M.U.D. TV

Realmforge Studios

Rank: #7 / 8
Released: 2010
Studio: Realmforge Studios
Genre: business simulation game

At a glance

M.U.D. TV is a business simulation game from Realmforge Studios, released in 2010 for Windows. You take charge of a television station and shape its operation: plan the lineup, hire actors and directors, produce shows, series and movies, and pursue advertising deals. You can build facilities including offices, studios and newsrooms, create a character to lead the station, and either produce films or secure rights to available titles. The aim is to grow a television business and compete for ratings and market share. Play is available alone or with friends over a network or the internet. You can also take control of a station cooperatively with a friend, while competitive play includes headhunting rivals’ employees and sabotage. Steam lists single-player and Family Sharing support. The game was developed by Realmforge Studios and published by Kalypso Media Digital.

Who it is for

It suits players interested in running a television station, managing production and facilities, and competing or cooperating with friends.

What is good

Manage programming, staff, production and advertising.
Build offices, studios and newsrooms.
Play alone, competitively or cooperatively with friends.
Create a character to guide your station.

What to know first

Listed platform is Windows.
Steam features list only single-player and Family Sharing.

Verdict

M.U.D. TV centers on building and managing a television operation, with production, facility planning and competition for ratings. Its listed features include solo play and the store description also outlines network, internet and cooperative play.