{"rewrite":{"id":"r_c97ac95eaafe2ab867662b9b","clusterId":"c_bc535f0fa48a94cfb8686d34","slug":"newbie-become-a-skateboarder-enters-steam-early-access","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Newbie: Become a Skateboarder Enters Steam Early Access","summary":"Haahuile Entertainment released 'Newbie: Become a Skateboarder' on Steam Early Access on July 1. The physics-based skateboarding game emphasizes realism with ragdoll physics and no fixed animations. It is priced at 530 yen with a 40% discount until July 12. A full release is planned for November 2027.","whyItMatters":"The game's focus on full physics simulation and ragdoll reactions, rather than canned animations, sets it apart from most skateboarding titles and aims to create unique moments per playthrough.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eHaahuile Entertainment launched \u0026#39;Newbie: Become a Skateboarder\u0026#39; on Steam Early Access on July 1. The game uses full physics simulation for both the skateboard and the character, with ragdoll reactions always active and no fixed animations. Players skate around a small town filled with obstacles and rails. The developers say even a simple kickflip is meant to feel satisfying, and the realistic feedback encourages players to try again after falling. Planned features include a replay function, statistics, leaderboards, challenges, a spot editor, character and board customization, and game modes. The Early Access version is in pre-alpha stage. The price is 530 yen, with a 40% discount running until July 12. A full release is scheduled for November 2027.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Physics-based skateboarding game 'Newbie: Become a Skateboarder' is now on Steam Early Access. Full physics, ragdoll reactions, no canned animations. 530 yen, 40% off until July 12. Full release November 2027.","twitterPost":"Physics-based skateboarding game 'Newbie: Become a Skateboarder' enters Steam Early Access. Full physics, ragdoll reactions, no fixed animations. 530 yen, 40% off until July 12. Full release November 2027.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Haahuile Entertainment released 'Newbie: Become a Skateboarder' on Steam Early Access. The game uses full physics simulation for both the board and character, with ragdoll reactions always active. It is priced at 530 yen with a 40% discount until July 12. A full release is planned for November 2027.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/01/168672.html\",\"title\":\"Realism-focused physics-based skateboarding game 'Newbie: Become a Skateboarder' enters early access!\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3713,"outputTokens":588,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782894775,"createdAt":"2026-07-01T08:21:08.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-01T08:24:50.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-01T08:24:50.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_bc535f0fa48a94cfb8686d34","canonicalTitle":"リアルさを重視した物理演算ベースのスケボーゲーム『Newbie: Become a Skateboarder』早期アクセス開始！","representativeArticleId":"a_84f8283dc8fe808b22217392","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Newbie: Become a Skateboarder\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-01T07:30:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-01T07:30:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-01T08:24:51.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/01/168672.html","title":"リアルさを重視した物理演算ベースのスケボーゲーム『Newbie: Become a Skateboarder』早期アクセス開始！"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Newbie: Become a Skateboarder"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Haahuile Entertainment released 'Newbie: Become a Skateboarder' on Steam Early Access on July 1.","The game uses full physics simulation with ragdoll reactions and no fixed animations.","The Early Access price is 530 yen, with a 40% discount until July 12.","A full release is planned for November 2027.","Planned features include a replay function, statistics, leaderboards, challenges, a spot editor, character and board customization, and game modes."]}