Microsoft Announces New Program to Improve Game Accessibility

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Illustration of game accessibility program development from Microsoft

GridGames.ID – Microsoft has just announced their new program to improve the accessibility of games for people with disabilities.

Launching from Slashgear.com, Microsoft claims to have started the first game accessibility testing program in the world’s gaming industry.

Through this program, the team Engineering and Gaming Accessibility Microsoft will test the effectiveness and efficiency of the accessibility of Xbox games.

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Since releasing the Xbox adaptive controller in 2018, Microsoft has continued to keep their commitment to making its games more accessible for those with disabilities and disabilities.

In 2020, Xbox also released the Xbox Accessibility Guidelines or commonly referred to as XAG (Xbox Accessibility Guidelines).

Through XAG, Microsoft provides guidance for game producers and developers on all matters relating to the accessibility of games for people with disabilities.

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Hopefully Microsoft’s steps can be followed by other game development companies, so that everyone has the same opportunity to enjoy the game.

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