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Steve Saylor @stevesaylor.net · 03/09/2026

Oh, let's go!!! More accessibility coming to SAROS!! I don't remember if Sony ever added accessibility info in a State of Play before, but either way, this is still really cool!

A screenshot from the state of play showing Saros Gameplay. Text on the bottom says, New Accessibility Features: Slow Game Speed, Hi-Contrast Mode, Gyro Aiming, and more...

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Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · 02/09/2026

What better time than Deaf Awareness Month to expand our Community Voices with Cameron Akitt (@magnemiteboy.bsky.social)! You may know him as Senior Accessibility Researcher at PlayStation Studios, or from BSLGG. He shares his experience as a Deaf player with ADHD. caniplaythat.com/2026/09/02/c...

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Cameron Akitt - Community Voices - Can I Play That?

In this edition of Community Voices we turn the spotlight on Cameron Akitt.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

It's an honour and joy to feature alongside these other incredible folks as part of this year's Impact cohort. 💙

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Cameron Keywood @ckeywood.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Great to meet up with the other UK members of the Playstation Studios accessibility community council for our first accessibility playday at Playstation HQ. A big thanks to @magnemiteboy.bsky.social and the rest of his team for the opportunity, hospitality and professionalism.

A group photo of the UK members of the Playstation Community Council and Playstation staff members posing in front of giant playstation shapes

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Really proud to finally share the launch of the PlayStation Studios Accessibility Community Council for #GAAD This has been a huge project over the last year and I'm excited for what comes next 💙 sonyinteractive.com/en/news/blog...

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Introducing the PlayStation Studios Accessibility Community Council

Learn how PlayStation is helping developers build more accessible and inclusive games through direct collaboration with accessibility experts and players.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Happy to share that I’ve been promoted to Senior Accessibility Researcher at Sony Interactive Entertainment! 💙🤟

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Really grateful to have met Hokao-san and the teams at GAAJ and ePARA at EVO Japan. So much passion, care, and dedication to making games more accessible, it was genuinely inspiring to see firsthand. Looking forward to continuing the conversation and supporting the important work they’re doing.

Cameron and Hokao-san standing together at a busy gaming event, both smiling and raising a fist in a friendly pose. They are wearing exhibitor badges. Bright booths and signage are visible in the background, giving the feel of a lively expo environment.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Had the chance to work at the Arc System Works booth on Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls at EVO Japan. Listening to player feedback and watching people get hands-on was incredibly valuable, and had a lot of fun working alongside colleagues from Arc System Works and XDEV Japan! 💙

Cameron taking a selfie in front of a large wall display for “Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls.” The artwork shows stylised Marvel characters in action poses, with bold colours and dramatic lighting filling the space.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

A really special visit to Sony City, thank you to Nishikawa-san for the warm welcome. Inspiring to see the history and the people driving accessibility forward across Sony, it’s left me feeling motivated to keep pushing my own work further.

A wide, modern indoor space with a large “SONY” sign in the foreground. Cameron stands to the side making a peace sign, with escalators and a large screen display behind them, showcasing a sleek corporate environment.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Sorry it's been a minute since any updates! Excited to get stuck back in!

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

I’m excited to share that I’ll be in Japan with work from April 25th to May 9th 🇯🇵 I'll be based in Tokyo and will also be attending EVO Japan on May 1st and 2nd, and would love to connect with folks working in accessibility, UX, and game development while I’m in town. 🤟

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Moving from a Deaf setting, I felt “dinner table syndrome”, isolated in a hearing space. My team stepped up: Deaf awareness, round tables for lip-reading, learning BSL, and interpreters at SIE events. BSLGG matters to me because I don't want aspiring Deaf game Devs to feel isolated or locked out.

