WEBVTT -- English

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ANNOUNCER: We'll be back after these messages.

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GIL HOVA Hi, I'm game designer Gil Hova, and I'd like to tell you about my new game, The Networks.

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In the game, you and your opponents are TV network executives trying to get the most viewers over five seasons.

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The player with the most viewers after five seasons wins...

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CRIMINAL: You'll need to manage shows, stars, and ads.

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WOMAN: Your shows will need stars and ads.

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(SFX: Canned laughter)

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MAN: Stars give you extra viewers. Ads give you more money.

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(SFX: Car starts, canned laughter)

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ATHLETE: You'll have to be quick, to grab the hottest shows before your opponents.

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EXECUTIVE: But it's not easy being a network executive. There's a lot of things you need to manage.

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REALITY TV HOST: Some stars perform better on certain shows. And some ads perform better in certain time slots.

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CRIMINAL: Also, your shows will age and lose viewers, so you'll always need to cancel your old shows to keep your lineup fresh. (SFX: sirens)

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TEENAGER: But you can get bonuses if you get many shows of the same genre.

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SPACESHIP PILOT: If you need a push, Network Cards give you special powers. But there aren't very many out there!

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HOST: The player with the most viewers after five seasons wins...

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(SFX: Car honking)

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HOST: ...in style.

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EXECUTIVE: Do you think you can build a network better than mine?

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(SFX: crowd cheering)

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GIL: So please, back The Networks today, and help me fulfill my dream of...

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(SFX: laser zapping, explosion)

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SPACESHIP PILOT: Sorry!