Thursday 7 May 1992 Evening
Wataru sat cross-legged on the floor of his small bedroom, the warm glow of his ZEPS console reflecting off his glasses. The debate between Base Wars lovers and baseball purists didn't affect him much because he simply loved playing games, and ...
2025-04-01 21:48:55 +0000 UTC View PostWednesday 6 May 1992 Night
The night of the debate finally arrived. TV Tokyo’s studio buzzed with energy as cameras adjusted their angles and producers scrambled to ensure everything was perfect. The set was grand, with three large chairs arranged on a circular stage. At the center...
2025-04-01 21:47:40 +0000 UTC View Post
???? Chapter!
After a long day of productive meetings and game design reviews, Zaboru slumped back in his office chair and stared at the ceiling. Then, out of nowhere, a wild thought hit him like a speeding blue hedgehog.
"What the hell am I doing with my life?" he m...
Tuesday, May 5, 1992.
While Zaboru was in the United States, an intense and unexpected debate ignited across Japan, pitting baseball purists against passionate video game fans. The controversy centered on ZAGE's latest game, Base Wars, a futuristic, over-the-top take on baseball wher...
2025-03-30 03:04:45 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday 2 May 1992
Zaboru sat in his dimly lit office on the evening of Saturday, May 2, 1992. The hum of computers and the rustle of papers filled the room as he continued working through the weekend. It was no surprise to anyone who knew him — Zaboru was relentless. With M...
2025-03-30 03:04:19 +0000 UTC View PostSawada leaned forward in his chair, eyes wide and heart pounding. He already beat the snowy dungeon stage. The snowy dungeon had been tough, but Aladdin finally emerged victorious, clutching the Ryrya Amulet. The shimmering artifact pulsed with a cold blue glow, and the text on-screen expl...
2025-03-30 03:03:53 +0000 UTC View PostWith a glass of water in hand and his excitement reignited, Sawada settled back into his chair, ready to continue Aladdin’s adventure. The game loaded back to the flying carpet scene's conclusion, where Aladdin, Abu, and the magic carpet soared out of the Cave of Wonders, escaping the bl...
2025-03-30 03:03:19 +0000 UTC View PostFriday, May 1, 1992, Night
Chapter 273 Sawada Playing Aladdin
Friday night found Sawada arriving home, drained from a long day at ZAGE's PC division but eager to unwind with a game. Despite his exhaustion, excitement bubbled under the surface. He had been anticipating this mome...
2025-03-30 03:02:52 +0000 UTC View PostHello guys!, hope you all having great day!.
Anyway I'm here to tell you all i might not posting a chapter on Monday and Tuesday next week.
But I'll be back on Wednesday!.
Honestly writing every day really tiring me out especially when i do it While I'm working, and i need ...
Thrusday April 30 , 1992
Zaboru continued working tirelessly on the May release, preparing for the highly anticipated launch of Doom while also planning review features for ZEPS Power, the monthly magazine published by ZAGE's partner Hakushensha. Amid the flurry of work, two games fr...
2025-03-29 00:17:27 +0000 UTC View PostWednesday April 29 , 1992
Hikaru Kurata relaxed in his office, sinking deeper into the plush leather couch after another exhaustive day overseeing Sonaya's gaming console department. The recent overhaul in leadership had left him with little time to unwind. Firing th...
2025-03-29 00:17:02 +0000 UTC View PostKumogi Continues Base Wars ,he barely had time to recover from the adrenaline rush of his first game before the next match loaded. His team, the Neo-Tokio Cyber Sluggers, had narrowly defeated the U-Roma Galactic Gladiators in a heated match filled with intense plays, brutal brawls, and st...
2025-03-29 00:16:38 +0000 UTC View PostTuesday, April 28, 1992
Kumogi had become a dedicated fan of ZEPS, spending most of his free time playing their games at Bakudan Arcade. Lately, he had been hooked on Megaman and Tetris, but his friends, Sawada and Sakaki, had been pestering him non-stop to try out Base Wars. Eventua...
2025-03-29 00:15:34 +0000 UTC View PostAfter waiting for a while, Zaboru kept himself busy with work and also took the time to buy some souvenirs. It wasn’t long before his secretary, Yumi, informed him that Ichidai was looking for him. She also relayed that Rinne Hinnetaro and his son, Shin Hinnetaro, the owners of Pikurin-H...
2025-03-29 00:15:02 +0000 UTC View PostMonday, April 27, 1992
Zaboru sat in his office at ZAGE, reviewing the progress of the handheld and PC projects while also keeping a close eye on the May game releases. Development was moving steadily, with the team working on six new titles, but another issue had started to take pri...
