JDM: Rise of the Scorpion News

The time has come for the big announcement! JDM: Rise of the Scorpion will be released on July 18, 2024. This unique free prologue to the upcoming racing game JDM: Japanese Drift Master will take you straight to the vibrant world of exhilarating races and memorable storylines.


[h3]Beginning of the Story[/h3]
Learn the origin of the titular Scorpion, Hatori Hasashi. From a rebellious high schooler, he becomes one of the most fearsome drivers in the area. JDM: Rise of the Scorpion merges the thrill of races and drifts with a story told in the form of hand-drawn manga pages.

[h3]Check out the teaser for the prologue release date:[/h3]

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[h3]Precision and Perfection[/h3]
Learn the intricacies of each track in the drift and grip events. Master the strengths of your car and the strategies needed to outsmart your opponents. JDM: Rise of the Scorpion is a free prologue to the full version but also a standalone game that will take you on a journey through stunning visuals and realistic physics.

Read our previous backstage devlogs where we covered topics such as the characters and locations from the upcoming prologue. Stay tuned for more information on the production of JDM.

Add JDM: Rise of the Scorpion and JDM: Japanese Drift Master to your Steam wishlist so you won’t miss the prologue launch and other updates. We’ve prepared a lot of news for the next few weeks, so join our Discord and follow JDM social media. Stay up to date, and we’ll see you very soon!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364930/JDM_Rise_of_the_Scorpion
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/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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Join us to find out more about JDM: Rise of the Scorpion creation process. Today, we will uncover some information about the areas and buildings you can find on the JDM open world map in the upcoming free prologue. Our team of talented level designers brings to life the ideas and themes of this unique racing experience.

We invite you to check out our previous devlogs from JDM backstage, like the one about characters and concept art or our visit to Japan.



[h3]Creation of the JDM world[/h3]
Open world map in JDM is created with inspiration from real world locations. We focus on modeling many interesting looking routes that will be fun for you to explore. It’s a bit of a creative assemblage of places we would like to drive around ourselves. The game is a great medium for that! We can present tracks and areas which are thousands of kilometers apart in the real world, next to each other.

While creating assets, we’re thoroughly exploring buildings and locations in Google Street View. Thanks to this kind of program, we can measure real life constructions and use gathered references in modeling.


[h3]Map in the prologue[/h3]
Players who tried out the demo version of JDM: Japanese Drift Master discovered only a small part of the map we’re preparing for the full version. The upcoming free prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion uncovers another area that connects with the one we showed before.

As the prologue adds a narrative aspect to the JDM, we needed more buildings that would also become a part of the story. Our level design team worked very hard on new concepts for models, such as heroes’ houses. These kinds of assets are a challenging task, because we strive to visualize characters’ storylines in the models. We added many easter eggs to the open world map, and we can’t wait for you to look for them.


[h3]New areas and destination points[/h3]
In JDM: Rise of the Scorpion players will come back to the visually stunning mountain roads around Haikama Lake. This time, however, the tunnel that connects this area with Kiko Town will be opened, and with that a new area to explore:

Visit the houses of families Hasashi, Ishida, and Kurama. We wanted the buildings to look alive and genuine. That’s why models are made in a way to show the character’s backgrounds and personalities.


Drive to the school and see where our main cast met. This building is a big part of the story, because our heroes are high schoolers, and their storylines connect there.


Explore the road of the magnificent Tengai Forest. This route will take our players back to Haikama Lake through challenging turns and corners. It’s a great place to practice your drift skills with stunning views around you.

JDM: Rise of the Scorpion is a free prologue that will launch this summer. Follow our social media and wishlist the game on Steam to not miss the release date! Also don’t forget about following JDM: Japanese Drift Master page where we will be sharing more interesting news very soon.

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

Join our Discord server to learn about the next announcements, contests, and community activities. Meet the JDM team and have fun with thousands of Japanese Drift Master enthusiasts.


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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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We’re proud to announce that the free prologue Lesson Learned: Cult of the Elizabeth premieres today on Steam and Xbox! This tower defense adventure will take you to a bizarre daydream world where the first Lesson Learned campaign mode awaits you.

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

[h3]Watch the trailer for Lesson Learned: Cult of the Elizabeth:[/h3]

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Meet Amelia and her classmates, who are also her loyal minions. Give orders, gather resources, and build defense towers to secure your base. Waves of enemies are coming your way, so you need to be prepared. Use everything you’ve got to counter the attack of bloodthirsty Countess Elizabeth Bathory.

More enemies await you, so master your skills in the free prologue and add the base game Lesson Learned to your Steam wishlist.

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


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