Monday 10 April 1997 ZAGE TOWER Japan.
Just one day before the official trailer for ZEPS 3 is set to air, today marks a major milestone — the full development of the ZEPS 3 console and all 13 of its launch titles is officially complete. After years of intense work, setbacks, ...
2025-10-25 03:44:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe day after the unforgettable events at the Tokyo Electronics Showcase, Hikaru Kurata sat inside Sonaya’s headquarters in Japan, visibly tense. He placed a call to Terujin Hoshisora — a middle-aged man and the owner of Hoshivent, a company specializing in organizing large-scale event...
2025-10-24 01:54:37 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday 22 April 1997.
Hikaru Kurata was now inside one of Tokyo’s largest and most prestigious event venues, a sleek and modern complex that hosted some of the biggest international showcases in Japan. The room had been rented out by the event organizers specifically for the Toky...
2025-10-24 01:54:03 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday 8 April 1997.
After the final day of the Counter-Strike tournament at both the Japan and USA offices of ZAGE, Zaboru remains at the main ZAGE headquarters — the ZAGE Tower in Japan. He now resides in his personal suite on the 51st floor, with floors 50 and 52 also de...
2025-10-23 02:16:51 +0000 UTC View PostFriday 7 April 1997.
Zaboru was now inside the towering ZAGE headquarters, and the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. All around him, dozens of ZAGE employees were engrossed in LAN matches of Counter-Strike, and not just any mode—they were playing a custom game mode c...
2025-10-23 02:11:19 +0000 UTC View PostMarch was a busy and exciting month for ZAGE, marked by several major game releases. This month alone, the company launched four highly anticipated titles: Counter-Strike, Mega Man 7, Castlevania 3, and ActRaiser. Each game was handled by a different div...
2025-10-22 02:13:48 +0000 UTC View PostThe day after meeting with Bill Gates at the luxury hotel, Zaboru promptly boarded his private jet en route to Microsoft Headquarters in Washington. The flight would take approximately four and a half hours, but for Zaboru, that time was far from idle. While in the air, he activated one of...
2025-10-22 02:10:18 +0000 UTC View PostWednesday 1 March 1997.
Zaboru was now at the ZAGE Campus in the USA, staying in his private suite located on the 15th floor. This entire floor was specially designated for him, much like how the ZAGE Tower in Japan reserved floors 49 to 52 exclusively for his use. However, the 15th ...
2025-10-21 02:13:50 +0000 UTC View PostIn February 1997 many things happened. for ZAGE
First of all, this month ZAGE only released one game—Final Fantasy 6, developed by the ZAGE IZAN team—and it received a strong wave of applause from players across the board. Many fans were shocked and thrilled, unable to believe th...
2025-10-21 02:13:33 +0000 UTC View PostTuesday 1 February 1997 Night.
Tonight had already fallen, marking the end of yet another productive day at ZAGE. At this moment, Zaboru was in his private quarters on the 52nd floor—his personal sanctuary filled with all of his favorite belongings. He had just wrapped up his daily...
2025-10-20 02:07:51 +0000 UTC View PostIn January of 1997, several major developments unfolded at ZAGE, starting with the official opening of the ZAGE USA offices in Silicon Valley. This new complex is officially named "ZAGE Campus." Unlike the towering skyscraper-style Tokyo office, which climbs high into the skyline, the ZAGE...
2025-10-20 02:07:32 +0000 UTC View PostTuesday 4 January 1997.
As of today, the Sonaya Game Station 32-bit console has been on the market for five days. Reviews have been quite positive overall, with many praising the console's capabilities and game lineup. However, because of how expensive it is sales remain stable—not...
2025-10-19 04:56:59 +0000 UTC View PostZaboru had already placed the Sheriff Juan 4 disc into his Game Station, barely able to contain his excitement. He still remembered how much he had enjoyed Sheriff Juan 3, which had recently launched for Sonaya’s 16-bit system, Titan Drive. That entry had impressed him with its blend of ...
2025-10-19 04:56:29 +0000 UTC View PostWednesday 30 December 1996.
Today is the release date of the Game Station, the latest 32-bit console from Sonaya. Zaboru had already purchased it, opting for the premium bundle that included the console along with six launch titles for a hefty price of 90,000 yen. It was expens...
2025-10-19 04:56:11 +0000 UTC View PostAN : i Will post the 3 chapters tomorrow if possible because today i had to check up in hospital.
29 December 1996 Tuesday
After just three days since the Game Station was announced, it had already taken the world by storm. The buzz was impossible to ignore—tech headlines, gaming ma...