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bslgg.bsky.social @bslgg.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

BSLGG Community Submission: Nintendo #Nintendo #BSL #britishsignlanguage

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bslgg.bsky.social @bslgg.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

BSLGG Community Submission: Ubisoft #BSL #BritishSignLanguage #Ubisoft

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Very excited to share this sign from @bslgg.bsky.social - we can't wait to see the ASL and BSL in Forza Horizon 6!!!

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bslgg.bsky.social @bslgg.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

BSLGG Community Submission: Switch #BSL #BritishSignLanguage #BSLGG #Switch

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bslgg.bsky.social @bslgg.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

BSLGG Community Submission: PlayStation #BSL #BritishSignLanguage #BSLGG #PlayStation

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

I loved the Deaf representation in Episode 2 of Starfleet Academy through the character Emrin Sadal, played by Anthony Natale. Three moments that genuinely made me smile: Firstly, his children are CODAs (Children of Deaf Adults), meaning their first language is Betazoid Sign Language.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Really enjoying Starfleet Academy! I've seen some comments deriding a couple of cadets, saying that the academy is only for the "Best and Brightest". Let's not forget that school is where we go to become our best and brightest and a great place of learning helps bring out the best in you. 🖖

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Today I was diagnosed with ADHD, and there is a quiet joy in learning that the many pieces of me I thought did not belong together were never from different puzzles at all. I was simply missing the picture they were meant to form.

A bearded person smiling and holding up a peace sign in a softly lit room, with colourful fairy lights blurred in the background.

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Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · 06/01/2026

BSLGG launched today, a community-led initiative to create a glossary of gaming specific terms in British Sign Language (BSL). @bslgg.bsky.social aims to help Deaf gamers, game developers, and BSL interpreters more effectively communicate gaming terms and names. caniplaythat.com/2026/01/06/b...

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BSLGG, British Sign Language Gaming Glossary launched today - Can I Play That?

BSLGG launched today, a community-led initiative to create a glossary of gaming specific terms in British Sign Language (BSL).

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bslgg.bsky.social @bslgg.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

We’re live 🎮🤟 BSLGG, the British Sign Language Gaming Glossary, is now online. Check out the website, join the Discord, and help shape a community-led glossary of gaming signs. With thanks to Player Research for supporting the creation of our website! www.bslgg.com #BSL

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Feeling pretty proud on myself, im now the lightest I've been since I started tracking my weight back in 2019. Still a long road ahead but feeling upbeat and positive about it. 💙

A person with short dark hair and a neatly trimmed beard looks toward the camera with a slight smile. They are wearing a black top and standing indoors in a softly lit room, with framed artwork and shelves blurred in the background.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Really excited to share more details and start building up this community!

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

I'm just a boy and his Magnemite! Comission by the wonderful @do0dledan.bsky.social #Magnemite

A stylized illustration of a smiling, bearded man standing casually with one hand in his pocket and the other making the “I love you” hand sign. He wears a red plaid shirt over a dark T-shirt, blue jeans, and trainers. Floating just behind his shoulder is a Magnemite, its round metal body and horseshoe magnets hovering playfully. The art style is soft and painterly, with warm colors and a light background.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

The ghost of poached eggs past, as seen in a Muppets Christmas Carol

Photo of the Ghost of Christmas Past from The Muppets Christmas Carol who looks somewhat like a floating poached egg with strands of white cloth floating in the air.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Two Beautiful tarot-inspired pieces of my WoW Character, K’var, by the amazing @nevtheartist.bsky.social The World, a life of balance and quiet service, and The Star, hope carried forward through the young Druids he teaches. 💚

Illustrated Night Elf druid in deep greens and blues, facing forward with eyes closed and a gentle, weary expression. He cups a glowing, star-like light at his chest, with luminous branches and sparks spreading outward. The background suggests night sky and water, conveying hope, renewal, and quiet guidance.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Loved the 90s style living room that popped up at work last week! 💙

Cameron sits on a patterned rug in a 90s-inspired living room set at work, surrounded by clear inflatable chairs. Two CRT televisions display retro games, with shelves of VHS tapes, games, and memorabilia nearby. A decorated Christmas tree glows behind them, and the walls are covered in classic film posters, creating a nostalgic, playful atmosphere.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

