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This image is a vibrant and dynamic promotional visual for LEGO Horizon Adventures, combining elements of lush nature and robotic creatures in an intense, action-packed scene inspired by the Horizon Zero Dawn video game series. In the foreground, two minifigures representing iconic characters from the game stand poised for battle, holding detailed LEGO-crafted weapons. One character with long red hair, presumably Aloy, wields a bow and appears confident and ready for action. Beside her stands another figure, also armed, exuding a sense of adventure. Surrounding them is a dense jungle environment constructed from LEGO bricks, featuring trees with detailed foliage and various plants, giving the impression of an untamed, wild landscape. The lighting suggests a late-afternoon or sunset glow, adding warmth to the scene, contrasted by cooler tones in the shadows and the background. In the background, towering robotic creatures assembled from LEGO parts loom ominously. One of these is a massive, dinosaur-like machine with glowing red eyes and sharp, articulated jaws, adding a sense of danger. Another mechanical creature, spider-like and multi-legged, adds further tension as it appears to be advancing through the vegetation. The LEGO and Horizon branding is prominently displayed in the upper right, establishing the fusion of LEGO creativity with the intense world of Horizon, inviting fans of both LEGO and the game to explore this detailed and imaginative crossover.

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Nov 14, 2024

LEGO Horizon adventures: Accessibility Overview and Impressions

The image is a promotional graphic for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6." It features a central figure of a soldier in tactical gear, seated and holding a weapon. The soldier's face is partially obscured by digital glitch effects, contributing to a sense of mystery and intensity. The background is predominantly dark, with contrasting orange and black glitch-like visual elements. The game's title, "Call of Duty: Black Ops 6," is prominently displayed in bold lettering across the center of the image, with the number "6" highlighted in orange, drawing attention to the latest installment in the series. The overall composition conveys a theme of action and intrigue.

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Nov 8, 2024

Review: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – A Great shooter with room to grow on Accessibility

The image shows the box for the LEGO Harry Potter set titled “The Shrieking Shack & Whomping Willow,” set number 76407. The set is recommended for ages 9 and up and contains 777 pieces. On the left side of the box, you see the main focus of the set: a detailed recreation of the Shrieking Shack. It is a tall, old, wooden house with snow-dusted roofs and boarded-up windows. The house looks worn and mysterious, adding to the set’s eerie vibe. Next to the shack on the right is the Whomping Willow, depicted as a large, twisting, brown tree with long, curling branches. One of the branches holds a mini-figure, which appears to be Hermione Granger, mid-air, as if the tree has just thrown her. The base of the tree is surrounded by snow, and there’s an archway with a statue-like figure in front. Along the bottom of the box, you can see the included mini-figures: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew, as well as a black dog (Sirius in Animagus form). Ron and Harry are shown interacting with the Whomping Willow, with Ron holding an accessory, likely the rat (Scabbers). The background features a magical winter scene from the Harry Potter universe with Hogwarts in the distance under a swirling blue night sky. Characters from the series—Harry, Hermione, Ron, and others—are also displayed on the right side of the box to tie in the movie setting.

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Oct 14, 2024

Review: LEGO Harry Potter Shrieking Shack & Whomping Willow (76407)

"Until Dawn." Artwork. The background is dark, and on the right side, there is a large hourglass. The top part of the hourglass is shaped like a human skull, with the sand flowing down into the bottom part. Inside the bottom part of the hourglass, there is a snowy scene with a cabin and a group of eight silhouetted figures standing in front of it. The title "UNTIL DAWN" is written in large white letters on the left side of the image. an illustration of a person wearing a gas mask next to white text on a black background UNTIL. DAWN

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Oct 7, 2024

Impressions of the Until Dawn Remake: A Missed Opportunity for Accessibility

The title screen for "Astro Bot." The title is displayed prominently in large, glowing white letters against a deep blue space-themed background filled with stars and nebulae. The letter "O" in "BOT" has a ring around it, resembling a planet with a ring. Below the title, there is a prompt that says "Press Any Button." At the bottom of the image, there is a copyright notice for 2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., mentioning that the game is developed by Team Asobi and that Astro Bot is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

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Sep 4, 2024

Astro Bot: Accessibility Overview and Review

"Star Wars Outlaws artwork." It features two main characters walking confidently towards the viewer. On the left is a tall, humanoid droid carrying a large weapon on its shoulder. On the right is a woman with short hair, wearing a jacket and holding a blaster in one hand and a bag in the other. A small creature is perched on her shoulder. The background shows a rugged, alien landscape with rocky formations and futuristic buildings. Above them, several spacecraft are flying, and a large planet looms in the sky. The title "Star Wars Outlaws" is prominently displayed at the top.

