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JDM: Rise of the Scorpion is available now!

Hi,




After months of hard work and dedication, the Gaming Factory team is thrilled to share what we've been working on. The F2P prologue to JDM: Japanese Drift Master - JDM: Rise of the Scorpion - is finally available! Dive into this standalone introduction to the world of JDM that we’ve been passionately crafting.

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

Explore the dynamic open world where you can drift, race, and test your driving skills. Play a variety of narrative events and learn the story of Hatori Hasashi. Follow his journey to becoming the titular ‘Scorpion’.

[h3]To hype you even more for your first playthrough, we have prepared one more exciting trailer:[/h3]

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[h2]JDM: Japanese Drift Master is Coming This Fall![/h2]
Add the game to your Steam wishlist to stay updated on all the latest announcements and updates. The characters you meet in this unique introduction will return in the full version of the game, along with many new heroes and storylines.

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

[h2]We’re waiting for your feedback[/h2]
We encourage you to fill in the survey to help us improve the full version of the game. Additionally, we invite you to share your impressions and suggestions on our Discord channel.

We would like to express a huge thank you for your support and patience. Without your passion and commitment, this project would not be possible. Thank you!

See you on the track,
Gaming Factory

The Clever Imp Contemplations #2 - Night Blade

My dearest Master! It's good to hear from you again! Pesky the Imp is still on vacation, so it is with great pleasure that I, Clever the Imp, introduce you to another of your faithful servants. I'm sure he'll live up to your expectations, so to keep things brief, I present to you - Night Blade!


[h2]A phenomenon of dark elegance[/h2]
Cloaked in a cloak as dark as a starless night, Night Blade moves through the shadows
with extraordinary grace. His dark robes hide his face, and his piercing azure eyes are the only sign of his presence. In one hand he holds a cold dagger, in the other a lantern, once his most dangerous weapon. Night Blade's movements are silent and deadly, and his aura exudes fear. His true identity remains a mystery, both in life and in death.


[h2]New darkness in town[/h2]
Soon a man named Gregory Finch appeared in the city and quickly built a network of assassins, but he was missing one. Wanting the best, he sought out Night Blade, who promised riches and challenges. Lured by the promise of contracts, Night Blade became Finch's deadliest acquisition, but not everyone shared his enthusiasm. Jealousy and fear created a storm in the ranks of Finch's assassins. As Night Blade's reputation grew, his associates began to hate him, leading to a conspiracy.

[h2]Eternal killer[/h2]
Clara, a barmaid loyal to Night Blade, learned of the plot. She ran to warn him, but the conspirators had already lured Night Blade into a trap. However, he decided to leave on his terms and threw the lantern into the powder kegs. The explosion devastated the bar, killing everyone inside, but Night Blade remained elusive.

Death was not his end. Witnesses to the explosion repeatedly claimed to have seen the ghost of Night Blade carrying a dagger and lantern. He had become a part of the world to which he had sent many, but he would not fade into oblivion. He was ready for new assignments, hoping for challenges greater than ever before.


[h2]Personality[/h2]
Night Blade is more of a phenomenon than a human spirit, the embodiment of death and a shadow of the night. While alive, he was almost a ghost, and after death, his essence resembles coldness. His desires and fears are unknown, but his penchant for fulfilling contracts is obvious. The more complicated and dangerous the task, the more he is drawn to it. While payment is important, it is the challenge that drives his existence. Every contract is a game, a test of his skills as an assassin, even after death.

[h3]Skills:[/h3]
  • Shadow Illusion - a dark, hooded figure emerges from the shadows and approaches the hunted, lonely, victim, sowing indescribable terror in him. Potentially fatal.
  • Light of Doom - the Night Blade's lantern glows with a familiar bright light, reminding the world of its owner and blinding all who see it.

That's all for today. I hope the Night Blade has intrigued you as much as it has me! I seem to be a good candidate for your services, Master, and I have a few more recruits that I will introduce to you soon. If you'd like to follow the development of the game and get the latest news, I invite you to add Ghost Keeper to your wishlist on Steam. Also join our dark Discord where we can talk about various topics, as well as check out Pesky's photos from his vacation - he promised to send us greetings. See you, my Master!

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


Sincerely,
Clever Imp.

The Clever Imp Contemplations #1 - Phineas the Mad

My most wonderful Master, we finally have a chance to talk. I hope that the Pesky Imp hasn't been telling you too much nonsense... He was whining about going on vacation, so I agreed to take his place. Today it is I, the Clever Imp, who will introduce you to our world, and more specifically, tell you the story of one of the ghosts who will be serving you. Ekhem, my dear Master, this is Phineas the Mad!


[h2]He was never a fashion icon[/h2]
Phineas the Mad takes the form of a ghostly, elderly man. He is about 175cm tall and has a slightly stooped posture. The tattered cloak he wore is as neglected as the wild, messy hair that crowns his translucent form. Behind ghostly goggles, his eyes glow with a hint of madness and genius. A wide, maddening smile complements the whole thing that rarely leaves his face...brrr until I got the chills.


[h2]From mechanic to inventor[/h2]
Phineas' journey began in the humble workshops of local tinkerers. As a young apprentice, he quickly gained a reputation for being able to breathe life into the most stubborn machines and gadgets. His transformation from mechanic to inventor began with a chance meeting with an engineer whose stories captured his imagination.

The purchase of a mansion on the outskirts of the city was a pivotal moment in Phineas' life. Rumors circulated about the mysterious source of his wealth. It was said that he had sold it to a foreign power, found treasure, or begun producing gold. Whatever the truth, the mansion became his sanctuary and fortress.

