El Prez in class? - Tropico 5 as a case study at university

Find out how the University of Warsaw incorporated Tropico 5 in their classes in the field of Political Science and International Studie

Jacek Zikowski, Assistant Professorat the Department of Political Theory and Political Thought from the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Warsaw and Piotr Rutkowski, MA, have been conducting innovative classes for students of Political Science, Internal Security and other departments (e.g., part of general university classes) and have included computer games and gamification mechanisms in education since 2013. This semester, the software used included our city building and political simulation game, Tropico 5! For which, we at Kalypso Media were thrilled to provide some keys for educational use. Of course, its known worldwide that El Presidente has a PhD in AwesomenessTM!

The research team at University Warsaw kindly took some time to answer our questions about the classes and incorporating Tropico 5 into them:

You successfully included Tropico 5 in your political science lectures. What makes Tropico 5 a useful tool for teaching in your field, in your opinion? Piotr Rutkowski: Tropico 5 in my view is a strategy game and very interesting social reality simulator with a slightly humorous tone, which engages the players all the more and develops all their competences. It is an ideal game for our classes, as it allows students to develop something that Professor Zikowski and I call political imagination. How do you define political imagination and how does this manifest in Tropico 5? Piotr Rutkowski: It is the awareness of multidimensionality, multilevelness of social reality, realizing that decisions in one aspect affect all others, that dilemmas do not have a perfect solution. In Tropico 5 we find all the features that allow us to achieve this we have economic, political and international elements that the student must deal with at the same time while playing the game, and each decision has consequences for what will happen next. Decision-making is a key issue here, and in the entire course, one of the goals is to improve the optimization of decisions (as competencies) from the perspective of goals assumed by students. Tropico 5 also offers many possibilities here. The idea behind the classes is that the students, having familiarized themselves with the game, play a multiplayer session, where they will be able to specify what is important to them and what attitude they will adopt - will they help each other, or will they be competitive? Each of these approaches will require different priorities while dealing with day-to-day management. In addition to purely practical values, our classes and Tropico 5 have a self-reflection function. They enable students to get to know themselves and their approach to tasks and problems. Choosing a cooperative or competitive approach, with no predetermined goals from our instructors, tells us a lot about ourselves and our societies.
So, what can students take away and learn from Tropico 5? Professor Jacek Zikowski: Thanks to Tropico 5, students acquire competencies and skills that are very much needed on today's labor market. It is a very good complement to traditional forms of teaching. I especially notice this as the head of Internal Security studies. All this is maintained in a young people-friendly environment of computer hardware and computer software, as well as using role-playing, which strengthens learning outcomes and makes students enjoy classes. Tropico 5 has a lot of mechanics that enable the acquisition of competences necessary on the labour market. The basis here is the optimization of the decision-making process from the perspective of the player's goals, but also those proposed by the game. Secondly, these decisions are subject to the functioning of the player with a deficit of resources and a deficit of time. Thirdly, we have elements of crisis management in the form of unexpected events, cataclysms. Most importantly, players cannot forget about any of the aspects, because the game can remind us at the least expected moment and teach us from mistakes (rebellion, superpower attack or lost elections). How does this translate into reality? Professor Jacek Zikowski: Tropico 5 adequately reflects the realities of the social world and what students will have to deal with in everyday life as managers, employees in private economy or political institutions and even politicians. I would like to mention that after each game we discuss the players' feelings, their approaches, strategies, decision-making processes, doubts, problems they encountered, which makes them reflect on their decision-making processes in front of themselves and their colleagues, which further strengthens competences they acquire by playing games such as Tropico 5. We are very excited about cooperation with Kalypso Media and using Tropico 5 in our classes. Wed like to thank Professor Jacek Zikowski and Piotr Rutkowski for taking the time to explain their approach and to provide us with some images of the practical implementation of Tropico 5 into their classes! If you want to read more, head over to their Facebook post.

