From the sacred rituals of online communities to the moral dilemmas of post-apocalyptic worlds, this section explores how games mirror — and shape — human psychology. Discover how cognition, emotion, identity, and storytelling collide in digital spaces, revealing what play can teach us about ourselves, our culture, and the worlds we build together.
Breaking Down Barriers: How Video Game Accessibility Fosters Mental Well-being and Learning
Video game accessibility: supporting mental health and learning. Learn how inclusive features like customizable text & difficulty empower diverse players.
Addressing Migraine-Related Accessibility in Video Games: A Psychological Perspective
Explore how video games can be designed with migraine-friendly accessibility features to support player comfort, inclusion, and psychological well-being.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows and the Rise of Emotional Subtitles in Accessible Game Design
Discover how Assassin’s Creed Shadows is revolutionizing video game accessibility with emotional subtitles and non-verbal subtext, enhancing narrative comprehension for neurodiverse players, including those with autism and prosopagnosia. Learn why this innovative feature is a game-changer for inclusive storytelling.
A call for a Standardized Accessibility Framework in Videogames
Discover why the gaming industry needs a standardized accessibility framework to ensure inclusive game design for all players, with insights on current efforts, challenges, and global legislation.