News Tower

November 18, 2025 Studio Nul Games, Sparrow Night Twin Sails Interactive
Simulator Strategy Tactical
PC Mac
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News Tower is a news and resource management game. Your goal is to build a newspaper empire in 1930s New York that is profitable, independent, and – most importantly – wins the trust of its readers.
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Release Date November 18, 2025
Developer Studio Nul Games, Sparrow Night
Publisher Twin Sails Interactive
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Sandbox
News Tower

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