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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
67
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
5
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 5 REVIEW 4 FIX
F
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, bare page
FIX
HTTP 404, bare page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Warning::
Bare server default 404 page
The 404 page has no custom styling. Users hitting a broken link see a generic error with no way to navigate back. Add a custom 404 page with your site navigation and a search bar.
404 Page Quality Default 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title redirecting... ✓Custom Styling ✗Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #1f64e2
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModePartial Dark Mode
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
2 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 2 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
6 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
6 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✗ favicon.ico Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
B
Web Manifest
Valid manifest
REVIEW
Valid manifest
Info::
Name present: Game Informer
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Not Installable
Name Game Informer ✓192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✓Start URL ✗Display Mode standalone ✓
Name Game Informer Display Mode standalone Theme Color #ffffff Background Color #ffffff Icons 2 icon(s)
B
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass 4 pass AA only
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Landing Page - Front19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h2 The Latest19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h2 Get the Magazine19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h2 For Subscribers19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h2 Recent Reviews19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h2 This Week19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h2 Recent19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h2 Popular19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h2 Get the Game Informe…19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
title Game Informer21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Skip to main content21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Twitter17.00:14.5:1
#000000
#A0F5FF
Pass
a Facebook11.97:14.5:1
#000000
#85CFDD
Pass
a Instagram6.25:14.5:1
#000000
#5B94A8
Pass
a Twitch6.25:14.5:1
#000000
#5B94A8
Pass
a YouTube6.25:14.5:1
#000000
#5B94A8
Pass
a TikTok6.25:14.5:1
#000000
#5B94A8
Pass
div Main navigation19.43:14.5:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
a Read the Magazine19.43:14.5:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
a News19.43:14.5:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 84/100 — 4 failing, 24 passed
REVIEW
84

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
SUBSCRIBE div.max-width-container > div.header-right-container > div.header-newsletter-promo > a.menu-newsletter

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Link text that is discernible improves the experience for users with low vision. Learn how to make links distinguishable.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Marcus Stewart div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Marcus Stewart div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Marcus Stewart div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Marcus Stewart div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Wesley LeBlanc div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Matt Miller div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Kyle Hilliard div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Wesley LeBlanc div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Marcus Stewart div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Charles Harte div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Brian Shea div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Marcus Stewart div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Charles Harte div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Marcus Stewart div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Marcus Stewart div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Kyle Hilliard div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Alex Van Aken div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Kyle Hilliard div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Wesley LeBlanc div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Alex Van Aken div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Marcus Stewart div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Marcus Stewart div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Marcus Stewart div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Marcus Stewart div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Wesley LeBlanc div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Brian Shea div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Charles Harte div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Kyle Hilliard div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Billy Givens div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Marcus Stewart div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Wesley LeBlanc div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Matt Miller div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Marcus Stewart div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Kyle Hilliard div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Brian Shea div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Eric Van Allen div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Charles Harte div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username
Marcus Stewart div.teaser-right-wrapper > div.node__submitted > span.field > a.username

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Labels ensure that form controls are announced properly by assistive technologies, like screen readers. Learn more about form element labels.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
form#views-exposed-form-search-content-page-528 > div.form--inline > div.js-form-item > input#edit-keyword form#views-exposed-form-search-content-page-528 > div.form--inline > div.js-form-item > input#edit-keyword

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Home div.header-logo > div.region > div#block-gi5-branding > a.site-logo

