Hi Che, I put a beta version of Sarah out December 31, 2006 but did not sell the game until March 15, 2007. Thanks for asking. Phil
----- Original Message ----- From: "Che" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Gamers Discussion list" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 5:44 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] 2007 Accessible game of the year > Hi Phil, > I actually asked JJ about that because I definately thought Sarah should > have been on that list, but he said it was released in 2006, I'm not sure > where he got his info. > I myself did not even know of the awards until today, so I am not sure > who > nominated RR for it, he said several folks nominated it, but didn't tell > me > who. That is really too bad, because unless I am mistaken Sarah didn't > actually get released until 2007, right? > Thanks for the congrats man. What do you think of the idea of the list > having a yearly awards for various game categories? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Phil Vlasak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Gamers Discussion list" <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 4:27 PM > Subject: Re: [Audyssey] 2007 Accessible game of the year > > >> Hi Che, >> Congratulations on developing the best game in 2007! >> Here is the results and the other nominees: >> 6. Best Accessible Game. This is for the best accessible game for any >> operating system. It must have been released in 2007. >> >> Winner: Blind Adrenaline Simulations Rail Racer >> Other Nominees: Lighttech Interactive Bop It Ultimate, >> L-Works Duck Hunt, >> KitchenSinc Games Homer on a Harley >> >> I guess I'll cry myself to sleep knowing that no one voted for my game. >> Phil >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Che" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Gamers Discussion list" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 5:07 PM >> Subject: [Audyssey] 2007 Accessible game of the year >> >> >>> Hi all, >>> I recieved this pleasantly surprising message from J Squared today, >>> thought you all would be interested. >>> It brings up the possibility of the list voting for various awards for >>> accessible games as well, any thoughts? >>> >>> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE >>> >>> WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN FIRST EVER BLINDBARGAINS.COM ACCESS AWARDS >>> >>> HUMANWARE, SENDERO AMONG TOP RECIPIENTS >>> >>> Kalamazoo, Mi, January 23, 2008 - After weeks of nominations and >>> hundreds >>> of votes, BlindBargains.com has announced the winners of the first ever >>> Blind >>> Bargains Access Awards. The accolades are being handed out to companies >>> and individuals in ten categories and represent the best in accessible >>> hardware, >>> software, and design. >>> >>> Taking top honors was Humanware's Victor Reader Stream, winning both the >>> Best New Product or Innovation and Best Hardware Product. The audio book >>> player >>> was recognized by many as a breakthrough product and also propelled >>> Humanware to the honor of best Company of 2007. The stream is the first >>> commercially-available >>> device to play the new digital book format provided by the National >>> Library Service. >>> >>> Sendero Group also has attracted a following, winning in the Best >>> Software >>> category for its popular Sendero GPS product. The latest version of the >>> package >>> includes faster route calculations and descriptive audio points of >>> interest. One of the instrumental figures behind Sendero's success, >>> Charles La Pierre, >>> was also recognized as 2007' Person of the Year. >>> >>> "We were thrilled at the level of participation and interest our users >>> showed in this contest," commented site owner J.J. Meddaugh. Well over >>> 100 >>> ballots >>> were processed during the contest, which included both write-in >>> nomination >>> and voting rounds. >>> >>> Freedom Scientific's JAWS for Windows continues to be the screen access >>> product of choice according to the site's users while Blind Adrenaline >>> Simulations' >>> Rail Racer took the honor for Best Accessible Game in this year's >>> tightest >>> race. >>> >>> The awards also recognized the contributions by webmasters, bloggers, >>> and >>> online retailers to the blind community. Dean Martineau's popular Top >>> Tech >>> Tidbits >>> Repository was voted as Best Blindness-related Website while APH's >>> Fred's >>> Head Companion took the honor for Best Blindness-related Blog. Both >>> resources >>> include a wide variety of knowledge, information, and links to relevant >>> and interesting information. Finally, Independent Living Aids was >>> recognized as >>> the Best Store for Blindness-related Products. The retailer sells >>> hundreds >>> of items from talking watches to playing cards. >>> >>> For a complete list of winners and nominations, visit >>> http://www.blindbargains.com/awardlist07.php >>> >>> BlindBargains.com is a premier online destination featuring news, deals, >>> and articles relevant to the blind and visually impaired. Visitors can >>> find the >>> lowest prices for assistive technology and other useful hardware and >>> software through the site, Email, or RSS. Other site features include >>> user >>> forums, >>> an EBay Auction Gateway, and a merchant search portal. >>> >>> J.J. >>> www.BlindBargains.com >>> Deals, news, and resources for the blind and visually impaired >>> --- >>> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >>> list, >>> please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >> list, >> please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> > > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the > list, > please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. 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