TV Manager 2 for Windows

Name: TV Manager 2
Rating: 2.1 (24 reviews)
Author: Niels Bauer Games

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

This simulation game lets you manage a TV station, acquire licenses, and create programming to become the dominant network. Compete against AI opponents to build your TV empire.

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Pros
- Comprehensive TV station management simulation
- Engaging gameplay loop of acquiring licenses and contracts
- Strategic programming creation
- Competitive AI opponents
- Focus on business simulation
Cons
- Limited to single-player AI competition
- No mention of multiplayer options
- Details on specific management mechanics are scarce
- No information on graphics or UI
- Sequel status implies potential for improvement over original

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GENERAL

Release: May 18, 2010

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 1.2.3-beta

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 239,324

Downloads Last Week: 7

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User Reviews

2.1/5

24 User Votes

Simple, Additive, but lacks Finish
mystikrangerAugust 4, 2009
Pros
Unique, fun, simple to play, addictive
Cons
Alot of bugs, black and white, music is horrid, alot of bugs
Summary
I tried the demo and thought I would like the full game. I bought the full game and it is great playing for a few hours and then coming back a week or so later and picking up where I left off. Alot of patches were needed to fix the vast amounts of bugs and there are still bugs to this date.
only a silly game
roymerJune 23, 2007
Pros
Cons
signed on for it expecting Internet TV..instead got a silly game..waste of time
Summary
I love sim games, but not this one.
pweyzenApril 3, 2007
Pros
Nice concept....
Cons
Totally lackluster game play. Interface had bugs...
Summary
Could be alot better
fyre1977January 2, 2007
Pros
The tutorial level is explantory. You can mix the news to the right mix with ease.
Cons
I had trouble adding new programs and news to the line up. It also starts at noon. I feel it could start a little sooner.
Summary
terrible... absolutely terrible
RoyztaDecember 20, 2006
Pros
seems like it could be fun, easy to use?
Cons
5 turns before demo finishes? hardly gives you a taste of the game. 20 bucks to buy it? who are they kidding. they rekon theyve spent 5 figure sums on these games, i rekon their counting pennies....i cant even word my disgust for this game, and im normally pretty generous!
Summary
Overall a fairly decent game
u1bd2005September 8, 2006
Pros
Easy to understand, Good Ideas, Easy to play.
Cons
Black + white, not enough selections of programmes, trial defintly not long enough for you to decide whether you would buy the game.
Summary
Ouch
thefiretailSeptember 3, 2006
Pros
Easy to play, HAHA
Cons
Unless you have the intellectual depth of a bird's piss puddle, don't bother.
Summary
Awesome Sim Game
MrRadosAugust 29, 2006
Pros
Very creative. Easy to learn, good quality graphics and nice interface.
Cons
A bit too difficult at times. Costs $15.
Summary
Oh My
Peaches 20July 24, 2006
Pros
it's black and white & lacks sound
Cons
it didn't grab my attention at all after 5 mins I had enough of the game.
Summary
a good all round game but some what confusing
komi111February 11, 2006
Pros
it is good
Cons
it is crap
Summary

Developer’s Description

By Niels Bauer Games

Lead a TV company and build your own TV Empire.

Anyone should be able to achieve success with skill and hard work - The American Dream. In "TV Manager 2 - an addictive TV simulation game - you can do right that by taking over a small TV station and making it become the biggest TV network in the country. To do this you have to buy movie licenses, acquire advertising contracts, manage your news spots and create the best TV program of all times. In TV Manager 2 there are up to three other computer-controlled competitors trying to do the same, so you will have to beat the competition. TV Manager 2 is the sequel to the game TV Manager released in 2002, which was published by eGames and sold in stores all over the USA from Walmart to BestBuy under the title "TV Tycoon". The game has been developed by Niels Bauer Games, an independent game developer founded 1998 with a record of more than eight games.

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User Reviews

Simple, Additive, but lacks Finish

only a silly game

I love sim games, but not this one.

Could be alot better

terrible... absolutely terrible

Overall a fairly decent game

Ouch

Awesome Sim Game

Oh My

a good all round game but some what confusing

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