diff --git a/distribution/changelog.txt b/distribution/changelog.txt
index 2bbdc1ba28..7ad1a06df6 100644
--- a/distribution/changelog.txt
+++ b/distribution/changelog.txt
@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@
 - Fix: Underflow in Heartline Twister ratings (original bug).
 - Fix: Map window now display the usable map size, not the technical one (original bug).
 - Fix: TD4 River Rapids will now have the correct seat colour (original bug).
+- Fix: Message sound will no longer play in the editor modes (original bug).
 
 0.0.2-beta (2015-06-21)
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diff --git a/src/management/news_item.c b/src/management/news_item.c
index 044fe600bb..c3e059c761 100644
--- a/src/management/news_item.c
+++ b/src/management/news_item.c
@@ -82,7 +82,8 @@ static void news_item_tick_current()
 {
 	int ticks;
 	ticks = ++news_item_get(0)->ticks;
-	if (ticks == 1 && !(RCT2_GLOBAL(RCT2_ADDRESS_SCREEN_FLAGS, uint8) & 1)) {
+	// Only play news item sound when in normal playing mode
+	if (ticks == 1 && (RCT2_GLOBAL(RCT2_ADDRESS_SCREEN_FLAGS, uint8) == SCREEN_FLAGS_PLAYING)) {
 		// Play sound
 		sound_play_panned(SOUND_NEWS_ITEM, RCT2_GLOBAL(RCT2_ADDRESS_SCREEN_WIDTH, uint16) / 2, 0, 0, 0);
 	}