BADNEWS
This game was about gaining followers inside the game through six different tactics by posting fake news on the web. Based on my experience, it was amusing being a fake news writer and posting fake news on the web and playing together with my classmates. I know it is wrong and against my moral values but still enjoyed this game because of the challenge to increase your followers. As I played the game, I have encountered different posts suggested by the narrator of the game to help me to be a better fake news writer. The narrator also asked me several questions about my insights on posts that will be more trending in the social media world. I am also glad that the social media platform, Twitter was used a medium to spread fake news on people. It was funny to see Donald Trump and impersonate him to spread fake news. This game was also mind blowing for me because the question in the early part of game was useful in the later part for you to gain more followers. I highly recommend this game to be played by my fellow students in the whole world because it may and can help you to spot a fake news post in the reality. This is because of the reason that you have already experienced on how to be a fake news writer, that is why with this kind of game developed by researchers in University of Cambridge, I can assure you that this game will teach people to better identify fake news. People will be more alert and aware because of this. Below you can see my badges and the number of followers that you will also encounter in the game. I only got almost 8,500 followers but I bet that you can earn more. GOOD LUCK!
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