Drakengard
News, coverage and analysis tracking Drakengard across the outlets.
Nier master Yoko Taro became a director because he wouldn't stop yapping: "It wasn't that I had some…Nier and Drakengard creator Yoko Taro discusses how he became a game director, attributing his start to luck, Capcom, and his tendency to talk a lot during his time at developer Cavia. He reflects on the creative freedom he had on the original Drakengard, published by Square Enix, and how he views game development as solving puzzles within constraints rather than personal expression.
Square Enix announces "Nier: Cosmic Horror" on April 1, chaos ensues, Yoko Taro last seen wishing he had had…Square Enix announced "Nier: Cosmic Horror" on April 1st, leading to fan speculation about whether it's a genuine project or an elaborate April Fools' Day prank. Series director Yoko Taro, known for his unconventional announcements, was reportedly seen FaceTiming with The Weeknd while the announcement was made.
Nier Automata's Yoko Taro thinks his generation of directors has "a lot of weirdos", himself included, because "games weren't mainstream like they are now"Nier and Drakengard director Yoko Taro believes his generation of game directors are 'weirdos' and 'selfish people' due to the less mainstream nature of games during their formative years. He suggests that directors who prioritize the game's vision over individual staff opinions are better suited for leadership roles, while emphasizing that this does not excuse poor communication.
Nier creator Yoko Taro is writing a new Evangelion seriesYoko Taro, known for the Nier and Drakengard series, is writing a new Evangelion series as part of the franchise's 30th anniversary. The series will be directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toru Yatabe, with music by Keiichi Okabe. Separately, Warframe is launching on Nintendo Switch on March 25th with 1080p/60fps support and a new update, The Shadowgrapher, which includes a 4v1 asymmetric multiplayer survival horror mode called Follie's Hunt.
New Evangelion Series in the Works from NieR's Yoko TaroA new Neon Genesis Evangelion series is in development, with Yoko Taro, known for his work on NieR, scripting the project. Keiichi Okabe, composer for NieR and Drakengard, will provide the music. The announcement was made as part of the anime's 30th anniversary celebrations, with production handled by CloverWorks and Studio Khara.