JDM: Japanese Drift Master News

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Let’s Drift,
Gaming Factory

BGS was a huge success, drawing racing fans to the stand by the numbers. Everyone wanted to try their hand at the JDM simulators. The queue was long but for the less patient players we had additional regular PCs with gamepads ready and available. To boost up the fun from the experience we prepared various quests that had to be completed in order to win prizes. The promotion went viral on the show floor, as we handed out over 5,000 commemorative participant cards and over 10,000 people visited our stand in general.

We also hosted some of the biggest names in the world of drifting at our stand, including

• João Barion
• Stereo Online
• The Darkness
• Drift Vader
• Jabuti
• Andriel
• MC BiNN
• Sanin Play

Apart from sharing their views on the game, they also took part in a competition. The best drifters from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday had the chance to win a 'Day Drift' with João Barion - earning the chance to learn to drift and drive on a real circuit track.



Finally, we would like to thank everyone who visited our stand at BGS 2024 and took part in our activities. Your enthusiasm and feedback are invaluable and motivate us to continue working on JDM: Japanese Drift Master.

Don't forget to add our game to your wishlist on Steam to stay up to date with future updates. We also encourage you to follow the game on Steam so you don't miss any news from the JDM world. We also invite you to join us on our Discord, where a contest is currently running to win early access to the full version of the game!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/JDM_Japanese_Drift_Master/


Let’s Drift,
Gaming Factory

We're excited to announce that from October 17th to 20th, JDM: Japanese Drift Master will be visiting Singapore Gamescom Asia 2024! Together with our co-publisher, 4Divinity, we invite all players to swing by our booth at the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre for an exclusive hands-on experience with the game.

Find us at Booth CF11, where we will have sim racing setups ready for you to dive into the world of JDM. Whether you're an experienced drifter or new to the scene, this is your chance to test your skills and feel the thrill of racing through Japan-inspired streets and mountain roads.

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[h3]Thanks to our partners[/h3]
We're proud to partner with industry leaders Intel, MSI, and Logitech G to bring you the best sim-racing experience possible. With their top-tier hardware powering our demo stations, you’ll experience the most realistic and immersive gameplay.

Don’t miss the chance to play JDM and meet the team. Join us at Booth CF11 for an unforgettable drifting experience! See you in Singapore!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/JDM_Japanese_Drift_Master/


Let’s Drift,
Gaming Factory

We’re excited to invite players to showcase their drifting and racing skills in a thrilling challenge where you’ll have the chance to surpass the best lap times set by some of our streaming friends. This competition not only offers an opportunity to prove your prowess on the track but also a chance to earn an early access key to the full version of JDM: Japanese Drift Master!

The following is a summary of the scope of the competition. If you are interested in participating, please read the COMPETITION RULES.

Before we dive into the details - shout-outs to:

• MARQUIS
• Gucio1846
• Pan Tutaj
• neutreN
• TAT GOR
• MSX
• Dec Games
• LPN05
• DiePixelHelden
• polman

We thank you for your involvement as an active and integral part of our wonderful community!


[h2]RULES[/h2]
To be eligible for the competition, you must:

1. take part in the Challenge Mode, accessible from the main menu of JDM: Rise of the Scorpion, on the Steam platform.
   
2. upload a screenshot of your score on the leaderboard to the dedicated Discord channel #beat-the-streamer with the following comment depending on the category:
   

• Drift event - "DRIFT.[STEAM NICK]",
  
• Grip event - "GRIP.[STEAM NICK]".
  

Please remember to link your Steam account to Discord, so we can validate your run.

[h2]Important information:[/h2]

• Each Participant may submit one entry per day for Drift and one for Grip challenges. Only the first submission will be considered if more than one entry is submitted in a single day.
  
• The application will be accepted only if the Participant completes the entire race and crosses the finish line.
  
• The Discord account must be linked to the Steam account and match the leaderboard name.
  
• We will be reaching out to the winners after the submission entries are closed, asking for a full video playthrough of the winning run. The inability to provide a full playthrough of the run will disqualify it. In such a situation we will turn to the next best run and reach out to that person with the same request.
  
• The competition is open to users who have reached the age of majority following the laws of their country of residence and accept the terms of these rules.
  

[h2]PRIZES[/h2]
The top 6 scores (3 from Grip and 3 from Drift categories) will receive:

• Early access key to the full version of JDM: Japanese Drift Master. This is a pre-release access that will be announced by us at a later date.
  
• Unique role on Discord: "Drift Beast" and "Grip Beast".
  

All participants will receive a special Discord role: "JDM Challenger".

Please remember that the winners will be subject to additional verification after the competition ends, so it is necessary to have a video of the completed race!

[h2]DEADLINE[/h2]
The contest runs from October 16th, 2024, at 6 AM PDT to October 30th, 2024, at 3 PM PDT.

Results will be announced on November 6th, 2024, at 6 AM PDT via a Steam devlog update and the JDM Discord server.

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We can't wait to see what you come up with! Please remember to read the COMPETITION RULES before entering the competition. If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the contest, please feel free to reach out to us on our Discord server. We're here to help and ensure you have the best experience possible!

We wish all participants the best of luck! See you in the next devlog.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/JDM_Japanese_Drift_Master/


Let’s Drift,
Gaming Factory

We’ve just wrapped up the final update for our free prologue-demo, JDM: Rise of the Scorpion, and now we’re fully focused on building the vibrant, expansive world of the full game, JDM: Japanese Drift Master. We understand that not all requested fixes and updates made it into the demo, including further plug-and-play support for additional steering wheels and peripherals that you own - those additions take time, and they will make it into the final game. We’re excited to share more details soon, but today, we want to take a moment to thank each one of you for being part of this incredible journey!



[h3]Over 40,000 Followers on Steam![/h3]
JDM: Japanese Drift Master is now followed by more than 40,000 people on Steam! This milestone is truly amazing, and we’re so grateful for your support. We’re working tirelessly to create an unforgettable experience for you, and Steam is where we love sharing our progress. If you haven’t already, be sure to follow us on Steam for all the latest updates and announcements. We guarantee it will be worth it, as we have some surprises for you in store for the upcoming weeks.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/JDM_Japanese_Drift_Master/

[h3]Our Discord Community is Thriving![/h3]
We’re blown away by the growth of our JDM Discord server - over 18,000 members and counting! It’s inspiring to see how many of you have joined, not only to stay updated but also to connect with fellow fans. We love talking to you directly as well as watching your creative contributions like fan art, screenshots, and photos - keep them coming!

[h3]Fueling Our Passion to Keep Growing![/h3]
These incredible numbers are what motivates us to keep pushing forward. We’re passionate about bringing our love for cars, and Japanese culture, to players around the world. This year, we’ve proudly showcased JDM at events across Europe, the United States, Latin America, and Asia. We couldn’t be more proud of the community we’ve built together.

Stay connected with us through our social media channels and join the growing community on Discord. Don’t forget to check out our Steam page - wishlist JDM: Japanese Drift Master and follow us to be the first to hear exciting news!

Let’s Drift,
Gaming Factory