Zaboru smiled and slowly began walking across the stage before speaking again. "Okay, let me ask you something. Have you ever gotten tired of standing in long lines when ZAGE releases new things? Maybe a new game, maybe a limited merchandise item, or something rare that is only sold in one specific ZAGE store." He paused and looked directly at the camera with a knowing grin. "Some of you probably waited hours before a store opened, right?"
A few people in the studio audience laughed, already knowing exactly what he meant.
"Well, this next thing is for you." Zaboru gestured toward the screen behind him. "We are introducing ZAGE's official web store. We call it Z-store.com. This is the place where you can browse and acquire products from ZAGE stores across the world without needing to physically stand in line."
He spread his hands slightly as the logo appeared behind him. "Games, merchandise, limited items, collectibles—many of the things you normally need to visit a ZAGE store for will now be available here."
Zaboru then opened the website on his laptop, the screen mirrored live to the audience as he scrolled through the list of products available on the store. Games, figures, merchandise, and limited items appeared one after another while he navigated the page with a relaxed smile. "So this is how it works," he said casually. "You simply choose what you want, place the order, and then we deliver it to you using our delivery system."
He clicked one of the products and showed the checkout screen. "After that, you just confirm your purchase and enter your address. Then our delivery team will send the package directly to your house. The package will arrive right at your door." He paused for a moment before laughing softly. "Well… assuming you entered the correct address, of course. So make sure you type your address properly, okay? Otherwise your new game might end up at someone else's house."
Zaboru smiled and continued, "And for those of you who don't have credit cards to buy items on this website, don't worry. You can also use your Steam Wallet. You simply recharge it by buying Steam gift cards like usual, and then you can use that balance here as well. We've integrated your account across all of our websites, so a single ZAGE account can access everything—Steam, Z‑Store, Z-Tube and our future services as well. One account, one wallet, everything connected. And don't worry about the safety of your account either. Security and privacy are our highest priorities, and we are building our systems to protect your data and purchases as carefully as possible."
The viewers at home were quite excited. Digital stores were not completely new to them, since services like Amazon and E‑bay already existed in this world, but most of those platforms rarely offered official ZAGE products. Usually fans still needed to go to physical stores or wait for special releases to obtain games or merchandise. Because of that, seeing ZAGE create its own official online store immediately caught their attention. The idea that they could browse ZAGE products directly from home, choose what they wanted, and purchase it without waiting in long lines felt very convenient. What made it even better was that they could also use their Steam Wallet for the transaction. Many players already had Steam balance from gift cards or leftover funds from buying games, so being able to use the same wallet across ZAGE services made everything feel much more seamless and connected.
As for the ZAGE side, Zaboru planned to assemble a new team dedicated to managing the Z‑Store website. There would be branches in both the USA and Japan, and the team would work closely with several other departments across ZAGE such as the marketing and finance teams. In addition, Zaboru also began preparing long‑term training programs for ZAGE developers so some of them could specialize in cyber security. Even though cyber security was still a relatively rare field at the moment, Zaboru knew from his previous life that internet scams and malicious attacks would grow much more dangerous in the future. Because of that, he wanted ZAGE to build a strong cyber security division as early as possible. Their job would be to maintain and protect ZAGE's online infrastructure, including ZAGE websites and ZAGE Steam, ensuring that the systems stayed safe from hacking attempts, fraud, or other malicious activities.
Then Zaboru continued explaining Z-Store.com in more detail to the audience. He walked them through several additional features, showing how users could search for products, check availability across different ZAGE store branches, and even see upcoming releases before they arrived in physical stores. He demonstrated how customers could track their orders, view purchase history, and receive notifications when limited items were restocked. The audience watched carefully as he navigated through each menu and option, clearly impressed by how organized and convenient everything looked. After spending some time showcasing the main tools and explaining how the system would make buying ZAGE products easier for players around the world, he finally wrapped up the explanation and prepared to move on to the next website.
Zaboru spoke again, "Next is something even more important. This one is related to games, after all, so I think many of you will like it." He paused with a playful grin before continuing. "This next website is completely focused on games." Zaboru turned toward his laptop and began typing a new domain slowly so the audience could see it clearly. On the big screen behind him, the letters appeared one by one as he entered Gamehouse.com. When he pressed enter, the website loaded instantly. The layout burst onto the screen with vibrant colors and rows of colorful game thumbnails covering the page. Small icons, animated banners, and playful artwork made the whole site feel lively and welcoming. Zaboru looked back at the audience with a satisfied grin, clearly enjoying their reaction.
"Yes people, this is a website where you can play games—our games—for free! And of course you can log in here using your ZAGE account as well. It is connected with your Steam account, so it will track your progress across each game you play. These games are a little different from the usual PC games though. They are smaller, faster, and more casual games that you can jump into anytime, whether you just have a few minutes or want a quick break between tasks. Let's take a look at one of them." Zaboru quickly opened a game called Sprinter, and the title screen immediately appeared along with a simple guide: "Press left and right quickly to run."
