Pioneering groundbreaking technologies, undertaking cutting edge research projects, manufacturing the best products in the world. Beginning on October 6th, virtual business tycoons everywhere will be able to put their empire building vision and skills to the test as astragon Entertainment release Industry Manager – Future Technologies , a business and economic simulation game for PC and Mac priced at £14.99/€19.99.
In Industry Manager – Future Technologies players will have the opportunity to start their own business with a flexible starting budget on a randomly generated map in three size variants. Land will need to be purchased and the first buildings constructed in order to exploit raw materials and create the initial processable products. Choose to mine for ore underground, till fields, clear forests or raise livestock on a farm, among other industries, before bringing your product to the marketplace.
Once this solid base has been created, players will then aim to establish their chosen industry, turning basic products in to final commercial goods. From there, the acquisition of shops in local cities, commercial centres enabling the sale of marketable wares to the consumer will be the players’ aim, going head-to-head with virtual rivals who will also be doing their utmost to establish their businesses as the market leaders and put you out of commission.
In Industry Manager – Future Technologies, players will experience the ups and downs of their chosen market including unexpected events that may lead to a complete change of strategy. They will need to decide on the number of different production buildings, the most efficient and cost effective means of transportation of their goods along with the appropriate wages for their staff. A research department geared towards developing new future-oriented products will also have to refine already existing ones to stay ahead of the field. All of this and much more will demonstrate which type of entrepreneur the player will be and how well they will be able to implement their marketplace strategies and adapt to their competitors in order to come out on top!