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Gamers Rally for Fresh Video Game Soundtrack Rankings Beyond the Classics
A discussion is emerging among gamers about the predictability of "best of all time" video game soundtrack rankings, which often feature the same classic tracks. Players are advocating for lists that focus on more recent music from the last decade, highlighting titles like NieR: Automata and Hades II as examples of modern soundtracks that serve as emotional anchors for their narratives and showcase the maturation of game music as an art form.
Pragmata director and former Nier: Automata weapon artist Cho Yonghee gets a shoutout from Yoko Taro as the new IP holds…
Capcom's upcoming game Pragmata is directed by Cho Yonghee, a former Nier: Automata weapon artist and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance character designer. Yoko Taro, creator of Nier and Drakengard, praised Yonghee's work and expressed interest in playing Pragmata.
Evangelion Sapporo Beer Features Eva 01 and 13 on the Cans
Sapporo Breweries has launched a limited-edition collaboration featuring the Evangelion franchise on its Kuro Label Beer cans, with new illustrations of Evangelion Units 01 and 13 by Mahiro Maeda. Merchandise including coaster mats, tote bags, T-shirts, and bar glasses are also available. This campaign celebrates the 30th anniversary of Evangelion, with a new anime series announced for February 2026.
No, there isn't going to be a new lovecraftian Nier game with a caked-up tentacle robot, despite cope to the…
A project announced as 'Nier: Cosmic Horror' was revealed to be an elaborate April Fools' joke by Yoko Taro and the Nier X account. Despite initial fan excitement and speculation, Square Enix has confirmed it is not a new game, leading to disappointment among fans of the Nier series.
Round Up: It's April Fools' Day, Here Are The Best Gaming Gags We've Seen (2026)
This article rounds up various gaming-related pranks and jokes released on April Fools' Day 2026. Notable gags include a fake Mega Man game, a Level-5 theme park announcement, and a PowerWash Simulator spin-off. Real-world tie-ins like a Pokémon Pokopia inflatable item are also mentioned.
NieR fans get a glimpse of hope with new game teaser
Square Enix has released a teaser for a new project in the NieR franchise, potentially titled NieR: Cosmic Horror, featuring the character Emil and a Xenomorph-like figure. The announcement was made on April 1st, leading to uncertainty about whether it is a genuine teaser or an April Fools' joke. This would be the first mainline NieR entry since NieR: Automata in 2017.
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: Orchestra Concert 12026 [YoRHa] Announced with Global Tour Dates
The NieR: Orchestra Concert 12026 [YoRHa] has been announced, featuring a global tour with a full orchestra, chorus, and returning vocalists Emi Evans and J’Nique Nicole. The shows will include large-screen visuals and a new narrated story, with composer Keiichi Okabe involved and series creator Yoko Taro and producer Yosuke Saito expected at select performances. Ticket sales begin March 26.
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 Automata-inspired indie includes a system that Yoko Taro "stopped" being added to his own action RPG, and one of his fellow lead devs is "honestly a little jealous"
The indie game Homura Hime, inspired by Nier: Automata, features a shooting mechanic that series creator Yoko Taro previously removed from his own action RPG. Taro and Nier: Automata game designer Takahisa Taura expressed their thoughts on the indie title, with Taura noting his excitement at seeing the mechanic implemented. Taro also stated he is happy when developers are influenced by or even copy his work, viewing it as a form of respect.
Nier creator Yoko Taro thinks the indie game dev scene is "too intimidating for me to even think of entering": "It's not something an old man like me should be attempting"
Nier series creator Yoko Taro expressed that the current indie game development scene is too intimidating for him to enter, feeling he would be "instantly wiped out." In a recent interview, he praised the indie action game Homura Hime, which is inspired by the Nier series, but stated that he doesn't see a reason for himself to pursue indie development at his age.
Nier: Automata creator Yoko Taro sees it "as a form of respect" when devs "say outright that they copied" his action RPG, but he's not sure "how Square Enix would feel about that"
Nier: Automata creator Yoko Taro expressed that he views it as a form of respect when other developers admit to copying his action RPG, even preferring they say they copied it outright. However, he is unsure how Square Enix would feel about such admissions, noting that many developers might be hesitant to say so due to potential rights issues.
Evangelion studio admits leaking its own 30th anniversary short after "insufficient understanding of X’s…
Studio Khara has apologized for accidentally leaking its own 30th anniversary short for Evangelion, admitting that copyright information was disclosed during a takedown request process on X. The studio has since officially released the short and is investigating the incident to prevent future occurrences. The article also briefly mentions a new Evangelion series in development by Yoko Taro.
Stellar Blade director clashes with Nier Automata designer following accusations of an AI-generated celebratory image
Stellar Blade director Hyung-Tae Kim has been accused by Nier Automata designer Yoshikaze Matsushita of using an AI-generated image. The image in question reportedly featured the character Emil from Nier Automata in relation to Yoko Taro's Evangelion anime.
Nier creator Yoko Taro is writing a new Evangelion series
Yoko 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.
Nier Automata's Yoko Taro is writing an Evangelion anime TV show
Yoko Taro, known for his work on NieR: Automata, is writing a new Neon Genesis Evangelion anime TV show. The project is a collaboration between Studio Khara and CloverWorks, with Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toko Yatabe directing. NieR composer Keiichi Okabe is also involved in the music.
New Evangelion Series in the Works from NieR's Yoko Taro
A 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.
