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Gaming Without Sight: SightlessKombat on Accessibility, Agency, and Community
In this episode of Saved by Gaming, @ziggychris sits down with @SightlessKombat . A gamer, streamer, and award‑winning accessibility consultant who plays without sight.
From his first experiences with audio games to consulting on blockbuster titles like God of War Ragnarok and Sea of Thieves, SK shares how gaming has shaped his life, career, and community.We explore the challenges of accessibility, the joy of agency in gameplay, and the camaraderie that makes multiplayer experiences unforgettable.
Whether you’re a developer, gamer, or simply curious about how games can break barriers, this conversation will open your eyes to the transformative power of play.
(0:00) Opening, introductions, and SightlessKombat’s background
(1:30) Early gaming experiences: PC titles, audio‑only games, and discovering interactive soundscapes
(5:20) Transition to PlayStation classics, fighting games, and the challenges of inaccessible move lists
(8:30) Genres that felt out of reach, modern accessibility struggles, and finally playing The Last of Us
(11:30) Spoilers vs. agency, God of War Ragnarok, and why choice matters in gameplay
(15:30) Multiplayer joy: Sea of Thieves, Gears 5, teamwork, and camaraderie
(18:30) How gaming shaped SK’s career, travel, and community connections
(22:00) Inside accessibility consultancy: feedback, reviews, conferences, and industry impact
(26:00) Tools, setups, screen readers, and making hardware/software accessible
(33:00) Audio description, AI mods, and hopes for future accessibility innovations
(40:00) Emotional impact of games, co‑op memories, and tabletop roleplay
(47:00) Ripple effects, gaming prescriptions, comfort titles, and most‑played games
(55:00) Industry changes, closing thoughts, and how to support SightlessKombat
Saved by Gaming Podcast
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Music credit
Song: Convex - 4U (feat. Jex Jordyn) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/4UWatch: http://youtu.be/dMnWZ8tAUkU
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By ziggychrisIn this episode of Saved by Gaming, @ziggychris sits down with @SightlessKombat . A gamer, streamer, and award‑winning accessibility consultant who plays without sight.
From his first experiences with audio games to consulting on blockbuster titles like God of War Ragnarok and Sea of Thieves, SK shares how gaming has shaped his life, career, and community.We explore the challenges of accessibility, the joy of agency in gameplay, and the camaraderie that makes multiplayer experiences unforgettable.
Whether you’re a developer, gamer, or simply curious about how games can break barriers, this conversation will open your eyes to the transformative power of play.
(0:00) Opening, introductions, and SightlessKombat’s background
(1:30) Early gaming experiences: PC titles, audio‑only games, and discovering interactive soundscapes
(5:20) Transition to PlayStation classics, fighting games, and the challenges of inaccessible move lists
(8:30) Genres that felt out of reach, modern accessibility struggles, and finally playing The Last of Us
(11:30) Spoilers vs. agency, God of War Ragnarok, and why choice matters in gameplay
(15:30) Multiplayer joy: Sea of Thieves, Gears 5, teamwork, and camaraderie
(18:30) How gaming shaped SK’s career, travel, and community connections
(22:00) Inside accessibility consultancy: feedback, reviews, conferences, and industry impact
(26:00) Tools, setups, screen readers, and making hardware/software accessible
(33:00) Audio description, AI mods, and hopes for future accessibility innovations
(40:00) Emotional impact of games, co‑op memories, and tabletop roleplay
(47:00) Ripple effects, gaming prescriptions, comfort titles, and most‑played games
(55:00) Industry changes, closing thoughts, and how to support SightlessKombat
Saved by Gaming Podcast
Spotify https://bit.ly/3FITNq4
Apple https://bit.ly/45GIA3Q
https://www.youtube.com/@SavedByGamingPod
ziggychris
https://www.twitch.tv/ziggychristoff
http://youtube.com/ziggychris
https://www.instagram.com/ziggychristoff
Music credit
Song: Convex - 4U (feat. Jex Jordyn) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/4UWatch: http://youtu.be/dMnWZ8tAUkU