Have the authority to decide what gets broadcast
Not For Broadcast is a premium simulation game developed by tinyBuild. This software provides an interactive, video-format guide to making TV shows. On National Nightly News, you will edit the stories that air live on screen. You’ll censor swear words and politically controversial phrases and pick which ads play in breaks during the show.
Not For Broadcast gives you the power to decide what gets broadcast. You can influence public opinion by what you write and say, as no elected official or media personality is in a position to have such an immediate effect on the course of events.
Game mechanics that are unique and interesting
Not For Broadcast is a propaganda simulation where you can influence public opinion by choosing what to report. You can set up four camera feeds, select the headlines of your choice, and censor profanity during a live broadcast. Each episode is a 20-minute live-action sequence of news stories and interviews, cooking segments, and sports features that you must edit together into a coherent broadcast.
There are certain guidelines you should follow. Keep the camera on whoever is speaking, but don’t stay on them too long. Cut between close-ups and reaction shots, but don’t linger on either type of shot. The news cannot be told all at once, so some stories are left out of the broadcast. For example, you can attribute a positive or negative image to any celebrity—your choice to make.
Your performance will be evaluated at the end of each broadcast day, which can affect your salary. You can also watch a recording of your broadcast and the unused footage. However, this game contains scenes some players may find disturbing—scenes of a violent nature, frequent use of strong language, and brief instances of pixelated nudity. A detailed description of all essential plot points containing spoilers is available in-game.
The game may not be appropriate for everyone
Not For Broadcast is an excellent way to get a taste of media journalism’s power and an entertaining game. If you enjoy games that give you the ability to influence real people’s lives and have the final say over things that affect everyone else, then this is the game for you. However, the game content is unsuitable for children and some players as it may be distressing.
