Music Industry Veterans Launch Mobile Artist Simulation Game TourStar

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Music Industry Veterans Launch Mobile Artist Simulation Game TourStar - Published on 08/20/14

Conceptualized by Brandon Pankey of Music Players Group and brought to life with the help of Eddie Meehan of GroundCtrl, TourStar is the first iOS SIM game of its kind to bring tour life and the perks and challenges that come with it to the mobile screen. Record albums, book tours, and build a fan base to make it big in this real life music simulation game. As the game progresses players learn that just like in real life, every decision they make has an impact on their career in some way.

Sacramento, California - Music fans everywhere can step into the shoes of their favorite artist and get an inside look at what it really takes to make it as a professional performer. TourStar, conceptualized by entertainment executive Brandon Pankey of Music Players Group and brought to life with the help of Eddie Meehan of GroundCtrl, is the first iOS SIM game of its kind to bring tour life and the perks and challenges that come with it to the mobile screen.

Like any new artist just starting out, first-time players of TourStar are faced with a number of decisions like; What should their look be? Should they sign with a label or stay independent? Should they go on tour right away or record an album? Who should they trust for advice?; and much more.

As the game progresses players learn that just like in real life, every decision they make has an impact on their career in some way. As players make their way through levels of the game, touring the country, recording albums and building their in-game fame, they become eligible to win real world prize packages including concert tickets and VIP meet-and-greets with their favorite artists!

Additional Features of TourStar include:
* Design a personalized 3D avatar to match players' music style and fashion preferences
* Virtually tour the country, gaining experience and building a fanbase
* Record albums and release them to boost fame
* Improve musicianship with mini-games that keep players' instruments in tune and shows in high-gear
* Build a virtual band, and get advice from managers, agents and record labels

"TourStar is life in the music industry," states Brandon Pankey. "The game is a fun way to peek into the life of a performer as they try to make it to superstardom. And the fact that gamers get to actually win real prizes like tickets and passes to their favorite artists' shows is pretty cool too."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* 196 MB

Pricing and Availability:
TourStar 1.4 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Connect with TourStar on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates on prize packages, gaming advice, news, and more. For more information, visit TourStar online.

TourStar 1.4: http://www.tourstarapp.com/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/tourstar/id577281634
Screenshot: http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple3/v4/b4/6e/80/b46e8053-bb4b-507b-ac8e-cad394b7b67e/screen480x480.jpeg
App Icon: http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/c3/9d/d7/c39dd7f8-1fc0-6685-9e55-d6052e01ae0d/mzl.vvdtrzth.175x175-75.jpg


Conceptualized by entertainment executive Brandon Pankey of Music Players Group and brought to life with the help of Eddie Meehan of GroundCtrl, a Sacramento, California-based artist engagement company, and AtomicChimp, a leading mobile development shop in Redmond, Wash. Additional music for the game was produced by Roc Nation producer Jahlil Beats and Dilemma. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Ground Ctrl, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.


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