Ever dreamt of running your own video game studio, crafting the next million-selling hit? Now’s your chance as Game Builder Tycoon releases on Xbox.
A deep management simulation focused on the thrills and challenges of game development, Game Builder Tycoon has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S (joining its previous PC release).
Published by PlayWay and developed by AM Playhouse/Console Labs, this tycoon experience is available right now for £8.39 (with a tempting 10% launch discount making it even cheaper for early adopters).
From Concept to Hit Title (Hopefully!)
Prepare to start small, perhaps even from your virtual bedroom, and grow your company into a market leader. Game Builder Tycoon offers a charming yet challenging simulation of the game dev industry, packed with intuitive mechanics, business strategy, and crucial creative decisions.
Running a successful studio involves much more than just having a good idea. You’ll need to manage every aspect:
- Design Your Masterpiece: Select key elements for your game, including genre, theme, target platform, game size, art style, viewpoint, and specific features. Choose how to allocate resources to art, quests, dialogue, music, level, and world design.
- Manage Your Team: Start by defining your own role (coder? artist?) and attributes (IQ, creativity, insight). As you grow, hire more employees, paying attention to their six core skills: tech, art, writing, design, music, and marketing. Assign tasks effectively and continuously train your team to improve their capabilities.
- Research & Unlock: Discover new genres (survival? simulation?), themes (zombies? pirates?), devices (consoles? mobile?), art styles, features (localization? tutorials?), viewpoints (isometric? third-person?), and marketing strategies. With over 60 unlockable elements, the possibilities keep expanding.
- Grow Your Studio: Earn enough cash from successful game launches and effective marketing to upgrade your office space, enabling you to hire more staff and tackle bigger, more ambitious projects.
- Handle the Business: Manage your finances carefully, dealing with taxes, salaries, and even taking out loans when necessary. Don’t forget market analysis and creating sequels to successful hits!
Compete in a Crowded Market
Success isn’t guaranteed. You’ll be competing against 5000 other AI-controlled companies, all striving to create the next big thing.
These competitors are described as smart and hardworking, meaning you’ll need to create genuinely better games and employ effective marketing tactics to stay ahead of the curve and rake in the profits.
Key Features
- In-Depth Game Dev Simulation: Manage everything from concept and development to marketing and finance.
- Create Your Dream Games: Choose genres, themes, platforms, art styles, features, and more.
- Hire & Train Staff: Build your team, manage skills (Tech, Art, Writing, Design, Music, Marketing) and attributes (IQ, Creativity, Insight).
- Research & Unlock: Discover over 60 new elements like genres, themes, devices, and features.
- Upgrade Your Studio: Expand your office to accommodate larger teams and projects.
- Compete Against AI: Battle 5000 rival companies for market share.
- Make Sequels: Capitalise on your successful IPs.
Ready to Become a Game Dev Tycoon?
Game Builder Tycoon looks set to offer a comprehensive and engaging simulation for anyone fascinated by the process of creating video games.
With deep management mechanics, extensive unlockables, and fierce competition, building a successful studio will be a rewarding challenge. It’s available right now on the Xbox Store for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for just £8.39.
Can you create the next global gaming phenomenon?
Game Dev Tycoon Description
Create and sell games, gain fame and wealth, research new technologies, hire employees, upgrade your office, manage taxes and salaries, take loans if needed, and compete with 5000 companies. Experience the thrill of running your own studio in Game Builder Tycoon. Design standout games by selecting key elements like art, features, quests, dialogue, music, level, and world design. Assign tasks to characters, choose the genre, theme, platform, game size, art style, viewpoint, and features. Launch your game in the market and create sequels.
