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A friend of mine has limited hand mobility, and he recently started playing some games using voice commands. He said it’s a total game-changer and now he’s able to join in more often. I never really thought about how tech like this could make gaming so much more accessible to different people. What do you all think about the impact of voice controls on accessibility?      

That’s such an important point! Voice controls have really opened up gaming for people who couldn’t play before. There’s a great article, https://wordstreetjournal.com/voice-controlled-gaming-apps-game-changer-or-gimmick/ that ,talks about how developers are adding features like customizable voice commands, so players can make the experience work for them no matter what their needs are. I saw a demo where someone used their voice to control every aspect of a game, and it was honestly inspiring. Sure, the tech isn’t always perfect yet, but even the fact that it exists means more people can be part of the fun. I hope it keeps evolving so that everyone, regardless of ability, can enjoy games on their own terms.      

Seeing more games become accessible to different kinds of players is awesome. I think voice tech is going to be a big part of making gaming more inclusive for everyone, not just people with disabilities but also for anyone who wants to try a new way to play.