Another world Game Developers in Japan`s 1991-Chapter 205 - 184: Next Release Games Brainstorm

Sunday, February 16, 1991

After meeting with Kyotaro yesterday, Zaboru continued working on his projects. With the February release approaching, he needed to think about his next lineup. His upcoming releases in March had to be special, especially since Sonaya's console was set to launch next month. That meant competition, and Zaboru wanted to make a statement—ZAGE and ZEPS were still the kings, while Sonaya was just a newcomer.

"Heh, might as well release some heavy hitters," he muttered to himself.

Zaboru decided to go all out, planning to launch six major games simultaneously in March: Super Mario Bros. 2, The Legend of Zelda, Castlevania, Contra, Rad Racer, and Final Fantasy. He grinned at the ambitious lineup. This would shake the industry and put immense pressure on Sonaya.

First, why Super Mario Bros. 2? Mario was an iconic figure for ZEPS, second only to Zabo-Man. He deserved a sequel, and Zaboru chose the Super Mario Bros. 2 version from his past life—the re-skinned Doki-Doki Panic—because it introduced new gameplay mechanics and was a great game in its own right.

Next, The Legend of Zelda. This was an obvious choice, but Zaboru wanted to improve the first game's formula. He planned to evolve it into something more akin to Crystalis, an underrated gem from his past life, providing a richer action-RPG experience.

For Castlevania, he was still undecided on changes, but he knew this game needed to define its genre. Since he had already introduced Metroid, he had to ensure Castlevania found its own identity.

Then there was Contra. Expanding into the American market was crucial, and Contra was the perfect fit. He understood that Americans loved three things—balls (sports like basketball and baseball), cars, and guns. Contra embodied the guns-and-action fantasy that resonated with them.

Rad Racer was another strategic move. Racing games had always been a hit, and Rad Racer was among the best in its genre during his past life. It would help ZAGE further appeal to Western audiences.

Finally, Final Fantasy. With Dragon Quest ready to making waves this month JRPG fans would be hungry for more. Final Fantasy would be the perfect answer to that demand, satisfying their craving for epic role-playing adventures.

He was also planning to shoot a new ad campaign for ZEPS in March, aiming for a high-energy, cinematic commercial that would showcase the console's dominance and innovation. With Sonaya's console launch on the horizon, he wanted to craft an advertisement that not only highlighted ZEPS's powerful game lineup but also solidified its place as the leading gaming platform. He envisioned dynamic visuals, an epic soundtrack, and a tagline that would send a clear message: ZAGE and ZEPS were here to stay.

Zaboru leaned back in his chair, grinning. "Heh! Sonaya won't see this coming. This will deal a heavy blow to their console launch. Let's hope they don't retreat too quickly! Ahahahaha!" He laughed like a madman, completely immersed in his ambition.

Suddenly, a soft giggle interrupted his thoughts.

"You laugh so evil, Zabo~"

Zaboru jumped, startled. Turning around, he found his girlfriend, Ayumi, standing behind him, giggling playfully.

"What?! When did you get here, Ayumi?" he asked, exhaling in surprise.

Ayumi leaned in, peering at his notes. "Six games in March?! Wow, you're really insane!" Then she glanced at him with knowing eyes. "Ohhh, is that why you bought the building next door from Nii-sama? You're planning a major expansion, aren't you?"

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Zaboru nodded. "Yeah, something like that. I also want to send a message to Sonaya. When they launch their new console, they need to understand that ZAGE and ZEPS are still the top dogs."

Ayumi giggled again. "Wow~, so mean." She then wrapped her arms around him, whispering softly, "I like it."

Zaboru gulped. "Sigh, Ayumi, you're really distracting me... Let's go on a date instead?"

Ayumi's face lit up. "Yay! Let's go! Let's go!"

The two of them spent the day together, strolling through the park, racing each other in go-karts, and shopping at the mall. They enjoyed themselves, laughing and teasing each other along the way.

After a while, Ayumi suddenly took Zaboru's hand and led him somewhere unexpected—a love hotel.

Zaboru blushed as he looked at the building. "W-Why are we here, Ayumi?"

Ayumi giggled mischievously. "I've always been curious about places like this. Besides..." She slowly slipped off her coat, revealing a lacy, sexy lingerie set underneath, the lingerie highlighted her sexy body and big breasts. Ayumi really has a beautiful body. She purred and said"I missed you, Zabooo~" she purred.

Zaboru swallowed hard, his face turning red. "Damn... Ayumi, you look amazing."

Ayumi straddled him, whispering, "Do you know how much I've missed you?" She's then showering him with kisses and Zaborn motorboating his face to her breast.

And with that, they spent the night together, lost in each other's embrace.

The next morning, Zaboru woke up to the sight of Ayumi snuggled up beside him, still asleep. He smiled, brushing a stray hair from her face. He had to admit—while work was his passion, moments like these reminded him that life wasn't just about competition and business.

As Ayumi stirred awake, she smiled sleepily. "Mmm, morning, Zabo~"

"Morning," Zaboru replied, pressing a light kiss to her forehead. "Sleep well?"

She giggled. "Very~" She stretched her arms before hugging him. "So, what's the plan today? More world domination?"

Zaboru smirked. "Something like that. But first, breakfast. Let's grab something good before I dive back into work. Oh, by the way, aren't you going to college today?" Zaboru asked. Ayumi smiled and shook her head. "Nope, I'm free for today."

Ayumi sat up, yawning. "Mmm~ anyway breakfast sounds good! But don't work too hard, okay? You still need time for fun, too."

Zaboru nodded. "Yeah, yeah. Don't worry, I'll make time for you."

As they got dressed and left the hotel together, Zaboru felt refreshed. He was ready to face the challenges ahead, knowing that no matter how intense things got, he had someone by his side who supported him. After spending a wonderful morning together, Zaboru walked Ayumi back to her home, making sure she arrived safely. As they reached her house gate, she turned to him with a warm smile. "Thanks for today, Zabo~ It was perfect," she said, leaning in for a quick kiss.

Zaboru chuckled. "Of course. Let's do this again soon." With that, he watched as Ayumi entered her home, Then Zaboru went back home first to explain to his parents why he hadn't returned the previous night. Though he had already called them to check in, he knew a face-to-face explanation would be better. After reassuring them that everything was fine and catching up briefly over breakfast while his mom teased him repeatedly he gathered his things and set off for his office, ready to dive back into his ambitious projects.

To be continued...

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