1. Fixed the bug of receiving bribes multiple times out of town in certain locations.
2. Added pre-game guide.
3. Removed redundant symbols.

JDM: Rise of the Scorpion is a free prologue to the upcoming racing game JDM: Japanese Drift Master which will appear in the summer of 2024! This one and only introduction to the world of the JDM will let you get back behind the wheel and drift through the winding roads of the Japanese countryside. New content awaits all of you who played the demo version. Undiscovered parts of the map, but also a story presented in the form of hand-drawn manga panels.


The prologue introduces the origin story of rebellious high schooler Hatori ‘Scorpion’ Hasashi. Raised in a traditional Japanese family, he was pressured to be the best student and baseball player. But he will find his biggest ambition on a racing track. See what challenges Hatori will have to go through to reach the top.

The prologue brings in new roads and areas in addition to the ones you could see in the demo version of JDM. Courses, turns, and speedways will test your skills as a driver. Reach new heights and learn the best ways to take on the charming but challenging Japanese streets.


Hatori gathers around himself a group of people who support him, like his girlfriend and car enthusiast Aoi, school friend Ayumi with whom he trains racing, and Kaori, an artistic girl working in a nearby paint shop. But his arrogance and honor attract enemies. Satoru quickly becomes a rival not only at school but also on the track.

JDM: Rise of the Scorpion will follow the story of Hatori ‘Scorpion’ in a unique way. Cutscenes in the form of hand-drawn manga panels will add something more to the classic racing game narrative. This way, you will be able to experience the tale of how the Scorpion has risen up and earned his place as the best hashiriya.


In the prologue, you can cross roads and conquer courses with a brand-new vehicle model that wasn’t available before. Step on the gas and see what Scorpion’s car is capable of. Use it to race against Ayumi, Satoru and other opponents in their specially adapted cars.

See the teaser announcing the prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion.


Add JDM: Rise of the Scorpion to your wishlist now, and follow our social media to see all of our announcements and updates. Also, remember to join the JDM Discord and meet the wonderful team behind the game. Our server is full of people who love cars, drift, and Japan, so become a member of the community.

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


Let’s Drift!
Gaming Factory

Hello! It’s been a while since my last blog – but we’ve been hard at work! Let’s get right into it!

First off, I am thrilled that you have welcomed our newest hero, Venture, to the line-up. Venture’s ecstatic personality has charmed many of you, and you have already asked us so many questions about their backstory and personality. While I am unsure if they like to munch on rocks, they have drilled their way to being the top-picked hero in Quick Play this past weekend. We’ll be revealing more about Venture’s story and how they were developed shortly after Season 10 launches.

One of the biggest reasons so many of us instantly fell in love with Venture is the incredible voice talent of Valeria Rodriguez. We instantly knew they were a hit when we saw how much energy they could put into their voice and how they matched Venture’s personality perfectly. We are also thrilled that many of you have welcomed Valeria into our community.

Watching all of your reactions from the hero trial, we’re pretty happy with how Venture’s initial kit turned out.  The team was really happy with where Venture landed from a balance perspective during the trial, and it gave us confidence that they could release early into Competitive. We’re still deciding how early, but we feel they are in a suitable state (fun to play and fair to play against). While we don’t foresee needing to make many changes to their kit, we’re going to be listening closely to your thoughts on how Venture is doing in-game.

We’ve heard a lot of feedback that you like the tempo momentum Venture brings, being able to engage and disengage in fights.  But we’re looking at tweaking a few things for Venture at the start of Season 10. First, we’re slightly shifting some of their burst damage from their Drill Dash and Clobber (their melee) into damage over time. Next, we’re looking to reduce the vertical knockback of Tectonic Shock. Alongside those minor changes to Venture, we have a number of other hero changes coming in Season 10. Starting with our Tanks, we're upping the impact of Junker Queen's Carnage and Reinhardt's Earthshatter, so both abilities cut through better in the post-Season 9 world. The biggest Tank changes coming into Season 10 though are for Wrecking Ball. There are some great improvements to Wrecking Ball's Grappling Hook, including a reduced cooldown when not entering ramming speed and the ability to retract himself to where the Grapple is attached by holding down Primary Fire or Jump. There are also some changes to Adaptive Shields. Now after using Adaptive Shields, you can reactivate the ability to transfer up to 300 overhealth to nearby allies, capped at 75 overhealth per ally. This change should give Wrecking Ball more capability of protecting his allies and initiating engagements, defining features of what we want to see in Tanks.

For our Damage heroes, there will be some light adjustments for Sombra and Tracer. Sombra's Virus damage is taking a small hit on the damage over time amount (100 to 90) since the ability now has more upfront burst. Tracer has been quite strong since the Season 9 changes--she's one of the least touched heroes in OW's history, her kit flows spectacularly well! We are looking at some light changes for her right now, to make her slightly more punishable and require more precision.

Moving on to Support, we are looking at shifts in power for Moira, Lucio, and Illari. That means taking power from one part of their kit and funneling it into another - to somewhat maintain the overall power budget of the hero. Illari, for example, is receiving a slight nerf to her Primary Fire recovery time - 0.2 to 0.25 seconds - but giving more power back to her Secondary Fire heal and increase its HPS from 105 to 115. There are also some light buffs for Lifeweaver as we continue to evaluate where healthy power can be injected into his kit.