[ 2023-02-21 13:28:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

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[ 2022-12-05 18:00:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fellow Tropicans, A new update for Tropico 5 is now available! In this update, weve added cross-platform multiplayer (Steam & GoG) and fixed the XAudio compatibility issues some players were encountering. Full changelog below:

Improvements

• [Multiplayer] Added cross-platform multiplayer support between Steam and GOG accounts
• [Multiplayer] Added tool tip for road demolish menu informing players that demolishing a road is only possible within territories they own

Bug fixes

• Fixed a crash on Windows 10 systems due to XAudio compatibility issues caused by Windows update (XAudio2_7.dll_unloaded error)
• Fixed an issue where gamepad input was still possible even after it being turned off via the Options menu
• [Multiplayer] Fixed an issue where incompatible lobbies were visible to players

[ 2020-09-29 12:00:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

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[ 2020-07-09 17:01:01 CET ] [ Original post ]

Tropico for iPhone out now alongside updates for iPad version Strategy gaming specialists Kalypso Media and developers Feral Interactive have today announced that Tropico, a full-featured premium port for iOS devices based on the classic PC release of Tropico 3, is available now on iPhone from the App Store. Fully optimised for iPhone, Tropico features intuitive touch controls and an easy-to-navigate user interface that make it smooth and simple for players to lead their proud island nation into a glorious future, one tap at a time. It is also a universal app, meaning that players who have previously purchased the game on iPad will be able to install it on their iPhone at no additional cost, and transfer their save file. A launch trailer for Tropico on iPhone is available to view below: https://youtu.be/Mg2zKSkRjTk The iPad version, released in December 2018, has also been updated today with numerous improvements and new features:

• El Presidentes Watchlist: All citizens can now be tracked.
• UI Minimizing: Allows a clearer view of the island.
• Screenshot mode: UI can be hidden completely.
• New illustrations: Critical intel messages, including assassination attempts, feature new illustrations.

Information Title: Tropico Platform(s): iOS (iPhone, iPad) Developer: Feral Interactive Genre: City builder / dictator simulator Release: Out now Hashtag(s): #Tropico

[ 2019-05-08 12:40:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

Tropicans! El Presidente is happy to announce: Theres free green cards for everybody with the Tropico 6 Free Beta! Fancy getting a closer look at the latest instalment in the Tropico series? Well nows your chance, because the free beta will run until Friday, 8th March, 10am PST/7pm CET. New Tropicans will have the chance to play through 6 campaign missions, 11 sandbox maps, multiplayer and much more! What are you waiting for? Play the Tropico 6 Free Beta Now Tropico 6 pre-purchase (includes beta access all the way to release): https://store.steampowered.com/app/492720/Tropico_6/ In addition, El Prez has commissioned a Tropico Steam Sale with up to 75% off all released games. What are you waiting for? Thank El Presidente for his kindness and get up to date with Tropico! https://store.steampowered.com/sale/tropico/

[ 2019-03-06 11:17:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

Book your place in the sun and get instant access to the updated PC beta version El Presidente is proud to open the door to his island paradise once again with the announcement that PC pre-orders for Tropico 6 will be available on Tropico6.com, Steam and other digital retailers including Humble Bundle, GamersGate and Green Man Gaming later today. For fans who dont want to wait, Tropico 6 is already available to pre-order on the Kalypso Shop right now. By pre-ordering the latest installment of the acclaimed dictator sim, fans will get instant access to the updated closed PC beta as well as securing a tantalizing 10% discount to boot! Kalypso also offers an additional 15% discount for new customers ordering for the first time via the Kalypso Shop. There will be two PC pre-order options for budding dictators to choose from. The Standard Edition is available with a 10% discount and direct access to the PC beta, while the special El Prez Edition also comes with a 10% discount and PC beta access, but also adds some special in-game content (a tourist outfit for El Prez and a Flamingo Pond for the presidential palace), the digital soundtrack and a fabulous digital calendar. https://store.steampowered.com/app/492720/Tropico_6/ The PC beta itself will be the most up to date version, with all recently added content from the first beta update as well as an all new mission and new sandbox mode! Dive straight into the Caribbean paradise with complete tutorials spanning all four eras (Colonial, World Wars, Cold War and Modern Times), three sandbox maps (Columnas Rotas, Destrozado and new map Lluvia Intensa) and three full missions (Penultimo of the Caribbean, Acts of God and new addition Shackland). This upgraded PC beta version also includes all improvements from the first update and adds visual and animation improvements, additional overlays, selection markers and bug fixes as well as language support for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Russian. More features and content will be added to the PC beta closer to full release on January 25th 2019. Check out the live action Tropico 6 trailer featuring the benevolent leader himself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w8b0iy293s