2025-03-28 01:28:54 +0000 UTC View PostSunday, April 27, 1992
Zaboru was in his office, as usual, spending his weekend working while also playing the final version of Yugo’s game and making progress on ZAGE’s upcoming May releases. Ayumi sat nearby, working on the early concepts for her next project after Ultima...
2025-03-28 01:28:30 +0000 UTC View PostTakayuki continued his journey through Koro-Cool, fully immersed in its fast-paced action and strategic combat. The second stage took place in an urban cityscape, where towering buildings loomed over the streets littered with Poli-Men wielding spears and drones patrolling the skies. The en...
2025-03-28 01:27:53 +0000 UTC View PostTakayuki Kageyama sat back in his chair, stretching his arms as he contemplated what game to play next. After the intense battles of Megaman, he needed something fresh, something he hadn’t experienced before. It was still Sunday afternoon, and he had plenty of time. His eyes landed on a ...
2025-03-28 01:27:30 +0000 UTC View PostSunday 27 April 1992
Takayuki Kageyama wasted no time diving back into Megaman 2 the next morning. The thrill of defeating the robotic dragon had him eager to continue his battle through Wily’s Castle. He stretched his fingers, took a deep breath, and booted up the game. The fortre...
2025-03-26 23:58:49 +0000 UTC View PostTakayuki Kageyama stretched his arms and leaned back against his chair, finally letting his body relax. The rush of clearing Tetris’s grueling Stage 8 still lingered in his mind, but exhaustion was quickly taking over. His stomach rumbled, reminding him that he had neglected food for far...
2025-03-26 23:58:20 +0000 UTC View PostTakayuki Kageyama gritted his teeth as he once again reached Stage 6 in Tetris. The level was an absolute nightmare, yet he couldn't help but grin, drawn in by the catchy soundtrack and the presence of his partner, Samus Aran, who encouraged him with every successful move. Samus reacted dy...
2025-03-26 23:57:50 +0000 UTC View PostTakayuki Kageyama sat cross-legged on the floor of his tiny apartment, staring at the title screen of Tetris with curiosity. He already opened the Tetris box and like usual there are 4 things in it and Zabo-man cards show text "Buy Me if you will look very cool" and unlike the other games ...
2025-03-25 23:29:11 +0000 UTC View PostSunday 19 April 1992 night
After Zaboru’s small concert at Hamazou HQ with Zankoku Band, he returned to ZAGE to continue working late into the night. Ayumi, however, refused to leave his side, watching him intently with a smile that never faded. Zaboru, trying his best to focus on ...
2025-03-25 23:28:00 +0000 UTC View PostSunday 20 April 1992 Morning
Ayumi sighed as she gently fed her pet rabbit in the backyard, lost in thought. She had recently made the decision to leave college and focus entirely on game development, working alongside her brother at Akaishidan. It wasn't just about her career—goin...
2025-03-25 23:27:31 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday 19 April 1992 night
After coming back from surveying and finalizing the decision to purchase the land for ZAGE’s future headquarters, Zaboru returned to his office to continue his work. As the night deepened, he found himself drawn to his personal collection of music...
2025-03-25 00:06:38 +0000 UTC View PostZaboru, Shinsuke, and Sayuri arrived at the commercial district just as the sun began to set, casting a golden hue over the city. The streets were bustling with activity, neon signs flickering to life, and the steady hum of urban life filled the air. This was the heart of Tokyo’s economi...
2025-03-25 00:06:04 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday 19 April 1992
Zaboru, as usual, was working through the weekend. With just one week remaining before the highly anticipated April release, he was already mapping out the strategy for ZAGE’s May lineup. He meticulously analyzed which games would add the most value to ZEPS w...
2025-03-25 00:05:29 +0000 UTC View PostSup, guys!
I just want to say thank you for reading this! Look how far we've come — it’s insane!
There are a few points I want to highlight:
1. I won’t skip the 16-bit console era, even though Zaboru could directly create a 32-bit console. Why? Because 16-bit consoles a...
Friday 18 April 1992
Zaboru continued working on his project, feeling energized by the success of ZAGE’s latest advertisement campaign. The April ad had left Sonaya reeling, forcing them to tone down their once-aggressive marketing tactics. Instead of the bold claims of being "the ...
2025-03-24 00:51:07 +0000 UTC View PostTuesday, April 15, 1992, 17:50
Zaboru sat in his office, eagerly waiting for the latest ZAGE advertisement to air. This wasn’t just any ad—it was another statement to Sonaya, a reminder that ZAGE could push out six high-quality games every month, not even counting third-party dev...
2025-03-24 00:50:37 +0000 UTC View Post