.

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Blindside is a puzzle game that challenges players to solve puzzles using only sound. The game is set in a dark world, and players must use their hearing to identify objects, navigate the environment, and solve puzzles.

http://www.blindsidegame.com/

Audiosurf is a music game that uses music to create the gameplay. Players race through a track while listening to music, and the track changes based on the music. The game is fully accessible to blind players, and they can use audio cues to navigate the track and avoid obstacles.

https://www.audio-surf.com/

AudioQuest is a text-based adventure game that is fully accessible to blind players. The game is played entirely through text, and players must use their imagination to visualize the world around them.

https://lablab.ai/event/salz21-ai-hackathon/hackstreet-boys/audioquest

Dark Echo is a puzzle game that challenges players to solve puzzles using only sound. The game is set in a dark world, and players must use their hearing to identify objects, navigate the environment, and solve puzzles.

https://www.darkechogame.com/

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Dinosaur Polo Club's games are known for their accessibility features. Their games, such as Mini Metro and Human Fall Flat, have a variety of accessibility options that make them playable by blind and visually impaired players.

https://dinopoloclub.com/

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8PoS0kI5X0EReM-D0vm7ag

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Meet Steve Saylor, a blind gamer

Steve Saylor is a blind video gamer and accessibility advocate. He is the host of the YouTube channel "Blind Gamer with Steve Saylor" and the Media Editor of CanIPlayThat.com, a website that helps gamers find accessible games.

Saylor was born in Canada in 1988. Saylor has always been passionate about video games. He started playing games when he was a child, using audio cues and memory to navigate the game world.

As Saylor got older, he began to advocate for better accessibility in video games. He has worked with game developers to make games more accessible to blind and visually impaired players. He has also spoken at conferences and events about the importance of accessibility in gaming.

Saylor is a role model for blind and visually impaired gamers around the world. He shows that blindness is not a barrier to gaming. He is an inspiration to others and a reminder that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.

Here are some of Steve Saylor's accomplishments:

  • He is the host of the YouTube channel "Blind Gamer with Steve Saylor," which has over 100,000 subscribers.
  • He is the Media Editor of CanIPlayThat.com, a website that helps gamers find accessible games.
  • He has worked with game developers such as Ubisoft, EA, and Naughty Dog to improve accessibility in their games.
  • He has spoken at conferences and events such as the Game Developers Conference and the AbleGamers Charity Marathon.
  • He is a role model for blind and visually impaired gamers around the world.

Steve Saylor is a true inspiration. He is a pioneer in the field of accessibility in gaming and he is making a difference in the lives of blind and visually impaired gamers around the world.

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