[ 2018-11-06 18:40:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Discounts of up to 80% available across the Kalypso lineup Hold on to your Steam libraries – the Kalypso Media Anniversary Sale is back once again, bigger and better than ever before! Celebrating its 11th birthday, Kalypso Media is inviting everyone to the party by offering discounts of up to 80% across a huge and diverse range of games and DLC, including recent releases like Sudden Strike 4 and Vikings – Wolves of Midgard, as well as classic titles like the Tropico series, Omerta: City of Gangsters and Patrician IV, and even on exciting digital-first titles like The Metronomicon, Project Highrise and Rezrog. So e.g. Tropico 5 and/or all additional DLCs/Expansions are 80% off: http://store.steampowered.com/app/245620/Tropico_5/ So whether you’re looking to expand your favourite Kalypso title with cut-price expansions, or to fill your library with all-new experiences, the Kalypso Media Anniversary Sale is the perfect opportunity to get your game on. The offers are available now as part of Steam’s midweek offers, and you’ve got until Monday 2nd October 2017 to grab a bargain! Click here to access the special Kalypso Anniversary Sale page on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/sale/kalypso/?utm_source=Kalypso+Media+Group+Internal&utm_campaign=31ec6a49ab-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_09_26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_148967423f-31ec6a49ab-308076913

[ 2017-09-27 12:47:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

Discounts of up to 80% available across the Kalypso lineup Hold on to your Steam libraries the Kalypso Media Anniversary Sale is back once again, bigger and better than ever before! Celebrating its 11th birthday, Kalypso Media is inviting everyone to the party by offering discounts of up to 80% across a huge and diverse range of games and DLC, including recent releases like Sudden Strike 4 and Vikings Wolves of Midgard, as well as classic titles like the Tropico series, Omerta: City of Gangsters and Patrician IV, and even on exciting digital-first titles like The Metronomicon, Project Highrise and Rezrog. So e.g. Tropico 5 and/or all additional DLCs/Expansions are 80% off: http://store.steampowered.com/app/245620/Tropico_5/ So whether youre looking to expand your favourite Kalypso title with cut-price expansions, or to fill your library with all-new experiences, the Kalypso Media Anniversary Sale is the perfect opportunity to get your game on. The offers are available now as part of Steams midweek offers, and youve got until Monday 2nd October 2017 to grab a bargain! Click here to access the special Kalypso Anniversary Sale page on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/sale/kalypso/?utm_source=Kalypso+Media+Group+Internal&utm_campaign=31ec6a49ab-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_09_26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_148967423f-31ec6a49ab-308076913

[ 2017-09-27 12:29:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Make Tropico bigger, better and even greater than ever before on PC and consoles in 2018 In times of political turmoil and social unrest, the people are calling out for a visionary leader, one who will steer the fate of their country with foresight and ingenuity. Kalypso Media is thrilled to announce El Presidentes glorious return in Tropico 6, launching on Windows PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation4 and Xbox One in 2018. Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or a peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your nation through four distinctive eras. Face new challenges on the international stage and always keep the needs of your people in mind, in spite of any negative press covfefe. Tropico 6 represents a bold new lease of life for the much-loved series, with new developer Limbic Entertainment bringing exciting new ideas to El Presidentes highly-polished table, as well as a stunning new engine developed in Unreal Engine 4. For the first time in the series, manage extensive archipelagos, build bridges to connect your islands and establish new means of transportation and infrastructure. Send your agents on raids to steal the wonders of the world, including the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. Customize your palace at will and give election speeches from your balcony, to win the favour of your subjects. Tropico 6 is the biggest, most beautiful and most ambitious entry in the series history, with many more exciting features to be announced in the coming weeks and months. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfzoQJKwZNg&utm_source=Kalypso+Media+Group+Internal&utm_campaign=ae35ba2d42-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_06_12&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_148967423f-ae35ba2d42-308076913 Features of Tropico 6

• Play on large archipelagos for the first time in the series. Manage multiple islands at the same time and adapt to various new challenges.
• Send your agents on raids to foreign lands to steal world wonders and monuments, to add them to your collection.
• Build bridges, construct tunnels and transport your citizens and tourists in taxis, buses and aerial cable cars. Tropico 6 offers completely new transportation and infrastructure possibilities.
• Customize the looks of your palace at will and choose from various extras.
• Tropico 6 features a revised research system focusing on the political aspects of being the worlds greatest dictator.
• Election speeches are back! Address the people and make promises that you cant possibly keep.
• Cooperative and competitive multiplayer for up to four players.

