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Gadget Tycoon

You are the proud owner of a derelict factory — and your very own company! Invest in R&D, learn the basics of Sales and Marketing, motivate your employees and start selling wacky products: futuristic latrines…

9 January 2001

Gadget Tycoon is a simulator developed by Monte Cristo, released 9 January 2001 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Gadget Tycoon is

Gadget Tycoon is a simulator game developed by Monte Cristo and released in 2001. It was published by Take-Two Interactive. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Gadget Tycoon is a management sim that puts you in charge of designing, developing and distributing futuristic gizmos. You compete with rival companies to create the best products and to discover technology that you can patent (and then charge your rivals for). You start with a dilapidated warehouse and a little money. You build up your business by researching technology, choosing employees to hire and buying equipment. You can play the game as an honest businessperson or you can get dirty and spend your time sabotaging your opponents.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are business. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Gadget Tycoon launched on 9 January 2001, within three weeks of Phantasy Star Online, Oni, Onimusha: Warlords and Screamer 4x4.

Released around the same time: Phantasy Star Online, Oni, Onimusha: Warlords, Screamer 4x4.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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When did Gadget Tycoon come out?
Gadget Tycoon was released on 9 January 2001 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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