Taking Video Out of the Game: A Game Developer's Guide to Total Blind Accessibility - Softcover

Cole, Brandon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1032557397 ISBN 13: 9781032557397

Publisher: CRC Press, 2025

Synopsis

This book aims to provide information and in-routes to one of the most complex forms of video game accessibility. It promises to explain how a developer might make their game accessible to the totally blind. It will break down what that means and provide plenty of examples and ideas for how developers might achieve total blind accessibility, even in the largest, most complex games. As an experienced accessibility consultant who has worked on multiple AAA titles, the author brings a wealth of practical experience to the reader.

About this title

About the Author

Brandon Cole was a totally blind, award‑winning accessibility consultant working primarily in the video game industry. His notable work includes such titles as The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2, among others. He also used his social media, blog, and streaming platforms to advocate for accessibility whenever possible. Tragically, he passed away in June 2024 after a brief fight with Melanoma. You can still find his website, YouTube, and social media at brandoncole.net.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032557397
• ISBN 13: 9781032557397
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 14