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Star Wars: Outlaws – An Accessibility Overview and Initial Impressions

The image is the artwork for the visual novel video game "Slay the Princess." In the foreground, there is a sketch of a young princess with long hair, wearing a simple dress and a crown of flowers. She has a gentle, pleading expression on her face. To her right, there is a speech bubble with the words "Please don't." In the background, there are several shadowy, menacing faces with sharp teeth and glowing eyes, creating a stark contrast to the innocent appearance of the princess. The title "Slay the Princess" is written in bold, stylized letters in the top left corner of the image. The overall mood of the artwork is tense and foreboding, reflecting the dark and complex themes of the game.

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Game Review: Slay the Princess – A Remarkable and Accessible Visual Novel

artwork for "As Dusk Falls". It features a painted style with a warm color palette dominated by oranges, yellows, and reds, suggesting a sunset In the center, there's a young man with short brown hair and a bruised face looking directly at the viewer with a serious expression. To his left, there's a woman with curly hair and an earring, looking off to the side. To his right, there's a bearded man with a contemplative look. Below these characters, the scene is mirrored upside down, showing a desert landscape with a motel sign, a few scattered buildings, and figures that appear to be the same characters in different poses. The title "As Dusk Falls" is prominently displayed in the center of the image.

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Mar 7, 2024

Game Review: As Dusk Falls – The Way It Was Meant To Be Played

artwork for "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth". It features three characters standing in a dramatic landscape with a mix of natural and fantastical elements. On the left, there's a character with spiky blond hair, wearing a black sleeveless top, black pants, gloves, and boots. He has a large sword strapped to his back and is striking a confident pose with his hand on his hip. In the center, another character stands in shallow water, with long silver hair and a long black coat with red lining. He's holding a long sword with a glowing blade, which reflects on the water's surface. On the right, there's a character with dark hair and a similar black outfit, looking off into the distance with a serious expression. Behind them, the sky transitions from a starry night on the left to a sunset on the right. Jagged rock formations rise on either side, and a small fire burns on the ground near the rightmost character. Above the characters, the title "FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH" is displayed with a large sword graphic forming part of the letter "T" in "FINAL". The overall mood is epic and adventurous.

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Mar 6, 2024

Game Review: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – The Adventure Continues

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a promotional image for "The Last of Us Part II Remastered". It is set in a post-apocalyptic world. The background shows the Seattle cityscape with tall, dilapidated buildings, some of which are partially submerged in water. The sky is overcast with dark, stormy clouds. There is a river in the foreground with debris floating in it. On the right side of the river, there is a Ferris wheel in the distance. In the center of the image, there is Ellie, a woman with long, brown hair. She is in a crouched position, looking intently to her left. She is wearing a black jacket and has a backpack. Her clothes are wet, suggesting she has been in the water. To the right of the woman, there is a smaller image of a man holding a weapon. He is standing among some red foliage. His clothes are also wet and he looks like he is in a combat-ready stance. The text on the image reads "The Last of Us Part II Remastered" in bold white letters with "Remastered" in red. Below that, it says "Available on PS5" and gives a release date of "1.19.24".

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Jan 25, 2024

Game Review: The Last of Us Part II Remastered – Evolution of the Revolution

an artwork for the video game "Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown". The image features a muscular male character with dark skin and a high-top fade hairstyle, wearing a blue and white outfit with armor elements. He is wielding a curved sword with a blue energy trail and is in a dynamic leaping pose. In the background, there are ruins and structures reminiscent of ancient Persian architecture, with a large, shadowy figure of a man's face looming over the scene. The title "Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown" is displayed at the top in stylized font, with the tagline "A Ubisoft Original" beneath it.

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Dec 11, 2023

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Keyart for the Access Controller. The game pad is round has nine tactile white buttons, and features blue LED lights. an arm with black joystick extends on the left side.

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Dec 4, 2023

Hardware review: PlayStation Access Controller for PS5

a colorful and vibrant promotional image for "Super Mario Bros: Wonder". The background features a whimsical landscape with green hills, blue skies, and trees with blue leaves. There are also floating platforms and a winding path with gems. In the foreground, there are several characters from the Super Mario series. Mario, wearing his signature red hat and blue overalls, is in a running pose with one arm raised. Luigi, in green, is jumping with a green hat that looks like a dinosaur. Princess Peach and Princess Daisy are standing gracefully, and there is also a character that looks like an elephant in a red shirt and blue pants. There are other smaller characters and elements like a blue ghost, a mushroom, a yellow question mark block, and a green pipe. The title "Super Mario Bros: Wonder" is at the bottom in bold white and pink letters.

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Oct 23, 2023

Game review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder – An Instant Classic that still lacks Accessibility for Visually Impaired Players

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EA SPORTS FC 24 Cover featuring player Erling Haaland kicking a ball

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