Tropico 6 is scheduled for a worldwide release on Windows PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation4 and Xbox One in 2018.

[ 2017-06-13 12:56:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Make Tropico bigger, better and even greater than ever before on PC and consoles in 2018 In times of political turmoil and social unrest, the people are calling out for a visionary leader, one who will steer the fate of their country with foresight and ingenuity. Kalypso Media is thrilled to announce El Presidente’s glorious return in Tropico 6, launching on Windows PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One in 2018. Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or a peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your nation through four distinctive eras. Face new challenges on the international stage and always keep the needs of your people in mind, in spite of any negative press covfefe. Tropico 6 represents a bold new lease of life for the much-loved series, with new developer Limbic Entertainment bringing exciting new ideas to El Presidente’s highly-polished table, as well as a stunning new engine developed in Unreal Engine 4. For the first time in the series, manage extensive archipelagos, build bridges to connect your islands and establish new means of transportation and infrastructure. Send your agents on raids to steal the wonders of the world, including the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. Customize your palace at will and give election speeches from your balcony, to win the favour of your subjects. Tropico 6 is the biggest, most beautiful and most ambitious entry in the series’ history, with many more exciting features to be announced in the coming weeks and months. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfzoQJKwZNg&utm_source=Kalypso+Media+Group+Internal&utm_campaign=ae35ba2d42-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_06_12&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_148967423f-ae35ba2d42-308076913 Features of Tropico 6

• Play on large archipelagos for the first time in the series. Manage multiple islands at the same time and adapt to various new challenges.
• Send your agents on raids to foreign lands to steal world wonders and monuments, to add them to your collection.
• Build bridges, construct tunnels and transport your citizens and tourists in taxis, buses and aerial cable cars. Tropico 6 offers completely new transportation and infrastructure possibilities.
• Customize the looks of your palace at will and choose from various extras.
• Tropico 6 features a revised research system focusing on the political aspects of being the world’s greatest dictator.
• Election speeches are back! Address the people and make promises that you can’t possibly keep.
• Cooperative and competitive multiplayer for up to four players.

Tropico 6 is scheduled for a worldwide release on Windows PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One in 2018.

[ 2017-06-13 12:56:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

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[ 2017-01-12 18:00:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Own it all with the ultimate Tropico 5 bundle complete with all released expansions and DLC! Tropico, 29th January, 2016 Tired of petty rebellions and the cries of austerity from his 'beloved' citizens, El Presidente has instructed Kalypso Media to release the PC version of Tropico 5 – Complete Collection, bringing the most comprehensive Tropico package yet to his adoring fans and prospective dictators everywhere. Packing in both full expansions ‘Espionage’ and ‘Waterborne’ along with all 10 DLC add-ons released to date, Tropico 5 - Complete Collection delivers overs 100 hours of gameplay, giving fans the best ever chance to test their mettle as the Caribbean’s latest mastermind dictator. More maps, more missions, more buildings, more beards. You really are spoilt for choice - the only question is, how will you rule your island paradise? Find the full list of all included expansions and DLCs here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/245620/discussions/0/458606248616396237/ Tropico 5 - Complete Collection is available now as a boxed retail edition and as a digital download here: http://store.steampowered.com/sub/88780/ Watch the Tropico 5 – Complete Collection trailer on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NARkRIdsds

[ 2016-01-29 16:38:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Own it all with the ultimate Tropico 5 bundle complete with all released expansions and DLC! Tropico, 29th January, 2016 Tired of petty rebellions and the cries of austerity from his 'beloved' citizens, El Presidente has instructed Kalypso Media to release the PC version of Tropico 5 Complete Collection, bringing the most comprehensive Tropico package yet to his adoring fans and prospective dictators everywhere. Packing in both full expansions Espionage and Waterborne along with all 10 DLC add-ons released to date, Tropico 5 - Complete Collection delivers overs 100 hours of gameplay, giving fans the best ever chance to test their mettle as the Caribbeans latest mastermind dictator. More maps, more missions, more buildings, more beards. You really are spoilt for choice - the only question is, how will you rule your island paradise? Find the full list of all included expansions and DLCs here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/245620/discussions/0/458606248616396237/ Tropico 5 - Complete Collection is available now as a boxed retail edition and as a digital download here: http://store.steampowered.com/sub/88780/ Watch the Tropico 5 Complete Collection trailer on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NARkRIdsds

