TV Manager 1.5

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Free to try; $14.95 to buy
Editor's Rating:
5.0 stars
Average User Rating:
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Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Limitations:
5 game days limit
Date Added:
July 11, 2006
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Publisher's description of TV Manager

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From Niels Bauer Games:

Take charge of a small and nearly bankrupt TV station and lead it to glory as the world's biggest TV network. Place movies and advertising spots in your program depending on which audience segment you want to appeal to. Create your news programs by mixing ingredients that appeal to your audience segment, be it sports, national news, or lifestyle. We offer a no-risk, no questions asked 10-day money back guarantee. Version 1.5 offers improved artwork and bug fixes.

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Editor's review of TV Manager

5.0 stars
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This game brings some variety to a long line of simulators based on the boring sell/buy algorithm. The jazz soundtrack and simple graphics invoke the black-and-white era of television, wherein you must fight for prosperity. TV Manager models the basics of the TV business. You need to not only buy a popular film and add some commercials, but also broadcast it at an appropriate hour to fulfill the contract with your advertisers. You also learn the art of mixing sports, international events, fun, and lifestyle into a newscast. The tastes of your audience constantly change. The game's weakest point is the audience feedback; although it's funny, it's not very realistic. You can expand your business by opening stations in other cities, and don't forget--you need to return the bank loan that helped you buy your station. We hope the next release will add rival broadcasters for more excitement. The game, outfitted with a tutorial and extensive help, will interest business-simulation aficionados and hard-core TV enthusiasts.

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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

Version: TV Manager 1.5

"Oh My"

by Peaches 20 on July 24, 2006

Pros: it's black and white & lacks sound

Cons: it didn't grab my attention at all after 5 mins I had enough of the game.

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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Version: TV Manager 1.5

"terrible... absolutely terrible"

by Royzta on December 20, 2006

Pros: seems like it could be fun, easy to use?

Cons: 5 turns before demo finishes? hardly gives you a taste of the game. 20 bucks to buy it? who are they kidding. they rekon theyve spent 5 figure sums on these games, i rekon their counting pennies....i cant even word my disgust for this game, and im normally pretty generous!

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3 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Version: TV Manager 1.5

"Overall a fairly decent game"

by u1bd2005 on September 8, 2006

Pros: Easy to understand, Good Ideas, Easy to play.

Cons: Black + white, not enough selections of programmes, trial defintly not long enough for you to decide whether you would buy the game.

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1 stars

Version: TV Manager 1.5

"I love sim games, but not this one."

by pweyzen on April 4, 2007

Pros: Nice concept....

Cons: Totally lackluster game play. Interface had bugs...

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3 stars

Version: TV Manager 1.5

"Could be alot better"

by fyre1977 on January 2, 2007

Pros: The tutorial level is explantory. You can mix the news to the right mix with ease.

Cons: I had trouble adding new programs and news to the line up. It also starts at noon. I feel it could start a little sooner.

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