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	<br>The ~~moment you manage to place your ship in~~ a ~~position~~ that ~~allows you to bring down~~ a ~~full broadside on an enemy while preventing them~~ to ~~shoot at the same time (~~a ~~traditional maneuver that seamen call "crossing the T"), you'll feel like a god~~. ~~Try to resist~~ the ~~temptation to scream "FIRE!!!" into the mic if you can~~. ~~I couldn't.<br><br>A new year is right around the corner and with it comes~~ a ~~slew of new games~~ that the ~~video game community is already giddily awaiting. Of course, there is~~ the ~~dreaded first quarter~~. ~~Usually~~, ~~anyone familiar within the video game community knows that most triple A titles will be coming out sometime~~ in ~~the Q3, leaving Q1 looking~~ a ~~bit sparse. Just look at 2016~~ as ~~an example. Three major shooters all came out one after~~ the ~~other for~~ a ~~few weeks and it can create some discord; getting to all those games can be difficult~~. ~~With 2017~~ on the ~~way, though, things are already looking a bit different. Q1 is looking~~ more ~~fleshed out with titles and one~~ of ~~those titles is [https://Nierautomatafans.com/ nier automata patch Notes\|Https://Nierautomatafans.com/]: Automata , not a triple A, but worth all~~ the ~~attention~~.<br><br>~~The game will release in Japan for PS4 on February 23rd~~, ~~in North America on March 7th, and in Europe on March 10th, 2017~~. ~~A PC version is also scheduled~~ to ~~come next year, but no release window has been announced for that one.~~<br><br>~~NieR: Automata 's demo is finally running on our PS4 consoles~~, ~~giving everyone a taste of PlatinumGames' signature action in a JRPG flavor. Not only it looks lovely and plays even better~~, it also ~~comes~~ with ~~at least part~~ of ~~its promised PS4 Pro support~~.~~<br><br>The difference appears to~~ be ~~less visible during cutscenes~~, ~~where developers probably managed to squeeze a little more juice out~~ of the ~~standard PS4 due to the controlled rendering environment~~, ~~bur it's still quite noticeable in elements like YoRHa 2B's hair.~~<br><br>~~As a series~~, ~~it has managed to keep up with the times in good stride ( even~~ if ~~it got weirder along~~ the ~~way )~~. ~~Nier and its predecessor Drakengard were both superb reflections of their time. Nier: Automata is already looking to address certain themes all~~ too ~~familiar for the times right now. Again~~, ~~making~~ a ~~giant leap into the future, possibly to speak on what technology means for the world. How it shapes~~ and ~~effects our lives. It will be interesting to see where~~ Automata ~~goes because it will be the first game without human protagonist. Heroine 2B looks female~~, ~~but like her counterpart S9 (looks male), they are both fully functioning machines. Not~~ a ~~single human thing about them, aside from looks (they both look dope)~~. ~~It will also be a game without blood~~, ~~as far as what has been shown. Surprising as this series oozes blood; even~~ the ~~shades in Nier spouted fountains of gore. Yet~~ even ~~this design choice of focusing more on explosions than gore is important. Giving pause to thought~~, ~~maybe Nier: Automata is saying something about our world in~~ a ~~clever way that is built into its world~~.~~<br><br>In order to see the difference, we captured a few screenshots~~ of ~~the same situations within the demo both on a PS4 Pro and on a standard PS4 console, matching camera angles as well as possible and saving the shots~~ in ~~lossless PNG to achieve~~ the ~~best possible comparison~~.<br><br> <br>This year's Square Enix E3 2016 presentation largely centered around Final Fantasy 15 , and rightfully so - the game took a decade to develop and has been heralded as one of the best JRPGs in recent memory. Unfortunately, however, and perhaps unjustly, that meant Platinum Games' NieR: Automata took a backseat on the grandest gaming stage of them all. Ever since gamers caught a first look at NieR: Automata , they've been intrigued by NieR: Automata 's grim industrial world and mysterious android protagonist, and news about the upcoming title has been difficult to come<br><br>~~During Square Enix’s E3 live coverage ,~~ NieR: Automata ~~Director Taro Yoko~~, ~~Producer Yosuke Saito and Director Takahisa Taura provided lots~~ of ~~information~~ about the ~~title’s~~ gameplay, ~~story, characters~~ and more.<br><br>On the ~~other hand, Square Enix mentioned better lighting and shadows definition for~~ PS4 Pro, ~~but from what we~~ can see in the ~~comparison~~ screenshots ~~above~~, and ~~playing the demo~~, ~~those improvements might~~ not ~~yet~~ be ~~implemented~~ in ~~the demo. That's quite understandable~~, ~~considering that we're still about two months from release.