I wish we had more fun with hearing aids. Every manufacturer treats them as something to be hidden away, like I should be ashamed or embarrassed. I love my new Nothing Phone and Headphones, and id love to see some of that design language in a pair of hearing aids.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Thrilled to restart two passion projects! After a busy stretch at PlayStation, I’m diving back into the British Sign Language Gaming Glossary (BSLGG) to create gaming signs in BSL, and launching “Deaf Devs,” a network for Deaf/HoH game devs to connect and find accessible events!

"deaf devs - For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Gamedevs"

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

I had a lovely evening catching up with the amazing crew at @manycatsstudios.bsky.social!

Group photo of Cameron, Matt, Harriet and Chris in front of London Underground style signs in the shapes from the PlayStation controller: a green triangle, red circle, blue x and a pink square.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

In love with the direction my cabin bag is taking. We get so many stickers at work, I never wanted them on my laptop as that get refreshed every so often so I thought they could decorate my bag instead for when I travel with work! 🛫

A black hard-shell suitcase lies flat on a beige textured blanket. The suitcase is covered in colorful stickers of different shapes and designs, including geometric patterns, cartoon characters, Japanese text, space-themed art, and gaming references. The stickers are spread across the front surface, giving the suitcase a playful and personalized look.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

🕯️Summoning the Games Accessibility Hive Mind🕯️ I’m looking to broaden my radar when it comes to folks doing brilliant accessibility work in and around games, so who should I be paying attention to? Tag people you admire. Plug your own work. Share names, links and stories. I’m here for all of it!

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Thank you to all the lovely folks who joined me talk at #develop Hopefully there was a little something for everyone to take away and try! 🤟🏻

Photo of stage at develop. The presentation reads: “Games Accessibility: 6 tips from concept to postlaunch”

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Pretty sure this means the war of the roses it back on.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Happy Pride Month! I always like to think about this quote from Baine Bloodhoof over Pride: “No life is worth living if we cannot be true to our nature.” 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #Pride #PrideMonth #WorldOfWarcraft

Baine Bloodhoof, a Tauren from the game World of Warcraft holds up a spear from which a rainbow flag is hung.

“No life is worth living if we cannot be true to our nature” - Baine Bloodhoof

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Forza Horzion 5 was the first AAA I consulted on. Keyword highlighting in subtitles and stylish hearing aids to British and American Sign Language!! 🤩 Seeing it come to PlayStation makes me really happy, the team at Playground Games really made something incredible! Gaming is for everyone! 🤟🏻

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

This is a great review of the feature, and I'm really excited to learn about the ways it's benefiting other players!

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Looking for a job in Games Accessibility? Santa Monica Studio is seeking a Technical Accessibility Designer for the development of a new unannounced title! Good luck, potential future work buddies! gamejobs.co/Technical-Ac...

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Technical Accessibility Designer (Contract) at Sony Playstation

We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Really excited to see the introduction of Audio Focus on the PS5! Audio focus provides presets to amplify sounds to meet your hearing preferences, such as "Boost Voices" and "Boost Quiet Sounds". d/Deaf & Hard of Hearing gamers, let me know how you find it! 🤟

A screenshot from the new Audio Focus menu.

"Make soft sounds clearer when using headphones. Select the type of audio you want to amplify, and adjust the level"

Focus type is selected in the menu, with the "Boost Voices" option highlighted. It reads "Amplify voice chats, character voices and other middle-frequency sounds".

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Cameron “Oak” Akitt @magnemiteboy.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

What a wonderful couple of days at the Games Accessibility Conference! Thank you to the organisers, and to all my fellow speakers for taking the time to share your insights and wisdom. There really is one light of accessibility, and to brighten it anywhere is to brighten it everywhere. 🤟🏻

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