How Accessibility Consultants Are Building a More Inclusive Video Game Industry Behind the Scenes

An anonymous reader shares a report: Last year, Forbes published an article titled “‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice’ Needs to Respect Its Players and Add an Easy Mode.” In the piece, Dave Thier, the author, argues that the title’s egregiously high difficulty settings detract from the superb world and character design. “The difficulty is only one part of what defines these games…

Watch a YouTuber Block Flames With a DIY ‘Sekiro’ Umbrella Shield

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a difficult game made easier through an array of ninja gadgets. One of the best gadgets, hands down, is the loaded umbrella shield—a spiral of steel that protects the player from projectiles. YouTuber-slash-mad-scientist Colin Furze wanted to see if he could recreate Sekiro’s folded umbrella for himself. Shockingly, it worked,… Continue reading Watch a YouTuber Block Flames With a DIY ‘Sekiro’ Umbrella Shield

‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice’ Can Teach Anyone to Enjoy ‘Dark Souls’

The other night, I was two hours into my quest to take down Seven Ashina Spears, a notoriously difficult miniboss in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. It was frustrating, but fun, and I was just a little distracted, which made it harder. While I played, I talked with my friend Eddie over the PlayStation 4’s voice… Continue reading ‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice’ Can Teach Anyone to Enjoy ‘Dark Souls’