~~<br><br>~~Another Pokémon is coming (well~~, ~~technically two but~~.~~..)~~, ~~and~~ the ~~content keeps piling~~ up. ~~From what~~ we ~~have seen so far~~, it's ~~destined~~ to ~~kick everyone~~'s ~~rear in the fall Japanese charts for the traditional couple~~ of ~~months.~~<br><br>~~Naval combat is absolutely fantastic~~. ~~It's a mix~~ of ~~collaboration~~, ~~tactical thinking~~ and ~~old plain guts~~. ~~It definitely isn't limited~~ to ~~just shooting your cannons. The helmsman's prowess and the coordination~~ of the ~~men handling~~ the ~~angle of~~ the ~~sails to get the best out~~ of ~~the wind generate an extremely compelling gameplay mechanic.~~<br><br> <br>~~"Join androids 2B~~ and 9S and ~~their ferocious battle to reclaim~~ a ~~machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machine lifeforms...~~ NieR: Automata is a ~~fresh take~~ on the action ~~role-playing game genre that gracefully blends mesmerising action with a captivating sto~~<br>		<br>The demo for Nier: Automata follows two androids, 2B and 9S, inside of a massive abandoned weapons factory that is now run by machines . The player takes control of 2B as she (do androids have genders?) travels through this factory on a mission to take out a Goliath-class weapon. Immediately upon playing this demo the familiarity of its predecessor is apparent. 2B has a floating mechanical companion that can provide fire power assistance as she battles the robotic enemies as they shoot the familiar orb projectiles. Nier was no slouch with a sword, but watching 2B in melee combat is truly a thing of beauty as she is able to dispatch her enemies by using her blades with the finesse of a ballerina trained by ninjas. The explosive action on screen is accompanied by a beautiful choral infused soundtrack, which was one of the more memorable aspects of the original.<br><br> <br>Final Fantasy XV truly feels like a labor of love by an extremely dedicated development team, that spared no effort to deliver the best experience possible. We really can't wait to see the results on November 2<br><br> <br>During the livestream, that you can watch below, we also saw the game played with different level s of difficulty. Easy, Normal, Hard and Very Hard will be available. Easy, Hard and Very Hard were showcased in the video that you can see at the bottom of the post at 00:10:45, 00:16:30 and 00:22:20 respectiv<br><br> <br>That will likely change in 2017, however, if the past few weeks have been any indiciation. Not too long ago, Square Enix announced that there would be a link between Final Fantasy 15 and NieR: Automata , a statement that showed a strong belief in the latter's development progress. Today, developer Platinum Games upped the ante even further, unleashing a 4.4 GB demo of NieR: Automata in the PlayStation Store. The demo also got an updated description once it went l<br><br> <br>This year's Square Enix E3 2016 presentation largely centered around Final Fantasy 15 , and rightfully so - the game took a decade to develop and has been heralded as one of the best JRPGs in recent memory. Unfortunately, however, and perhaps unjustly, that meant Platinum Games' NieR: Automata took a backseat on the grandest gaming stage of them all. Ever since gamers caught a first look at NieR: Automata , they've been intrigued by NieR: Automata 's grim industrial world and mysterious android protagonist, and news about the upcoming title has been difficult to come<br><br> <br>When NieR: Automata was first announced , fans of the original game were excited to hear that the title was making an unexpected return thanks to Platinum Games. This week, Game Rant had a chance to go hands-on with an early build of Nier: Automata , speaking with the producers about how the sequel aims to fix the extensive gameplay problems of the original title, while expanding the lore and universe from the first NieR that fans seemed to systematically love more than crit<br><br> <br>PlatinumGames opted to further utilize the power of PS4 Pro by implementing better visual effects, as you can see in the screenshots below. Besides looking even smoother thanks to a motion blur effect (first picture), lighting will be more advanced (second picture), including sharper god rays and atmospheric effects. Last, but not least, shadows will be much higher in resolution (third picture), showing small details like foliage and m<br><br> <br>As producer Yosuke Saito explains, the first step in the production of the sequel was all about making amends for the missteps