Bad News browser game aims to help players identify fake news

Bad News browser game aims to help players identify fake news

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https://www.pcgamer.com/bad-news-browser-game-aims-to-help-players-identify-fake-news/

In this age of conspiracy theories and fake news, it can be difficult to know who to trust. With this in mind, the University of Cambridge's Bad News is a game designed to help players spot falsified stories online. 

Charged with building their own hypothetical social media platforms, Bad News has players juggling inflammatory headlines, misleading quotes and doctored images in a bid to spread misinformation. Here's what it's all about as per the browser-based game's 'About' tab: