JDM: Japanese Drift Master News

The free prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion launch day is almost here, and we want to see how excited you are about it! We prepared an Instagram contest for you under the title #LetsRise. Exciting rewards await you, so read on!

The theme is to show us in what way you are preparing for a JDM prologue premiere. Are you watching a lot of racing movies? Maybe you’re spending the day on the track? Show us a photo or a reel with your wallpaper, outfit, drawing, view, or anything you will think of. Let your creativity flow.

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



[h3]Competition task[/h3]
Your task is to present in what way you are getting ready for the premiere day of JDM: Rise of the Scorpion. Show us your love for Japanese or automotive culture.
You can present your idea in one of the two ways below:

• Instagram photo,
  
• Instagram reel.
  

[h3]Rules[/h3]
To be eligible for the competition, you must:

• have a public Instagram account,
  
• tag the official @japanese_drift_master Instagram account in the post description,
  
• use #LetsRise hashtag in the post description.
  

The competition is open to adults only.



[h3]Prize[/h3]
The winner will receive a gift set which includes:

• JDM T-shirt,
  
• JDM stickers,
  
• early access to the prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion.
  

The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges who will assess the entries based on creativity, relevance to the theme, and quality of execution.

[h3]Deadline[/h3]
The competition starts today, 7th June 2024, and ends on 7th July 2024.
Entries must be submitted on Instagram by 11:59 PM CEST on 7th July 2024.

The competition results will be announced on 8th July 2024 in the form of a devlog on Steam and an Instagram Story post.



As you can see, the prizes are attractive, so don't hesitate and get to work! We can't wait to see what you come up with! Please remember to read the COMPETITION RULES before entering the competition.

Add JDM: Japanese Rise of the Scorpion and the full version of JDM: Japanese Drift Master to your wishlist on Steam!

Join our Discord, server for more community events and take a part in giveaway where you can win early access keys to the prologue. Stay tuned for more information and follow our social media, to be the first to know!

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

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364930/JDM_Rise_of_the_Scorpion
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/Japanese_Drift_Master/


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The time of the big announcement has come! We can finally reveal the launch date for the free prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion - 1July 18, 2024! Get your engines ready for the big start with this standalone introduction to the JDM: Japanese Drift Master.



The free prologue introduces a racing experience like no other. Players who tried out the demo version of JDM: Japanese Drift Master will also discover a lot of fresh content. New areas and story-driven events will let you get a taste of the challenges and excitement that lie ahead in the game's full version.

[h3]Enjoy the teaser announcing the date for the prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion.[/h3]

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Every legend needs an origin story. As Hatori ‘Scorpion’ Hasashi, get behind the wheel and drift your way to the top. A cast of memorable characters and rivalries that ignite the story will take you to many new places on the map of JDM. With stunning visuals and realistic physics, every race makes you feel like a true drifter.

In addition to drift, grip, and other types of events that push the story forward, you will learn about characters through manga-inspired cutscenes. This will add something more to the classical racing game narrative.

Remember to add JDM: Rise of the Scorpion to your wishlist, so you won’t miss the launch. Follow our social media and join the Discord server, where you can meet the team behind the game. Also add the full version of JDM: Japanese Drift Master to your Steam wishlist Steam, which premiere will be this fall.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364930/JDM_Rise_of_the_Scorpion/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/JDM_Japanese_Drift_Master/


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We’re proud to announce a new title releasing in the year 2025 - Ghost Keeper. Take on the role of an acolyte tasked with scaring mortals. Inspired by the classic, Ghost Master, the upcoming game will introduce you to the grotesque world of the Victorian era.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2708880/Ghost_Keeper/

Manage monsters and wraiths whose unique abilities will help you spread fear among the living. Face the ghost-hating Brotherhood, who will do anything to thwart your plans. Stay alert and devise the best tactics. You are not alone in your adventure, as a demonic partner accompanies you every step of the way. His hilarious comments add charm to the ever-present aura of horror. Look what we prepared for you in this title:

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Ghost Keeper combines elements known from old-school games with modern innovations and mechanics. It will work perfectly for both those familiar with retro titles and those trying the genre for the first time.

Add the game to your wishlist on Steam and look forward to further information. Feel free to join us on Discord, where you'll experience horror and laughter, and check out our brand new Twitter / X !

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We’re proud to announce that the full version of Lesson Learned is available now on Steam with a -25% discount and Xbox! Embark on a journey through historical eras in this bizarre tower defense game solo or in co-op.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1563870/Lesson_Learned/

[h3]Watch the trailer for Lesson Learned:[/h3]

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Join Frank and his classmates, who are stuck in the odd daydream world. Gather materials, build towers, and defend your base. Travel through prehistory and the Middle Ages. Various opponents and bosses await you, so give it everything you’ve got!

Play Lesson Learned solo or in co-op on a split screen. Remember that if you want to practice, we’ve got a free prologue Lesson Learned: Cult of Elizabeth available for you.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2252360/Lesson_Learned_Cult_of_the_Elizabeth/


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Today, we have some information about the characters and art style in JDM: Japanese Drift Master. Our game is a racing game like no other. Thanks to our team of amazing artists, we merged a classic racing game narrative with a story presented on manga panels. They replace typically used cut scenes and appear throughout the story with each successive event (don’t worry, there will be an option to skip it). From our perspective, the story part is very important because we would like players to feel like a part of it.



The upcoming free prologue - JDM: Rise of the Scorpion, is an introduction to show you what type of storylines and characters we prepared for you in the full version of the game.

[h2]Art of racing[/h2]
We love classics, like Initial D, Akira, Ghost in the Shell and Evangelion. But the style we created in the making of the manga is mostly inspired by the series Gangsta. We draw inspiration from Japanese and American comics and movies. Since we are gamers ourselves and love pop culture, we wanted to add many easter eggs that players will be able to find in our open world.


[h2]Know the characters[/h2]
Each character has their own backstory to tell, so players can learn about their experiences and why they behave in certain ways. Thanks to that, everyone will be able to find someone to identify with. Meet the main cast of JDM: Rise of the Scorpion:

[h3]Hatori Hasashi, 18 years old. [/h3]
An excellent student and baseball team captain. Raised in a traditional Japanese family. Hatori finds his true calling on the track. His arrogance and pride never allow him to lose a race, but rivals keep coming.


[h3]Aoi Ishida, 16 years old. [/h3]
Hatori's girlfriend and childhood friend who always supports him, especially in drift. Their parents want them to get married right after Aoi’s 18th birthday. She loves cars and spends a lot of time with Kaori.


[h3]Satoru Hayashi, 17 years old.[/h3]
He is not rich and being in a private school is hard for him. Drives without a license with a car from an uncle, who is a famous drifter. Like him, Satoru wants to be the best on the track, so he quickly becomes Hatori’s rival.


[h3]Ayumi Kurama, 18 years old.[/h3]
A rich girl raised by a single father who fulfills her every financial whim. Ayumi is a perfectionist, who is successful in every new hobby, especially drift. The adrenaline on track is everything to her, and she treats racing with Hatori like a playground.


[h3]Kaori Kato, 17 years old.[/h3]
An artistic soul and an independent girl who works at a nearby paint shop. She’s Aoi’s best friend but she doesn’t like her boyfriend, Hatori. Kaori doesn’t trust him, but she will support her no matter what.



The art style in JDM changed a lot throughout the production of the game. The first iterations of the characters were inspired by the visual novel style. Eventually, we decided that the designs needed to be more mature. Also, manga pages added more dynamic to the story than visual novel cutscenes. This choice gave us a chance to work with many, amazing artists. Check out the first look at our characters.



Right now, we could describe the genre of our manga as seinen (marketed toward young adult men). Every concept changed from the first vision, but we really wanted to ensure that each design would be deeply rooted in the story.

We’re thrilled with how our character concept art has turned out, but tell us what you think. Next week on JDM: Rise of the Scorpion Steam page we will uncover more information about new locations from the prologue, so stay tuned and follow us there!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364930/JDM_Rise_of_the_Scorpion/

Remember to add JDM: Japanese Drift Master and the free prologue to your Steam wishlist. Follow JDM social media and join our Discord for future updates and competitions. Get your engines ready for more exciting news very soon.

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


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