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Bad News is a role-play game about building a news media organisation. It's designed to highlight bias in the news by putting you in charge of a series of decisions to build a profitable company. All you do is answer questions, but as you do the implications of what you share on line are seen in your readers responses.
Unfortunately, Bad News is not available on Android, Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 01/12/2019
Price: Free
Out Now: Web
Players: 1
Genres: Communication, Simulation (Narrative and Role-Play)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On, Hand-Made and Text
Developer: Get Bad News (@GetBadNews)
Costs: Free
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