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Not For Broadcast 2022

Video game · Microsoft Windows, Meta Quest 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

Developed by NotGamesPublished by tinyBuild

Starring Paul Baverstock, Sarah Gibbons, Not For Broadcast, Claire Racklyeft, Roger Alborough

Not For Broadcast is a full motion propaganda simulator video game made by British studio NotGames and published by tinyBuild. Its first episode became available through early access on 30 January 2020. The complete game, which includes the third and final episode, launched globally on 25 January 2022 for Windows. It was also released for Meta Quest 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on 23 March 2023.

Set in a fictional European nation similar to the United Kingdom during the mid-1980s, the game follows a populist socialist group called Advance winning an unexpected landslide election. This party progressively governs with authoritarian methods, enforcing wealth redistribution and nationalizing major corporations. Players assume the role of Alex Winston, a television station studio director, who must manage live broadcasts, insert advertisements, filter profanity, and prevent disruptions to maintain high viewership.

Upon its early access launch, Not For Broadcast garnered favorable reviews for its gameplay and mechanics. However, initial versions faced criticism for unclear political narrative and inconsistent tone.

Cast

• Paul BaverstockJeremy Donaldson
• Sarah GibbonsJenny
• Not For BroadcastMegan Wolfe
• Claire RacklyeftJulia Salisbury
• Roger AlboroughPeter Clement
• Jonathan HawkinsAlan James
• Dan EllisGeoff Algebra
• Jade JohnsonRobyn Shorte
• George VerePatrick Bannon
• Adam WillisTommy Harris
• Helen PotterPhillipa Rayden
• Emma MulkernFrancis

Crew

Director

Alex Paterson, Jason Orbaum, George Vere (The Telethon)

Designer

Andy Murray, Alex Paterson

Programmer

Jason Orbaum, George Burchmore, Peter Champion

Artist

Alex Paterson, Denis Sewell, Zara Coombes

Writer

Jason Orbaum, Alex Paterson, Andy Murray, George Vere (The Telethon)

Producer

Andy Murray, Denis Sewell, Zara Coombes (film)

Music

Jason Orbaum, Christopher Brown, Nigel Honney-Bayes (The Timeloop), Gabi King (The Timeloop)

Details

Developer

NotGames

Publisher

tinyBuild

Platforms

Microsoft Windows, Meta Quest 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

Modes

Single-player

Engine

Unity

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