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  • A classic music industry simulation
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Popscene: Track 2 is an updated release of "lone wolf" developer MDickie's music industry sim. Like the original, your 3D characters build a musical act and then manage its rise to fame and fortune--if you're good enough, that is. Along the way, you'll also have to deal with the many personal and career issues that beset music industry big shots, including unreasonable bosses, crazy fans, and even a scandal or two. The competition is tougher, too, with six record labels repping more than 100 acts, and all of them vying for a top spot on the charts. You'll have to watch the charts as well as read the music press and follow the personal lives of the characters to get your act to the top and keep it there.

Popscene: Track 2" enhances the player's experience with several new and improved features:

  • Better Graphics: The game features the best 3D graphics of the series, making every concert and artist look lifelike.
  • More Venues: There are now 20 different venues available for concerts, each with its unique design.
  • Advanced Mechanics: The game links an artist's talent directly to their success, making the management experience feel real.

In "Popscene: Track 2," the challenge lies in managing both the music and the personalities in your band. You need to handle twice as many backstage meetings as before, making strategic choices that affect your band's future. You can customize everything about your band members, from how they look to the instruments they play. The game also evaluates your performances through detailed reviews, which influence how popular and credible your band is in the game.

Popscene: Track 2 opened in full-screen mode with its menu screen showing. The game's options include program settings such as screen resolution and a choice of regular or animated shadows as well as game-specific setups such as the size of your entourage (we like to keep it real so we kept the default setting, a few close friends). You can import settings and characters from previous versions, but we started with a New Career. We selected a character from Popscene's grid list, though you can build one up, too. As soon as you start a new session, you begin work on a new album, so the program's instructions recommend using the Publishing screen to name your project, specify a source for music tracks (such as a CD or your MP3 files) and even create album cover art. When the 3D scenes are in action, players have little to control, but the game does let you use the cursor and A-Z keys to override the camera and point it where you want to. Clicking F12 saves a screenshot.

Bottom Line

Let's get the issue on the minds of many out of the way: Track 2's graphics are improved over the original Popscene, but this game doesn't pretend to compete with major studios in terms of graphics or detail. It does aspire to be just as much fun, though, and it's a fascinating (and highly educational) look into the music biz.

What’s new in version 2.11

  • Windowed mode available as an alternative executable.


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Release
Latest update
Version
2.11
OPERATING SYSTEMS
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Windows
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  • Windows Vista
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 2003
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  • Windows XP
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  • Windows 7
Additional Requirements
DirectX 7.0
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Developer’s Description

Promote your own band with real music and animated 3D performances.

The intro is over, so turn the volume up for Track 2 of MDickie's landmark music industry sim. This re-mixed version of Popscene brings you the same great concept in its most polished form. Construct your own act from hundreds of uniquely gifted artists and bring their work to life with the most impressive 3D visuals the series has ever enjoyed. The range of venues has exploded to a staggering 20 different locations - each of which has been carefully refurbished for this installment. All you have to worry about is filling them with adoring fans.

Doing so is more challenging than ever thanks to sophisticated new game mechanics that more accurately link your talent to your progress. And along the way you'll have to tip-toe your way through twice as many backstage meetings that make your chosen career a political minefield.


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