Many of you may have seen the recent Developer Update this month, and we’re just as excited as you are for those changes, including heroes no longer being locked behind the Battle Pass. We’re incredibly excited about Season 10, and we’ve got some more changes that will make Overwatch more fun for everyone next season and throughout the year.

We’ll have another Developer Update coming out tomorrow, which will touch on things we’re doing for Competitive and updates on what we’re doing to help make Overwatch a more safe and inclusive experience for everyone. So, I hope you’ll check it out. That’s all I got for now. We can’t wait to see all of you jump into Season 10, which begins April 16. Thanks, and let’s make a great game!

More to explore
-The map has been enlarged and the following locations have been added: prison and city (you will find them by going through the tunnel near the survivors' camp)

Map System
-Now finding your way around the game will be much easier with the addition of a map (M button) and a minimap.

More NPC added
-Now, visiting the survivors' camp, you can expect to see more NPC that are not only static, but also walk around the village.

New Lighting
-We have changed the lighting in several locations, including where the game starts, so the game should run smoother.

Gain immediate access to the beta for HELLFRONT: HONEYMOON by pressing the "REQUEST ACCESS" button on the steam store page.



It is strongly recommended you play the tutorial before heading into PVP combat or you will quickly find yourself demoralized!

Please share your thoughts, ideas, grievances and general feedback on the HELLFRONT Discord. This is also an excellent place to find and challenge other players as well as brag about your stats on the leaderboards!



UPDATE INFO

The ONLINEAGEDDON Playtest is 100% free and will be up and running until April 18th, when we shut the test down and the update goes live in the actual HELLFRONT: HONEYMOON game. The update is scheduled for 21:00 CET and all original leaderboards will be replaced with the new ONLINEAGEDDON ones. This is for several reasons, but most importantly since so much of the code has been rewritten, the old leaderboard times weren't achieved using the same

Exciting news, Rogue Kingdom players! Our latest game update is a monumental shift, bringing a wealth of enhancements and new features. Here's a streamlined overview of what's new:

1. Multi-Kingdom Runs: Defend 5 uniquely challenging kingdoms, each with its own procedural generation.
   
2. Initial Relic Selection: Kick off your adventure by choosing an initial relic, setting the tone for early gameplay.
   
3. Build-Specific Upgrades: Upgrades now align more closely with your existing build, offering traits, relics, and skills that complement your choices.
   
4. Weapon Leveling: Weapons can now reach up to level 4, boasting increased power.
   
5. Merchant Interactions: Visit a merchant where you can shops or forge between maps to purchase or enhance your arsenal.
   
6. Enhanced Saving System: The Run mode frequently autosaves, featuring three save slots for different runs.
   
7. Comprehensive Rebalance: We've fine-tuned everything – from hero levels (now maxing at 31) to towers, enemies, and map difficulties.
   
8. Customizable Controls: Personalize key bindings and adjust audio settings for an optimized experience.

Looking Ahead:

• We're eager for your feedback to refine your gaming experience further!
  
• Our focus is on polishing every aspect to elevate the overall enjoyment.
  
• A talented 2D artist is set to revamp our entire visual style.
  
• Expect an array of new content, including towers, relics, skills, heroes, and enemies, along with unique enemy abilities.

Stay tuned, and happy defending!🛡️🎉

Hello everyone!

This is a very small hotfix that fixes a crash that can happen when 2 description boxes have been locked at once (like when checking the skill a weapon provides).

Greetings Adventurer!

Do you want to dive deeper into the world of Dungeon Full Dive and become a beacon for the community? The Lorekeeper Program is here to celebrate and reward our most passionate and engaged community members. By participating in community activities and spreading the word about DFD, you can earn Inspiration Points and claim exclusive rewards, including the legendary Lorekeeper Dice Set!




Become a pillar of our community by earning Inspiration Points through various activities. Each contribution helps to grow and enrich our DFD community:

• 🤝 Discord Ambassador: Refer a Friend to Discord: 1 Point
  
• 📹 Content Creator: Post a Video about DFD on Social Media: 4 Points (Share it in our *#clips-and-videos* channel)
  
• 🎲 Game Master: Host an open Game as GM in the Discord #lfg Channel: 4 Points

• 5 Points: Attain the Lorekeepers Chosen Discord role, marking you as a storyteller and contributor within our community.
  
• 10 Points: Earn the title of Lorekeeper, gain access to the Lorekeeper Dice Set, and be distinguished with the Lorekeeper Discord role.

Are you ready to leave your name in DFD's history? Contribute to our community today and ascend to the ranks of the Lorekeepers!

Welcome to The Ozarks, one of three remaining Biomes that we're adding to Keepsake County. The other two are coming soon :)



Romp through this mountainous new terrain and wade through streams, under waterfalls, inside caves, and along treacherous cliffs. Watch your step! This is a fall you won't survive without a trip to the hospital, in handcuffs.

• Added Ozarks biome
  
• Added The Ozarks map to level select, random map pool
  
• Changed fences to reflect that they don't hurt players to touch
  
• Added ability to fall to your death from the edges of Ozarks map, as well as appropriate signage
  
• Added signage for Frikota
  
• Updated lighting of distant objects to use better atmospheric diffusion
  
• Added unique Ozarks skybox

To play this new update, head over to the Announcements section of the Forward Instinct discord.

The game is now 30% off, this is the best time to get the game!