Nier: Automata
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I'm growing impatient for the new Evangelion anime, but this Asuka gaming keyboard helps
MelGeek has released pre-orders for its Centauri60 Asuka Edition HE gaming keyboard, inspired by Neon Genesis Evangelion, priced at $359 and shipping August 15. The keyboard features Hall-Effect magnetic switches and a design mimicking Asuka's EVA unit. A Rei Ayanami-themed Centauri80 keyboard is also available for $459, featuring an OLED touchscreen.
"I haven't slept in 48 hours": Devs spent 9 years, starting in "my parents' basement," making a Nier Automata-esque action game with the most anime plot imaginable
Dischan Media has officially launched Mahou Arms, a third-person action game inspired by Nier: Automata, after approximately six years in early access. The game features paramilitary magical girls battling alien invaders, with a story mode lasting 6-10 hours and a mix of melee combat, tag-team combos, and strategy game-esque battlefield views. The developers have focused on a distinct visual style blending minimalist 3D models with lavish 2D animation and a somber piano soundtrack.
Don't let this beautifully-drawn action RPG starring two girls trained in Sekiro-style combat get lost in the sea…
Lunarium is a beautifully drawn action RPG with Sekiro-style combat that aims to stand out on Steam. The game features a hand-drawn art style reminiscent of Nier: Automata and Final Fantasy, with gameplay focusing on the synergy between two characters, Ave and Lune. Lunarium is set to release on Steam on July 28.
PlayStation "may as well eliminate the hardware" if Sony is ending physical discs, says creator of Disgaea RPG…
Sohei Niikawa, creator of the Disgaea series and former president of Nippon Ichi Software, has criticized Sony's decision to end physical game discs for PlayStation by 2028. He argues that physical editions are crucial for collectors, fans, and preserving game history, suggesting that if Sony eliminates discs, they might as well eliminate the hardware itself. This sentiment echoes concerns raised by other industry figures like Hideo Kojima and Yoko Taro regarding the future of physical media.
What developers can learn from this generation of game criticism
This article analyzes the impact of video essays and online game criticism on game developers, contrasting it with traditional reviews and playtesting. While direct, actionable advice is rare, developers find inspiration and insight from creators like Mark Brown, Noah Caldwell-Gervais, and Jacob Geller, influencing their design philosophies and understanding of player experience.
As PlayStation kills discs, Nier Automata creator Yoko Taro is "saddened by the loss of physical media" and despairs over "the future" of games: "That's just the way things are going"
Nier series director Yoko Taro expressed sadness over the decline of physical game media, citing PlayStation's plans to end disc production and Nintendo's Switch 2 Game-Key Cards. He believes the industry is moving away from physical distribution, contrary to his expectations that limited editions would persist. Taro's comments reflect a broader concern about the future of games and the loss of physical ownership.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for TMNT: Mutants Unleashed, BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites and BloodRayne: ReVamped, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new sales, including the lowest prices ever for TMNT: Mutants Unleashed, BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites, and BloodRayne: ReVamped. The article lists numerous other discounted titles from various publishers, with prices and original costs provided for each.
Square Enix’s newly opened LA theme cafe offers up stylish food in a grim-looking atmosphere
Square Enix has opened a new themed cafe in Los Angeles, California, featuring food and merchandise inspired by Dragon Quest, NieR: Automata, and Final Fantasy. While the menu items reference games like Final Fantasy XIV, the cafe's decor is described as grim and lacking in color, drawing comparisons to a prison mess hall.
HIBINO Announces First Long-Term North American Display of Life-Size “Virtuous Contract” from NieR:Automata
HIBINO Corporation is announcing the first long-term North American display of a life-size replica of the "Virtuous Contract" weapon from NieR: Automata. The replica will be showcased at the new Officially Licensed SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop in Los Angeles starting June 20, 2026. This marks a significant opportunity for fans to see the detailed, approximately 54.7-inch weapon in person.
