We were instructed to play a game developed by a Netherlands-based organization called GETBADNEWS. This game aims to avoid misinformation or making fake news. They used the concept of reverse Psychology since in the game ,the player has the role of a fake-news writer. The games was fun and interesting and also different as compared to other video games. One only thing that i didn’t like was , a lot of texts was written and one should read it all in order to understand the whole game. I got 10.935 followers at the end of the game and i completed the badges which, kind of make me feel like i am a professional fake-news writer.
The badges signify the abilities that you need to have, in order for you to be a fake-news writer. In the game, one of the techniques that the writer has is, through using the social Media. An example of this is using Twitter to post something that is fake and really looks like a real fact when you read it. Our society had been greatly influenced by media because it is the mode of communication nowadays. but, one thing that is disadvantageous to this is, in one just click away, you could share or repost something that has false information.
Through playing GETBADNEWS, people who really loves to make fake news will be guided and will make them realize that misinformation may lead to bad effects. Other people who have been a victim of fake news would prevent themselves from getting into it. There are other ways to prevent receiving fake news: First, know your sources. Second, know the author. Third, search for other references to avoid misinformation.
In conclusion, the games was fun and informative as well. Do not attempt to share fake news because it is disadvantageous and could lead to bad effects.
elleane 