For those of you just joining us, a couple months ago we committed to publishing updates every week or two describing game development status. This is the first time we're using Steam's tools to do so instead of email (crossing my fingers I've chosen the correct tool). New: Store page set live, visible to the public Public beta phase started Changed: Bugs addressed: while not truly fixed, a multi-threading issue is now handled with hot-restarts of a failed internal process. Seems to prevent the crashes that were occurring, and may be handling the issue fast enough that they won't even notice. Store Page / Marketing: -several graphics replaced or modified -75 preview requests sent to game reviewers -public beta announced to a handful of forums Notes: Looking ahead: -Pushing out the companion app, the one that will crowd source article content -Adding additional newspaper content already created to game -Responding to beta user feedback

[ 2021-06-03 00:55:11 CET ] [ Original post ]

Have you ever wondered if you could win the lottery? Here's a chance to test that luck, without losing your shirt in the process. Lotto Life is an authentic lottery simulator similar to state-run lotteries.

Welcome to Ys, a modern city under the auspices of Lotto Life Megacorporation. Every day, in real time, a winning number is drawn for the in-game lottery. Buy tickets, read the daily newspaper, go to work, and maybe win big! Fail to pay the rent, though, and you're looking at a new life (or perma-death, if you like) in debtor's prison.

In line with simulating the wait-and-see experience of playing the lottery, this game plays out at a slow pace. Most days your session can take around 5 minutes to complete, and then real time must pass before more can be done.

Please note that this is a game, with no actual real-life cash payout in the event of picking a winning ticket.