of the first title. As it turns out, the harsh reaction from critics about the original game's lacklustre action sequences is exactly what led Saito to team up with Platinum Games this time around, a studio which had previously worked on Bayonetta and Metal Gear Solid: Revengeance . As we played a short period of the game in the boots of the android 2B, the studio's action experience was immediately apparent: combat felt very fluid, and it was easy to hack and slash with 2B's sword as she jumped and dashed across a battlefield of tin-can looking robotic enem<br><br> <br>NieR: Automata represents a big step forward for the series, as it attempts to correct the many mistakes that were made in the original NieR while also preserving its core sense of identity. Fans of the original game praise its story and character development as its biggest selling points, and [https://Nierautomatafans.com/ NieR Automata story guide\|https://Nierautomatafans.com/]: Automata will have to carefully balance all of the innovations it is bringing to combat with the things that made the first NieR memorable in spite of its fl<br><br> <br>The producer also confirmed that the game would be PS4 Pro optimized, and confirmed than an Xbox One release was on the cards depending on how NieR: Automata sales fair from the game's launch early next year. From our time with the game, the action sequences look to have heavily improved, and Platinum Games will be banking on an enveloping storyline and smoother combat keeping fans hooked. While we have some concerns about large bland locations and a lack of cannon fodder enemy variety, it's clear that NieR: Automata looks like a marked improved on the original, and action RPG fans should consider the title when it eventually releases across the gl<br>

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	<br>~~While~~ the ~~demo we played only featured one boss fight against~~ a ~~giant buzz saw contraption~~, ~~gamers should expect many more large-scale boss battle segments littered throughout NeiR: Automata~~ . ~~On top~~ of that, ~~Saito also confirmed that~~ there ~~are more mounts aside of previously revealed deer and boars~~, ~~commenting cryptically~~ that ~~not every mount may~~ be an ~~animal~~. ~~The addition~~ of ~~several difficulty options this time around will also make for an easier playthrough experience~~, a ~~sharp contrast from~~ the ~~difficult-by-default original NieR~~ . The game will also ~~feature an 'Auto Mode' for those who fail~~ to ~~progress through the action sequences~~ but ~~still want to experience the st<br>~~<br> <br>NieR: Automata ~~represents~~ a ~~big step forward for the series, as it attempts to correct the many mistakes that were made~~ in ~~the original NieR while also preserving its core sense of identity~~. ~~Fans of the original game praise its story~~ and ~~character development as its biggest selling points~~, ~~and NieR: Automata will have to carefully balance all of the innovations~~ it ~~is bringing to combat~~ with ~~the things that made the first NieR memorable in spite~~ of its fl<br><br>The difference appears to be less visible during cutscenes, where developers probably managed to squeeze a little more juice out of the standard PS4 due to the controlled rendering environment, bur it's still quite noticeable in elements like YoRHa 2B's hair.<br><br>~~In all our previous projects~~, ~~we sound designers made individual settings for echoes~~ to ~~fit~~ the ~~exact shape of each area~~ in the ~~game~~. ~~However, since NieR~~: Automata ~~takes place in~~ a ~~more open world~~, ~~it would take a massive amount of work~~ to do it ~~that way~~. ~~We’re aiming~~ to ~~cut down on all that effort while creating a realistic soundscape for~~ the game ~~by using~~ a ~~system that can manage echoes on the fly~~.~~<br><br> <br>"Join androids 2B and 9S and their ferocious battle to reclaim~~ a ~~machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machine lifeforms~~... ~~NieR~~: Automata is a ~~fresh take on the action role-playing game genre~~ that ~~gracefully blends mesmerising action with a captivating sto~~<br><br>In ~~a tight~~, ~~closed space, sounds don’t echo very much. In~~ a ~~wide open room like~~ the ~~one above~~, ~~though, echoes last longer. Echoes also change depending on~~ the ~~materials that make up an area: They’re louder when you’re surrounded by metal than when you’re surrounded by dirt, for example. Each area you explore~~ in ~~a game needs its own reverb settings~~ to ~~get these echoes just right~~.