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Welcome to Access Granted. A podcast of conversations about accessibility in Video Games. Hosted by YouTuber and Accessibility Advocate Steve Saylor. Each episode Steve chats with prominent people in the accessibility community. We discuss what can be done to push accessibility forward in the industry from the Xbox Adaptive Controller to Easy Modes = Equality Modes and so much more.

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    BONUS: Final Fantasy 7 Remake - Too easy, or not too easy, that is the question.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 50:21


    In this BONUS episode of Access Granted. Cherry Thompson, Grant Stoner, John Phipps and myself sit down to discuss a Kotaku article that was recently posted about Final Fantasy 7's Remake's Easy mode and it was too easy and was a joke. We discuss accessibility, difficulty modes, and so much more! Enjoy this bonus panel discussion and let us know your thoughts!IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE SHOW CLICK HERE: https://accessgrantedpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-final-fantasy-7-remake-too-easy-or-not-too-easy-that-is-the-question/transcriptFollow Grant:TWITTER: http://twitter.com/super_crip1994http://caniplaythat.comFollow Cherry:TWITTER: http://twitter.com/cherryraeTWITCH: http://twitch.tv/cherryraeFollow John:TWITTER: http://twitter.com/mistermegativePODCAST: http://twitter.com/officialSDGC & http://twitch.tv/officialSDGCYou can also follow Steve SaylorTWITTER:  http://twitter.com/stevesaylorYOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/snowballMIXER: http://mixer.com/blindgamersteve

    Ian Hamilton - What does the future of accessibility look like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 57:10


    In this episode of Access Granted, I talk to Ian Hamilton. Ian is the one most well known in the accessibility community as one of the few specialists who has been working in gaming accessibility for over 12 years. We chat about his work, his project gameaccessibilityguidelines.com, the subject of text size in games and the future of accessibility in gaming in 2020 and beyond.I should also mention, we recorded this episode before COVID-19 was happening, so there are a few events and things mentioned in this episode that may be dated when you hear this. My apologies.IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE SHOW CLICK HERE: https://accessgrantedpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/ian-hamilton-what-does-the-future-of-accessibility-look-like/transcriptFollow IanTWITTER: http://twitter.com/ianhamilton_You can also follow Steve SaylorTWITTER:  http://twitter.com/stevesaylorYOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/snowballMIXER: http://mixer.com/blindgamersteve

    Cherry Thompson - What does it mean to consult with a studio about accessibility?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 80:35


    In this episode of Access Granted, I welcome my friend and mentor Cherry Thompson. Cherry is an accessibility specialist who has worked on making games accessible for studios like Guerilla Games, Bungie, Media Molecule, Ubisoft and many more.Today Cherry and I discuss what it means to consult with a studio on making their games accessible, whether we will see a 100% accessible game and their IGN article about the Sekiro difficulty conversation and what their thoughts are on it a year later.If you want to see their IGN article, go here: https://ca.ign.com/articles/2019/04/05/sekiro-accessibility-in-games-is-about-far-more-than-difficultyIF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE SHOW CLICK HERE: https://accessgrantedpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/cherry-thompson-what-does-it-mean-to-consult-with-a-studio-about-accessibility/transcriptFollow CherryTWITTER: http://twitter.com/cherryraeTWITCH: http://twitch.tv/cherryraeYou can also follow Steve SaylorTWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylorYOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/snowballMIXER: http://mixer.com/blindgamersteve

    Bryce Johnson - Co-Inventor of the Xbox Adaptive Controller

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 36:18


    In this episode of Access Granted, I welcome my guest Bryce Johnson. Bryce works as the Inclusive Lead at Microsoft. He is also the co-inventor of the Xbox Adaptive Controller and is an ambassador for Accessibility within Microsoft and Xbox. Today Bryce and I talk about how the Adaptive Controller came about, their Super Bowl ad in 2019 and what Bryce hopes the future brings for accessibility in gaming.IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE SHOW CLICK HERE: https://accessgrantedpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bryce-johnson-co-inventor-of-the-xbox-adaptive-controller/transcriptFollow Bryce JohnsonTWITTER: http://twitter.com/brycejYou can also follow Steve SaylorTWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylorYOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/snowballMIXER: http://mixer.com/blindgamersteve

    Steve Spohn - COO of Able Gamers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 72:05


