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Not For Broadcast: Prologue

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

Take control of the National Nightly News, as a radical government comes to power. In this immersive, high-pressure, propaganda sim, you control what the people see and determine what’s Not For Broadcast.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Unique and engaging gameplay
    • Humorous and satirical narrative
    • Immersive fmv and audiovisual presentation
    • Challenging multitasking mechanics
    • Realistic broadcast simulation elements

    Cons

    • Can be stressful and anxiety-inducing
    • Some performance issues on lower-end hardware
    • Interference mini-game can be frustrating
    • Limited replayability in prologue/demo
    • No cooperative or social multiplayer features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have significant control over camera switching, censorship timing, ad placement, and broadcast decisions, allowing freedom in directing the news show."

    • Competence

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      4

      "Game requires skillful multitasking, managing resources, and mastering complex mechanics."

      Capsule for Godlike Burger Godlike Burger

      "The game requires multitasking skills, timing, and managing multiple mechanics simultaneously, providing a challenging and skill-based experience."

    • Competition

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      "Focus is on personal pace and individual performance rather than competing against others; no mention of ranked or leaderboard modes."

      Capsule for Train Simulator Classic Train Simulator Classic

      "Focus is on individual performance and managing the broadcast rather than competing against others; no mention of leaderboards or ranked modes."

    • Continuation

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      3

      "Players express eagerness to continue playing and anticipation for full game despite short prologue length."

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      "Players express eagerness to continue playing beyond the prologue, with anticipation for the full game and replaying to catch details."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay centers on solo control of broadcast operations and personal decision-making, with minimal multiplayer or teamwork."

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      "Gameplay centers on solo control of the broadcast room with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements described."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players creatively shape broadcasts by choosing camera shots, censorship, and content, influencing story outcomes."

      Capsule for Not For Broadcast Not For Broadcast

      "Players can creatively choose camera angles, censoring timing, and ad placements, influencing the broadcast outcome and narrative."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions are primarily single-player; no evidence of exerting control over others or competitive dominance."

      Capsule for King's Bounty: Armored Princess King's Bounty: Armored Princess

      "Interactions are individual and there is no indication of exerting control over other players or social dominance."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players engage in a comedic fictional world to relax and enjoy humor, providing a lighthearted escape."

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      "The game offers a humorous and immersive escape into a fictional broadcast environment with satirical and dark comedic elements."

    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      3

      "Players experiment with different cast combinations, camera angles, and audience strategies to optimize outcomes."

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      "Players experiment with different camera angles, censorship timing, and ad choices, exploring game mechanics and outcomes."

    • Exploration

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      1

      "Limited spatial exploration but players discover clues and secrets within a confined environment."

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      "Limited physical exploration, but players discover different broadcast scenarios and hidden details in the environment."

    • Expression

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      2

      "Some self-expression through choices and photography mechanic, though limited customization."

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      "Some self-expression through broadcast choices and camera work, though customization is limited to these aspects."

    • Fantasy

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      2

      "Set in a stylized historical period with some fictionalized elements, blending realism with imaginative scenarios."

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      "Set in an alternate 1980s with exaggerated and satirical elements, blending realistic broadcast simulation with fictional scenarios."

    • Fellowship

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      -4

      "Gameplay is solitary with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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      "Gameplay is solitary with minimal social interaction or community involvement described."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop multitasking skills and learn to manage complex broadcast mechanics over time."

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      "Players develop multitasking and timing skills, learning to manage complex broadcast mechanics effectively."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Primarily a sedentary game with no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Primarily a sedentary game with no physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires constant attention and focus; players must actively manage multiple tasks and threats."

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      "Requires constant attention and multitasking; players must actively manage multiple tasks simultaneously."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Social interactions are limited to scripted NPCs; no meaningful relationship building or emotional sharing."

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      "Social interactions are limited to scripted NPCs with no close relationship building or emotional sharing."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      3

      "Players take leadership roles managing teams and leagues, making strategic decisions and guiding organizations."

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      "Players take on a leadership role controlling the broadcast and making key decisions, though not managing other players."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Progression is skill-based rather than item or upgrade accumulation; some variety in game modes."

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    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "Gameplay is challenging and sometimes frustrating, causing tension rather than relaxation, though humor eases stress."

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      "The game induces stress and tension due to multitasking and timing challenges, though humor provides some relief."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Engaging audiovisual FMV content and dynamic broadcast visuals provide sensory stimulation and entertainment."

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      "Engaging audiovisual presentation with FMV, sound cues, and dynamic broadcast content provides stimulating sensory experience."

    • Status

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      -4

      "No social status or recognition systems; gameplay is focused on personal experience without social evaluation."

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    • Story

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      4

      "Strong narrative with political themes and character interactions enriches immersion."

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      "Strong narrative immersion with political satire, character interactions, and evolving broadcast scenarios."

    • Strategy

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      3

      "Players must plan camera viewing and anomaly reporting carefully to survive the night."

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      "Players must plan camera switches, censorship, and ad timing strategically to maintain viewer engagement and avoid failure."

    • Thrill

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      3

      "Time pressure and risk of failure create suspense and excitement during gameplay."

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    • Value

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      "Players perceive good value in the free demo and anticipate more in the full game."

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    • Violence

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      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus is on constructive management."

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    • Survival

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      "Players must avoid failure by managing time, resources, and threats to progress."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Relaxation, Progression.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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