Moonlight Pale Unlocks Console Ports and Physical Editions
Blue Lily's hand-drawn survival horror game, Moonlight Pale, has successfully met its Kickstarter goal and will be released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch. The campaign also unlocked Mac and Linux ports, additional game modes, and will feature Standard and limited "Eclipse" physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Japanese gamers vote on most influential game and series, favorite character, favorite developer, more
Famitsu magazine's 40th-anniversary survey of over 5,000 Japanese gamers revealed Nintendo as the favorite developer and Mario as the favorite character. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was highly recommended, while Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series dominated influence and sequel requests. Masahiro Sakurai was named favorite creator.
New NieR: Automata 2B and 9S Charms Connect to Each Other
Square Enix has announced a new collection of NieR: Automata charms featuring characters 2B and 9S, as well as their Pod allies. These acrylic charms can connect to each other and will be sold individually or in a box set in Japan starting August 29, 2026. The game is available on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC.
After saying the first game is better than Nier Automata, Yoko Taro reckons he's gotta buy Stellar Blade: Blood…
Following his praise for Stellar Blade, Yoko Taro has expressed his intent to purchase the newly announced sequel, Stellar Blade: Blood Rain. Shift Up director Hyung-Tae Kim acknowledged Taro's enthusiasm, continuing a friendly exchange between the two creators whose games have influenced each other.
NieR: Automata and Street Fighter 6 Vocalist J'Nique Nicole Joins Scarlet Moon
Scarlet Moon has announced the signing of J'Nique Nicole, the vocalist behind NieR: Automata's "Weight of the World" and Street Fighter 6's Elena theme. This signing brings together all three lead vocalists from the NieR series under Scarlet Moon, with Emi Evans and Nami Nakagawa already on the roster. Nicole expressed excitement about collaborating with developers and broadening her horizons.
Beast of Reincarnation has some stellar voice actors, but one has to play protagonist Emma completely devoid of emotion
Game Freak's upcoming action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, set to launch on August 4, features voice actors Yui Ishikawa as the emotionless protagonist Emma and Akio Otsuka in its cast. Game director Kota Furushima explained that Emma's lack of emotion is a key narrative element, with Ishikawa, known for her role as 2B in Nier: Automata, tasked with portraying this challenging character.
NateTheHate heard of new Nier game last year but currently has no new info
Respected leaker NateTheHate reported hearing rumors of a new Nier game in development at Square Enix last year, though he has no recent information. The Nier franchise, particularly Nier: Automata, remains popular, with fans eagerly anticipating a new installment following the mobile game NieR: Re[in]carnation.
Beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic The Last Ronin is getting a game from action royalty: Nier Automata and…
PlatinumGames is developing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, an action-adventure game based on the popular comic mini-series. The game follows the last surviving Ninja Turtle on a mission for vengeance in a future New York City. It is coming to PC and consoles, with a release date yet to be announced.
Three years later, that 'dark' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin game gets a first trailer, and it's being created by Bayonetta studio Platinum Games
Platinum Games is developing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, a AAA action-adventure game inspired by the graphic novel of the same name. The game follows the last surviving Turtle on a mission for justice, with a moody teaser trailer released by Paramount Gaming Studios. It is slated for release on consoles and PC, though a specific date has not yet been announced.
Moonlight Pale is a 2D Hand-Drawn Historical Survival Horror Game
Independent developer Blue Lily has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Moonlight Pale, a 2D hand-drawn survival horror game set in a late 1800s female seminary. The game features an original soundtrack by Arai Tasuku and a fully voiced cast, with funding sought to complete development for a Q4 2026/Q1 2027 release on Steam. Stretch goals include additional language support and console ports.
Moonlight Pale Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Hand-Drawn Survival Horror Adventure
Independent studio Blue Lily has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Moonlight Pale, a 2D hand-drawn survival horror game inspired by classics like Silent Hill. The game follows a student trapped in a nightmarish seminary and features psychological horror, exploration, and puzzle-solving with two distinct gameplay states. It is targeting a late 2026 or early 2027 release on Steam, with potential console ports as stretch goals.
