Misinformer: A Detective Game Based On Real Journalism

A project in London, UK by Jay McGregor
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Misinformer is a gripping, new-style detective video game with stories based on real-world investigative journalism.
Backers: 204
Average Pledge Per Backer: £21

Funded: £4,210 of £18,500
Dates: Jul 24th -> Aug 23rd (30 days)
Project By: Jay McGregor
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Latest News

20 free game updates + your likeness in the game + help us craft a story

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We've got two days left and 250 watching the project who haven't pledged yet. So I've made a new tier that I hope entices people to help us build Misinformer. For £60 you get 20 free game updates + your likeness in the story + help us... (Read More)

Unlimited tiers!

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, I've made the lower tiers unlimited now, so you can back this project at whatever price point you feel comfortable with!   (Read More)

AWARD WINNING REPORTER TIER HALF PRICE!!

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, I wanted to let you know that we've discounted the  AWARD WINNING REPORTER tier to £499! (half price). There's only 35 available so snap one up before they go.  As a quick reminder, that means you get to help *craft* a story with the... (Read More)

Can you lend a helping hand?

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, First of all, thank you again for supporting Misinformer. We're enjoying the campaign and the feedback has been excellent so far.  As we've now passed the half way point, and we're still quite far from the target, I wanted to ask if you... (Read More)

Thank you

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to say a sincere thank you to all 135 backers of Misinformer! To back the project at this early stage is really incredible and I'm stunned at the initial response.  We're not done yet, though. We've still got a way to go so if you know... (Read More)

Kickstarter game teaches players how to identify fake news

July 26th - via: engadget.com
Between fake news, viral clickbait and biased reporting, it's hard to get a sense of what is really true when reading the headlines. So a new game being pitched on Kickstarter aims to take the public behind the curtain and show them how journalism works by putting them in the driving seat (Read More)

Video game Misinformer aims to teach players about fake news

July 26th - via: digitaljournal.com
Spotting fake news can be challenging, and add to that there is frustration of biased reporting and the annoying distraction of 'clickbait'. To help the public to differentiate products from the media, a new game has been launched. (Read More)

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