'The Newspaper of the Day' is a simulation game where you become an editor-in-chief during the Japanese occupation, deciding which stories to cover and truths to tell. Beyond black and white logic, this game explores the complex choices between survival and conviction.

In this demo, you can play through the prologue based on the assassination of Emperor Gojong. Experience the overall atmosphere and core systems of the game through approximately four turns of gameplay.Please note that in the demo version, the story and management elements are only partially implemented. We ask you to enjoy it as a way to get a feel for the overall framework of the game. At history's crossroads, what do our individual choices mean?'The Newspaper of the Day' is a simulation game where you become an editor-in-chief during the Japanese occupation, deciding which stories to cover and truths to tell.Beyond black and white logic, this game explores the complex choices between survival and conviction.If you lived then, what would you choose?Would you be overwhelmed by the era's forces?Find your answers in 'The Newspaper of the Day.The game proceeds in the following manner:<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Roam the Streets of Kyungsung and Report on Events.</li></ul><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3955910/extras/ba854ea3f8543fd72c6be26176bb5d04.poster.avif?t=1765859612" width=400 height=214 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3955910/extras/ba854ea3f8543fd72c6be26176bb5d04.webm?t=1765859612" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3955910/extras/ba854ea3f8543fd72c6be26176bb5d04.mp4?t=1765859612" type="video/mp4"></video>Visit various locations in Kyungsung to encounter the major events of the era and decide which articles to write. At each location, you can experience fascinating stories related to places like the 'Government-General of Joseon,' the 'Market,' and the 'Hall.'<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Roll the Dice that Decides Your Fate.</li></ul><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3955910/extras/c99fa77fdf474be4fcda36c9839252b8.poster.avif?t=1765859612" width=400 height=224 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3955910/extras/c99fa77fdf474be4fcda36c9839252b8.webm?t=1765859612" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3955910/extras/c99fa77fdf474be4fcda36c9839252b8.mp4?t=1765859612" type="video/mp4"></video>During the process of reporting on and writing an article, you will roll the dice. The dice value determines the success or failure of your chosen action, sometimes leading to unexpected outcomes. Make the best decisions by utilizing the bonuses and penalties you receive based on the dice roll.<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Report on Events with Various Mini-games.</li></ul><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3955910/extras/4995b25890fa883d89a79f3b42e036f1.poster.avif?t=1765859612" width=400 height=224 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3955910/extras/4995b25890fa883d89a79f3b42e036f1.webm?t=1765859612" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3955910/extras/4995b25890fa883d89a79f3b42e036f1.mp4?t=1765859612" type="video/mp4"></video>While reporting on an event, you will engage in various mini-games linked to real-world reporting methods. Unleash your skills to uncover the truth and report on the event in depth.<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Publish Your Own Newspaper</li></ul><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3955910/extras/5ff826fb7b789b53986150e72ea94d15.poster.avif?t=1765859612" width=400 height=226 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3955910/extras/5ff826fb7b789b53986150e72ea94d15.webm?t=1765859612" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3955910/extras/5ff826fb7b789b53986150e72ea94d15.mp4?t=1765859612" type="video/mp4"></video>Arrange the completed articles on the newspaper pages to create your own publication. Carefully lay out the articles to fit the newspaper's size and decide which article to feature as the main story. The newspaper you create will be distributed to the people of Kyungsung, and your decisions will become a piece of history. Key Features<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Immersive Story: A solid storyline set against the backdrop of Kyungsung in the 1910s.</li><li>TRPG-style Progression: Experience fated choices and outcomes through dice rolling.</li><li>Various Mini-games: Mini-games linked to actual reporting methods add to the fun of the game.</li><li>Free Newspaper Editing: Lay out and publish your newspaper in your own unique style.</li><li>Multiple Endings Based on Player's Choices: Your decisions will change history.</li></ul>What History will You Record?