    In this episode of Access Granted, I welcome my guest Steve Spohn.  Steve is the COO of Able Gamers. He's the recipient of the Global Gaming Citizen Award at The Gamer Awards in 2018, has helped collaborate on the Xbox Adaptive Controller and so much more.  Today Steve and I talk about Able Gamers, his work, a little Star Wars Galaxies talk for those who remember that game. As well as how we handle trolls on the internet and so much more!IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE SHOW CLICK HERE: https://accessgrantedpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/steve-spohn-coo-of-able-gamers/transcriptFollow Steve Spohn TWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevenspohnTWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/steveinspawn/And follow Able Gamershttp://ablegamers.orgYou can also follow Steve SaylorTWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylorYOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/snowballMIXER: http://mixer.com/blindgamersteve

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 2:20


    Red Dead Redemption 2 SPOILERCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 80:00


    Hi, I'm Steve Saylor. I am blind and I play video games. In today's podcast episode I do a Spoilercast of the game Red Dead Redemption 2. I talk about my thoughts on the accessibility of the game. Why I came back to this game over a year later. Also, my thoughts on the story and did Arthur Morgan receive the redemption he was seeking. Click to Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=snowball MORE BLIND GAMER VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAwaOD_pc43yoXGH63AlznO Let me know what games you want me to play and I'll play them! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE! Friend me on PSN and Xbox LIVE PSN Name: BlindGamerSteve Xbox Gamertag: BlindGamerSteve  Follow me online: TWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylor FACEBOOK: http://fb.com/stevesaylor INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stevesaylor

    As one chapter closes...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 41:22


    Hi, I'm Steve Saylor. I'm blind and in today's podcast episode it's the last day of the 2010's and I wanted to reflect on the past decade of my life. Where I've started and where I'm going. As one chapter of my life that filled the entire decade is closing another one is just beginning in 2020. Have a Happy New Year and I will see you soon. Click to Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=snowball Click Like and Share this video if you enjoyed watching me fail. MORE BLIND GAMER VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAwaOD_pc43yoXGH63AlznO Let me know what games you want me to play and I'll play them! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE! Friend me on PSN and Xbox LIVE PSN Name: BlindGamerSteve Xbox Gamertag: BlindGamerSteve Follow me online: TWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylor FACEBOOK: http://fb.com/stevesaylor INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stevesaylor

    STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order - Accessibility Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 62:25


    Hi, I'm Steve Saylor. I'm blind and today I'm reviewing STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order from an accessibility standpoint. I focus mostly on the Low Vision accessibility of the game and give my general thoughts on accessibility for the game. This is not the definitive Accessibility review. I highly recommend checking out the reviews below for more in depth accessibility coverage: Onehandmostly: https://youtu.be/qqEXwdsGLj0The Disabled Gamer: https://youtu.be/ilZ4oQ4QI8ICherry Rae (Impressions) - Part 1: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/513630679 Part 2: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/513746265 Click to Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=snowball Click Like and Share this video if you enjoyed watching me fail.   MORE BLIND GAMER VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND HERE:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAwaOD_pc43yoXGH63AlznO Let me know what games you want me to play and I'll play them! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE! Friend me on PSN and Xbox LIVEPSN Name: BlindGamerSteveXbox Gamertag: BlindGamerSteve Follow me online:TWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylorFACEBOOK: http://fb.com/stevesaylorINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stevesaylor

    Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 41:19


    Today's episode is more of a off the cuff type chat about what I've been playing, cool accessibility features I've been experimenting with and also reflecting on Accessibility for Global Accessibility Awareness Day! For more info on GAAD follow the hastag #GAAD #a11y or go to https://globalaccessibilityawarenessday.org/ BLIND GAMER VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAwaOD_pc43yoXGH63AlznO Let me know what games you want me to play and I'll play them! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE! Friend me on PSN and Xbox LIVE PSN Name: BlindGamerSteve Xbox Gamertag: BlindGamerSteve Follow me online: YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/snowball TWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylor FACEBOOK: http://fb.com/stevesaylor INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stevesaylor

    Games I played at PAX East 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 47:34


    Hi, I'm Steve Saylor. I'm blind and in today's episode of The BLIND GAMER Podcast I'm talking about all the games I played at PAX East 2019! Check out the games I mention in this episode below: Falcon Age - https://youtu.be/BHgY8BBoHbs Crash Team Racing - https://youtu.be/cuTM-G3nfgY Sole - https://youtu.be/HQZA0JqW--Q Baron - Fur's gonna fly - https://youtu.be/T6pFbTDZbPo The Forgotten City - https://youtu.be/OsnshS-_xoQ Astroneer - https://youtu.be/UMLwzt5t9bs Days Gone - https://youtu.be/FKtaOY9lMvM Into The Dead 2 - https://youtu.be/ajZqe_GdM18 Toe Jam and Earl Back In The Groove - https://youtu.be/4rPHMw5F-GU Alt Frequencies - https://youtu.be/W-sLG4N7tOw BLIND GAMER VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAwaOD_pc43yoXGH63AlznO Let me know what games you want me to play and I'll play them! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE! Friend me on PSN and Xbox LIVE PSN Name: BlindGamerSteve Xbox Gamertag: BlindGamerSteve Follow me online: YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/snowball TWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylor FACEBOOK: http://fb.com/stevesaylor INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stevesaylor

