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Magazine Mogul

Help your community grow through the power of the press in this magazine sim! A small local magazine can make a big difference! Do you have what it takes to become a magazine mogul?

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September 4, 2022
3 years and 333 days ago
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About the Game

Help your community grow through the power of the press in this magazine sim!

Take charge of your own magazine! It's up to you to turn heads and help your community grow through the power of the press!

It all starts with compelling coverage. Brainstorm story ideas and angles with your editorial team, then deploy staff to put those ideas into print. Hit the streets for info and you just might snag the hottest scoop of the year!

Wider circulation means better publicity and tourism for your town, so win new readers over with fresh and interesting features! Keep it up and the mayor may headhunt you to assist with urban planning, relying on you for advice on public projects, events, and even what businesses to invite into town.

A small local magazine can make a big difference! Do you have what it takes to become a magazine mogul?

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In this simulation game, you run a small town magazine. Collect information and write feature stories to promote your town. You might even win the Grand Prize at the Town Magazine Awards!

▼Game Flow
Create and publish issues of your magazine to earn income. Boost sales by training your staff and publicizing the magazine. Scout around your town to collect information.

▼Creating a Magazine
Choose a good combination of location, theme, and angle to produce good articles. Try a variety of combinations.
Your editorial staff will take part in planning meetings to discuss the project. Staff with better planning abilities will make better plans.
Staff duties change depending on whether they are assigned to articles or advertising. Use the "Assign" menu to change assignments.


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