Re: Thoughts About Audiogames getting Nintendo Switch Ports
Re: Thoughts About Audiogames getting Nintendo Switch Ports At 26, Was never one for judging people for their videogame prefferences, like you certainly seem to be. While I can't say I've heard of a Netendo, I can say that the Nintendo Switch costs $299, just like that big Amazon Echo you mentioned. Have you ever held a Switch? It's pretty tiny, and makes a lot of sense as either a secondary console, or a primary one. Regarding your accessibility comments, the Nintendo Switch is actually pretty accessible, minus a TTS feature of course.As far as "not giving a f*ck" about this, why put down those of us that want to push accessibility of videogames forward? Why simply settle for what we have now? Settling didn't get us TLOU2 on the PS4. Nor did it get us any of the other mainstream games with various levels of accessibility on various platforms.Getting back to the topic of the Nintendo Switch, consider this. Most audiogames, with the exception of the RPG's, are played in short bursts. In other words, perfect for a hybrid console like the Switch. RPG's have a great home on the platform as well.Next time, really consider where you stand vs the rest of the blind gaming community before you start bashing, and being afraid to try something new to you. For the record, I'm about to go install Steam to play a game I recently heard about, so hopefuly things go well on that front.To end off, you have a passion for the X-Box apparently, and I have one for the Switch, and I don't think I'm alone in that. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/614512/#p614512 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Thoughts About Audiogames getting Nintendo Switch Ports
Re: Thoughts About Audiogames getting Nintendo Switch Ports That's true. I would go so far as to say that TLOU 2's screen reader was better than Sony's though, so either way things worked out well. To be fair though, the Switch and PS4/5 are completely different Architectures, so it might not even be possible for game devs to build a screen reader into Switch games. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/614108/#p614108 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Thoughts About Audiogames getting Nintendo Switch Ports
Re: Thoughts About Audiogames getting Nintendo Switch Ports At post 22, I would love Switch ports of games like A Hero's Call, Shadow Rine (in english,) maybe even BK 2/3.Thinking out loud here, I know BGT seems to get a lot of crap these days, but as its language is similar to that of C+, I wonder if ports of BGT games would be possible. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/613806/#p613806 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Thoughts About Audiogames getting Nintendo Switch Ports
Re: Thoughts About Audiogames getting Nintendo Switch Ports Wow. This is actually generating discussion. I like that. To get back to the Switch though, TLOU 2 demonstrated that a console doesn't necessarily have to have built-in TTS, as that game uses its own TTS from what I can tell.While it's true that Nintendo hasn't exactly had Sony or Microsoft levels of accessibility, the potential is there. The Switch, in particular, has some "accidental accessibility" features, like navigational cues on the home screen, different sounds to indicate which icon you've selected, "Settings, Controler Config, Eshop, etc. I think we're seeing the beginnings of accessible mainstream gaming on the platform, but the idea of playing an audiogame like Paladin of the Sky, Manamon, Super Liam, etc, seems perfect for the Switch. Not to mention, dev kits cost only $400 or so from what I've been able to research, and Nintendo has been extremely indie friendly as of late. So much so, that they have presentations specifically for indies.I'M curious to see how far you guys go with these ideas you've been discussing about the NES as well. I'd love to contribute more than just discussion and ideas, but I don't know an ounce of code, and I wouldn't know which language to begin with. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/612912/#p612912 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Thoughts About Audiogames getting Nintendo Switch Ports
Thoughts About Audiogames getting Nintendo Switch Ports Hi guys. Long time no post. Something that caught my attention last week, was the release of Alt-Frequencies on the Nintendo Switch. It's very much playable, but since the Switch has no built-in TTS, the menus don't read, which is the only drawback. That got me thinking though, about the possibilities of ways to play audiogames on the Switch. Games like Control, and Hitman 3, received cloud versions on the platform, which is an approach that's actually working pretty well from what I've heard so far. As for how audiogames would work, I can't say, because I don't know how much latency there might be, but it sounded like a great idea in my head.Who knows though. Maybe I'll be browsing the EShop for deals, and stumble across another audiogame. A guy can dream, right? URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611318/#p611318 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: What do I need to know to play Hades?
