Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Blacknut announces certification of playAbility adaptive AI software game controller for Blacknut cloud gaming ecosystem
PlayAbility, the innovators behind AI-driven assistive gaming technology, and Blacknut, the leading pure-player cloud gaming platform, announce the successful certification of playAbiliity’s cutting-edge AI software controller for the Blacknut cloud gaming experience in order to support the fight for accessibility in gaming.
Founded in early 2024, PlayAbility is a groundbreaking assistive AI powered Software company that enables how players with disabilities engage with video games. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, PlayAbility allows users to turn facial expressions, everyday tools, and assistive devices—such as wheelchair joysticks, quadsticks, and the Xbox Adaptive Controller, into fully customizable game controllers. Founded on the belief that gaming should be accessible to everyone, PlayAbility began with a small team of engineers, gamers, and accessibility advocates who were passionate about breaking barriers in interactive entertainment. Inspired by the experiences of players with limited mobility, the team developed their innovative Windows application throughout 2024 to empower individuals with personalized and seamless gaming solutions, fostering greater inclusivity in the gaming world.
At Blacknut, we believe that gaming is for everyone. Our partnership with and certification of PlayAbility underscores our commitment to removing barriers and creating a truly inclusive cloud gaming experience for players of all abilities all over the world.
Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut
After its 2024 beta debut, the Playability team approached Blacknut to test and confirm the compatibility of the software for the Blacknut cloud gaming ecosystem; the “controllers” are now officially available to players for December 2024.
As a 100% pure cloud gaming content service, Blacknut’s streaming technology for games already aims to eliminate hardware barriers to entry, enabling players to play over 500 premium titles instantly with minimum hardware requirement creating a seamless experience.
Our mission at PlayAbility is to empower individuals through accessible technology. Joining forces with Blacknut allows us to bring the joy of gaming to more people, enabling them to experience the immersive worlds of their favorite games without limits.
Valentin Squirelo, Founder playAbility
The testing of PlayAbility’s controller technology with Blacknut’s cloud gaming platform is a game-changer for accessibility. Together, the companies envision a world where everyone—regardless of ability—can explore virtual worlds, compete, and connect with others through the universal language of gaming.