City Game Studio News

Hi everyone!

A quick update today. Nothing crazy, but a few fixes that should improve your gaming experience!

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]
Well, sometimes the simplest things can cause issues. For instance, when Steam wasn't detected and you were using the dark theme, you couldn't read the text. It was kind of like playing with your eyes closed, not very practical! That's fixed now.

For those who were frantically clicking the exit button (we all know it happens when a game stops responding), well now the game actually listens to you and really closes. Promise!

The studio director has also learned to count. He wasn't always using the platform with the largest market share. Now he can do his math properly!

[h3]Translations[/h3]
A big thank you to MasterStudioCZ who improved both Czech and English translations. Steam achievements are now also available in Czech!

That's all for today! As usual, if you find any other bugs, don't hesitate to let me know.

Have a great gaming session!
Xavier aka Binogure

Hey fellow gamers !

We’re thrilled to announce that City Game Studio has been selected to be part of The Game Awards for Games Who Can’t Afford the Game Awards (TGAGWCAGA) 2024 Showcase!

TGAGWCAGA is a brand new showcase designed to spotlight incredible indie games that truly deserve more attention—while also poking a bit of fun at the exclusivity of The Game Awards.

Catch our trailer during the TGAGWCAGA showcase:
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

• Date: Friday, December 13
  
• Time: 5:00 PM UTC / 6:00 PM CET / 12:00 PM ET

Subscribe to the YouTube channel and don’t miss it!
https://www.youtube.com/@TGAGWCAGA


Take care
Xavier aka Binogure

Hello everyone!

A small studio director update, because sometimes he took his boss role a bit too seriously.

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]
I fixed some bugs that could be a bit frustrating. The biggest one affected those of you with more than 2,000 employees (yes, you're monsters!). Actually, when you tried to automatically assign or withdraw your employees, the game pretended everything was fine but was silently crashing. That's fixed!

The studio director also had some management issues:
- He would sulk when you moved or lost an employee. He'd freeze up, like a boss who doesn't know what to do without their favorite employee.
- Same thing when you sold the last desk of the last studio. He didn't know where to sit anymore, so he just stopped doing anything.
- And now, when you try to sell a busy studio, you'll get a nice explanation tooltip instead of radio silence.

That's all for today! I'm still working on the big upcoming update, promise!

Have a great gaming session
Xavier aka Binogure

Hello folks!

I'm thrilled to announce that City Game Studio has been selected to participate in the Zero Carbon Quest festival on Steam from November 25th to December 2nd, 2024. As a solo developer creating a game about building successful gaming companies, it feels pretty meta to be thinking about my own studio's environmental impact!

For those wondering - yes, I've been tracking my carbon emissions during development (turns out my coffee machine is responsible for 73% of it... just kidding!). But in all seriousness, I'm proud to be part of this initiative alongside other environmentally conscious developers.

While City Game Studio isn't about saving the planet (unless you count saving virtual game companies from bankruptcy), I believe that every studio, big or small, has a role to play in making our industry more sustainable. After all, you wouldn't ignore your game's budget in the simulation, so why ignore my real-world carbon budget?

During the festival, you'll have the chance to grab City Game Studio at a special discount. Join me in showing that independent game development can be both creative and environmentally responsible.

Hope to see you there, and remember - in both game development and sustainability, every small action counts!

Take Care,
Xavier aka Binogure

P.S. No pixels were harmed in the making of this announcement. 🎮

Hello folks!

As the year comes to an end, I've got some exciting news! City Game Studio will be joining the Zero Carbon Quest festival with a special 40% discount. From December 9th at 3 PM CET until December 16th at 4 PM CET, you can grab your chance to become a virtual game industry mogul while being kind to your wallet (and the planet)!

Fun fact: I calculated that the energy used to develop this discount announcement could be recovered by the savings of just three players buying the game instead of running their own game studios in real life. Now that's what I call efficient resource management!

Whether you're dreaming of building the next big gaming empire or just want to experience the thrill of game development from the comfort of your energy-efficient computer, now is the perfect time to dive in.

Take Care,
Xavier aka Binogure

P.S. This message was powered by sustainable coffee ☕