“A deaf, a blind and a robot walk into a games company…”

The story of Many Cats Studios is an unconventional one shaped by failure, disability and a deep connection to the games industry.

Founded by Chris after his own challenging experiences in the workplace, Many Cats Studios began as a personal response to the barriers disabled professionals face in games development. Over the past year, it has evolved into a consultancy supporting publishers and developers in creating more accessible games.

This talk explores that journey from personal setbacks to building a service rooted in real-world disabled experience and how embedding lived expertise into development can lead to more accessible, better designed games.