Andy Robertson

1 month ago | forbes.com | Andy Robertson

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced its Accessible Games Initiative: a set of industry-wide accessibility tags that identify game features that reduce barriers to play and enjoyment. It’s aimed at the 44.1 million Americans who have a disability (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2022). Previously, these kinds of tags have differed depending on who was defining them and where they had been published. Xbox had its tags. PlayStation has its tags.

Dec 7, 2024 | familygamingdatabase.com | Andy Robertson

02/05/2024 / 7 months ago / Author: Andy RobertsonPlay is vital to children's development yet under threat. It is the means by which they practise the skills to thrive in adulthood. But for 50 years, children's opportunities for free play have been declining as parental fears, increased homework, automobiles and lonelier neighbourhoods keep them off the streets, out of the fields and behind front doors. And yet, the drive to play remains untamed.

Aug 21, 2024 | inkl.com | Andy Robertson

PA WireThe 30-year-old, who dislocated a shoulder on international duty in October, sustained an ankle ligament injury playing for Scotland again in March and found things difficult as the domestic season moved towards its conclusion before also featuring at Euro 2024. Robertson also had a minor problem over the summer which restricted him to only 60 minutes in pre-season, when he started the friendly against Sevilla despite travelling to America with the squad.

Aug 8, 2024 | forbes.com | Andy Robertson

Last week I had the opportunity to try out the new Astro Bot game with my daughter. We were in Tokyo and visited Team Asobi for a demo of the game with studio head Nicolas Doucet. Of particular note, I had a chance to find out which collectable characters are included in the game from The Last of Us and Shadow of the Colossus, as well as learn about plans for Astro Bot’s accessibility.

Jun 26, 2024 | forbes.com | Andy Robertson

2024 has been a year of surprise video game hits. From the surprise success of Palworld (ESRB Teen) and Helldivers 2 (ESRB Mature) to the more expected popularity of Final Fantasy Rebirth (ESRB Teen) and Hades II, it’s already been a great year. But what about younger rated games for families? It can be hard to spot the best games for your children in amongst all the big expensive licensed games or next hit from Nintendo.