    How Destiny 2 made me better at FPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 38:20


    Hi, I'm Steve Saylor. I'm blind and in today's episode of The BLIND GAMER Podcast I'm talking about how I came to enjoy Destiny 2 and how it has made me better at FPS! Streamed live on http://twitch.tv/blindgamersteve on 02/26/19 Question of the day: What do you think of Destiny 2? BLIND GAMER VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAwaOD_pc43yoXGH63AlznO Let me know what games you want me to play and I'll play them! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE! Friend me on PSN and Xbox LIVE PSN Name: BlindGamerSteve Xbox Gamertag: BlindGamerSteve Follow me online: YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/snowball TWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylor FACEBOOK: http://fb.com/stevesaylor INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stevesaylor

    Tale Of Two Demos - Anthem vs. The Division 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 47:23


    Hi, I'm Steve, I'm blind and in today's episode I talk about two recent demos of Anthem and The Division 2. I talk about the accessibility features of both, what I liked and didn't like about them and which demo I enjoyed more. Streamed live on http://twitch.tv/blindgamersteve on 02/12/19 This is the first live streamed podcast I've done on my channel, so I still have a ways to go to figure this out. Let me know in the comments what you thought of the episode! Question of the day: What game did you like best? Are you going to play one or the other or both? BLIND GAMER VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAwaOD_pc43yoXGH63AlznO Let me know what games you want me to play and I'll play them! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE! Friend me on PSN and Xbox LIVE PSN Name: BlindGamerSteve Xbox Gamertag: BlindGamerSteve Follow me online: YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/snowball TWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylor FACEBOOK: http://fb.com/stevesaylor INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stevesaylor

    Games I'm looking forward to in 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 37:48


    In today's episode I talk about games I'm currently playing and give a brief overview of the games I'm looking forward to or interested in 2019. The 50 most anticipated games of 2019 - https://www.polygon.com/gaming/2018/12/31/18156570/games-of-2019-most-anticipated BLIND GAMER VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAwaOD_pc43yoXGH63AlznO Let me know what games you want me to play and I'll play them! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE! Friend me on PSN and Xbox LIVE PSN Name: BlindGamerSteve Xbox Gamertag: BlindGamerSteve Follow me online: YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/snowball TWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylor FACEBOOK: http://fb.com/stevesaylor INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stevesaylor

    MAGFest 2019 (with special guests Tee Morris, Nick & Brandon Kelly)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 99:32


    This week's episode I head all the way to Washington D.C. to MAGFest hanging out with an old friend, Tee Morris and new friends Nick and Brandon Kelly. This is a tangent heavy episode haha but we do chat about what we saw and did at MAGFest. Guests: Tee Morris - http://teemorris.com/ and https://twitter.com/teemonster Nick Kelly - https://www.facebook.com/geekwolfpackpodcast/ and https://twitter.com/Nick_Kelly Brandon Kelly - http://www.happyhourfromthetower.com/ and https://twitter.com/ThermalWolff Here are the games we mentioned that we saw at MAGFest: Sole - http://gossamer.games/games/sole/ Meka Puppers - http://mekapuppers.com/ Mighty Fight Federation - http://fightmighty.com/ MORE BLIND GAMER VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAwaOD_pc43yoXGH63AlznO Let me know what games you want me to play and I'll play them! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE! Friend me on PSN and Xbox LIVE PSN Name: BlindGamerSteve Xbox Gamertag: BlindGamerSteve Follow me online: YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/snowball TWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylor FACEBOOK: http://fb.com/stevesaylor INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stevesaylor

    BLIND GAMER Game Of The Year 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 49:02


    It's the end of 2018 so let's discuss my first ever BLIND GAMER Game Of The Year list for 2018! These are games that are not necessarily the best accessible games of the year. These are games that I fell in love with that were accessible to me to play and enjoy. I hope you like the list and if you disagree, let me know! What is your Game Of The Year? MORE BLIND GAMER VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAwaOD_pc43yoXGH63AlznO Let me know what games you want me to play and I'll play them! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE! Friend me on PSN and Xbox LIVE PSN Name: BlindGamerSteve Xbox Gamertag: BlindGamerSteve Follow me online: YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/snowball TWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylor FACEBOOK: http://fb.com/stevesaylor INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stevesaylor

    God Of War Accessibility Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2018 12:03


    Hi, I'm Steve Saylor. I'm blind and this is my accessibility review of God Of War. I should note that this is an accessibility review from my perspective as a low vision player and not a review for any other accessibility obstacle. I do try to touch on the accessibility features that would help other able gamers, but my thoughts are from my perspective only. Enjoy!