2025-10-18 03:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the main GOTY segment, the event continued as Kenichi stepped forward, his expression lit with anticipation. “Next, we have an important announcement for the future of gaming itself!” he declared, his voice filled with excitement.
Kiroro followed up with a bright smile. “...
2025-10-18 03:09:14 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday 26 December 1996.
After four days of marriage, Zaboru and Ayumi spent their honeymoon relaxing on the beaches of Okinawa. They enjoyed every moment—walking along the shore, eating local food, and simply being together. Although Ayumi wished the holiday could last lon...
2025-10-17 01:55:53 +0000 UTC View Post.
Sunday 19 December 1996.
Ayumi was in her bedroom, pacing back and forth in her pajamas, completely unable to sleep. Her heart raced with a mix of nerves and excitement—tomorrow wasn’t just any day, it was her wedding day... and her birthday, too. The realization made her cheeks...
2025-10-17 01:54:02 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday - 18 December 1996 ZEB [ZAGE Events Building Tokyo]
It is now December 18th, the day of ZAGE’s grand end-of-year celebration. Just a few days earlier, on December 15th, Zaboru celebrated his 23rd birthday. He chose to keep the occasion modest, spending quality time with hi...
2025-10-16 02:11:40 +0000 UTC View PostThursday 9 December 1996 ZEB Japan.
The building that once hosted ZAGE events is now being repurposed for a major company-wide gathering. This grand meeting brings together all ZAGE employees from both the Tokyo and Osaka branches. As of now, ZAGE employs approximately 190 people acr...
2025-10-16 02:11:16 +0000 UTC View PostWednesday 8 December 1996 Tokyo Japan.
It's now morning. Zaboru, Zanichi, and Shinsuke are on their way to ZAGE Tower. The tower's construction is complete, but equipment is still being installed before employees can begin working there. Zaboru plans for the staff to relocate from th...
2025-10-15 02:16:44 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday 4 December 1996.
After just one week since release, ZAGE's November games have caught fire, with Chrono Trigger leading the charge. The game has taken the JRPG community by storm, thanks to its stunning storytelling and the mind-blowing way it remembers player decis...
2025-10-15 02:15:24 +0000 UTC View PostAN : At first i want to create like whole 8 chapter for Chrono trigger but i reckon that will be too much so yeah its just two chapters but there will be another regarding chrono Trigger next chapter.
Saturday 27 November 1996 Seoul Korea
Kang-Sujin, a salaryman living on the outskirt...
2025-10-14 02:08:39 +0000 UTC View PostAs Hironobu continued his gameplay, he began by thoroughly exploring the world map. His first stop was the town of Truce. Upon arriving, he made his way to the nearby market, where he browsed various shops filled with items, weapons, and armor. Although tempted by the variety of gear avail...
2025-10-14 02:06:05 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday 27 November 1996 Tokyo Japan.
Today is a special day for many ZAGE fans because this month marks the release of two major titles. One is for their ZEPS 2 console, and the other is for PC. For the ZEPS 2, the game being released is Chrono Trigger, while for the PC, i...
2025-10-13 00:02:03 +0000 UTC View PostFriday 26 Nov 1996.
Just one day before the highly anticipated release of Chrono Trigger and Starcraft, Zaboru had already returned from America and was now back at ZAGE Tokyo headquarters. He had come with a new, significant task in mind for the Tokyo team. Without wasting time, he ...
2025-10-13 00:01:41 +0000 UTC View PostMonday 22 November Night USA.
After coming back from his Office in the USA Zaboru was relaxing at home in the U.S. with Ayumi, enjoying a peaceful evening together. With a playful glint in his eye, he turned to her and asked, “Ayumi, do you want to watch the NBA tomorrow?”
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2025-10-12 03:36:48 +0000 UTC View PostMonday 22 November 1996 ZAGE USA.
Now stationed at ZAGE USA with his team, Zaboru prepared to check in on the final readiness of Starcraft. He turned to John Carmack, the head of Quality Control at ZAGE USA. “So John, how’s the progress on Starcraft?” he asked...
2025-10-12 03:36:08 +0000 UTC View PostFriday 19 November Sonaya Offices.
At the Sonaya offices, Junpei Hoshida sipped his coffee and munched on snacks during his well-earned break. He had just finished another long session working on the Sonaya 32 console project, codenamed Project “Amaterasu”—which would officiall...
2025-10-10 23:01:21 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday 13 November 1996.
A week after the ZAGE Fighting Game Events concluded, it was time for another highly anticipated debut—Zaboru's manga. The manga was, of course, being published by ZAGE’s own manga subsidiary, Hakushensa. Zaboru had already done a solid job promoting th...
2025-10-10 23:00:46 +0000 UTC View Post