German Translation v1 (Beta)
What this is
ConsoleMe now supports German as a playable language. This is first version of it, and it is a big step forward, but not to be considered a finished translation.
Most of the game UI can run in German, but you may still spot English text, odd wording, or the occasional bug. Please report anything that looks wrong.
How to use it
Open Settings and set your language to Deutsch.
The game remembers your choice.
English remains the default and fallback if a string is missing.
You can also change it to Deutsch from the main menu using the icon at the top right (DE)
What we translated
German coverage generally runs across the full game, not just one screen:
Studio core- Dashboard, projects, staff, teams, marketing, hardware, publishing, and more
Empire layer- Command Centre, portfolio hub, rival watch, macro widgets, weekly brief
Politics- Party platform, electorate, public opinion, governance, debates, diplomacy
Media- Interviews, press, news feeds, founder phone apps
Portfolio ventures- Gym chain, car manufacturer, airline, newspaper, football chairman, wrestling, racing, golf, fragrance, space venture, phone maker, social platform, search engine, talent agency, movies, and others
Builders and sims- MOBA, MMORPG, PC platform, engine lab, and related deep screens
Known limitations (please expect these)
Some niche or newly added strings may still appear in English.
A few German lines may read awkwardly or mix formal and informal tone.
Proper nouns, brand names, and some industry terms stay in English by design (e.g. MOBA, studio product names).
Rare crashes or display errors can still happen when a translation key points at the wrong data shape. We will fix these as they are reported
This is alpha quality. We recommend Deutsch for playtesting and feedback, so we not marketing it on the store page as "100% German" yet.
Built for more languages, not just German
German is the first translation, but the architecture is now language-agnostic. Adding French, Russian, etc, or other languages later means mirroring the English key structure and filling locale files. The wiring, audits, and resolver pattern are already in place
Search Engine (New Feature)
What it is
A full Tech venture. build and run your own search engine from the late 1990s portal wars through the index era, ad platforms, ecosystem bundling, and late-era AI search pressure. It lives in the Tech workspace alongside Social Platform and Phone Manufacturer.
How to unlock
Purchase the Search Engine passion project from your Mogul Profile.
Calendar year 1996+ required.
Entry cost, cash, and reputation gates apply (discounted if you own the passion project tier).
Founding your engine
Use the Found a Search Engine wizard to set:
Engine name and tagline
Launch archetype (portal network, clean index, privacy-first, ad machine, ecosystem bundle)
Brand palette and logo
Homepage template and launch marketing budget
Main tabs
Tab | What you do |
|---|---|
Dashboard | Queries, users, growth, market share, trust, revenue, CEO posture |
Homepage Studio | Drag-and-drop your public search page: modules, ad slots, login placement, product strip |
Products | Unlock and grow Search, Accounts, Web Mail, Ads, Maps, Cloud |
Audience | Query mix: commercial, news/portal, mobile/default, privacy-sensitive users |
Monetisation | Ad load, sponsored results, premium ad-free tier, marketing spend |
Privacy & Policy | Privacy stance affects trust, controversy, and regulatory heat |
Moderation | Handle spam, leaks, boycotts, and trust events |
Rivals | Five fictional competitors fight you for market share |
Partnerships | Default-search deals with OS, telecom, and distribution partners |
R&D | Crawl scale, relevance, infrastructure, privacy branches (plus late AI search) |
Brand | Rebrand name, tagline, colours, and logo over time |
Some Images:
Era progression
Your engine evolves with the internet:
Portal era (1996 to 2000): Directory homepage, banners, portal rivals
Index era (1998 to 2005): Relevance and crawl scale matter more
Ad platform (2003+): Sponsored results and advertiser trust
Ecosystem (2005+): Accounts and web mail as identity layer
Platform holder (2008+): Default-search wars and antitrust pressure
AI search (2022+): Late-era assistant-style search branch
Pay to Scale to index when ready for full rival pressure, deeper R&D, and tighter empire integration.
Strategy archetypes
Portal network: Sticky homepage, strong early growth, clutter risk later
Clean index: High relevance and trust, slower early monetisation
Privacy-first: Regulatory resilience, lower ad revenue
Ad machine: Fast money, higher controversy and antitrust risk
Ecosystem bundle: Accounts, mail, lock-in, bundling investigations
Cross-venture synergies
Your search engine interacts with the rest of your empire:
Phone / PC OS: Default-search deals boost query volume
Social platform: Shared ad inventory and login spillover (privacy risk too)
Newspaper: News modules add homepage credibility
Studio marketing: Web campaigns lift growth
Events and pressure
Advance weeks to face search spam, privacy scandals, advertiser boycotts, outages, antitrust probes, and default-search deal fights. Homepage layout scores directly affect growth, stickiness, and ad clutter.
Empire integration
Listed in the portfolio hub when founded
Command Centre routing and sector KPIs
CEO autopilot or hands-on management
Synergy readouts on the dashboard
Localization
Search Engine UI is included in German Translation v1