You are probably aware that there is a finite supply of pre-defined game titles in a MOD. The game is designed this way as we felt that the game will be more fun when the game products you are developing and selling have recognizable names, rather than just generic ones. For instance, it is not possible to develop a generic Economic Simulation game without a pre-defined game title and a custom game image.
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Please note that it is not possible to develop a generic game software without a pre-defined custom product.
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Unique Gameplay Mechanics of the Video Game MOD Other more advanced versions of Capitalism games require higher tech levels and are thus not selectable at this moment. In this example, since your tech level of Economic Sim game is 31, you will only be able to select the original Capitalism game whose required tech level is 30. Now you will see various versions of Capitalism games displayed as pre-defined custom game products on the list. In our example, we have previously chosen the Economic Sim game genre as the focus of this software company. Then you will be presented with a window for selecting a unique game title and box image under the chosen game genre.
Once the required technology is ready, you could click the and select the preferred game genre. Now set up a new software company and hire people of the right skills to work on the technology required for the game genre that you have chosen. View this guide to find a game genre you like. The Software Guide shows a list of potential game genres for your first game project. Once the OS development is finished, you will be able to start manufacturing the video game consoles in your factory. The development of a new OS for your video game console will then start. Next choose the IP that you have already created. Now click the button and select “ Game Console OS” from the list. On the New Game Setting menu, enable the option “ Player Starts with OS Tech” and you will possess the required tech level for OS software at the beginning of the game. If you think the wait is too long, you may take advantage of a new game setting to eliminate the wait. To do so, set up a software development company and research the following technologies to attain a tech level of at least 30: Phase 2) Develop an Operating System (OS) for your video game console.īefore you can start manufacturing your video game console, you must first develop an OS for it. We will go into details about them in the next phase. But the hard work of actually developing the technology and the operating system will take a much longer time. Once you have made the choice, the IP will be created in an instant. The profit margin of your hardware business will be higher, but you will get no extra help by other manufacturers when it comes to maximizing the market share of your video game hardware. There will be inevitable price pressure from third-party products.Ī proprietary IP comes with just the opposite advantages and disadvantages. The downside is that you will not profit as much from the hardware business as you are not the only one producing the hardware. Using an open source strategy, your hardware will proliferate at a much faster pace and you will benefit from a rapidly growing user base. There are pros and cons to each strategy. If it is Open Source, you grant rights to any third-party companies for manufacturing video game consoles based on your hardware IP.
If it is Proprietary, only your company can manufacture video game consoles based on this IP. Next you should decide whether you want your new hardware IP to be Proprietary or Open Source. Select one to designate the research path of your new hardware IP.
Now you will see 3 different video game console product groups. On the other hand, if you are happy with developing game software running on video game consoles manufactured by other companies, then you may skip this phase and move on to phase 3.Ī Product IP unit can be added in a R&D center, as shown in the following screenshot.Ĭlick the button. If you decide to create your own video game hardware, the first step is to create a hardware IP. Phase 1) Create a new IP (Intellectual Property) for your video console hardware. To make your video game startup a success, you are advised to follow the below plan. If you are using a user-created MOD that is focused on the Video Game Industry, you will have access to new features and gameplay mechanics specific to the video game industry.