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- â Ah, the GBB: once considered the world's greatest public broadcaster, now considered quite shit.â
- ―Bagley in 404 Not Found
Global British Broadcasting, colloquially known as the GBB, is the public broadcasting service in Watch Dogs Legion. It is the premier national news of the United Kingdom and is the British counterpart of WKZ TV. TV screens can be found across London broadcasting breaking news, and the screens at Piccadilly Circus often flash up with GBB's breaking news.
Overview[]
The GBB serves a similar purpose as WKZ-TV in the previous games, informing the player of certain stories related to the game's story. However unlike in Watch Dogs, player actions are no longer broadcast in free roam due to the absence of the tedious reputation system. Similar to Watch Dogs 2, certain GBB stories will randomly play on repeat on the radio and occasionally around London. Mission specific stories that are important to the plot will also play as an onscreen broadcast that can be skipped although at the risk of missing important hints to the next mission or a change in dynamics. The headquarters, the GBB House, can be found in Camden, along with protesters on the plaza. The player can recruit journalists whom work for the GBB based on their occupation description and as a result they are always equipped with a GBB News Drone. Most of these recruits and in game dialogue implicate that since Albion's takeover of the UK, the GBB has become severely censored although there are further hints of censorship before Albion.
A news broadcast at a local pub.
According to Bagley the news outlet, (as well as most Western news), was once reputable but has since become untrustworthy and seen as biased and even as "fake news" by the public. This is further supported by Tash of BuccanEar Radio whom is a former journalist for the news organization. The GBB appear to either support or be the proprietor of a vigilance app called SeeSay, which is humorously referred to by DedSec and the hosts of The Bug podcast as being a "snitching app" hinting that the GBB also relies on public reporting and vigilance, a reaction in the wake of the Zero Day Bombings. Interestingly there are hints that GBB may possibly relay any information on suspicious persons directly to Albion.
Drones[]
The GBB also operates a fleet of news drones and Routerunners that can be found flying and driving all over London. Occasionally players can randomly find reporters accompanied by news drones on the streets interviewing citizens and reporting on incidents. The drones will automatically begin streaming at the scenes of crime or any newsworthy incidents, regardless if it was caused by the player or an NPC (such as a confrontation between Albion and Clan Kelley). However it appears that due to the drone's light and presence, players must be aware that pursuing enemies will be alerted by the drone's position and find them. This is also warned if the player is planning to recruit civilians whom are actors and/or internet influencers that GBB drones will draw attention to them but can easily be destroyed discreetly by disabling them and using a melee attack on them.
News broadcasts[]
- In just three short years, London has seen 15% of its workforce made redundant and another 20% are expected to be added in the next five years, as artificial intelligence advances on nearly every sector of the economy. Tonight on GBB, we examine how the new age of automation is affecting the lives of Londoners who have lost or are about to lose their livelihoods.
- As the hunger strike of six migrants currently being held at the Kennington Oval enters its tenth day, officials released a statement indicating that force feeding procedures would commence in order to safeguard the lives of the protesters. International agencies have called the situation a humanitarian crisis. Join us on GBB tonight as we look at migrants, detention and the prospects for a solution to this complicated and contentious issue.
- Emergencies are never welcome, but what if, when you dial 999, no one answers the call? Operator shortages and unreliable automated systems have been blamed for a number of deaths this year alone. Visit GBB as we look at the system and why it is failing to come to the rescue.
- Should doctors be holding down two or even three jobs? With NHS cutbacks and funding shortfalls many are doing just that. Tune into GBB tonight for the full story.
- The first summer without arctic ice cover. Not long ago, the best predictions placed it a quarter-century off. Today, we are facing the possibility it will be this calendar year. Tonight, GBB will be looking into what this means for the planet.
- Despite Albionâs ongoing effort to prosecute offenders, knife crime continues to rise year on year. Now, with assailants as young as ten years old being detained, how should they be prosecuted? Join GBB as we discuss Albionâs expanding mandate.
- One year ago three undocumented youths were beaten to death on a high street in Chelsea. When an Optik video surfaced showing the men dying at the hands of Albion guards, riots erupted demanding justice for the âChelsea Threeâ. Where are those Albion guards now? Join GBB tonight to learn the shocking truth.
- It was a banner year for what many may think an unlikely type of crime, namely, non-violent crimes committed by people over the age of 75. Impoverished elderly are turning to crime in the hopes of gaining free room and board. Join GBB as we look into the last resort of elder-care, prison.
- When a start-up advertised passive income to anyone willing to enlist their autonomous vehicle in their networked taxi service, many people jumped at the opportunity. The hidden catch? Their cars were being used to ferry drug shipments. Join us at GBB for the full story.
- As the pound continues its slide against global currencies, thereâs never been a cheaper time to visit London. So why is tourism at a ten-year low? Tonight, GBB looks at London through the eyes of a visitor, and itâs a wakeup call.
- Last year nearly half of British parliamentarians were absent for more than 60% of votes. Even our Prime Minister recently set a record for the most days spent outside the country in a calendar year. So, whoâs running the show? Join us on GBB tonight to find out.
- For many years, London enjoyed a steady decline in nearly all types of crime. Then, the trend abruptly reversed. In particular, crimes against visible minorities have seen a steep surge. What is fueling this? Join GBB tonight to learn more.
- Rents and housing prices have risen steeply and the ranks of the homeless grows daily. Many argue that housing reform drags because MPs are often landlords themselves. Join us tonight at GBB to learn the facts.
- While food contaminations happen from time to time, London has seen a sharp rise in E. coli, salmonella and listeria in recent years and many are pointing to government cutbacks in food standards monitoring. Join GBB tonight to learn more.
- Last year this MP was exposed as corrupt and resigned from office. Fast forward a few months and heâs back in politics, this time as a lobbyist, advancing the interests of Blume, TIDIS and Albion. Find out more tonight on GBB.
- After yet another death in custody, an increasing number of critics are accusing Albion of systematic prisoner maltreatment. Join us on GBB for a thorough examination of the conditions for prisoners in detention.
- Recent revelations of ministers purchasing 25,000 pound desks and 11,000 pound dinners have caused a public outcry. Join us on GBB as we examine these and other extravagant expenses administration officials have been charging the public.
- It was revealed today that Whitehall has been colluding with aid agencies to enrich a select group of officials by siphoning public funds intended to help society's most vulnerable. Visit GBB for the complete story.
- Has Blume been hacked? While Blume has so far denied rumours that any data breach has occurred, millions fear that they are soon to have their digital secrets exposed. Visit GBB for more on this developing story.
- Life expectancy in the UK continued its fall, reaching its lowest point in 20 years according to an Office for National Statistics report. Join GBB for an analysis of this distressing trend.
Trivia[]
- GBB is an obvious play on the BBC, the national broadcaster of the United Kingdom.
- The GBB has some parallel history to it's real world counterpart as a relic known as the Radio Londres Microphone can be found hinting that the GBB has operated since before and at least during WWII (as Radio Londres served as a counter to Nazi propaganda radio in occupied France in reality).
- The microphone used as the Radio Londres relic is a slightly modernized BBC-Marconi Type A.
- The GBB uses a logo vastly similar to that of the BBC in the form of a stylized global with the major difference being the color, as indigo is used in lieu of the BBC's red color with a different font for the typeface.
- Most GBB news broadcasts are hosted by an unnamed, middle-aged male anchor although two unnamed younger female anchors are seen in some cutscenes in both the main campaign and DLCs. Interestingly, the male anchor has a slightly different and more older appearance in cutscenes than in normal gameplay.