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The Corporate Machine

The Corporate Machine is Stardock's classic 2001 real-time economic strategy game, available now on Steam. Dive back into the timeless battle for one of the most ruthless environments ever created…

13 February 2001

The Corporate Machine is a simulator developed by Stardock, released 13 February 2001 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What The Corporate Machine is

The Corporate Machine is a simulator game developed by Stardock and released in 2001. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The Corporate Machine is Stardock's classic 2001 real-time economic strategy game, available now on Steam. Dive back into the timeless battle for one of the most ruthless environments ever created: international trade. Corporations exist in a constant state of war: Plotting to destroy their rivals, CEOs chase world domination through economic strategies less deadly but more complex than any military maneuver. Control the market, or face the prospect of buyout and bankruptcy. Build your business empire, dominate the industry, and amass a fortune you will need that private island to fully enjoy.
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How it plays

It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

The Corporate Machine launched on 13 February 2001, within three weeks of The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, Severance: Blade of Darkness and Oni.

Released around the same time: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, Severance: Blade of Darkness, Oni.

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When did The Corporate Machine come out?
The Corporate Machine was released on 13 February 2001 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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