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Is HEADLINER worth it for you?

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Good fit

Adventure players interested in deciding which news stories reach the public.
Players who enjoy short narrative games with multiple possible endings.
Players interested in stories about news, genetic modification, and civil unrest.

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Players seeking a long campaign may find an average playthrough of around 45 minutes brief.
Players who prefer a story that unfolds without making editorial choices may not enjoy its article-selection focus.
Players who prefer a fixed story outcome may not want to explore its multiple endings.

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Our take on HEADLINER

Rather than centering its adventure on a journey through a setting, HEADLINER puts editorial judgment at the heart of play: choosing which stories reach the public. Its short average run and multiple endings make revisiting decisions part of the structure.

What is HEADLINER?

HEADLINER is an adventure in Galixia, a city where genetic modification affects most residents and civil unrest is on the rise.

As chief curator of a local news channel, choose which articles appear and shape the channel’s editorial bias. Walk through the streets to see changes in society, and speak with family members about their hardships and relationships. The story offers multiple endings that can be shared with the community. A typical playthrough lasts around 45 minutes, with replay and experimentation allowing exploration of different outcomes. The game also includes colorblind-friendly design considerations.

How HEADLINER plays

01Editorial choices: Selecting articles for publication shapes the channel’s point of view.
02Changing city: Walking through Galixia lets players observe how society responds as events unfold.
03Family conversations: Discussions cover relatives’ struggles and relationships.
04Multiple endings: Different conclusions can be shared with the community.
05Short playthrough: An average run takes around 45 minutes, with replay available for trying other choices.

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Is HEADLINER worth it?

It is worth it if: adventure players interested in deciding which news stories reach the public. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign may find an average playthrough of around 45 minutes brief.