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Researchers at a German university have built an apparatus that, while clunky in its proof-of-concept stage, could assist the blind as they cross streets, walk down hallways and open doors. It uses the Kinect as a sensor. More »
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Wii Sports can be a big factor in getting sedentary children moving, but what about blind children? A video game research project at the University of Nevada, Reno, is creating Wii Sports-based PC games that don't require eyesight to play. More »
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In the name of science - or because his domestic situation was driving him nuts - a Chinese man played games at a cyber cafe for four straight days. The good news? That will only temporarily blind you. More »
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Video, of course, takes its root from the Latin word for "see." So a "video game" for those who have lost their sight might look like a paradox, but it doesn't sound like one. More »
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We've gotten a number of emails from myopic, stigmatized gamers that Dead Rising has a bit of a blurry text problem. And in that regard, my homoerotic, velvet-swishing soul mates over at Gay Gamer have some bitching to do: More »
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Gaming blog Inverted Castle happened upon a freeware game for blind players. The "audio only" Sonic Invaders is like Missile Command, except that players don't rely on images to play. With an arsenal of guns, you hear incoming ships. Like visual shooters, Missile Command is based on timing. Players must hit "B" at the precise moment to destroy their opponent. There is info displayed on screen such as your score and reload time, but it's merely redundant. Sexy Greek accented in-game voices guide players through. "I think the game would be even more striking with no video at all," says Inverted Castle. Agreed. More »
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