<div><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/3fVXbhSSpfmUkXsUuQJU3G/4cdeaacdfcf34e02c972674f9aa4559e/WeeklyUpdates_3.jpg" alt="undefined"/><p></p> </div><br/>Hey there, Tatsu community! Hope you're having a fantastic February so far! I'm Zerkalo (a.k.a. Lucas), and it's that time once again – dev blog day!<br/><br/><br/>On the menu this week is a serving of updates from all our departments! As well, the Tatsu team recently ventured out to a local event, and we've got pictures! And the cherry on top? New Meeko and Aura previews! <br/><br/><br/>Let's dive right in!<br/><br/><br/><h1 class="blog_heading1__LTQ_9"><b class="blog_bold__OUPuc">Our Website of the Future</b></h1>Did you hear the news? Our new website launched last month! But behind the scenes, work continues on the exciting future of <a class="blog_hyperLink__I_zr0" href="https://tatsumeeko.com/"><u>Tatsumeeko.com</u></a>.<br/><br/><br/>Here's what we're planning! When Tatsumeeko debuts, we want the look of our website to mirror the style of the game. Our UI/UX team calls the process a "reskin," and they're preparing for it now.<br/><br/><br/>For example, this next design shows a test of our Meekolony page. In line with the game, it has a modern appearance and distinctive fantasy style. Around the menu, sample visuals pulsate! While the cursor is surrounded by a glitter effect.<br/><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/5vepdrMlHPbdHh4WN8uYQt/8d32bdc3ba1b6a1ab86ac641769c3975/ezgif-3-5a99bd8066.gif" alt="Testing a reskin of the Tatsumeeko website"/><p>Testing a reskin of the Tatsumeeko website</p> </div><br/>Website details such as these are still in the testing phase. In the meantime, we continue to perfect UI elements like positioning and sizing.<br/><br/><br/>Once Tatsumeeko launches, we'll also need new sections and functions on our website. Though it's still quite lo-fi, we do have a sneak peek ready, complete with a sample "Play Now!" button.<br/><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/73kv6Q3aOi7gUiYwY2HnKg/00845e53425be158eb3ad75fe1154253/TatsumeekoWeb.gif" alt="Constructing the Tatsumeeko website of the future!"/><p>Constructing the Tatsumeeko website of the future!</p> </div><br/>Eventually, we'll reskin this type of design, which is a preview of the website in desktop view. Expect it to be packed with beautiful details! <br/><br/><br/>We're not forgetting about you mobile users either! Here's that same WIP but adjusted for the mobile view:<br/><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/5wvukbGX90Iid3It5auhp7/9305f408c4d12bee83a114ceeb727c0b/TatsumeekoWeb1.gif" alt="Our website will also be user-friendly on phones!"/><p>Our website will also be user-friendly on phones!</p> </div><br/>In sum, the goal here is to unify the game and the website! You'll get to know the visual trademarks of Tatsumeeko, and those elements will greet you online as well. It's a complete experience of our world!<br/><br/><br/><h1 class="blog_heading1__LTQ_9">Tatsu…meteor!</h1>You probably remember <a class="blog_hyperLink__I_zr0" href="https://tatsumeeko.com/community?post=the-slums-and-meteor-site-highlight-housing-exteriors-inventory-preview-25th"><u>the epic meteor visuals</u></a> from a couple blogs ago! At the time, we teased that a meteor site will be an important part of Tatsumeeko… <br/><br/><br/>Now another treat for you: Some beautiful meteor concept art! Our Artists produced this early working illustration of the impact site.<br/><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/2Rjel18LA5yAfEHNBZ2Zs9/831fa5772343790e4734be96f22f9e12/ImpactSite.jpg" alt="Whoa! This impact site art previews one massive crater…"/><p>Whoa! This impact site art previews one massive crater…</p> </div><br/>Meanwhile, this WIP shows how the meteor site (and meteor!!!) could eventually look in the game. To get a sense of the size and dimensions, a Meeko even makes an appearance:<br/><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/1TriBO4M9S5yM6KC1a8GMs/cb253104d01d31de070c4f54f539b158/In-Game_View.jpg" alt="Meteor mystery: What could that glow be? Hmmmm…"/><p>Meteor mystery: What could that glow be? Hmmmm…</p> </div><br/>And finally we have a collage of assorted meteor visuals. On the right, the meteor is broken down into components and seen from different angles. Plus an explosive sketch of the very moment of impact!<br/><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/6DnodpOoK3MW0eg1GaI6gw/bc88ac0e610c31a75f100e11ee994013/ImpactSite2.jpg" alt="undefined"/><p></p> </div><br/>Keep the Tatsumeeko meteor site on your mind… We think you'll like where it shows up in the game ;)<br/><br/><br/><h1 class="blog_heading1__LTQ_9"><b class="blog_bold__OUPuc">Construction Time</b></h1>More and more, you've been getting to know the locations set to appear in Tatsumeeko. Now we have fresh updates on some of those recently featured spots!