Saturday 24 September 1997 USA.
Tony Hawk was now quickly becoming one of the rising stars in the skateboarding world. At just 19 years old, he was already widely recognized and respected by fellow skaters and fans of the sport. His name had begun circulating in skateboarding magazines, local tournaments, and street culture conversations, making him a well-known figure within the s...
2025-11-21 05:25:55 +0000 UTC View PostToki Bakurou sighed quietly in his small office tucked behind the rows of game machines at Bakudan Arcade. The arcade itself was still buzzing—kids, teenagers, and even some adults still lined up to play the classics, the fighters, the rhythm games—but something weighed heavily on his mind. The heart of the arcade, the part that truly kept the business running profitably, wasn’t th...
2025-11-21 05:25:26 +0000 UTC View PostFriday 23 September 1997 ZAGE Tower Japan – Morning.
Zaboru sat inside one of the meeting rooms in the ZAGE Tower, accompanied by senior executives from ZAGE Japan. The atmosphere was serious, as they were about to hold an important meeting focused on the company’s upcoming expansion plans. Among the main topics were the formation of new departments, the establishment of new de...
2025-11-20 02:07:50 +0000 UTC View PostThursday 22 September 1997 Japan Tokyo.
Zaboru had just returned from the United States, where he had spent the past two weeks handling a wide range of important business matters related to ZAGE's operations there.
Previously, shortly after Zaboru had assigned Team Enigma their new task, he received a visit from Walt Disney himself. Walt was eager to share exciting news—pro...
2025-11-20 02:07:36 +0000 UTC View PostMonday 19 September 1997.
As of now, even though debates continue in the media between anti-video game and pro-video game advocates, Zaboru himself is not overly concerned. The controversy, while still active in headlines and talk shows, has largely stabilized, and he considers the situation under control. With that matter settled for the time being, Zaboru has shifted his fo...
2025-11-19 02:20:08 +0000 UTC View PostJust one day after Zaboru’s televised statement aired, the public in the United States responded rapidly. Major TV networks immediately picked up on the broadcast, sensing that it was a hot and compelling topic worth covering. Many stations began inviting experts onto their shows to weigh in, eager to explore the social implications and public reaction.
There were countless inter...
2025-11-19 02:19:53 +0000 UTC View PostThursday 15 September 1997.
After meeting with Michael Jordan and Jackie Chan the previous day, Zaboru returned to his office at the ZAGE campus in the U.S. He resumed his ongoing work with the American development teams—Team Tempest and Team Enigma—providing guidance on their specific game projects. Later that afternoon, as he stepped back into his private office on campus, he...
2025-11-18 02:02:20 +0000 UTC View PostAs James and Zaboru sat in the car with their driver, James suddenly received a call. After answering and listening for a moment, he turned to Zaboru and said, “Boss, it seems Bruce Lee left the U.S. today—he’s gone back to China. That means we won’t be able to meet him now.”
Zaboru was surprised but nodded calmly. “I see. In that case, we’ll focus on meeting Jackie C...
2025-11-18 02:01:49 +0000 UTC View PostWednesday 14 September 1997 ZAGE Campus USA.
Zaboru had just arrived in the United States from Japan. Though excitement stirred in him for the days ahead, a quiet sadness tugged at his heart—he missed his wife Ayumi and their newborn son, Zenshin. Leaving them behind wasn’t easy, but he knew it couldn’t be helped. Ayumi had reassured him before his departure, telling him it w...
2025-11-17 02:46:17 +0000 UTC View PostMonday 12 September 1996 ZAGE Tower Japan.
Ayumi was in Zaboru’s private residence on the 52nd floor of ZAGE Tower, which served as both his home and lodging space. For now, Ayumi was temporarily staying there with him. She was sitting comfortably, playing and cuddling their son Zenshin, who giggled softly in her arms, while Zaboru was taking a short break from his workshop one f...
2025-11-17 02:46:03 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Zaboru and Ayumi held their newborn son Zenshin, the nurse quickly stepped in to gently take him for cleaning. She moved with care and experience, wiping him down, checking his breathing, and wrapping him snugly in a soft, clean blanket to keep him warm. Zenshin’s tiny eyes blinked against the light, and his little hands waved weakly in the air before being bundled up. The nurse ...
2025-11-16 04:12:46 +0000 UTC View PostFriday 9 September 1997.
Zaboru right now is in his offices at ZAGE tower on his personal lounge at 51 floor, trying to keep himself steady while the morning sun crawls through the tall windows. His wife and family wait with him, filling the room with soft chatter meant to distract Ayumi from the weight of the day. They all gathered because today is the day he will take Ayumi to th...
2025-11-16 04:12:16 +0000 UTC View PostThe Bakudan Boys were still grinding away, completely immersed in the game despite the clock ticking past 21:00. Stationed in the 17th Floor gaming room of the ZAGE Tower, Sakaki, Sawada, Kumogi, and Rikki remained glued to their screens, fingers darting over their keyboards and mice. The atmosphere was tense but focused—they were inching toward the end of Act 2, locked into one of the...
2025-11-16 04:11:16 +0000 UTC View PostTuesday 6 September 1997 Night ZAGE Tower 17th floor.
Right now, the group known as the Bakudan Boys are all gathered at the iconic ZAGE Tower. Following the recent ZAGE expansion, the original duo—Sawada and Sakaki—are no longer the only ones working there. The team has grown, now including Kumogi and Rikki, both of whom have officially joined ZAGE Japan. The dynamic among the...
2025-11-15 05:20:36 +0000 UTC View PostAfter treating everyone to a meal, Zaboru returned to his office at the ZAGE Tower in Japan later that night. As soon as he settled in, he logged onto the ZAGE forums out of curiosity. There, to his pleasant surprise, he noticed several players had posted discoveries about secret bosses in Tenchu. A satisfied grin spread across his face.
