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.
Features:
Fulfill your dreams of wealth and power in three separate industries – Automobiles, aircraft, or computers
Choose your specialty - Marketing, engineering, or manufacturing
Challenge friends over the Internet – Enjoy seamless multiplayer matches for up to eight players
Crush rivals with direct action – Special cards allow you to turn the tables by forcing a labor strike on a rival, luring executives away, get support from governments, and more
Develop your economic empire – Build research centers, marketing offices, recreational buildings, and more to customize your corporation's capabilities
Graphics: 8 MB DirectX Compatible 16-bit high-color video card
Storage: 300 MB available space
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Additional notes: Multiplayer through Stardock .net requires forwarding port 5011 on your router to your game PC. Please click here for help with port forwarding or contact your router manufacturer for additional port forwarding support.
To activate the game, you need a Steam Account
Login or register at the official Steam Website and download Steam client
Install and start application, login with your Account name and Password
Click the Games Menu.
Choose Activate a Product on Steam...
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process
After the successful code verification, go to the "MY GAMES" tab and start downloading.
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