<br/><br/><br/>Up first is the always-popular Gatti Farm! This initial WIP is a simple render of the Farm property, offering a great view of the architecture and scenery plans in the works:<br/><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/17Wq80L9vM0241QFBgS1my/16711024ab04ea03e149dbb5ea9c3798/GattiFarm.jpg" alt="A draft of Gatti Farm - complete with cows! Can’t wait to spend time here"/><p>A draft of Gatti Farm - complete with cows! Can’t wait to spend time here</p> </div><br/>As you'll see below, our Artists create settings like Gatti Farm across different programs and media. But eventually it all comes together! Here's an interesting look at the Farm’s concept art versus the actual modelling software.<br/><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/5MpPDcfAzNjcjfORt0XXXy/5b3f8febfc147f9e563e6703fd43ab65/GattiFarmExtended.jpg" alt="The Farm in various stages of construction: as art, sketch, and 3D model"/><p>The Farm in various stages of construction: as art, sketch, and 3D model</p> </div><br/>And then we have the Slums! We recently <a class="blog_hyperLink__I_zr0" href="https://tatsumeeko.com/community?post=the-slums-and-meteor-site-highlight-housing-exteriors-inventory-preview-25th"><u>explored this location</u></a>, which is home to the middle and lower class folks in Meekorine Island. The Slums area will be packed with homes and buildings, and experiments with 3D architecture are underway:<br/><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/4IrJrJupjeukDwGOyDRk6U/98548c5fb8216969167a9ecdf0983a02/TheSlumsArea.jpg" alt="Expect lots of action in the Slums! This location is hot in the artist board right now!"/><p>Expect lots of action in the Slums! This location is hot in the artist board right now!</p> </div><br/>Then the flip side of the Slums is: the Rich region! Life is a bit fancier in this part of town, and our Art Department has been testing out the elegant architecture there.<br/><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/6uBhfEx10Y8ht9VyM0zkBa/cbd11832328c4bf8997a71816d3e7951/RichArea.jpg" alt="So modern! A concept model of the Rich environment"/><p>So modern! A concept model of the Rich environment</p> </div><br/>One thing that's clear? All the settings in Tatsumeeko will have their own unique personality! Our Artists are certainly capturing that so far. Have any thoughts or predictions on these locations? Join the discussion at <a class="blog_hyperLink__I_zr0" href="https://discord.gg/tatsu"><u>Tatsu's Lounge</u></a>!<br/><br/><br/><h1 class="blog_heading1__LTQ_9"><b class="blog_bold__OUPuc">Meekolony Pass Corner</b></h1>Meeko lovers rejoice! The weekly Corner is back with a full slate of fashion, accessories, Auras, and animations. These latest WIPs are looking incredible! A special spotlight on the Game Robot Aura this week too.<br/><br/><h1 class="blog_heading1__LTQ_9"><b class="blog_bold__OUPuc">New Meeko Sheets</b></h1><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/23FiQQ9dzaJeMvLlt11Dh5/09574806ffa6f3d0765d7a8e8a3dc686/Cintia_NFT_moustache.png" alt="More Mustaches?! New variants are in progress"/><p>More Mustaches?! New variants are in progress</p> </div><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/3xXsTH4uUwKuKjJAcOgCle/9c87de6fa877ff320d235ffc99c659dc/Rave_dress_variants.png" alt="You’ll rant and rave about these Rave Dress concepts!"/><p>You’ll rant and rave about these Rave Dress concepts!</p> </div><br/><h1 class="blog_heading1__LTQ_9"><b class="blog_bold__OUPuc">Aura Art and Animations</b></h1><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/40UIFsB2GhKXSveyvvPTn2/a73d1223801a276899a63c89f8b6404b/Compile_All_Design.png" alt="Testing the Game Robot Aura with varying colors and screens"/><p>Testing the Game Robot Aura with varying colors and screens</p> </div><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/3hORfCFEu6Cx6rPo5ttCAC/077c9cefbeb0856cc43a70682ba4f18a/GameRobot_Green.png" alt="The Game Robot Aura goes green in this WIP!"/><p>The Game Robot Aura goes green in this WIP!</p> </div><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/GvBQH5yJEJyqZYJ7lcvVR/8a40066fcfc5f00ae883dd8cfe108e4d/GameRobot_Red_Final_Design.png" alt="This Game Robot sample is red hot"/><p>This Game Robot sample is red hot</p> </div><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/5dVvb9NYHVOfhx0yczhCpu/ad94cd7c46ee60938ce79aad6b0a99c4/Aura_hearts_pink.gif" alt="Fall head over heels for this Hearts Aura test animation"/><p>Fall head over heels for this Hearts Aura test animation</p> </div><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/640Q4EXizLXyq9V4olBFxW/ab236902453b2dba05379ca5da86c51d/Red_Heart_Aura.gif" alt="Loving this Red Heart Aura concept (and chicken ‘fit!)"/><p>Loving this Red Heart Aura concept (and chicken ‘fit!)