    Accessibility at GDC 2018 w/ Jason Canam

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 14:35


    Jason Canam from Household Games calls in to give a report on Accessibility at the Game Developers Conference 2018. (First released to http://patreon.com/stevesaylor on 03/24/17) If you like this episode please give it a rating and review over on iTunes and make sure to hit that subscribe button. I’m in the beginning stages of launching this podcast and I’m trying to hit the New and Noteworthy section, and ratings and reviews help. Click to Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=snowball Music from Epidemic Sound - http://epidemicsound.com Click Like and Share this video if you enjoyed watching me fail. MORE BLIND GAMER VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAwaOD_pc43yoXGH63AlznO Let me know what games you want me to play and I'll play them! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE! Friend me on PSN and Xbox LIVE PSN Name: BlindGamerSteve Xbox Gamertag: BlindGamerSteve Follow me online: TWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylor FACEBOOK: http://fb.com/stevesaylor INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stevesaylor

    Cassie Chui - Developer/Designer @ Drinkbox Studios - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 50:58


    Subscribe in iTunes: https://apple.co/2nYW2e0 Google Play: https://goo.gl/FSuGUV or in Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=172289&refid=stpr In this episode, Steve talks about the upcoming GAConf at GDC as well as chat with Cassie Chui, Designer at Drinkbox Studios and formally Level Designer/Artist for the game Electronic Super Joy by Michael Todd Games. (First released to http://patreon.com/stevesaylor on 03/17/17) In Today’s episode - Cassie Chui, Designer at Drinkbox Studios and formally Level Designer/Artist for the game Electronic Super Joy by Michael Todd Games What am I playing this week Assassins Creed: Origins on the Playstation 4 Blindly reading the NEWS GAConf Advancing accessibility for gamers with disabilities - San Francisco as part of GDC. I’ll keep an ear/eye out for news coming of this conference and GDC for next week’s episode. https://www.gaconf.com/ TODAY’S CONVERSATION: Cassie Chui - Designer @ Drinkbox Studios This is Part 1 of a 2 Part conversation. In Part 1 we chat about what got Cassie into video games and her journey to be a Game Developer/Designer. We also chat about what a Level Designer does and the tricks of the trade. This is an audio only interview, so my apologies for the YouTube audience, but just leave this part of the video on in the background while you do other stuff and I’ll still be here when you get back. Conclusion If you like this episode please give it a rating and review over on iTunes and make sure to hit that subscribe button. I’m in the beginning stages of launching this podcast and I’m trying to hit the New and Noteworthy section, and ratings and reviews help. Click to Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=snowball Music from Epidemic Sound - http://epidemicsound.com Click Like and Share this video if you enjoyed watching me fail. MORE BLIND GAMER VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAwaOD_pc43yoXGH63AlznO Let me know what games you want me to play and I'll play them! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE! Friend me on PSN and Xbox LIVE PSN Name: BlindGamerSteve Xbox Gamertag: BlindGamerSteve Follow me online: TWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylor FACEBOOK: http://fb.com/stevesaylor INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stevesaylor

    What is it like being a Playtester?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 23:48


    Subscribe in iTunes: https://apple.co/2nYW2e0 Google Play: https://goo.gl/FSuGUV or in Stitcher: http://stitcher.com/s?fid=172289&refid=stpr Support Steve on Patreon - http://patreon.com/stevesaylor In this episode, Steve talks about how recently he was involved in a playtest for an upcoming game. He talks about how it happened, what his experience was like and more! If you like this episode please give it a rating and review over on iTunes and make sure to hit that subscribe button. I’m in the beginning stages of launching this podcast and I’m trying to hit the New and Noteworthy section, and ratings and reviews help. Click to Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=snowball Music from Epidemic Sound - http://epidemicsound.com Click Like and Share this video if you enjoyed watching me fail. MORE BLIND GAMER VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAwaOD_pc43yoXGH63AlznO Let me know what games you want me to play and I'll play them! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE! Friend me on PSN and Xbox LIVE PSN Name: BlindGamerSteve Xbox Gamertag: BlindGamerSteve Follow me online: TWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylor FACEBOOK: http://fb.com/stevesaylor INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stevesaylor

