A bittersweet retail management experience

You run a small game shop. Your job? Buy low, sell high, and try not to go bankrupt.

"This game is going to be HUGE!"—and then it flops. "Eh, I'll only order a few."—and then everyone wants it. "Wait, WHAT just happened to the industry?!"—yeah, that happens too.

Make tough calls with limited information. Trust your gut. Manage stock and cash flow. Pile up your guesses and predictions to survive until 2010.

Turn-based gameplay: 1 turn = 1 month

◆ Playtime ◆ Around 15 hours per playthrough

◆ Gameplay Loop ◆

▼ Scout upcoming releases Check hype levels and early reviews. Predict which titles will be hits or misses.

▼ Place your orders Betting big on a game? Stock up. Not feeling it? Keep it light. Use shop owner skills and promotions to get an edge.

▼ Open for business Watch customers roll in—or not. Sales depend on seasons, hot titles, and a bit of luck. Haggle with customers. Deal with quirky regulars. Expect the unexpected.

▼ Expand and adapt Grow your shop to stock more and serve more customers—but watch those overhead costs. As big-box competitors and changing times threaten your business, timing is everything. Features ◆ Live through real gaming history ◆ From the NES boom to the rise of CD-ROMs, the used game wars, and the dawn of digital distribution. Real historical events will challenge your business at every turn.

◆ Strategic long-term planning ◆ It's not just about this month's sales. Plan expansions, time your promotions, and think ahead. One bad call can make or break you.

◆ Actual news from gaming history ◆ Read real headlines from each month and year. If you lived through this era, get ready for some serious nostalgia.

◆ Characters you'll remember ◆ Loyal regulars, ruthless rivals, and weird one-time visitors. This isn't just a numbers game—it's a story about people. From the Developer A love letter to the game shops of our childhood…