Videoclub Simulator News

[p]We’re thrilled to share some exciting news!
Videoclub Simulator will officially launch in Early Access on October 1st. 📼✨[/p][p]In this version you’ll be able to:[/p]

• [p]Manage your own retro video store 🕹️[/p]
• [p]Serve customers, organize movies, and keep your shop running smoothly[/p]
• [p]Experience gameplay improvements and new optimizations[/p]

[p]🌍 The game will now be available in 5 languages:[/p]

• [p]🇬🇧 English[/p]
• [p]🇪🇸 Spanish[/p]
• [p]🇫🇷 French[/p]
• [p]🇧🇷 Portuguese[/p]
• [p]🇨🇳 Simplified Chinese[/p]

[p]Adding the game to your Steam Wishlist is the best way to support us and help more players discover the game.
Get ready to live your retro video store dream![/p][p]👉 Add to your Wishlist[/p]

[h3]🛠️ What's New[/h3]

• [p]Memory Optimization 🧠 Better performance and smoother loading, even during long sessions.[/p]
• [p]Business Name Customization 🏪 Give your video store any name you want from the new design menu![/p]
• [p]Customer Questions 💬 Customers will now ask questions, and you'll have to answer them by choosing from several options. Your answers will influence their satisfaction and the store's reputation.[/p]
• [p]New Administration Menu 📊 View key statistics, rentals, customer satisfaction, and reviews.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]🎯 We're still fine-tuning the details for the Early Access launch in October. Thank you for joining us in this development![/p][p]📌 Don't forget to wishlist the game on Steam to receive all the updates.[/p]

[p]Hello everyone![/p][p][/p][p]The new update is now available for all players trying the Video Store Simulator demo. We've been working hard to improve the experience, adding features, and preparing for the final release.[/p][p][/p][h3]What's new?[/h3][p]✅ VHS Rental System[/p][p]Customers can now rent movies and return them after a few days. Keep your popular titles available and earn more money![/p][p]🎒 Functional Inventory[/p][p]🛠️ Radial Tools Menu![/p][p]Access useful tools like:[/p]

• [p]The Bat to keep things tidy 😅[/p]
• [p]The Trash Can to clean up unwanted items[/p]

[p]🪑 New Decorative Shelves and Lamps[/p][p]Redecorate your video store with new visual options. The atmosphere is key to attracting customers.[/p][p]📼 VHS Rewind[/p][p]Yes, you can now rewind your cassettes before renting them again.[/p][p]💲 Price Adjustments[/p][p]We've rebalanced the value of products, rentals, and purchases to offer a more realistic and fun experience.[/p][h3][/h3][p]We're getting closer to Early Access, and this build is a big step forward. If you haven't done so yet:[/p][p]➡️ Add us to your Wishlist[/p][p]➡️ Tell us what you think on the forums[/p][p]➡️ Share your video store on social media![/p][p]Thanks for joining us.[/p][p][/p][p]See you in the next update![/p][p]– The Video Store Simulator Team[/p]

[p]In the next build of Videoclub Simulator, customers won’t just buy movies — they’ll also be able to rent VHS tapes, just like in the golden age of video stores.[/p][p]This update will also introduce our brand-new Inventory System, designed to help you manage rentals, returns, and store items more efficiently. With clear visual slots.[/p][p]🛠️ Here’s what’s coming in the next build:[/p]

• [p]🧰 New Inventory UI[/p]
• [p]👥 NPCs can now rent movies[/p]
• [p]🔁 Rental dropbox now functional[/p]

[p]📸 Here’s a sneak peek:[/p][p][/p][p]🗓️ This update is planned to release next week — stay tuned, and thank you for playing the demo![/p]

[p]Hey everyone! 👋[/p][p]We’ve just released a new update for the Videoclub Simulator demo, focused on fixing the most critical bugs reported by the community. Thanks so much for your feedback — it helped us a lot![/p][p][/p][h3]✅ Key Fixes:[/h3][p]🧍‍♂️ Improved NPC behavior[/p]

• [p]NPCs no longer get stuck in the checkout queue.[/p]
• [p]NPCs no longer disappear randomly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where customers stopped entering the store entirely.[/p]

[p]🛠️ We’ve also resolved several minor NPC-related bugs to improve overall stability.[/p][p]🏆 Achievements tested
All demo achievements have been tested and can be unlocked. If you're aiming for 100% completion, go for it![/p][p][/p][h3]ℹ️ Important note about the demo ending:[/h3][p]The demo ends when you reach level 8, which also resets your save.
📌 So if you’re aiming for the “Tutorial Completed” achievement, make sure to finish all tutorial-related missions before hitting level 8.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks again for playing! If you find anything else or have feedback, feel free to post it here or on our social channels — we’re always listening.[/p][p][/p][p]— The Willstar Games Team[/p]