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amanda_in_pajamas2011-04-11 07:21 pm
I'm Blown Away By This
I saw this story on my Twitter feed and I was just floored...
How a Blind Gamer Plays Zelda by Ear via Wired.com
The beep of a blinking bomb, the desperate cry of a friend in need, the pounding of a Mudokon’s hammer: They all provide crucial details that enable Garrett to get through the game’s punishing levels. When he needs orientation, Garrett listens carefully for “sound landmarks” like running water or footsteps shifting from grass to earth. And as he works his way through the side-scrolling puzzler’s world of weird creatures, Garrett pieces the noises together and sees the game’s levels laid out in his mind.
Apparently, he's not alone...Blind Teen Gamer Obliterates Foes
I can't even begin to imagine the level of concentration these guys have had to develop. It's mind boggling to me.
How a Blind Gamer Plays Zelda by Ear via Wired.com
The beep of a blinking bomb, the desperate cry of a friend in need, the pounding of a Mudokon’s hammer: They all provide crucial details that enable Garrett to get through the game’s punishing levels. When he needs orientation, Garrett listens carefully for “sound landmarks” like running water or footsteps shifting from grass to earth. And as he works his way through the side-scrolling puzzler’s world of weird creatures, Garrett pieces the noises together and sees the game’s levels laid out in his mind.
Apparently, he's not alone...Blind Teen Gamer Obliterates Foes
I can't even begin to imagine the level of concentration these guys have had to develop. It's mind boggling to me.