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Identical links have the same purpose.
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A+
Landmark Structure
5 landmarks
PASS
5 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "block-gi5-main-menu-menu" MAIN CONTENTINFO footer
A
Heading Hierarchy
60 headings, 1 skip(s)
PASS
60 headings, 1 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H1 Landing Page - Front
  • H3 Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Review – Embrace The Hate skipped
  • H2 The Latest
  • H2 The Blood Of Dawnwalker’s Release Date And Other New Details Will Be Revealed Next Week
  • H2 Xbox Drops Prices For Game Pass Ultimate And PC Game Pass But New Call Of Duty Games Will No Longer Join The Library At Launch
  • H2 Splatoon Raiders, A Single-Player Adventure, Gets New Trailer And July Launch Date
  • H2 Get the Magazine
  • H2 For Subscribers
  • H3 Here's When Game Informer Subscribers Will Get Their Early Access Soulframe Preludes Code
  • H3 The Future Of Assassin’s Creed
  • H3 Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie The Interview
  • H3 Soulframe – En Voyage
  • H2 Recent Reviews
  • H3 Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Review – Embrace The Hate
  • H3 Tides of Tomorrow Review – An Effective Ripple Effect
  • H3 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review – You Get What You Give
  • H2 This Week
  • H3 Dragon Quest Smash/Grow
  • H3 Albion Online
  • H3 Alien: Rogue Incursion
  • H2 Recent
  • H2 Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Review – Embrace The Hate
  • H2 Tides of Tomorrow Review – An Effective Ripple Effect
  • H2 The Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Remake Will Be Revealed This Week
  • H2 Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 (Formerly Known As Age 1000) Is Coming Next Year
  • H2 The Elden Ring Movie Has A Release Date And Cast, Which Includes Dark Souls II's Peter Serafinowicz
  • H2 Pragmata Review, Windrose, And Bloodborne Movie News | The Game Informer Show
  • H2 The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend – April 17
  • H2 Soulframe: The Secret To Digital Extremes’ Live-Service Success Is Keeping ‘The Amount Of Public Scrutiny As High As Possible’
  • H2 95 Rapid-Fire Questions About Invincible VS
  • H2 Metro 2039 Preview – Grim Fiction Inspired By Darker Realities
  • H2 Battlefield 6 2026 Roadmap Reveals New Maps, Ranked Play, Naval Warfare, And More
  • H2 Meta Announces Price Increases For Quest 3 Headsets
  • H2 The Street Fighter Movie Still Looks Absolutely Bonkers In Latest Trailer
  • H2 Soulframe: Digital Extremes CEO Says Putting 'Soul' In The Title Was An 'Idiot Decision'
  • H2 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review – You Get What You Give
  • H2 Pokémon Champions Review – It Hurt Itself In Its Confusion
  • H2 Bloodborne Is Getting An R-rated Animated Film Adaptation With Jacksepticeye's Help
  • H2 Mouse: P.I. For Hire Review – A Monochrome Mystery Worth Solving
  • H2 Super Meat Boy 3D Review – Death Perception
  • H2 Soulframe Is A 'Response To The Cynicism Of The World,' According To Digital Extremes
  • H2 Pragmata Review – Hack And Blast
  • H2 Metro 2039 Announced With A Full Reveal Set For This Thursday
  • H2 The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend – April 10
  • H2 Deadzone: Rogue Review – Rewarding Repetition
  • H2 Pokemon Champions And 40 Years Of Zelda
  • H2 Google Play Store Removes Doki Doki Literature Club Four Months After Launch
  • H2 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review & Spoilercast
  • H2 Popular
  • H3 Soulframe: Digital Extremes CEO Says Putting 'Soul' In The Title Was An 'Idiot Decision'
  • H3 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review – You Get What You Give
  • H3 Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Review – Embrace The Hate
  • H3 Soulframe: The Secret To Digital Extremes’ Live-Service Success Is Keeping ‘The Amount Of Public Scrutiny As High As Possible’
  • H3 The Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Remake Will Be Revealed This Week
  • H3 Meta Announces Price Increases For Quest 3 Headsets
  • H3 The Elden Ring Movie Has A Release Date And Cast, Which Includes Dark Souls II's Peter Serafinowicz
  • H3 Battlefield 6 2026 Roadmap Reveals New Maps, Ranked Play, Naval Warfare, And More
  • H3 Metro 2039 Preview – Grim Fiction Inspired By Darker Realities
  • H3 Xbox Drops Prices For Game Pass Ultimate And PC Game Pass But New Call Of Duty Games Will No Longer Join The Library At Launch
  • H2 Get the Game Informer Print Edition!

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

A+
Alt Text Quality
All 56 images OK
PASS
All 56 images OK
Info::
1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
55 image(s) with good alt text
56 images 55 good alt text
IssueCount
too long1 image(s)
A
Form Accessibility
1 of 5 controls have issues
PASS
1 of 5 controls have issues
Critical::
1 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="submit" id="edit-submit-search-content--2">
Info::
4 control(s) properly labeled
5 controls
4 labeled
0 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#edit-keyword--2textSearch:for/id
#edit-type--2selectType:for/id
#edit-items-per-page--2selectItems per page:for/id
#edit-sort-bef-combine--2selectSort by:for/id
#edit-submit-search-content--2submit(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<input type="submit" id="edit-submit-search-content--2">

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

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