John Dickens

🎮 Senior User Researcher @TencentGames. Trying to make games more accessible for every player. Music, tech and adventure cycling nerd.

[John Dickens @johnnndi]

I've joined the 'other platform'. Not really sure what I'm doing there yet but I know this place isn't necessarily where I want to be.
https://t.co/bFdCraWpDh

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💙 So proud to have played a part in this game

[PlayStation @PlayStation]

Congrats to Astro Bot and @TeamAsobi for blasting to the top and winning Game of the Year at #TheGameAwards

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[Whiskeypunk🧭 @Whiskeypunk1]

I like this better than the dot airplane

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@cameron_keywood @ThumbSoldiers @TencentGames @DominicShaw94 @TheWobblyGamer Yep, there will surely be a next time 😀

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@cameron_keywood @TencentGames @DominicShaw94 @TheWobblyGamer Great to see you both! Thanks 🤘

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@jonnymack74 I don’t think the trailers do it justice either. I wasn’t expecting much but it’s very very good.

[Cameron “Oak” Akitt @MagnemiteBoy]

Very excited to be speaking at Access November: UK Game Accessibility Symposium 2024.

If you’re in the Games Industry and want to develop your understanding of game’s accessibility be sure to check it out!

#RaiseTheGame

https://t.co/xPLk2jeWdR

[John Dickens @johnnndi]

@ThumbSoldiers Hey, absolutely, feel free to send a DM!

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Next Tuesday in London, Tencent Games and UKIE present the UK Game Accessibility Symposium 2024. It's free, and features an amazing set of speakers across academia, charity and industry as well as a not-to-be missed panel discussion. Sign up now: https://t.co/cy2HVipd28

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@cameron_keywood @TheWobblyGamer Ah great stuff!!

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@GilFromUI Congrats Gil!

[John Dickens @johnnndi]

@himynameisleeum Congrats mate. Can’t wait to play and see your work!

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Pleased to be attending my first across-the-pond #GAConf next week! Who will I see there? Say hi!

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So, do I recommend seeing the Terracotta Army when you have the chance? Absolutely! But I also recommend you put on a podcast about it whilst you walk around😅

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A reminder that the outside world (i.e. not games) is still inaccessible!
Low contrast, small and thin text, as well as red lighting really failing to illuminate the text make for an incredibly hard reading experience in the Terracotta Army exhibition in Brussels right now.

[John Dickens @johnnndi]

If a functional activity like reading is difficult to do, regardless of the difficulty and the relative effect it has on the user, it's unnecessary. It'll leave an impression and distract from the intended experience.
That's why good, user-centered design matters!