[ 2016-01-29 16:38:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fellow Tropicans, El Presidente ːpresidenteː has decided to make sure that your work reaches all citizens with one click: Hotfix Numero 2 addressing issues with the Steam Workshop upload is now available: - Fixed Workshop content upload problem when content was deleted on Steam - Fixed minor issues in french localization El Presidente wishes to thank the community again for their stunning work creating maps and missions. Viva Tropico! ːtropicoflagː

[ 2015-09-10 15:24:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fellow Tropicans, El Presidente :presidente: has decided to make sure that your work reaches all citizens with one click: Hotfix Numero 2 addressing issues with the Steam Workshop upload is now available: - Fixed Workshop content upload problem when content was deleted on Steam - Fixed minor issues in french localization El Presidente wishes to thank the community again for their stunning work creating maps and missions. Viva Tropico! :tropicoflag:

[ 2015-09-10 15:24:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fellow Tropicans, as a true and beloved leader of his people, El Presidente put an end to platform discrimination and redundant work. A hotfix addressing issues with the Steam Workshop integration of Tropico 5 is now available and introduces the following fixes and changes: - Fixed duplicate tasks when playing missions/maps from steam workshop - Fixed unability to select dynasty when playing custom missions/maps - Steam Workshop content can now be downloaded with Linux and Mac versions - Added additional sand color for map editor In addition, El Presidente wishes to thank the community for their amazing work creating amazing (and sometimes not so amazing) maps and missions to extend his virtual rule over Tropico! Check out the Workshop for Tropico 5 today and be amazed!

[ 2015-09-01 12:49:01 CET ] [ Original post ]

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[ 2015-07-23 17:05:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Put your presents under a palm tree and hang your Tropican flags with pride, because Tropico day is here! Kalypso Media is [strike]required by Tropican law[/strike] excited to announce that 23rd July brings a host of festivities to veteran dictators and fresh-off-the-boat newbies alike. Tropico Day features free content and updates, as well as the launch of Tropico 5’s latest DLC add-on – ‘T-Day.’ Tropico 5 has also been updated to version 1.10, bringing with it a host of new updates including five new maps – Gran Mano, Isla del Halcon, Costa Siesta, Pesada Cruz and Ultimo, all free of charge. This update also includes support for Steam Workshop (Windows only), adding a Map & Mission editor for Steam users to customize islands within Tropico 5. See the full changelog below: - Added Steam Workshop Map & Missions editor (Windows Steam version only) - Fixed visual corruption with latest AMD Omega driver - Localization fixes - Fixed issue with a Waterborne task - Fixed issues with minimap drawing - Fixed counting of discredited citizens in Mad World mission

[ 2015-07-23 14:36:30 CET ] [ Original post ]

http://store.steampowered.com/app/284441/ The world is full of intrigue and mystery. Even Tropico harbors valuable treasures and there is the need to defend tooth and nail against the Global Powers. In the new Tropico 5 expansion ‘Espionage’, only you, as El Presidente, can keep Tropico safe from enemy spies and foreign powers who might try to steal your island’s best kept secrets for their own gain. Protect Tropico’s borders and reveal enemy agents by installing Security Checkpoints and throw them in the island’s Dungeon. Train your own spies in the new Spy Academy building and send them off to steal foreign capital or top secret technology. Foil attacks on your beautiful island paradise by building the Ministry Of Information and monitor your citizens according to the strict Tropican data privacy laws. For additional air security you can call on the new Police Blimp and for serious military scenarios you will be equipped with some new toys; the Mechanized Garrison is battle seasoned and ready for any state of emergency. • New campaign and thrilling story spanning 6 challenging missions • 9 new spy and military themed buildings • 4 new island maps (also available for sandbox games) • 4 new music tracks • 4 new avatar costumes • 6 new avatar accessories - e.g. "Spy" (hat), "Long Curls" (hair) • New sandbox tasks and events to go with the new ‘espionage’ setting