Re: What do I need to know to play Hades? Hmmm. Hearing about the accessibility of this game makes me want to get the Switch version. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611316/#p611316 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: PS4, and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad screenreader
Re: PS4, and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad screenreader Some of the things that are inaccessible to the built-in screen reader include, but are not limited to, most of the settings options, (time/date, profile management, etc,) anything in the share menu, browsing the store on the console itself, the entire initial setup process, system updates, and more. Even the screen reader itself is limited. The only things you can control are the speed and volume of the voice. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/548115/#p548115 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
PS4, and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad screenreader
PS4, and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad screenreader Hi guys,So I got a PS4, thanks the Last of Us 2. As you PS4 owners know, the initial setup process, and most of the UI is not accessible with the built-in screen reader. What work-arounds have you guys used to solve this little issue? I've used SuperSense, but pointing my phone at my tv screen gets tiring real quick.For the record though, the Last of Us 2 is awesome! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/547996/#p547996 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
BK3 not playing sounds
BK3 not playing sounds Hi guys.So I haven't played BK3 in a super long time, so I figured I'd get back into it. However, upon installing/updating the game, no sound plays at any point. NVDA and JGT read everything as they should, but the lack of sound is a bit of a problem.Does anyone have any ideas of either what could be causing the issue, or better yet, a solution?Thanks all,James URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/486078/#p486078 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Manamon 2: Impressions Thread
Re: Manamon 2: Impressions Thread Hi All,S. P. O. I. L. E. R. S.So I have all 7 stadium keys, and went through the time machine in Tradale, made my way to the second floor of Requiem Castle, but no princess to be found there. Am I missing something?SPOILER END. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/480426/#p480426 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Manamon 2: Impressions Thread
Re: Manamon 2: Impressions Thread Hi guys. So I'm in the Barron underground. I've found keys 1 and 3, but can't seem to find 2. I know it's going to be somewhere obvious, but can someone give a hint? I seem to have explored the area, unless of course there's something I've missed. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/477199/#p477199 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Manamon 2: Impressions Thread
Re: Manamon 2: Impressions Thread Hi guys. S. P. O. I. L. E R. Time.I'm only asking for help with Eternity Angel because getting through the speed booster section is only mildly annoying. However, Eternity Angel counters with a strong attack, as well as the fact that it seems to have type advantages to everything I throw at it. Earlier posters have beaten it before, but I'm kinda stuck.End SPOILERS here. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/475927/#p475927 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Manamon Trading thread
Re: Manamon Trading thread Hi guys. Has anyone else had an issue with traded manamon ignoring you? My once reliable Aperishian has now become an unwilling Mortrex. Any ideas would be wonderful. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=275739#p275739 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Mac Users Rejoice, you should now be able to play Manamon natively
Re: Mac Users Rejoice, you should now be able to play Manamon natively Regarding the lagging sound, that should be happening so as not to drown out the speech.The only problem I could see is the app not opening on the first try. If that happens, press VO+Shift+M on the manamon app, then select open. A dialog box should appear. Just press the "open" or "Open anyway" button, and you should be good to go. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=275732#p275732 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Manamon Trading thread
Re: Manamon Trading thread Hi guys. I need a leaf, Flammia, and the usual transformation trades minus grizzled. if anyone is willing to host. I'll happily trade all legendaries, as I have 2 files, one of which has the mythical. Of course, I can also breed and trade Aquaffe, and pretty much anything else.Either PM me on here, or twitter at @jchambers1408, which ever would get my attention faster.Thanks all,James URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=275580#p275580 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Mac Users Rejoice, you should now be able to play Manama natively
Re: Mac Users Rejoice, you should now be able to play Manama natively Hi. Manama runs beautifully on my 2015 12 inch MacBook. I'll check the download and see if I can come up with any solutions for those of you who haven't had luck with this. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=275363#p275363 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Any Arcade game collectors out there?
Re: Any Arcade game collectors out there? Oh, and I forgot that they don't necessarily need to be huge. For instance, I'm considering purchasing a build-it-yourself, bartop cabinet to house my Neo Geo or CPS2 arcade hardware. Problem is, I would need to buy a monitor, and buttons/joysticks for the controls, but the benefit is that it is much smaller than a full-size cab. The one I'm looking into measures about 20 inches wide, 19 inches deep, and about 25 inches high. Those dimensions are estimates, but they give you an idea to work with. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=274371#p274371 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Any Arcade game collectors out there?
