New Zealand’s gaming community is full of life, and some of its most inspiring members are talented disabled gamers who have turned challenges into opportunities. You can see the passion and determination in each live stream that gaming is for everyone.
There are many talented disabled gamers across New Zealand, but here are a few streamers who have made an impact publicly in the community.
1: Octarock | https://www.twitch.tv/octarock (external link)
A young disabled gamer with 3.4k followers on Twitch. At one point he’s streamed over 1,500 consecutive days! While he'll be the first to admit that daily streaming isn't for everyone, for him, it's a special way to stay connected with his community.
On Octarock's channel, you can usually catch him diving into Genshin Impact on the Asian servers. Octarock is also a proud supporter of AbleGamers, and we love how he spreads positivity every day!
2: NoHandsNZ | https://www.twitch.tv/nohandsnz (external link)
Humphrey Hanley, a popular streamer from Wellington celebrates that with no hands, he still gives no excuses from gaming for four to five hours a day.
Known as NoHandsNZ on Twitch, he’s built a community of over 5,000 followers. Through his channel, he shines a light on important issues affecting the disability community.
3: Wingless_NZ | https://www.twitch.tv/wingless_nz (external link)
We first came across Wingless_NZ when we saw him unbox the PlayStation Access Controller. Jase calls themself an Armless Gamer, Music Producer and Martial Artist from Auckland. He’s known for expertly playing games with his feet and taking his followers on his streaming journey.
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These gamers are just a glimpse of New Zealand's diverse and inclusive gaming community. Their stories show how crucial accessibility is for everyone to enjoy gaming.
Developers are adding more inclusive features, but there’s still more work to make gaming accessible to all. These gamers' experiences remind us why continued advocacy is so important.
As New Zealand's gaming community grows, let’s celebrate and support these amazing individuals. Want to be included in this list? Reach out to info@firstport.co.nz.