[ 2015-05-29 08:24:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

http://store.steampowered.com/app/306399/ El Presidente is getting tired of this ruthless dictator image, so he’s decided it is time to become the most famous supervillain in the whole Caribbean. Bent on destroying mankind as we know it, El Prez will bathe in ultimate evilness! So go all out, build a magnificent lair with a giant laser hidden inside and use it to fire at those pesky rebels! Over the course of this action-packed new storyline you can choose your own supervillain moniker, build a heavily defended, top secret hideout and then launch a campaign towards world domination! Viva El Prez! Features: - New standalone scenario: “Supervillain“ – Prepare to conquer the world from your top secret hideout - New building: Giant Laser – The ultimate tool of destruction. Let them come! - New dynasty avatar accessory: A villainous mustache - New sandbox map: Isla del Pescado - New music track and additional voice recordings

[ 2015-03-26 17:22:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Tropicans, The Tropico Department of Public Patch Publishing and Crowd Control is happy to announce yet another major game and content update for Tropico 5. See the full changelog below: - Fixed numerous small UI issues - Teamsters and construction workers no longer use the metro while on duty - Game no longer autosaves after a scenario has been won or lost - Arrest citizen action is disabled when a kill order is still pending - Fixed citizens getting stuck in dock garages (sometimes happens with many tourists arriving at once) - Increased Trawler's range and fixed some small issues with it (Waterborne) - Fixed severe performance drops during Kraken attack in mission 4 of the Waterborne expansion campaign (Waterborne) - Arrested rebels no longer join squads during rebel attacks - Fixed oil buildings not activating after winning the mission „Catch the Toucan“ (Gone Green) - Dynasty members can no longer be killed by tanks - Fixed citizen actions counting while the game is paused (e.g. when issuing them from the Almanac) - Multiplayer: Fixed some desyncs - Multiplayer: Fixed an issue with population limits in OSX and Linux versions - Several localization fixes and updates for all supported languages

[ 2015-03-25 10:28:04 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hola Tropicans in the making! El Presidente and his humble servant Penultimo welcome you to their lovely island nation of Tropico, where the rich exploit the poor and the poor exploit themselves. Straight from the Tropico Ministry of Cheapskating comes the announcement of a global FREE to play weekend for Tropico 5. Yes, you heard that right. EVERYONE and their mom can now be a dictator like El Presidente - or at least make an attempt at ruling a remote island nation. Of course, you will fail miserably, as there can only be one El Presidente! On top of it all, we are discounting the game by 75%! - This means savings of up to 75 percent, as in 75 out of 100 or pay just a quarter of the regular fee of admission to Tropico! If you are new to the island, why not have a look at our amazing Tourist Guides, or watch a live Broadcast straight from the Tropico Ministry of Propaganda! Whatever you do, grab the game from the Store Page now and start discovering the beauty of Tropico. store.steampowered.com/app/245620 If you're unable to download and play from the store page during the free weekend, restarting your Steam client may help! Viva El Presidente!

[ 2015-03-20 15:26:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

Play Tropico 5 for FREE starting now through Sunday at 1PM Pacific Time. You can also pickup Tropico 5 at 75% off the regular price!*

If you already have Steam installed, click here to install or play Tropico 5. If you don't have Steam, you can download it here.

*Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time

[ 2015-03-19 17:11:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

http://store.steampowered.com/app/306397 Help an eco-friendly El Presidente protect the environment - and his Swiss Bank account - in the latest DLC for Tropico 5. It’s an endless struggle trying to please the people of Tropico, and this time El Presidente needs to go green in order to get out of trouble. Of course this is all to protect the funds of his Swiss Bank account, obtained through the simple method of exporting ludicrously large amounts of crude oil to competing superpowers. In ‘Gone Green,’ the new DLC for Tropico 5, help El Prez promote a better image of the island by building 100% eco-friendly windfarms as a cheap and renewable source of energy, and turn Tropico into a positive showcase of modern sustainability. - New standalone scenario: „Catch the Toucan!“ – Early bird catches the windmill rotor - New building: The Windfarm – A clean, renewable source of energy - New dynasty avatar accessory: Blend in with the eco-crowd with your new hippie haircut - New sandbox map: Isabella - New music track and additional voice recordings