Re: Any Arcade game collectors out there? As of right now, the cabs are "stored" at my mom's garage, which is huge... until I move into my own place, and hopefully get a garage or basement of my own. Regarding the price, cabs can be fairly cheap if you are patient, and know where to look. I got mine all from Craigslist, but you can find some good deals on Ebay, the KLOV forums, and others as well.I'll try to get a good recording of my Daytona setup in action next time I go to my mom's place.to answer the question of what an arcade cabinet is, it is a cabinet that houses all the parts necessary for an coin operated video game. They contain the game boards themselves, as well as the controls, monitor, coin mechanisms, power supply, etc to make the game work. They also contain graphics on the sides of the cab and sometimes the bezel around the screen. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=274370#p274370 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Manamon Post-game stuff
Re: Manamon Post-game stuff Seems there really is no way to get past that gate. At least I haven't been able to figure anything out. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=274367#p274367 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Any Arcade game collectors out there?
Any Arcade game collectors out there? Hi guys.Just wanted to see if there are any fell blind folks interested in collecting arcade games. I currently have a twin-and-a-half Daytona USA setup, a Galaga cabinet, and am interested in getting a Neo Geo MVS and Capcom CPS2.I've enjoyed going to arcades ever since I was young, and I always thought it would be neat to have an actual arcade cabinet in my house. Working on them has been fun as well. One of my Daytona USA cabinets had a bad sound board, and another has what I suspect is a bad sound amplifier. Actually being able to swap some boards around and getting 2 fully functional cabinets without sight was really cool. Also, navigating the test menu was slightly difficult, but TapTapSee and Be My Eyes came to the rescue. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=273791#p273791 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Manamon Post-game stuff
Re: Manamon Post-game stuff Awesome. Thanks for info. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=272939#p272939 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Manamon Post-game stuff
Manamon Post-game stuff Huge. SPOILERS. AHEAD.I've beaten the master stadium, did the space launch, and caught 2 mythical dragons. What was the point of the rocket launch? I've got a good feeling there might be another dragon, but I have no idea where to begin looking.What other post-game content is available?Thanks,James URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=272933#p272933 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: New smash bros game, anyone playing?
Re: New smash bros game, anyone playing? Hi all,Has anyone figured out how to play online, and does anyone have a layout of the main menu? URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=191720#p191720 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: New smash bros game, anyone playing?
Re: New smash bros game, anyone playing? Loving the new Smash Bros game, and I agree about masterhand. Ive yet to beat it with even one character. So far though, Im really enjoying playing as Megaman. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=191415#p191415 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: nintendo 3ds/2ds: how usable are they?
Re: nintendo 3ds/2ds: how usable are they? Hi,Glad to see a fellow blind person showing the 3DS some love. As for usability, sighted assistance is needed to set the system up and download EShop purchases, but the main menu has diferent sounds for the menu options, and the games have little intro clips, similar to the PSP. Oh yeah, Super Smash Bros is great.You would be fine with the 2DS, but sighted assistance will be needed to change the sound to stereo, as it only has a single speaker and defaults to mono when plugging in headphones. I personally have a 3DS XL, which has longer battery life, but see if you can experiment with both systems to see which one suits you better. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=191163#p191163 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: A Chrono Trigger project
Re: A Chrono Trigger project Great work on the demo. I cant help but wonder though. If this project goes well, could the same thing be done for other Square titles? I personally wouldnt mind being able to play Secret of Mana, Secret of Evermore sounds interesting as well. And of course, the Final Fantasy games.This is a little off topic, but I wonder if it is theoreticly possible to connect a real SNES to a capture card, and have an NVDA add-on that intercepts the video and reads out the text. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=190960#p190960 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Pokemon X/Y, anyone playing?
Re: Pokemon X/Y, anyone playing? Hi,Id love an invite. The email is:j m c a h s at yahoo dot comThanks,James URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=190855#p190855 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Pokemon X/Y, anyone playing?
Re: Pokemon X/Y, anyone playing? Hi,[[wow]]. The touch screen template is a great idea, particularly if you have a 3DS xl, as I do. I know that the first screen on the WIFI screen only has 6 buttons, but I think the Battle Spot, and Wonder Trade buttons would be a great place to start. And the template for the map would be quite useful as well. What we need is an easy way to produce such overlays.URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=178187#p178187 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Pokemon X/Y, anyone playing?
Re: Pokemon X/Y, anyone playing? Ive heard of it, but I dont own one.Ive got an interesting idea. They have tactile screen protectors for iOS devices. What if we apply a similar concept to the 3DS touchscreen? It would be like a booklet of all the different screens, with a braille legend to tell you which screen is which, and what the options are. It sounds a little over the top, but I just thought Id put it out there.URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=178190#p178190 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Pokemon X/Y, anyone playing?
