Have you ever tried to capture a specific mood so perfectly that it accidentally turned into a video game?
Last October, after returning from a gig in Germany, I channeled the sun-drenched, buzzing energy of 90s Palo Alto into a synth-pop track. But a song alone wasn’t enough to capture the chaotic ambition of the tech world. What started as a musical vibe quickly evolved into Silly Con Valley, a satirical strategy simulation game for iOS
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Read the full story to find out how a simple melody transformed into a fully realized “SiliconOS 95” retro desktop experience
. Discover how 10-year-old Juha’s dream of making games came true over four weeks of intense development, culminating in a world where players can pitch to finicky VCs, manage eccentric tech talent, and try not to go bankrupt before ringing the IPO bell
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Read the full journey from synth-pop song to startup empire!