</p> </div><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/1FiMxK8IoK3O8unz0hbMYG/30dd009ff9e0ff1fdbf2e71615212721/Doodle_recolor_1.gif" alt="Artsy! The Doodle Aura WIP is here"/><p>Artsy! The Doodle Aura WIP is here</p> </div><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/4L8ylMOrrS0tdVCoJCBLO5/a9ccc7ab66b4a23364ea6c3615d792b5/Doodlere_color_aura_2.gif" alt="Experimenting with the Doodle color palette"/><p>Experimenting with the Doodle color palette</p> </div><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/3GH0J8wiQ3q8XODHSI8o41/f265a0c9177430ee28023832e9dc1dd0/KawaiiPinkAura_V1.gif" alt="Sparkly! A new Kawaii Pink Aura test for you"/><p>Sparkly! A new Kawaii Pink Aura test for you</p> </div><br/><br/><h1 class="blog_heading1__LTQ_9"><b class="blog_bold__OUPuc">Tatsu Stars at a Career Fair!</b></h1>There was a Tatsumeeko sighting out in Singapore this past week! Our team was invited to Career Nexus 2023, a networking event that connects undergrad students with local employers.<br/><br/><br/>For the event, we sent our best presentation: posters, screens, and some of our top team members! Check out the Tatsu Works display: <br/><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/MAbBn3brQao80twGA0r6A/ad1857050cd8f7831b9c5c3021c379b1/IMG_3452.jpg" alt="We brought posters and more to the networking event!"/><p>We brought posters and more to the networking event!</p> </div><br/>It turned out to be an excellent day! We were a popular presenter, and we had some great conversations with students who will soon be entering the working world.<br/><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/1TRkqeqTxzHEW3mAgaBhQD/981bb155028c975d05c2f6f114a858f8/IMG_3453.jpg" alt="Everyone wanted to chat with us at Career Nexus 2023!"/><p>Everyone wanted to chat with us at Career Nexus 2023!</p> </div><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/2aRLQ3AyPuitbRlLrndpOA/d86d7b5ed517165c9987341827d07733/20230201_141010.jpg" alt="Telling some intrigued students all about life at Tatsu Works!"/><p>Telling some intrigued students all about life at Tatsu Works!</p> </div><br/>The students were also curious about internship opportunities. And in case you didn't know, Tatsu actually has a <a class="blog_hyperLink__I_zr0" href="https://careers.tatsumeeko.com/open-internship-call-113677/"><u>call for internship applications</u></a> open at all times. Feel free to check it out – we'd love to hear from you!<br/><br/><br/><h1 class="blog_heading1__LTQ_9"><b class="blog_bold__OUPuc">Employee Spotlight: Jason!</b></h1>Speaking of careers at Tatsu Works, it's time for a new Employee Spotlight! Today we introduce you to <b class="blog_bold__OUPuc">Jason, our Senior 2D Artist</b>. <br/><br/><br/>In his role, Jason says: "I create visually appealing environments that provide context and depth to the world of Tatsumeeko!"<br/><br/><br/>Jason and our Art team are behind many of the excellent 2D illustrations showcased weekly here in the blog.<br/><div class="blog_addFullImage__DYXIc"><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/t4f4drli3f7d/3Wo9RCthUSwKU2QsCchp9f/c1dbf66ace7a564a43e25aaf66d3f11b/Tatsu-Employee-Spotlight-Jason.png" alt="undefined"/><p></p> </div><br/>You can read <a class="blog_hyperLink__I_zr0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7026810045346562048/"><u>Jason's full employee feature here</u></a>. We also encourage you to follow our LinkedIn page for additional updates and future Employee Spotlights!<br/><br/><br/>Interested in joining the team yourself? You're in luck. Tatsu Works is in its growth stage! We also just revamped <a class="blog_hyperLink__I_zr0" href="https://careers.tatsumeeko.com/"><u>the careers section</u></a> on our website. Visit for loads of helpful information and five current job openings!<br/><br/><br/><h1 class="blog_heading1__LTQ_9"><b class="blog_bold__OUPuc">Your Daily Tatsumeeko News</b></h1>That just about does it for this edition of the dev blog! We'll miss you until next week. But there are a few ways to keep in touch in the meantime!<br/><br/><br/>Make Tatsumeeko a part of your every day by joining our Discord community <a class="blog_hyperLink__I_zr0" href="http://discord.gg/tatsu"><u>Tatsu's Lounge</u></a>. We're fast approaching 100,000 members – that's a lot of friends!<br/><br/><br/>Another tip? Give us a follow on Twitter (<a class="blog_hyperLink__I_zr0" href="https://twitter.com/tatsumeeko"><u>@tatsumeeko</u></a>) and Instagram (<a class="blog_hyperLink__I_zr0" href="https://www.instagram.com/official_tatsumeeko/"><u>official_tatsumeeko</u></a>). You’ll be greeted with great content daily – like <a class="blog_hyperLink__I_zr0" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLwbbkLzVL/"><u>this exclusive IG preview</u></a> of the mysterious Tatsumeeko character "Doktor Johann Krehl." Don't miss out!<br/><br/><br/>As we sign off, we'd also like to remind you that registration is now open for pre-technical alpha testing of Tatsumeeko! Sign up today <a class="blog_hyperLink__I_zr0" href="https://tatsumeeko.com/"><u>here on our website</u></a> and help us test the game!<br/></div>

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