The Game Accessibility Conference Awards (#GAconf Awards) is an annual event that recognises and awards accessibility in the video games industry.
From publishers to developers, and even journalists, there is a lot to celebrate for disabled gamers the world over.
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Ultimately, the awards are designed to honour those in the gaming space who push the boundaries of accessibility innovation.
This year the event was hosted by the host of Blind Gamer, Steve Saylor, who is best known for their work in accessibility consultation.
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There were a total of 19 categories, each shortlisted by an expert panel, and winners decided on by both public and jury vote.
Here’s just a handful of the GAconf highlights
AAA Excellence
Forza Motorsport
Indie Excellence
Stories of Blossom
Best Deaf/HoH Accessibility
Hi-Fi-Rush
Best Physical/Mobility Accessibility
Street Fighter 6
Best Blind/Low Vision Accessibility
Forza Motorsport
Best Cognitive Accessibility
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Best Mental Health Accessibility
Dead Space
Best Representation
Spider-Man 2 – Hailey
Greatest Accessibility Innovation
Forza Motorsport
Most Dedicated Publisher
Ubisoft
Most Dedicated Studio
Softleaf Studios
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2023 #GAconf Awards! For the full list of finalists, head to the GAconf website.
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