Zaboru grinned and started the game. He tapped the left and right keys rapidly, and the sprinter on the screen began running faster and faster across the track. The character dashed across the stadium while small cheering sound effects played in the background. Within seconds the runner crossed the finish line and a bright "Victory!" banner appeared on the screen.
Zaboru laughed lightly and leaned back from the keyboard. "See? That's it. Quick, simple, and fun while it also have many stages."
He turned the laptop slightly so the audience and cameras could see the score screen. "This is just one of the games you can play here. Right now we already have more than thirty simple games available—from classics like Chess and card games like Poker to small arcade games like this Sprinter. Some games are puzzle based, some are strategy, and some are just pure reflex challenges."
He clicked back to the homepage and scrolled through rows of colorful game icons. "And the best part is that you don't even need to install anything. No downloads, no waiting. As long as you have a web browser and an internet connection, the game will run instantly and its free as well cool right?."
Zaboru raised a finger and smiled knowingly. "And how are we able to do that?"
He paused for a moment to build suspense before saying, "Well… let me introduce you to our new software called Z‑Flash."
Zaboru smiled and continued. "Now let me explain what Z‑Flash actually is. Think of it as a small piece of software that runs inside your web browser. Normally when you want to play a game, you need to install the entire program on your computer. That takes time, disk space, and sometimes complicated setup. But with Z‑Flash, the game runs directly inside the website itself."
He tapped the screen where the Sprinter game had been running. "The browser loads a small Z‑Flash program, and that program plays the game instantly. That means developers can create interactive games, animations, and even small applications that run directly on websites without forcing players to download anything."
Zaboru paced slowly across the stage as he continued explaining. "In simple terms, Z‑Flash turns your web browser into a small game platform. It can display graphics, play sounds, react to your keyboard and mouse, and run the entire game right there on the page. Because the program is lightweight, even an average home computer can run these games smoothly."
He pointed at the rows of game thumbnails again. "This means developers can create thousands of small creative games that people can play instantly. Puzzle games, card games, mini‑arcade games, experiments, funny ideas—anything really. It lowers the barrier for new creators who want to make games."
Zaboru grinned. "So instead of downloading large games every time, you can simply open a webpage and start playing immediately. That is the power of Z‑Flash."
He then added with a relaxed smile, "And don't worry—we won't keep this technology to ourselves. As usual, ZAGE plans to share it so developers can use it to create their own games and ideas as well."
Then Zaboru finished explaining what Z‑Flash was and looked back at the audience with a playful smile. "With this," he said, "you can play quick games whenever you're bored. Let's say you just finished your work and want to refresh your mind for a few minutes. Installing a full PC game might be risky, and pulling out your handheld might also be risky if your boss walks by and notices, right?" The audience laughed quietly.
Zaboru chuckled as well and continued, "But with this website, you can just open a page, play a quick game for a few minutes, and then close it again. No installation, no complicated setup. Just a short break to relax your brain before going back to work."
He gestured lightly toward the screen behind him. "That's why these casual games are perfect for moments like that. You can play for two minutes, five minutes, or maybe just one quick round before returning to whatever you were doing."
Zaboru then added, "And we won't stop here. We plan to keep updating the website regularly so it always has new games over time. More developers will add new ideas, new mini‑games, and new experiments. So every time you visit, there might be something new waiting for you to try."
Zaboru grinned. "And this Gamehouse website is actually our experiment. In the future, ZAGE will definitely release much larger website games, not just small casual ones like this. Imagine bigger worlds, multiplayer experiences, and many new ideas that can run directly from a website. So you should definitely look forward to it, okay? Hehehe."
The audience who watch the live became even more curious and excited. Playing games directly inside a website still sounded unusual to many of them. Some people whispered to each other while looking at the screen, clearly intrigued. "Playing games in a website?" one of them murmured. "That's really unheard of."
Then after a while Zaboru walked back toward the center of the screen and faced the audience again. "Well, that's what our Digital World is about," he said with a relaxed smile. "Our lives are definitely changing with these technologies, and we are preparing for that future together. Games, entertainment, shopping, communication—everything will slowly become connected."
He gave a small wave toward the camera. "So thank you for watching today's presentation. Ah—wait!" he suddenly added with a playful grin. "Before you leave, yes, you will be able to try these websites starting tomorrow. Hehehe. So make sure to visit them and explore everything yourself. I hope you enjoy them."
Zaboru pointed lightly toward the camera. "And remember—everyone watching right now, You are very cool!"
After saying that, Zaboru stepped away from the stage and the broadcast slowly faded out. The screen turned black as the stream ended.
However, the viewers at home were far from calm. Many players who owned a PC and had internet access were already talking excitedly about the websites Zaboru had just revealed. ZAGE Forum quickly flooded with these websites thread related as many discuss it and they can't wait to try it
But for now, they had no choice but to wait until tomorrow to try them. it..
To be continue
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