[ 2015-02-13 10:55:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

http://store.steampowered.com/app/306395/ El Presidente has visited the void of time and space and confirmed his long-held suspicion: he is in fact the most important person in the entire universe. However, the enlightenment it granted gave him an ominous message – the planet earth is under threat from alien incursion – and aliens want to build an intergalactic highway straight across Tropico! Enlist the help of the wise dolphins of the Pacific Ocean and save your banana republic in the 'Surf’s Up!' DLC for Tropico 5! - New standalone scenario: “Surf’s Up!” – Save the dolphins, save the world - New building: The Dolphinarium – Fill your tourists with awe and marvel at the wonders of nature - New dynasty avatar accessory: Look like a professional marine-biologist with The Diving Mask - New sandbox map: Qualichi - New music track and additional voice recordings

[ 2015-01-09 08:18:14 CET ] [ Original post ]

Now available! http://store.steampowered.com/app/284440/ - New campaign and story spanning 6 challenging missions - 9 new off-shore buildings and marine vehicles - 4 new island maps (also available for sandbox games) - 4 new music tracks - 2 new avatar costumes - 6 new avatar accessories - New sandbox tasks and events to go with the waterborne setting

[ 2014-12-17 17:22:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Now available! http://store.steampowered.com/app/284440/ - New campaign and story spanning 6 challenging missions - 9 new off-shore buildings and marine vehicles - 4 new island maps (also available for sandbox games) - 4 new music tracks - 2 new avatar costumes - 6 new avatar accessories - New sandbox tasks and events to go with the waterborne setting

[ 2014-12-17 17:22:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fellow Tropicans, The Tropico Department of Public Announcements and Life Advice is proud to announce yet another major game and content update for Tropico 5. See the full changelog below: - Merged foreign relations and multiplayer diplomacy into new diplomacy interface - New building: Supermax Prison! Adds new 'arrest' action for citizens. Arrested citizens lose their negative roles at the end of their prison term - Added population limit slider to options menu (applies to both single and multiplayer modes) - Added option to disable event minicam (text only notifications will be displayed instead) - Added option to disable radio messages - Improved teamster efficiency in high traffic situations - Corrected 'Qualified Professionals' upgrade for office buildings - Edicts which can be enabled once per island will now stay active in consequential campaign missions - Almanac fixes: Removed 'Monthly Production' stat for docks, closed positions no longer count as open jobs - Fishing wharves no longer produce fish when deposits are depleted - Fixed 'Uranium Enrichment' upgrade for nuclear power plant - Fixed a rare case of pirates getting stuck after battle - Gardens can now be demolished using controller input scheme - Fixed continuity bugs in 'Franz Ferdinand' task chain - Rebalanced 'Alliance with the EU' task - Multiplayer: Fixed rare crash after accessing multiplayer mode from main menu - Multiplayer: Names of defeated players are now displayed correctly - Multiplayer: Citizen lists in almanac are now updated as the game progresses Always remember to vote for El Presidente - or else!

[ 2014-12-16 09:48:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

Explore the full potential of the ocean industry in ‘Waterborne’, the first major expansion for infamous city-builder/political sim Tropico 5. The future of Tropico lies on its shores – and now renowned leader El Presidente wants to spread his reign out into the sea and take advantage of lucrative new industrial opportunities by constructing waterborne structures across the coast. The expansion features water based game mechanics for the first time in the history of the series and comes with a slew of new features and enhancements: such as water traffic, larger coastal areas and new events to keep even the most seasoned island ruler on their toes. Build brand new off-shore alternatives for defence, food, energy, entertainment and even housing. Organise and co-ordinate transport to production buildings like the Oyster and Kelp farms, construct tidal power plants as an eco-friendly alternative to nuclear power and build luxurious floating apartments. Launch military submarines to bolster your naval forces - or create an exotic bathysphere attraction to compliment your bustling tourist paradise. The ‘Waterborne’ expansion for Tropico 5 includes an all-new campaign spanning 6 epic scenarios, new dialogue and story. Plus, all new content and off-shore gameplay works with existing sandbox maps and multiplayer modes. More info, screenshots and a teaser trailer are available on http://www.worldoftropico.com/

[ 2014-12-11 13:55:54 CET ] [ Original post ]