<br><br>~~As usual we encourage you~~ to ~~allow~~ the ~~pictures below load properly~~, ~~since they're rather big files~~, and ~~to avoid downloading them on mobile platforms if you~~'re on ~~limited data~~, ~~since~~ they'~~ll eat it up rather fast.~~<br><br>~~There is a really popular show for instance~~, ~~Game~~ of ~~Thrones~~, ~~well Drakengard was dealing with all themes presented in GoT long before it was popular. This game has it all, incest, child abuse~~, ~~sadism~~ and ~~other heavy themes. It also has dragons, which are dealt with in a~~ more ~~realistic way than GoT~~. ~~Fans of fantasy know Dragons are almost god-like beings~~, ~~hell~~, in ~~Dark Souls they’re immortal…. getting back on topic though. This series is known for pushing boundaries’. Drakengard was~~ the ~~first of its kind~~, ~~a game doing something different that few games~~, ~~especially beat ‘em ups were approaching. The storytelling~~ in ~~Drakengard was astounding~~. ~~Drakengard, convey~~'s ~~a sense of permanence of choice~~ that ~~games can~~ still ~~struggle with today~~. ~~Not that every game must have a rigid backbone to it~~, ~~that wouldn’t make video games fun~~. ~~It’s understanding~~ the ~~way the story is being told though that allows for the praise this game series deserves~~. ~~Long story short~~, ~~Drakengard tells a story~~ in ~~its own way, also knowing how to end a game. The same can be said~~ for ~~Nier. Even both game’s sequel game’s manage to keep things interesting while remaining in~~ the ~~realm~~ of ~~the weird~~.<br><br>~~Nier, which creative director Taro Yoko has stated~~ is ~~the direct follow-up to Drakengard 2, follows suit perfectly for what these games offer up~~. ~~Nier might take place~~ a thousand-plus years in the future, but that changes nothing. There could easily be a whole essay on how all the games are connected (there probably is), but that’s not what this article is about. The series is asking deep questions, questions that might not be as obvious at first. The series, for as wacky and bombastic as it can be, ~~is a reflection on events taking place in our world~~ and ~~how "we" fit into that world~~. It ~~flips over rocks that might be hiding something nasty and at other points opens doors most people never want~~ to ~~peer behind~~. ~~Not everyone wants~~ to ~~[https://Nierautomatafans.com/ look at here] at these things, nor should they be forced to. For those who usually let curiosity~~ get the best of ~~them or are looking for a deeper understanding of something, it’s worth pulling back~~ the ~~veil~~.<br><br>~~Here’s a distinctive landscape! Rows~~ and ~~rows of nearly identical housing units stretch across the desert as far as the eye can see. To be honest, I’m not crazy about having~~ to ~~draw the same thing out over and over again like this in 2D, so I started making this piece~~ by ~~digitally placing models of~~ the ~~buildings in 3D space and painting over~~ that~~. To keep it consistent~~ with ~~the overall game world, I brightened the scene up and toned the colors way down until it’s nearly monochromatic.~~<br>		<br>The moment you manage to place your ship in a position that allows you to bring down a full broadside on an enemy while preventing them to shoot at the same time (a traditional maneuver that seamen call "crossing the T"), you'll feel like a god. Try to resist the temptation to scream "FIRE!!!" into the mic if you can. I couldn't.<br><br>A new year is right around the corner and with it comes a slew of new games that the video game community is already giddily awaiting. Of course, there is the dreaded first quarter. Usually, anyone familiar within the video game community knows that most triple A titles will be coming out sometime in the Q3, leaving Q1 looking a bit sparse. Just look at 2016 as an example. Three major shooters all came out one after the other for a few weeks and it can create some discord; getting to all those games can be difficult. With 2017 on the way, though, things are already looking a bit different. Q1 is looking more fleshed out with titles and one of those titles is [https://Nierautomatafans.com/ nier automata patch Notes\|Https://Nierautomatafans.com/]: Automata , not a triple A, but worth all the attention.<br><br>The game will release in Japan for PS4 on February 23rd, in North America on March 7th, and in Europe on March 10th, 2017. A PC version is also scheduled to come next year, but no release window has been announced for that one.<br><br>NieR: Automata 's demo is finally running on our PS4 consoles, giving everyone a taste of PlatinumGames' signature action in a JRPG flavor. Not only it looks lovely and plays even better, it also comes with at least part of its promised PS4 Pro support.