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In 1920s Gyeongseong, the pen is mightier than the sword, but your hand is trembling. As an editor-in-chief, arrange articles, dodge censorship, and manipulate public opinion. Will you wake the people with the truth or yield to survive? Your editorial choices will rewrite history.

Edit the Truth, Manipulate Public OpinionYou are the Editor-in-Chief of a newspaper in 1920s Gyeongseong (Seoul). The size and layout of your articles are power. Will you awaken the people by featuring independence movements on the front page? Or will you fill the pages with propaganda to ensure your survival?<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3930370/extras/98d46dab1c56a3ff3aabc5e902d98bea.poster.avif?t=1771506325" width=426 height=240 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3930370/extras/98d46dab1c56a3ff3aabc5e902d98bea.webm?t=1771506325" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3930370/extras/98d46dab1c56a3ff3aabc5e902d98bea.mp4?t=1771506325" type="video/mp4"></video><ul class="bb_ul"><li>The Aesthetics of Editing: Arrange articles like a puzzle. The placement of headlines determines their impact.</li><li>The Fear of Censorship: You must dodge the red censorship stamp. Cross the line, and your newspaper faces immediate shutdown.</li></ul><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3930370/extras/f5fc5804af206c4e673d86c723b4b8c4.poster.avif?t=1771506325" width=426 height=240 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3930370/extras/f5fc5804af206c4e673d86c723b4b8c4.webm?t=1771506325" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3930370/extras/f5fc5804af206c4e673d86c723b4b8c4.mp4?t=1771506325" type="video/mp4"></video>Bear the Weight of the Pen, Heavier than the SwordBehind the glamorous streets of &quot;Modern Boys&quot; lie dark shadows. Pro-Japanese officials, secret independence fighters, and struggling reporters—your interactions with them will test your beliefs.<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Noir Narrative: Experience a deep story where the tragedy and romance of the era coexist.</li><li>The Cost of Choice: A single word from you can change a reporter's fate and alter the flow of history.</li></ul><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3930370/extras/42be5470a061bcbdad14cb6caf5d6b3f.poster.avif?t=1771506325" width=426 height=240 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3930370/extras/42be5470a061bcbdad14cb6caf5d6b3f.webm?t=1771506325" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3930370/extras/42be5470a061bcbdad14cb6caf5d6b3f.mp4?t=1771506325" type="video/mp4"></video>Scoops Are Found in the Field, Not at a DeskYou can't find the truth just by sitting in the office. Dispatch reporters to the scene to secure decisive evidence. Tail suspects, eavesdrop, and steal documents. But be careful—if caught, your reporter might never return.<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Diverse Minigames: Experience the reporting process through Stealth, Tailing, Wiretapping, Stenography, and Interviews.</li><li>Tense Action: Avoid the guards' line of sight and crack codes to uncover the truth.</li></ul><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3930370/extras/f38b1e8558034073f10d71fad4e4d049.poster.avif?t=1771506325" width=426 height=240 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3930370/extras/f38b1e8558034073f10d71fad4e4d049.webm?t=1771506325" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3930370/extras/f38b1e8558034073f10d71fad4e4d049.mp4?t=1771506325" type="video/mp4"></video>Fate Rests on the Dice, Reporters Rest on YouA newspaper doesn't run itself. Hire and train reporters with unique abilities and personalities. But beware: excessive workload and the pressure of the era can drive them to madness.<ul class="bb_ul"><li>TRPG Style Gameplay: Success depends on reporter stats and the roll of the Dice.</li><li>Stress Management: Manage your team's mental health so they don't break down or betray you.</li></ul>Game Features:<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Publish Your Own Newspaper: Strategic editing via article layout and resizing.</li><li>Record of the Era: Major historical events and timelines from 1920 to 1945 based on real history.</li><li>Management Simulation: Manage ads, salaries, and pay special taxes to the colonial government.</li><li>Multi-Endings: Various endings determined by your choices and political stance (Pro-Japanese/Anti-Japanese).</li></ul>

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The Newspapers of the day

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