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Publisher Description
In an era of deepfakes, AI-generated headlines, and viral rumors, telling the truth from the "truthy" is harder than ever. Enter Factitious, the critically acclaimed news literacy game, now fully reimagined for 2026.
Based on the highly lauded academic tool first launched in 2017, Factitious turns media literacy into a fast-paced, addictive challenge. Whether you’re a news junkie or a casual scroller, this is the sharpest tool in your digital shed.
How to Play
The mechanics are simple, but the truth is often complicated:
1) Read the Article as quickly as you can: A real-world news snippet appears on your screen.
2) Swipe to Decide: Think it’s a credible story? Swipe Right. Suspect it’s fake news? Swipe Left. The faster you decide, the more points you earn.
3) Check Your Sources: Feeling stuck? Tap to reveal the source. Learning to evaluate where news comes from is your superpower.
What’s New for 2026?
We’ve taken the original academic powerhouse and given it a total mobile makeover:
-Fresh 2026 Content: Hundreds of brand-new articles covering everything from global politics to tech breakthroughs and pop culture.
-Global Leaderboards: See how your fake news detector stacks up against players worldwide. Can you claim the title of the world's most informed reader?
-Instruction-Friendly Tools: Built with educators in mind! New classroom features allow teachers to track progress and use the game as a springboard for media literacy discussions.
-Sleek, Intuitive UI: The classic "Tinder-style" interface you love, optimized for the fastest swiping experience yet.
Why Factitious?
Information is power, but only if it’s accurate. Factitious isn't just a game, it's a workout for your brain. Developed by experts to build real-world skills, it helps you spot bias, identify clickbait, and navigate the digital landscape with confidence.
Ready to see if you’ve got the facts straight? Download Factitious today and join the fight for the truth-one swipe at a time.
"The most fun you’ll ever have while learning not to believe everything you read."
Version History This update adds faster scoring, daily streaks, personal best tracking, and new community stats showing how other players performed on each article. We’ve also added smarter feedback insights, automatic leaderboard submissions, an improved first-time tutorial, easier score sharing, bug fixes, and a refreshed app icon. 1.3.1 May 11 added total number of articles played, new articles, new articles date. Improved round counting 1.2.0 Apr 13 Refined visual layout, added more articles, corrected real article link error and improved spacing for source information. 7 Apr 11 1.0 Apr 7
About Factitious
The company that develops Factitious is Lindsay Grace. The latest version released by its developer is 1.3.1.
To install Factitious on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2026-10-14 and was downloaded 0 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Factitious as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install Factitious on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the Factitious is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After Factitious is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
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version 1.3.1
posted on 2026-10-14
Version History This update adds faster scoring, daily streaks, personal best tracking, and new community stats showing how other players performed on each article. We’ve also added smarter feedback insights, automatic leaderboard submissions, an improved first-time tutorial, easier score sharing, bug fixes, and a refreshed app icon. 1.3.1 May 11 added total number of articles played, new articles, new articles date. Improved round counting 1.2.0 Apr 13 Refined visual layout, added more articles, corrected real article link error and improved spacing for source information. 7 Apr 11 1.0 Apr 7
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