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  • 190.6 million Americans play video games regularly. (2024 Essential Facts About the U.S. Video Game Industry, ESA)

  • 13.4% - or 44.1 million - Americans have a disability. (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2022)

  • An estimated 45% of individuals with disabilities play video games. (Journal on Technology and Persons with Disabilities, 2022)

    What is the Accessible Games Initiative?

    The Accessible Games Initiative strives to provide players with clear information about the accessibility features available in video games. Players can use these tags to identify the features available to improve their gameplay experience.

    Accessible Games Initiative logo
    Group of teens celebrating while playing video games in a living room.
    Group of teens celebrating while playing video games in a living room.

    What is a tag?

    A tag is a word or phrase that lets people know if an accessibility feature is available in a video game.

    Playable without Touch Controls

    Lets you play without using touchpads or touchscreens.

    How does it work?

    All video game companies and digital storefronts are invited to use Accessible Games Initiative tags to identify the accessibility features in their games. This helps players determine if they’ll be able to better play a game before they buy it.

    1. The presence of Accessible Games Initiative tags will be indicated by a logo on product pages, digital catalogues or storefronts.

    2. Players can find descriptions for each tag in the Tag section of this website.

    3. The Accessible Games Initiative tags can coexist with other accessibility tags available in the marketplace.

    Questions about the Accessible Games Initiative?

    Questions, comments or feedback?

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