TV Station Tycoon · published · build 26301072
I've been working on some major improvements to TV Station Tycoon, and today I'm excited to share a big update focused on broadcast scheduling, content management, and the overall interface!
Running a television empire means making the right programming decisions at the right time. With these latest improvements, I want to make managing your station easier, faster, and more enjoyable.
The Broadcast Scheduler has received a major overhaul, offering a cleaner interface, better program visibility, and more control over your daily TV lineup.
What's new:
Two Scheduling Views: Switch between Compact mode for a traditional broadcast timeline and Detailed mode for a clearer, program-by-program overview.
Improved Drag-and-Drop: Drag shows directly from your Content Library into available time slots, with visual feedback showing exactly where they'll be scheduled.
Precise Scheduling: Build your daily lineup using 10-minute time slots.
Better Program Information: Easily view program covers, genres, broadcast times, popularity, and projected audience figures.
Daypart Navigation: Quickly jump between Morning, Daytime, Afternoon, Evening, and Late Night.
Upcoming Broadcasts: See what's currently airing, what's coming next, and where you still have gaps in your schedule.
Smarter Scheduling Tools: Use Auto-Schedule, Auto-Fill, and Close Gaps to manage your programming more efficiently.
Improved Mobile Experience: Navigate and manage your schedule with layouts designed for smaller screens.
Whether you're planning your morning programming, building a powerful prime-time lineup, or trying to squeeze the most value out of your licensed content, the redesigned scheduler makes the process much more intuitive.
I've also created a brand-new set of custom-designed genre icons to make content easier to recognize throughout the game!
Each of the 11 currently available genres now has its own unique visual identity:
Action · Drama · Comedy · Kids · News · Horror · Romance · Documentary · Reality · Sci-Fi · Sports
These icons are now integrated across multiple sections of TV Station Tycoon, including:
Broadcast Scheduler
Content Archive
Marketplace
Program information panels
Alongside the existing genre colors, the new icons make identifying different content types much faster, especially when browsing large libraries or building your broadcast schedule.
I've also prepared additional genre icons for future updates, leaving room for more content variety as development continues!
The improvements don't stop at the scheduler.
I've also refined the Content Archive and Marketplace to make browsing, comparing, and licensing programs more convenient.
Some of the improvements include:
Clearer program cards with more prominent cover artwork.
Larger, recognizable genre icons.
Better organization of program information.
More consistent popularity and audience demographic displays.
Improved card layouts and readability.
Better use of screen space.
The goal is simple: spend less time searching through information and more time making the decisions that will grow your TV network.
I'm continuing to work on TV Station Tycoon, improving existing systems, adding new features, and refining the overall gameplay experience.
Broadcast scheduling is one of the most important parts of the game, so getting it right has been a major priority.
This update represents another step toward creating a detailed and enjoyable television management experience where every programming decision matters.
What do you think of the new scheduler and genre icons?
I'd love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas for future improvements!
Thank you for following the development of TV Station Tycoon!