Twitch removes "blind playthrough" tag following criticism from gamers with disabilities Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Twitch removes "blind playthrough" tag following criticism from gamers with disabilities "You can still use 'First Playthrough' or opt to use it in combination with 'No Spoilers' for the same sentiment." News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 7 Dec 2020 147 comments Twitch has removed the tag "blind playthrough" in response to feedback from gamers with disabilities. The streaming platform encourages streamers to use alternate terms such as "first playthrough" or "no spoilers" instead. "Happy to see Twitch has listened to everyone who shared feedback and removed the 'Blind Playthrough' tag to encourage more inclusive language for our community," tweeted Twitch's community and creator marketer, Erin "Aureylian" Wayne (thanks, Comic Book). "You can still use 'First Playthrough' or opt to use it in combination with 'No Spoilers' for the same sentiment." Happy to see Twitch has listened to everyone who shared feedback and removed the "Blind Playthrough" tag to encourage more inclusive language for our community. You can still use "First Playthrough" or opt to use it in combination with "No Spoilers" for the same sentiment. - Aureylian (@aureylian) December 4, 2020 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings "I'm happy to see Twitch following through on promises to address and resolving issues and concerns from the disability community. It's just the beginning," added Steven Spohn, accessibility advocate and COO of Able Gaming, and also linked to the tweet that sparked discussions about the appropriateness of the tag in the first place. I'm happy to see Twitch following through on promises to address and resolving issues and concerns from the disability community. It's just the beginning.For those who will ask what's wrong with "blind playthrough" this the thread that started thishttps://t.co/c3uN9LtRQb https://t.co/1y7DGqcFZ0- Steven Spohn (Spawn) (@stevenspohn) December 4, 2020 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Earlier today we reported that upcoming awards event, The Game Awards, will include audio description for blind and partially-sighted fans when it's streamed on YouTube Gaming later this week. In a tweet shared over the weekend, producer Geoff Keighley confirmed it will be the first time the live event has offered audio description for visually impaired players, closing his message with the statement "accessibility matters". Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store