<br><br>The difference appears to be less visible during cutscenes, where developers probably managed to squeeze a little more juice out of the standard PS4 due to the controlled rendering environment, bur it's still quite noticeable in elements like YoRHa 2B's hair.<br><br>As a series, it has managed to keep up with the times in good stride ( even if it got weirder along the way ). Nier and its predecessor Drakengard were both superb reflections of their time. Nier: Automata is already looking to address certain themes all too familiar for the times right now. Again, making a giant leap into the future, possibly to speak on what technology means for the world. How it shapes and effects our lives. It will be interesting to see where Automata goes because it will be the first game without human protagonist. Heroine 2B looks female, but like her counterpart S9 (looks male), they are both fully functioning machines. Not a single human thing about them, aside from looks (they both look dope). It will also be a game without blood, as far as what has been shown. Surprising as this series oozes blood; even the shades in Nier spouted fountains of gore. Yet even this design choice of focusing more on explosions than gore is important. Giving pause to thought, maybe Nier: Automata is saying something about our world in a clever way that is built into its world.<br><br>In order to see the difference, we captured a few screenshots of the same situations within the demo both on a PS4 Pro and on a standard PS4 console, matching camera angles as well as possible and saving the shots in lossless PNG to achieve the best possible comparison.<br><br> <br>This year's Square Enix E3 2016 presentation largely centered around Final Fantasy 15 , and rightfully so - the game took a decade to develop and has been heralded as one of the best JRPGs in recent memory. Unfortunately, however, and perhaps unjustly, that meant Platinum Games' NieR: Automata took a backseat on the grandest gaming stage of them all. Ever since gamers caught a first look at NieR: Automata , they've been intrigued by NieR: Automata 's grim industrial world and mysterious android protagonist, and news about the upcoming title has been difficult to come<br><br>During Square Enix’s E3 live coverage , NieR: Automata Director Taro Yoko, Producer Yosuke Saito and Director Takahisa Taura provided lots of information about the title’s gameplay, story, characters and more.<br><br>On the other hand, Square Enix mentioned better lighting and shadows definition for PS4 Pro, but from what we can see in the comparison screenshots above, and playing the demo, those improvements might not yet be implemented in the demo. That's quite understandable, considering that we're still about two months from release.<br><br>Another Pokémon is coming (well, technically two but...), and the content keeps piling up. From what we have seen so far, it's destined to kick everyone's rear in the fall Japanese charts for the traditional couple of months.<br><br>Naval combat is absolutely fantastic. It's a mix of collaboration, tactical thinking and old plain guts. It definitely isn't limited to just shooting your cannons. The helmsman's prowess and the coordination of the men handling the angle of the sails to get the best out of the wind generate an extremely compelling gameplay mechanic.<br><br> <br>"Join androids 2B and 9S and their ferocious battle to reclaim a machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machine lifeforms... NieR: Automata is a fresh take on the action role-playing game genre that gracefully blends mesmerising action with a captivating sto<br>

SelenaHio16 at 09:16, 19 April 2026

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	<br>In a tight, closed space, sounds don’t echo very much. In a wide open room like the one above, though, echoes last longer. Echoes also change depending on the materials that make up an area: They’re louder when you’re surrounded by metal than when you’re surrounded by dirt, for example. Each area you explore in a game needs its own reverb settings to get these echoes just right.<br><br>This system sends signals out into the area around the player, and these signals provide information that helps determine how much reverb to use – what the walls are made of, how big the room is, and so on. The green dots in this image are the exact spots where these signals hit, but you won’t see them when you play NieR: Automata. They’re just there to help us debug the dynamic echo system!