Players can now expect an immersive newsroom experience and command console interaction
Not for Broadcast is a video game that simulates the experience of working at a television station. Following the release of an early access episode in 2020, it was first made available in 2022. The game has won recognition from critics for its careful attention to detail and capacity to replicate the experience of working in a TV station. Now that the game is VR-compatible, users can fully immerse themselves in the environment and experience what it’s like to work in a TV newsroom. This will be the first time the game can be played in virtual reality, giving gamers a completely new gaming experience.
About ‘Not for Broadcast’
Developed by NotGames and released by tinyBuild, the video game Not for Broadcast puts participants in the position of a studio director for a made-up television news station. The video game incorporates live-action footage using the full motion video (FMV) method. FMV games were well-liked in the 1980s and 1990s, but as 3D graphics gained popularity in the 2000s, they lost appeal. FMV games have enjoyed a comeback recently, as video games have become more and more appreciated as works of art.
With 42 hours, 57 minutes, and 52 seconds of film, the video game is famous for its usage of FMV. In fact, it holds the Guinness World Record for the “most Full Motion Video footage in a video game.” The FMV technique adds realism and immersion to the experience, which is ideal for the game’s concept of a news broadcast.
About the Gameplay
The game’s mechanics, which include keeping an eye on news feeds, broadcasting live, playing commercials, censoring profanity, and preventing interference, are perfectly suited to a VR format. As per the Twitter announcement, from March 23, along with the release on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, tinyBuild will make the VR version of the game accessible on Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro, and SteamVR.
However, a PlayStation VR set release is not currently scheduled. Players will be able to interact more realistically with the game’s command console in the VR edition, which will let them fully immerse themselves in the sensation of working in a TV newsroom.
Release of Live and Spooky
As announced by NotGames on Twitter, the first DLC addition for the game, titled “Live and Spooky,” will be released in parallel with the release of Not for Broadcast for PlayStation, Xbox, and VR. The 1992 BBC reality-horror/pseudo-documentary film Ghostwatch served as inspiration for the DLC, which will not be a horror game. Instead, it will maintain the base game’s comic tone. The DLC will change the gameplay by adding new stages, obstacles, and gameplay features. It will also provide gamers with a fresh new experience that differs from the basic game. Players will have greater motivation to keep playing the game as well as an opportunity to experience new aspects of its gameplay and story after the DLC is released.
What can players expect?
Players will have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy one of the highest-rated games of 2022 when Not for Broadcast launches on VR and platforms, along with the DLC. A wider spectrum of players will now be able to play the game in March in their preferred format. Players will be able to interact with the command console of the game in a more realistic manner and become totally immersed in the experience. It’s a golden chance for all players to discover a fresh side to this special game.