    Jason Canam on how he made Way Of The Passive Fist accessible - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 50:31


    In this episode, Steve talks about how EA's Karen Stevens made EA's Sports franchises accessible, Monster Hunter: World has made a fan for life with it's accessibility. As well as continue his conversation with Jason Canam from Household Games and how he made Way Of The Passive Fist accessible from the ground up. (First released to http://patreon.com/stevesaylor on 02/24/17) In Today’s episode - Jason Canam of Household Games and their upcoming game called “The Way Of The Passive Fist” What am I playing this week Celeste on the Playstation 4 Blindly reading the NEWS Road to GDC: Triple-A Gaming While Blind - Written by Karen Stevens - Rolling Stone https://www.rollingstone.com/gdc-ea-inclusive-gaming-blind-w516881 Monster Hunter: World Fan With Mobility Issues Praises the Game's Accessibility - Written by Nadia Oxford on US Gamer https://www.usgamer.net/articles/monster-hunter-world-fan-with-mobility-issues-praises-the-games-accessibility- TODAY’S CONVERSATION: Jason Canam from Household Games - Creator of Way Of The Passive Fist This is Part 2 of a 2 Part conversation. In Part 2 we chat about his time and leaving Drinkbox Studios to go independent. The genesis of how Way Of The Passive Fist came to be and how he made the game accessible from the ground up. Conclusion If you like this episode please give it a rating and review over on iTunes and make sure to hit that subscribe button. I’m in the beginning stages of launching this podcast and I’m trying to hit the New and Noteworthy section, and ratings and reviews help. Click to Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=snowball Music from Epidemic Sound - http://epidemicsound.com Click Like and Share this video if you enjoyed watching me fail. MORE BLIND GAMER VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAwaOD_pc43yoXGH63AlznO Let me know what games you want me to play and I'll play them! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE! Friend me on PSN and Xbox LIVE PSN Name: BlindGamerSteve Xbox Gamertag: BlindGamerSteve Follow me online: TWITTER: http://twitter.com/stevesaylor FACEBOOK: http://fb.com/stevesaylor INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stevesaylor

    How Jason Canam from Household Games became a Game Developer - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2018 46:42


    Hi, I’m Steve, I’m blind. I play video games and welcome to The Blind Gamer Podcast In Today’s episode - Jason Canam of Household Games and their upcoming game called “The Way Of The Passive Fist” Housekeeping Future episodes will be released every Monday on YouTube and all podcasting platforms Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. I’m trying to hit the New and Noteworthy category This episode is brought to you by patreon.com/stevesaylor but more on that later. Welcome I am very excited to start this journey with you. It’s the first step on a journey that even though I may stumble because of my lack of depth perception, I just keep doing what I always do and that’s just get up, brush myself off and keep walking. What am I playing this week L.A. Noire on the Nintendo Switch Moss - Playstation VR demo Blindly reading the NEWS INTEL MADE SMART GLASSES THAT LOOK NORMAL - Written by Dieter Bohn on The Verge (https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/5/16966530/intel-vaunt-smart-glasses-announced-ar-video) Fortnite overtakes PUBG as the biggest video game in the world - Written by GameCentral on metro.co.uk (http://metro.co.uk/2018/02/09/fortnite-overtakes-pubg-biggest-video-game-world-7300442/) TODAY’S CONVERSATION: Jason Canam from Household Games - Creator of Way Of The Passive Fist This is Part 1 of a 2 Part conversation. In Part 1 we chatted about Jason’s beginnings as a gamer and as a game developer. It was a cool conversation and it’s the first time I’ve sat down and did an interview in a couple of years so forgive my little awkwardness. AD: But before we get to the interview this conversation is brought to you by patreon.com/stevesaylor where for the price of a coffee at Starbucks you can get episodes of Blind Gamer early and episodes of this podcast early. Including Part 2 of today’s conversation with Jason right now. Head to patreon.com/stevesaylor for more details and I thank you in advance for your support. Conclusion If you like this episode please give it a rating and review over on iTunes and make sure to hit that subscribe button. I’m in the beginning stages of launching this podcast and I’m trying to hit the New and Noteworthy section, and ratings and reviews help. Subscribe to this channel on YouTube if you’re watching me right now. Follow me online @stevesaylor everywhere. BlindGamerSteve on PSN and Xbox Live Thanks so much for watching and listening. As always I remain obediently yours.

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