The LauraKBuzz Podcast

Stray Gods: Accessibility Settings Preview - Access-Ability 28.07.2023 8:23 ↓

Sometimes, talking about the accessibility milestones you're failing to hit is just as important as discussing your accessibility sucesses.

Comparing Accessibility Controllers: Xbox Vs PlayStation Vs Nintendo - Access-Ability 21.07.2023 13:54 ↓

With price now a known factor, let's compare the functions and costs for different setups using the main brands of accessibility controller for consoles.

Gaming Accessibility Creators You Should Be Following - Access-Ability 13.07.2023 9:50 ↓

There's a bunch of amazing, wonderful, and talented creators in the video game accessibility space. Join me as I try to quick fire tell you about as many as my ADHD can manage in a single sitting.

Debunking The Myth That Accessibility Is A Niche - Access-Ability 07.07.2023 11:08 ↓

The number of disabled people in the world is not a small figure, and as such arguements that accessibility is a niche topic miss the mark.

Accessible Design VS Accessibility Settings - Access-Ability 30.06.2023 9:08 ↓

While a list of accessibility settings is easy to measure and praise on paper, the future of accessibility in video games often comes in forms less immidiately visible to the player.

Street Fighter 6 Is A Game Changer For My Mix Of Disabilities - Access-Ability 23.06.2023 11:33 ↓

I haven't had this much fun with a fighting game in a long time.

Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Accomodates Lack Of Visual Memory - Access-Ability 16.06.2023 6:08 ↓

As a gamer without visual memory, this new option could be a game changer.

Why The PS5 Access Controller Needs To Work On PS6 - Access-Ability 25.05.2023 6:58 ↓

Accessibility controllers can't just be designned for use on a single hardware generation, and need to be futureproof.

Forza Motorsport Introduces Ambitious Blind Driving Assists - Access-Ability 05.05.2023 5:15 ↓

Bringing big budget Sim Racing to blind players!

A(Non-Optimistic)Tears Of The Kingdom Accessibility Wishlist - Access-Ability 26.04.2023 7:26 ↓

I hope we see some basic accessibility improvements over Breath of the Wild, but I dare not feel hopeful, given Nintendo's track record the past six years.

PS5's Accessibility Tags Are Great, With A Caveat - Access-Ability 11.04.2023 9:58 ↓

A wonderful step toward standardisation, with some teething issues at launch.

Pokémon Go is Rolling Back Remote Raiding... Again - Access-Ability 06.04.2023 10:01 ↓

As time goes on, unofficial third-party apps become more and more often necessary for disabled players.

Resident Evil 4 Remake Accessibility Review - Access-Ability 31.03.2023 8:57 ↓

A step forward, with some steps forward still to creep towards.

Predicting Tears Of The Kingdom Weapon Fusions 29.03.2023 9:07 ↓

By looking back at Breath of the Wild, we can make predictions about Tears of the Kingdom.

Gaming With Long Covid - Access-Ability 24.03.2023 10:35 ↓

Non-disabled status is often a temporary state, with conditions such as Long Covid able to induce disability in previously unimpacted gamers.

Brok The InvestiGator Retrofits Blind Player Accessibility Support - Access-Ability 16.03.2023 12:59 ↓

While I have issues with the game itself, I find it hard to fault the retrofitted accessibility features added into this adventure game post release.

Let's Talk About Final Fantasy XVI - Access-Ability 10.03.2023 9:53 ↓

Not strictly accessibility settings by name, but still an unfortunate implementation of useful options.

Sector's Edge, Deaf Mode, And Competetive Equity - Access-Ability 03.03.2023 9:18 ↓

By turning off audio, and replacing it with a visualiser, Sector's Edge is seeking to even the competetive playing field.

PS VR2 Hardware Accessibility Review - Access-Ability 22.02.2023 18:10 ↓

Some exciting new tech, paired with many of the limitations common across the board with VR technology.

Horizon: Call Of The Mountain Accessibility Review - Access-Ability 17.02.2023 9:56 ↓

A motion sickness miracle, but predicated on two handed gameplay.

Accessibility Split Controllers And PlayStation - Access-Ability 16.02.2023 10:08 ↓

Split controllers like those found on Nintendo Switch can be great for accessibility. Could PlayStation offer their own solution?

Hi-Fi Rush And Audio Visual Rhythm Game Feedback - Access-Ability 09.02.2023 10:06 ↓

Look at me, managing to make video content during gestures at this week in video games discourse

Dead Space Brings Content Warnings To Big Budget Horror 03.02.2023 11:34 ↓

Solid execution for players with specific content warning needs.

Forspoken's Intriguing Accessibility Options - Access-Ability 24.01.2023 10:48 ↓

Some good potential options available, in a game I at the time could not judge more widely.

Melatonin Nails Music Rhythm Accessibility - Access-Ability 20.01.2023 8:04 ↓

My opinion on this game drastically improved thanks to added accessibility options.