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Run Your Own TV Network with TV Bigshot

Wed, 09/19/2007 - 1:20pm by BuzzSugar
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Ever look at a network's TV schedule and think you could do so, so much better? TV Bigshot is giving you a chance to prove it.

The game, from the minds behind Television Without Pity, is basically Fantasy TV Executive: You get a budget of $300 million to "buy" shows for your network, and you earn points based on how well each show does in the ratings. As the season goes on, you can dump shows that aren't doing well and pick up others that you think are about to take off. There are a bunch of monthly challenges with prizes attached, and at the end of the TV season, the person with the most points will win $100,000.

I've already set up the BuzzSugar network and spent most of my $300 million budget on shows — some of which I think will do well long-term, others of which I'm just using to earn some quick cash. Molly and Pop are playing, too. To see what's on my roster, read more

  • "Heroes" — I think all the new characters have as good a chance of hurting the show as they do of helping, but I have my fingers crossed for a big premiere.
  • "Private Practice" — At $53 million, this seemed like a steal (compared to, say, "Grey's Anatomy" at $144 million). I might dump it after making a quick buck on the premiere.
  • "Gossip Girl" — This was one of the cheapest shows I could buy, which made it a no-brainer for me.
  • "Ugly Betty" — It's a solid show, and I wouldn't be surprised to see it get an Emmy boost.
  • "30 Rock" — Speaking of Emmy boosts, I suspect this Outstanding Comedy Series winner will soon be worth way more than the $37 million I paid for it.
  • "Reaper" — I had some cash left over, so I picked this up; I'm not sure how it will do in the ratings, but since it's one of my five to watch this fall, I figured I might as well take a chance.

That leaves me with $12 million for dumping shows (which costs $1 million each time) and trading up as the season goes on.

Let me know if you set up a network — I'd love to make sure I'm beating the pants off you supporting BuzzSugar readers!

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16 Comments Add a Comment

  • Phasekitty's picture
    Phasekitty
    1

    Wow, this sounds really cool- well, now I know what I'll be doing for the rest of the day! Smiling Thanks, Buzz!

    1 year 10 weeks ago Report Comment
  • Jessie M's picture
    Jessie M
    2

    I set up the 'Cake' Network. This seems like a cool website to play around with! LOVE the idea.

    1 year 10 weeks ago Report Comment
  • Phil's picture
    Phil
    4

    Oh wow, this is awesome! Someone should develop a "SimNetwork Exec" game, like SimCity. That would be so awesome! Reviewing pilots, reading scripts, negotiating advertising contracts, battling/kissing ass of the FCC, that would be so awesome! I may find myself dead after spending three days in a chinese cafe if this were ever developed.

    1 year 10 weeks ago Report Comment
  • hotpinkgiraffe's picture
    hotpinkgiraffe
    5

    i'd love to do this! however its only for americans and since i live in canada..... sigh

    1 year 10 weeks ago Report Comment
  • pink_magnetism's picture
    pink_magnetism
    6

    LOL, sounds fun but I can't play since I'm Australian Sad Good luck to all who do play though.

    1 year 10 weeks ago Report Comment
  • Alleigh's picture
    Alleigh
    12

    I joined under "FleurDeLis". Buzz you're on my spy list...I'm watching you!

    1 year 10 weeks ago Report Comment
  • shafiii's picture
    shafiii
    13

    i cant join, im not over 18! dang it, this seems perfect for a TV junkie like me! =(

    1 year 10 weeks ago Report Comment
  • elmo8's picture
    elmo8
    16

    You can still sign up to play even if you are not in the US (I am in Australia) but you just can't win the prize money if you are outside of the US.

    I've signed up, should be lots of fun!

    1 year 10 weeks ago Report Comment

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