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Mad News is a managerial simulation game released in 1995 for the MS-DOS platform. It was developed by Silver Style Entertainment e.K. and published by Ikarion Software GmbH. The game places the player in the role of a chief editor for a tabloid newspaper, tasked with managing its daily operations and competing in a media market.

Players control the editorial direction and financial aspects of their publication. The primary objective is to increase the newspaper's circulation and profitability by selecting sensational stories to feature. Progression is structured around daily issues, where players must balance content choices with the placement of paid advertisements to generate revenue. Key gameplay systems involve editorial decision-making, where players choose from various story topics to attract readers, and financial management, which includes budgeting for operations and setting advertisement rates. The game features a competitive market with two rival newspapers that also vie for reader attention, adding a strategic layer to the player's choices.

The simulation encompasses the full cycle of newspaper production, from story selection to final sales figures. Players monitor reader interest metrics and adjust their strategies accordingly to outperform their competitors. The game's systems are designed to model the cause-and-effect relationships common in business simulations, where editorial and financial decisions directly impact the newspaper's success in the market.