"Hehehe... it seems they've become quite cap...
2025-11-15 05:19:56 +0000 UTC View PostThe discussion continued as Carlos Busujima grinned and nodded enthusiastically. “It’s going great, boss. Our offices, the official ZAGE arcades, and the manufacturing facilities have made a huge impact in Brazil. They’ve opened up countless opportunities for employment and brought attention from local authorities. In fact, the government is supportive of our efforts. The presence ...
2025-11-14 01:47:24 +0000 UTC View PostMonday, 5 September— ZAGE Tower Japan . Today, Zaboru was scheduled to meet with several key ZAGE official distributors representing regions across the globe. These included Risa Miller, who manages Flocks, the ZAGE subsidiary responsible for overseeing operations across European countries. She had been instrumental in handling ZAGE’s expansion and partnerships throughout the EU regi...
2025-11-14 01:46:28 +0000 UTC View PostTuesday 30 August 1997 ZAGE Campus USA.
Tomorrow will be the long-awaited release of Windows XP and Diablo 2, two major milestones in both software and gaming history. However, while the rest of the team was caught up in final preparations, Zaboru found himself focused on something else entirely—something far more long-term and foundational for the future of PC gaming. As h...
2025-11-13 04:41:20 +0000 UTC View PostJust 3 days after the official presentation of Microsoft Windows XP, the buzz around it only continued to grow. As expected, it garnered massive attention across every major media outlet—TV news segments ran dedicated coverage, newspapers featured front-page articles, and tech magazines published in-depth analyses. All of them were talking about Windows XP and what it meant for the fut...
2025-11-13 04:41:03 +0000 UTC View PostFriday August 26 On Big Event Building on New York.
It is currently the grand opening and official showcase of Microsoft Windows XP, with none other than Bill Gates himself presenting. With his confident presence and unmistakable business aura, Gates captivated the audience effortlessly, making a host unnecessary. After an energetic live performance by the Rock Band, the atmosphere...
2025-11-12 07:52:19 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday 12 August 1997 Akaishidan Offices
Akechi Hamazou, the stoic and once-feared former Yakuza, is the brother of Ayumi—Zaboru’s wife. After leaving behind his criminal past, Akechi reinvented himself as a "legitimate businessman". Today, he owns and operates two successful companies: Akaishidan, a well-respected video game development studio, and Aoshidan, a private securi...
2025-11-12 07:51:59 +0000 UTC View PostLate post for today. I've went to hospital
2025-11-12 03:44:41 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 769 Tenchu Done Development and New Task for Team IZAN.
Friday 11 August 1997.
As Diablo 2 wrapped up development and Zaboru finished assigning follow-up tasks to his Team Tempest, he decided to return to Japan for a short while. His return marked a shift in focus as the official development of Tenchu by the ZAGE Japan division—Team IZAN—was entering its final phase. Unl...
2025-11-11 04:02:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 768 Sonaya Solution.
Meanwhile, inside the bustling headquarters of Sonaya, Hikaru Kurata sat alone in his office, massaging his forehead in frustration. The monthly executive meeting had just concluded, and while most of Sonaya's divisions were experiencing remarkable success—ranging from their cutting-edge camera technology and popular home electronics to booming entertainment...
2025-11-11 04:01:58 +0000 UTC View PostWednesday 9 August 1997 ZAGE Campus USA.
After returning from Microsoft HQ, Zaboru arrived back at the ZAGE Campus, energized by the success of the Diablo 2 demo. Now, he was gathered with his trusted ZAGE team and the higher-ups from Team Tempest, the group responsible for the bulk of the game's development. The meeting had been called to outline the next phase for the team. In pa...
2025-11-10 02:43:50 +0000 UTC View PostMonday 7 August 1997 USA
A week had passed since Zaboru’s last visit to the ZAGE Campus in the United States, where he had checked in with Team Tempest to review the progress on Diablo 2. In just that short span of time, the team had worked tirelessly. The game was now fully functional and operational, with all systems online. However, the developers and QA testers remained hard ...
2025-11-10 02:43:36 +0000 UTC View PostStill on Monday, July 31, 1997, while the media in Japan continued to buzz with talk about him, Zaboru was spending his time in the United States. He was currently at the ZAGE USA Campus, working alongside Team Tempest, the developers behind Diablo 2. At that moment, he was deep in conversation with John Carmack, the lead of Team Tempest, discussing the current progress and potential upg...
2025-11-09 05:53:27 +0000 UTC View PostMonday 31 July 1997.
A couple of days after updating the ZAGE Forums, Zaboru found himself at the ZAGE Campus in the USA. The team there was ramping up preparations for the upcoming launch of Microsoft Windows XP, and Zaboru was fully immersed in helping out. He was specifically collaborating with the ZAGE USA development team known as Tempest, who were working on their flagship pr...
2025-11-09 05:52:59 +0000 UTC View PostFriday 28 July 1997.
After the successful release of Megaman X2, Zaboru didn’t waste any time before diving into his next project. He had something big in mind—an overhaul of the ZAGE Forums. With a mischievous grin, he muttered to himself, “This will be fun, hehehe.” Up until now, the ZAGE Forums had primarily functioned as traditional message boards, mostly used for...
2025-11-09 05:52:34 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday 22 July Japan.
Reno Akigawa, a freshly graduated college student currently working at a soul-crushing and uninspiring company, was more excited than he had been in months. Today wasn’t just another Saturday—it was a day he had marked on his calendar for weeks. Why? Because his favorite game franchise of all time, Megaman, was releasing a brand-new installment: Megaman ...
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