Re: Pokemon X/Y, anyone playing? Hello,Fantastic work on this guide. Lumiose city is definitely tricky to manage, so that is much appreciated.One question though. Do you have any plans to write a guide on the WIFI system?Thanks,JamesURL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=178063#p178063 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: A Chrono Trigger project
Re: A Chrono Trigger project Hi,I cant believe I didnt think about this until now. If you search online, youll come across so many mods to Super Mario World, and other SNES games its unbelievable. These mods are simply patches to the existing ROM file. Your project sounds exactly the same. Therefor, I conclude that this project is safe to continue.URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=177260#p177260 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: for the mainstream gamers: it's time for e3 2014!
Re: for the mainstream gamers: it's time for e3 2014! Hi,Hyrule Warriors sounds really fun. Splatoon sounds way cool, but Ive got a good feeling it wont be very playable for us though. Kinda makes me think about purchasing a Wii U.URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=176863#p176863 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: A Chrono Trigger project
Re: A Chrono Trigger project Hi,Id love to take part in this project as it becomes usable for us totally blind folks. Just the thought of finally being able to play one of Squares greatest, and well known titles is really neat.URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=176864#p176864 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: for the mainstream gamers: it's time for e3 2014!
Re: for the mainstream gamers: it's time for e3 2014! I cant wait for Super Smash Bros. Theres actually a playable demo of the WIIU version of the game at Best Buy stores, though I havent gone yet.URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=176748#p176748 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system
Re: Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system Hi,At post 18, I hope Im misunderstanding your post, because it seems a little doom and gloom to me. I do appreciate your input as to what is (in your opinion), the right way to approach this though. I do agree that Nintendo was doing fine without us, but so were Amazon, Google, Apple, Etc.Lets think of it this way. Before Apple introduced VoiceOver on iOS, blind people wouldnt touch an iPhone with a 10 foot pole. How many blind people do you know that have iPhones today though? The device is different, but Im sure you understand my point. As for this being a mainstream company who wouldnt even give us a glance, I dont remember the name of the dev company, but there was a fighting game that recently incorporated sounds to make the game more playable by the blind, and they were mainstream. That is one out of a ton, but the possibility is still there.Ill end this post with 2 questions.1. Please, answer thi s honestly. Am I wasting my time and energy with this goal?2. If the 3DS was made accessible, would you purchase one?Thanks,JamesURL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=175057#p175057 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system
Re: Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system Hi,At post 18, I hope Im misunderstanding your post, because it seems a little doom and gloom to me. I do appreciate your input as to what is (in your opinion), the right way to approach this though. I do agree that Nintendo was doing fine without us, but so were Amazon, Google, Apple, Etc.Lets think of it this way. Before Apple introduced VoiceOver on iOS, blind people wouldnt touch an iPhone with a 10 foot pole. How many blind people do you know that have iPhones today though? The device is different, but Im sure you understand my point. As for this being a mainstream company who wouldnt even give us a glance, I dont remember the name of the dev company, but there was a fighting game that recently incorporated sounds to make the game more playable by the blind, and they were mainstream. That is one out of a ton, but the possibility is still there.Ill end this post with 2 questions.1. Please, answer thi s honestly. Am I wasting my time and energy with this goal?2. If the 3DS was made accessible, would you purchase one?Thanks,JamesURL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=175057#p175057 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system
Re: Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system Hi,At post 18, I hope Im misunderstanding your post, because it seems a little doom and gloom to me. I do appreciate your input as to what is (in your opinion), the right way to approach this though. I do agree that Nintendo was doing fine without us, but so were Amazon, Google, Apple, Etc.Lets think of it this way. Before Apple introduced VoiceOver on iOS, blind people wouldnt touch an iPhone with a 10 foot pole. How many blind people do you know that have iPhones today though? The device is different, but Im sure you understand my point. As for this being a mainstream company who wouldnt even give us a glance, I dont remember the name of the dev company, but there was a fighting game that recently incorporated sounds to make the game more playable by the blind, and they were mainstream. That is one out of a ton, but the possibility is still there.Ill end this post with 2 questions.1. Please, answer thi s honestly. Am I wasting my time and energy with this goal?2. If the 3DS was made accessible, would you purchase one?Thanks,JamesURL: http://audiogamesforum.captivatingsound.com/viewtopic.php?pid=175057#p175057 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system
