Bad News (video game)

Bad News
Developer(s)DROG and University of Cambridge
Designer(s)Gusmanson
Platform(s)Browser
ReleaseFebruary 19, 2018

Bad News is a free browser game in which players take the perspective of a fake news tycoon. It was released on February 19, 2018. The game is classified as a serious game and a newsgame aimed at improving media literacy and social impact. The game was produced by the Dutch media platform "DROG" in collaboration with University of Cambridge scientists. The game has been described by the media as a "fake news vaccine".