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"Well Jason, I think the the question isn't could they, they most certainly could, but would they. You see gamers with disabilities is such a small market that I don't think the developers really bother with implimenting them. There just isn't a financial incentive. I think it's really up to the player to figure out how to best adapt to the game for their particular situation. For instance in wii bowling I figured out I could place the ball all the way to the right to account for the spin that put my ball into the left gutter that was caused by my left lean when I released the bowling ball . It's little stuff like ball spin that seem screw me up with motion controllers. Not all games allow for such adaptations though .As for the kinect device it's still in development so who knows they may decide to natively allow for players to sit ,not being natively supported doesn't mean it can't be programmed in mind you. But like I said if it isn't already there then why would developers program for it? Frankly there just isn't a financial reason to do so and being a business that's kinda important. There is a good website called ablegamers.com that has all kinds of stories and info centric to people with disabilities if you interested."
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
"First of all I'm glad that you sister found a way to enjoy games and that it is a past time you can do together. Your article was really touching and I commend you on it. However I must disagree with notion that motion controllers are good for all disabled gamers. I for one have tried the wii system and as someone who is partially handicapped from the waist down it is very difficult to use, particular because of my lack of balance which is what alot of the wii games rely on(at least the ones where the wiimote and system make the biggest difference over a gamepad or mouse and keyboard), It seems to sense every little tilt and wobble in my stance and I can't stand for long periods of time. Also, and this is the biggest part for me at least, it brings me back to my body,so to speak,which something that I use video games to escape,But I suppose it would be beneficial to those with developmental disabilies or those with upward mobility issues, but you kind of lob everyone into a nonspecific catagory, Though that's understandable. Also about the kinect, I've read that it won't support a seated position unless specifically programmed by a developer. If that's the case that's a real shame because I doubt many developers would go out of the way to program that. I think this tech will be beneficial to some but not all. I think I'll keep my buttons and keys,thank you,"
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
