Wheel Life Problems

Wheel Life Problems

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Wheel Life Problems episodes

  • WLP 011

    Episode 011

    In this episode we talk about the release of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and the subsequent furore over difficulty in games and how it relates to accessibility. We also chat about inter-able couples and finding love as a disabled person.

    As mentioned:

    * I beat Sekiro's final boss with cheats and I feel fine - https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/i-beat-sekiros-final-boss-with-cheats-and-i-feel-fine/

    * An Easy Mode Has Never Ruined A Game - https://kotaku.com/an-easy-mode-has-never-ruined-a-game-1833757865

    * We've Always Made Our Own Easy Modes. 'Sekiro' Is No Exception - https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/article/vbw9vb/weve-always-made-our-own-easy-modes-sekiro-is-no-exception

    * easy mode is NOT a participation trophy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-11LhWC19TU&feature=youtu.be

    * God of War director: accessibility isn't at odds with creative vision - http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/340383/God_of_War_director_accessibility_isnt_at_odds_with_creative_vision.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GamasutraNews+%28Gamasutra+News%29

    * Terry Cavanagh, designer of Super Hexagon’s thoughts on game accessibility - https://twitter.com/terrycavanagh/status/1115222285311463424

    * Why We Turned Down Dr. Phil [CC] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prjdlTVT5uk

    1 hr 5 min
  • WLP 010

    In episode 10 we discuss Google and Apple’s plans to enter videogames with Google Stadia and Apple Arcade, and whether these will be accessible to players with disabilities. There’s also some discussion on the EU’s new Article 13 regulation and how it will affect fair use and copyright for vloggers and streamers. This episode was also the first so far to be recorded while simultaneously live streamed on Twitch.

    As mentioned…

    Google Stadia: https://store.google.com/magazine/stadia

    Apple Arcade: https://www.apple.com/uk/apple-arcade/

    Article 13 Explained (Wired): https://www.wired.co.uk/article/what-is-article-13-article-11-european-directive-on-copyright-explained-meme-ban

    Article 13: Memes exempt as EU backs controversial copyright law (BBC News): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47708144

    Music for the podcast is provided by Cathran Music - https://twitter.com/cathranmusic

    46 min
  • WLP 009
    In this episode we talk about GAConf, the Game Accessibility conference running parallel to the Game Developers Conference in San Fransisco. The team also share their experiences of accessibility issues when attending events like concerts, sporting events. As mentioned: GAConf - https://www.gaconf.com/conference/ GAConf 2018 videos - https://www.gaconf.com/gaconf-2018/ GAConf 2017 videos - https://www.gaconf.com/2017-edition/ Music for the podcast is provided by Cathran Music - https://twitter.com/cathranmusic
    56 min
  • WLP 008
    In this episode we talk about the remake of The Legend of Zelda – Link’s Awakening, as announced on a recent Nintendo Direct stream. There’s also chat about the variety of controller options used with Smash Bros. Players on Switch and in other fighting games, and Super Mario Maker 2. There’s also some general accessibility chat.As mentioned:Sightless Kombat using a hitbox controller: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/technology-40281313/blind-gamer-is-trying-to-make-gaming-accessible-to-allHitbox all-button arcade game controllers: https://www.hitboxarcade.com/
    44 min
  • WLP 007

    This week a BBC article on a popular meme provoked a discussion on invisible disabilities and the fear of been seen to be “faking it”.The team talk about the Super Bowl and Microsoft’s commercial for their Xbox Adaptive Controller. There’s also some wheelchair discussion, including news on which one of the team has some new hi-tech wheels.

    As mentioned:

    #A11YJAM call for suggestions for challenges:

    The Xbox Adaptive Controller Superbowl commercial:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM2QJO2IDFo

    58 min
  • WLP 006

    Binaural Recording:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binaural_recording

    Postmortem: Greater accessibility through audio in Killer Instinct:https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/305735/Postmortem_Greater_accessibility_through_audio_in_Killer_Instinct.php

    48 min
  • WLP 002

    On this episode of Wheel Life Problems the team talk about TwitchCon, and Brandon shares his experience of being on a panel with other disabled streamers. There’s also the joy of air travel to events with a wheelchair. Also covered is Audiogame Jam 3, a game jam to raise money for a the UK sight loss charity RNIB that James organises each year, and the Quad-Stick, a game controller for quadriplegics similar to a sip-and-puff.

    As mentioned:

    TwitchCon 2018 Accessibility Panel - Rolling Over Your Obstacles: Streaming with Disabilities:https://www.twitchcon.com/schedule/rolling-over-your-obstacles-streaming-with-disabilities/

    Blind Gamers Are Embracing Developers Who Have an Eye for Accessibility:https://toucharcade.com/2015/05/06/blind-gamers-are-embracing-developers-who-have-an-eye-for-accessibility/

    Audiogame Jam 3:http://jams.gamejolt.io/audiogamejam3

    55 min

About Wheel Life Problems

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The Wheel Life Problems podcast is podcast hosted by Bill and Ricky, and accessibility advocate James. Each fortnight the team talk about accessibility in video games, tech-related disability issues…