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Nier creator Yoko Taro says he's achieved his career dreams, but he continues working because it's 'good…
Nier creator Yoko Taro stated that he has achieved his career dreams, particularly with his directorial debut Drakengard, and now views subsequent work as a way to prevent dementia and earn money. He also expressed a desire to fill gaps in the industry rather than compete with perfect games or AI-assisted creations.
NieR Creator Yoko Taro Says He Would Retire From Making Video Games but Fear of Dementia Keeps Him Working
NieR series creator Yoko Taro expressed a desire to retire from game development, stating he is "done with working." However, he admitted that the fear of developing dementia is a primary reason that keeps him continuing to work on new projects.
Nier's Yoko Taro has achieved his development dreams. Now, he's working to stave off dementia
Developer Yoko Taro, known for Nier and Drakengard, stated at The Tenth Mosaic event that he has achieved his directorial dreams and is now working on games for dementia prevention. He views continued work as a way to maintain cognitive health, citing studies on job security's impact on cognitive aging, and contrasts this with the current instability in the videogame industry.
Nier: Automata mastermind Yoko Taro says he's still making games for "dementia prevention" and he finished his masterpiece years before Nier was even a thing
Game developer Yoko Taro, known for Nier: Automata and Drakengard, stated he feels he has accomplished everything he set out to do in game development and is considering stepping away from full-time work. He also mentioned continuing to make games as a way to prevent dementia.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is getting a new story – exclusive to bullet trains in Japan
A new story for the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, titled 'Kansai Travel Plan,' will be exclusively available to passengers on Japan's Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains from October 18 to January 31, 2027. This supplementary narrative features characters like Misato, Ritsuko, Shinji, Rei, and Asuka. The article also mentions upcoming anime projects and other supplementary lore details from franchises like Kingdom Hearts and NieR.
Dead by Daylight's Nier Automata crossover brings 2B to The Fog, and I really hope this heralds a sequel
Dead by Daylight has released a crossover event featuring cosmetic outfits for 2B and A2 from Nier: Automata, alongside an outfit inspired by Emil for The Legion. While the crossover is purely cosmetic, the article speculates that it could herald a new Nier game, given the success of Nier: Automata and the closure of Nier Re[in]carnation.
Nier: Automata director made the game he wanted to make and tried to stay hidden from Square Enix
Nier: Automata director Yoko Taro stated in a recent interview that he successfully created the game he envisioned. He also mentioned that he actively tried to distance himself from Square Enix during development to maintain creative freedom.
For Nier Automata, Yoko Taro just made the RPG he wanted to and "tried to stay hidden from Square Enix as much as…
Nier: Automata director Yoko Taro discusses his creative process, explaining that for the hit RPG, he made what he wanted and tried to avoid direct oversight from Square Enix. He reflects on his unique approach to game design, where he aims for 'normal' games that are perceived as 'weird' by a niche audience.
Stellar Blade boss offers to help PlatinumGames make Bayonetta 4
Shift Up CEO Hyung-tae Kim has expressed a desire to collaborate with PlatinumGames on future projects, specifically offering to help design characters for Bayonetta 4. This comes after a successful collaboration on Bayonetta-themed skins for Stellar Blade's upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 release. Both Kim and PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba spoke positively about each other's work and expressed genuine interest in future partnerships.
Smash Bros and Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai warns "an industry that loses its originality will simply die a slow death" as he retires his Game Designers Award after 16 years
Masahiro Sakurai, creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros., announced the discontinuation of his Game Designers Award due to his inability to find a successor. He emphasized the critical importance of originality in the gaming industry, warning that a lack of it will lead to a slow death, especially as AAA budgets increase and lead to safer, less innovative titles.
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.
Champion modder ports the OG 'Father' Nier back into the PC remaster, original voiceovers and all
A modder named Elevna has successfully ported the original 'Father' Nier character model and voiceovers from Nier Gestalt into the PC remaster of Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139.... This mod allows players to experience the game with the older protagonist and his original voice actor, Jamieson Price, fulfilling a niche demand for the original Western release's protagonist.
PS5 developers are being told not to talk about physical games on socials
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly enforcing strict social media guidelines for its developers, preventing them from discussing the company's decision to cease physical game releases after 2027. Despite significant online backlash and petitions, Sony appears prepared for the negative reaction and is maintaining a unified public front, with industry figures like Hideo Kojima and Yoko Taro expressing disappointment.
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.
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.
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.
Square-Enix Should Resurrect Its Graveyard Of Mobile Games After Final Fantasy Resonance
Square Enix's announcement of Final Fantasy Resonance, an HD-2D remake of the mobile game Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, highlights the potential for reviving its numerous shut-down mobile titles. The article argues that the company should consider repurposing its entire mobile catalog, including games like Chaos Rings and Demon's Score, into offline console and PC experiences to preserve their legacies and reach new audiences. This discussion is framed against the backdrop of fan-led revival efforts for games like Nier Re[in]carnation and differing views on game preservation.
The Weeknd saw the Persona 6 announcement and played Persona 4 Revival before any of us
Atlus officially announced Persona 6 at Summer Game Fest, with singer The Weeknd revealing he had an early look prior to the reveal. He also played a build of Persona 4 Revival, which is set to release in February 2027. The Weeknd has previously expressed his love for the Persona series and has met with game developers.
Nier creator Yoko Taro swoons over Gundam Rogue Orbit, says he wouldn't be confident enough to create anything cooler than Bandai Namco's new mech game
Nier creator Yoko Taro expressed his admiration for the newly announced Gundam Rogue Orbit, calling it "insanely impressive" and stating he wouldn't be confident creating anything cooler. The game, developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, is set to release in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC, and will feature an original story pitting humanity against an unknown threat.
RPGs like Dragon Quest 11 and Nier: Automata are heavily outsourced, Square Enix producer says, with surprisingly few…
Square Enix producer Yosuke Saito revealed that popular RPG series like Dragon Quest and Nier heavily rely on outsourced developers, with neither being made entirely in-house. For example, Dragon Quest 11 saw between a third and a half of its development handled internally, while Nier: Automata was developed by PlatinumGames. This trend is expected to continue with future titles like Dragon Quest 12.
