If you have been keeping up with the antics of developers Kairosoft in the last few months, then you’ll know that they like to release things in bunches. Recently, we’ve seen such indies drop as a duo, a trio, a set of four, or even a crowd of five games all at once.
This time around, we have a decision between two games to make. Will we head to the printing press in Magazine Mogul, or take a trip to the races in Pocket Stables? Or… why not both?!
Mag Madness
Now available on Xbox platforms for the first time, following on from prior releases on PlayStation, PC and Switch, Magazine Mogul sees you take control of your own printing press, as you hope to print both mags and cash to improve your business. You’ll have to decide what news stories to run, the unique features present in each publication, and of course get all pally with the big-whigs of your local town, in order to drum up support. Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll win that coveted Magazine Award!
You can pick up Magazine Mogul on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Switch and PC. Find it on the Xbox Store for £9.99.
Magazine Mogul Description
Help your community grow through the power of the press in this magazine sim!
Take charge of your own magazine! It’s up to you to turn heads and help your community grow through the power of the press!
It all starts with compelling coverage. Brainstorm story ideas and angles with your editorial team, then deploy staff to put those ideas into print. Hit the streets for info and you just might snag the hottest scoop of the year!
Wider circulation means better publicity and tourism for your town, so win new readers over with fresh and interesting features! Keep it up and the mayor may headhunt you to assist with urban planning, relying on you for advice on public projects, events, and even what businesses to invite into town.
A small local magazine can make a big difference! Do you have what it takes to become a magazine mogul?
Place your Bets!
On the other side of the Kairosoft fence this time around is Pocket Stables. Much like Magazine Mogul, this is a pixelated simulation game in which you breed and train a stable of racehorses, and rake in the cash at race day.
You’ll need to identify the best pedigree combinations from your bred horses, as well as manage your ranch by upgrading its facilities. Soon enough, the income made from tourists to the ranch may just outweigh any dollar made from race prizes, so a fine balance is key.
Once again, Pocket Stables is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Switch and PC. You can find it on the Xbox Store for £9.99.
Pocket Stables Description
Manage a ranch while training your racehorses to race for a Triple Crown.
Manage your very own ranch while training your racehorses to win big in exciting races!
Build training facilities like dirt courses and pools amidst the beautiful natural surroundings of your ranch. Increase your ranch’s fame and entice visitors to spend some dough at your ranch’s amenities, like ice cream stands and gift shops.
Find horses with the right combination of stamina and speed and intensity and train them to race. Keep winning races to earn bigger and better prizes, as well as the ability to compete in even bigger and more exciting races on an international scale.
Send once-great racehorses out to stud. Find effective pedigree combinations and breed a new generation of talented colts.
Can you train a Triple Crown winner and bring fame and glory to your ranch?
Which of these sims will you be picking up this week? Let us know in the comments down below!
