Media Circus

About This Game

"Some people are heroes. And some people jot down notes ... Sometimes they're the same person." — Terry Pratchett, The Truth

You have limited space in your newspaper. What will you print, what will you bury? Increase the size of news stories to attract more readers and sway their beliefs. Increase the size of Ads to make more money.

Everything you print has a consequence and will change your world in myriad ways.

“Journalism could be described as turning one's enemies into money." — Craig Brown

Manage and guide your reporters; choose how they spin each story! Your paper is a business, so keep an eye on your competition and your profit margins.

You must climb those Sales Charts if you want to stay relevant!

"Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets."

— Napoleon Bonaparte

Welcome to Codavia, where every creature has an agenda, and your pen is a loaded weapon. Your choices shape the city, its elections, its stories, and your inbox full of threats, bribes, and lawsuits.

What kind of newspaper will you create, and how will you change your world?

“If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed.” — Mark Twain

Truth is complicated, and easily manipulated. The stories you tell and how you choose to tell them will determine the truth of your world and the fates of its creatures.

With 4 different victory types, 5 early game overs and 30+ different endings, each playthrough lets you uncover your own unique truth.