Re: Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system Hi,Thanks for backing me with this. Youre probably right about my flawed logic, but I do think people would buy it if they know that it is accessible. Look at the Mac. Once blind people found out about VO, and just how usable a Mac is, sales jumped significantly. I dont have the exact figures, but I can guarantee Apple noticed. Of course, that applies to IOS devices as well.Ill admit, maybe I am slightly insane about this whole thing, but as a soon-to-be father, I would really love to bond with my kid while playing games we could both enjoy.I love audio games, and I mean no offense when I say this, but they just dont cut it in terms of being something my child and I could enjoy together. Its time mainstream companies take notice of us.I do apologize for these long posts, but I really do feel passionate about this, and think it needs to change. I had an OM instructor who would always tell me, the squeaky wheel gets th e grease. That just stuck with me to this day.Thanks,JamesURL: http://audiogamesforum.captivatingsound.com/viewtopic.php?pid=175001#p175001 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system
Re: Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system Hi,SLJ, thanks man. I tried to be as descriptive as I could without going overboard. As for your questions, I wanted to address that issue. I see it this way. If you make the console accessible, then accessible games should follow. As for reaching out to Nintendo, Ive been trying to locate both Satoru Iwatas and Reggie Fils-Aimes contact info, but havent been successful yet.For Mario Navarro and everyone else who may have had a problem with the link, here it is again.http://www.change.org/petitions/nintend … on_createdThat should work this time.Please dont hesitate to share the link on your Facebook, twitter, and any other social network profiles you can.Im on a mission to see this through, but Ill need all the help I can get.Thanks all, and Im happy to see a discussion taking place about this. Its a long time overdue, but now that the technology is capable of handling it, its time to take action.Have a good day,JamesURL: http://audiogamesforum.captivatingsound.com/viewtopic.php?pid=174959#p174959 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system
Re: Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system Hello,Thats exactly right. If I remember correctly, isnt the Xbox one running what is essentially Windows 8?Thats why Im hoping the people who arent interested in Nintendo products will sign it, as if Nintendo does make the 3DS accessible, I dont think it would be too long before Sony and Microsoft both jump on board. Think, the smartphone race. Apple came first, and while Google is still getting there, Android is still quite usable.Back on the topic at hand though, I really see this as a win-win situation.Thanks for signing,JamesURL: http://audiogamesforum.captivatingsound.com/viewtopic.php?pid=174906#p174906 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system
Re: Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system Hi,You would be correct. I believe the only way to approach something like this is to have the attitude that it would work. As Ive said before, the disabled population is a hugely untapped market, full of potential. Its a shame that it is going to take as much effort as it is, but Im willing to do it.Call me crazy, but I think we can make this happen.Thanks,JamesURL: http://audiogamesforum.captivatingsound.com/viewtopic.php?pid=174923#p174923 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system
Petition to Nintendo to include access to the 3DS system Hi all,Nintendo products have always been on the opposite end of the accessibility spectrum. However, it is my personal mission to see that this is no longer the case.Ive created a petition to reach out to Nintendo, and encourage them to incorporate accessibility into the 3DS system software.If you think about it, it just makes cents, (though I like to think it makes dollars, but that doesnt sound as cool.) Apple, Google, and even Microsoft all have devices that blind people can use exactly on the same level as out sighted counterparts. Even Amazons devices are now usable by us. These are different markets, but looking past that, there is no excuse for gaming companies not to include accessibility features in their consoles.Why am I specifically targeting the 3DS? There are a few reasons. First of all, the 3ds is selling quite a lot better that the WIIU. Second, it has the top-selling Pokemon franchise. However, the games are not the target as of yet. I am taking this from the approach of make the console accessible, then the games will come later.I understand that there may be a lot of you who arent interested in Nintendo products, but I will encourage you not to brush this petition off, as according to some other blind folks Ive discussed this with, the big N is the most uninterested in making their consoles accessible, which is completely contradictory to their fun for everyone mantra.I would like to ask ;you to please sign this petition, then share it with all your friends via any means you have. Lets band together, and let Nintendo know that we deserve to play just as everyone else does.The link to the petition is:http://www.change.org/petitions/nintend … u-softwareThank you guys very much,JamesURL: http://audiogamesforum.captivatingsound.com/viewtopic.php?pid=174892#p174892 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
