Atomfall: How a forgotten nuclear disaster inspired a video game

A new video game, Atomfall, set in the Lake District, draws inspiration from the 1957 Windscale nuclear disaster in Cumbria, UK. The game's sci-fi storyline is based on a fictionalized version of the incident, which caused an estimated 240 thyroid cancer cases but is largely forgotten today. The creators incorporated local details like dry stone walls and Morris dancing for authenticity. Some believe the game may increase interest in the region's history and digital skills.