As Phineas' ambition grew, so did his paranoia. He was convinced that rival inventors and thieves lurked around every corner. The mansion became a maze of locked doors and traps. He went from being an eccentric to a local madman, whose insanity would make life difficult for his neighbors. He was often seen at night with a double-barreled shotgun, muttering unintelligibly and firing at the slightest rustle. The few brave souls who ventured too close were effectively deterred by a tirade of insults and a hail of lead.


[h2]Unexplained incident[/h2]
One night, a powerful explosion tore through the silence, shattering windows in the neighborhood and the mansion. Emboldened, authorities discovered the abandoned mansion with no sign of Phineas or the source of the explosion. Rumors began to circulate as to what might have happened, but without the owner of the property, nothing could be confirmed.

It took nearly two years to defuse the traps in the mansion so that it could be sold. In the years that followed, the mansion changed hands. Reports of strange noises, flickering lights, and ghostly laughter were common. Most frightening of all was the story of Phineas' ghost, still tinkering with machinery and choking madly at night.

[h2]Personality[/h2]
Even after death, Phineas retains his eccentric and paranoid nature. He is quick to anger, especially when he perceives a threat to his inventions. His mind is as unpredictable and explosive as his gadgets. He mumbles unintelligibly, sometimes shouting insane rants full of insults at those who try to steal his creations.

He has unique abilities, but I won't reveal them all to you today, my Master, as time is pressing. Here are a few of Phineas' abilities:
  • Spectral Trap - Phineas summons one of his ingenious traps that immobilizes the first mortal to enter the room.
  • Ectoplasm Explosion - Phineas triggers a loud, deafening, ethereal explosion that mimics his failed experiments of the past.

That's all for today, my greatest Master in the world and beyond. If you have any questions, please join our ghastly Discord, where I, your faithful servant, Clever Imp, am always happy to help - not like that Pesky Imp. Remember to add Ghost Keeper to your Wish List on Steam so you don't miss any news. I hope to see you again soon and introduce you to your next servant. See you, my Master.

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


Sincerely,
Clever Imp.

The Pesky Imp Reflections #4 - Our Sweet Home



Oh, my Master! I hope you have relaxed a little after the recent information I gave you. Yes, yes, I know my recent Reflections on that pesky Brotherhood may have annoyed you a little, but you must know what lies ahead. I'll just take a moment today, and I promise we'll talk of more pleasant matters. So let's get to our hideout... somewhere in charming Victorian England.


Even the undead need to rest sometimes and gather strength for another strike. With that in mind, after completing each of the missions, you can take your rightful place in our Hideout. Enjoying a moment of peace and quiet in this cozy place, you can plan your next moves and decide on the development paths of your minions. That’s right! The monsters under your control become more and more powerful as you progress.

Are you fond of the services of demons? Be my guest - upgrade their spooky skills! Are you more of a ghost guy? No problem - spend your resources to improve their abilities. I am sure you get the idea. But let's get back to our base because that's not all!


Our Hideout also offers you a wide range of trinkets, upgrades, and options, and it's entirely up to you to decide which ones you need or desire. All of them are pretty powerful and can help you complete the next steps of our evil master plan hehe...

Oh, did I mention that you can also change the appearance of our Hideout? I don't know about you, but I appreciate the times we live in. Just look at these clothes, this decor, this architecture. Sweet! What better place to scare the living than the gloomy, mystic Victorian Era…


Oh Master, how time flies. I have been very busy lately. The four parts of Reflections are over, we are preparing the throne in the main hall for you with the other Imps, and a couple of Demons came in for a job interview. Phew, I need a long holiday...Anyway, that's it for today. Hope to see you again soon.

I almost forgot. Be sure to join our secret Discord, where we can gossip about all sorts of things! You can also take a look at our Twitter / X and TikTok - apparently one of the Imps regularly posts 'memes', whatever they are. Finally, remember to add Ghost Keeper to your Steam wishlist on Steam, and now I really must be off. See you out there!

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


Greetings,
Pesky Imp.

The Pesky Imp Reflections #3 - The foe is at our heels



Master, wait up… I, Pesky the Imp, took on the difficult task of infiltrating our enemy’s lines! Furthermore, I finally have some useful knowledge to share with you about the ugh, Brotherhood. Even their name repels me.

Life would be beautiful if we could fly around and scare our victims. Some of them are stupid enough not to believe in our existence, which makes the job even more fun! However, some are perfectly aware that we exist…and they are much less fun. The Brotherhood, ptooey, is one of them.


All you need to know at this point is that this is an extremely dangerous gang. Not only do they seem to not be as fearful as their brethren, but they also have abilities and equipment that allow them to banish or even imprison us! We don’t want that to happen, do we now? Fortunately, we have you, our talented commander.

The good thing is that the ptooey Brotherhood possesses a lot of useful and powerful knowledge. One of your tasks will be to steal their secrets, which will bring us closer to our ultimate goal. With your help, we will track down and wipe each of them from the face of the earth. Who knows, once we are done with them, their souls will join our infernal ranks. That would be something!


I’ll let you go back to your tasks. Soon, we’ll meet again for more reflections. Join the hellish Discord server, where we’re gathering many exceptional people like you, Master. If you want to be the first to know about the next announcements, follow our Twitter / X and TikTok. And don’t forget to add Ghost Keeper to your Steam wishlist. This way, you can help us become stronger. Together, we can fight back against the, ugh, Brotherhood.

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


Greetings,
Pesky Imp.