<br><br>As an animator first and foremost, there’s a lot you can’t help but want to leave in. But you’re not making a movie here – you’re making a game, and it has to be tight and responsive. The truest sign of a skilled game animator is their ability to make something great with the number of frames they’re given.<br><br> <br>When NieR: Automata was first announced , fans of the original game were excited to hear that the title was making an unexpected return thanks to Platinum Games. This week, Game Rant had a chance to go hands-on with an early build of [https://nierautomatafans.com/ NieR Automata weapons\|Https://nierautomatafans.Com/]: Automata , speaking with the producers about how the sequel aims to fix the extensive gameplay problems of the original title, while expanding the lore and universe from the first NieR that fans seemed to systematically love more than crit<br><br> <br>Because it's an action RPG genre, there is a main story, but we do have side quests as well. While we do call them side quests, some of them actually have chapters within themselves as well. Some of them are actually really difficult. If you want to really complete everything, it might take from 25-30 hours of gameplay, and you might need to upgrade all your weapons and whatnot to complete the quests as well, so it may take longer than t<br><br> <br>While the demo we played only featured one boss fight against a giant buzz saw contraption, gamers should expect many more large-scale boss battle segments littered throughout NeiR: Automata . On top of that, Saito also confirmed that there are more mounts aside of previously revealed deer and boars, commenting cryptically that not every mount may be an animal. The addition of several difficulty options this time around will also make for an easier playthrough experience, a sharp contrast from the difficult-by-default original NieR . The game will also feature an 'Auto Mode' for those who fail to progress through the action sequences but still want to experience the st<br>~~The game will release in Japan~~ for ~~PS4 on February 23rd~~, in ~~North America on March 7th~~, and in ~~Europe on March 10th~~, ~~2017. A PC version is also scheduled~~ to ~~come next year~~, ~~but no release window has been announced for that one~~.<br><br>~~According~~ to the ~~latest information broadcasted by Square Enix , PS4 Pro and PS4 render~~ the game ~~respectively at native 1080p resolution (1920×1080) and 1600 x 900~~. ~~Considering that the difference between the two pixel counts isn't enormous~~, ~~I did not expect~~ it to ~~be too prominent~~. ~~Boy was I wrong~~.<br><br> <br>~~Fans from the NieR franchise have been quite spoiled within the past two weeks. We got~~ to ~~see~~ a ~~new trailer and some gameplay for PS4 exclusive~~ NieR: Automata last ~~week~~. ~~This time~~, ~~new lovely screenshots and artwork were revealed in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu~~. ~~Read the article if~~ you ~~want~~ to get ~~a better look at YoRHa No. 9 Type S and YoRHa Type A N0~~. ~~2. Also, if you would like to see the direct feed version of these beautiful assets, you can head over to this artic~~<br><br> ~~<br>What could upcoming PS4 exclusive game by Sony Bend Studio look like? While it still remains quite shrouded in mystery~~, ~~industry insider Shinobi602 teased a bit~~ and ~~gave a few hints about what it could be about. If~~ you're ~~into survival~~, ~~bikes and apocalypse; this might be of interest to~~ <br><br> ~~<br>The producer also confirmed that the~~ game ~~would be PS4 Pro optimized~~, and ~~confirmed~~ than ~~an Xbox One release~~ was ~~on the cards depending on how NieR: Automata sales fair from~~ the game's ~~launch early next year~~. ~~From our time with the~~ game, the ~~action sequences look to have heavily improved~~, ~~and Platinum Games will be banking on an enveloping storyline and smoother combat keeping fans hooked. While we have some concerns about large bland locations and~~ a ~~lack of cannon fodder enemy variety~~, ~~it's clear that NieR: Automata looks like~~ a ~~marked improved on~~ the ~~original, and action RPG fans should consider~~ the ~~title when it eventually releases across the gl~~<br><br>~~It’s absolutely critical~~ to ~~start with~~ a ~~solid premise~~, ~~then playtest again and again to make sure you’re staying~~ on ~~track~~. ~~Passersby usually assume we’re just playing games all day~~, ~~never suspecting how much blood~~, ~~sweat~~ and ~~tears~~ it ~~takes…~~<br><br> ~~<br>While the red-eyed enemies did run the risk~~ of ~~repetition,~~ the ~~game mixed up~~ the ~~action with unique camera angles~~, ~~switching from a traditional 3D perspective~~ to a 2D ~~sidescroller. These transitions felt seamless~~, and ~~the bold move to play~~ with ~~camera angles kept~~ the ~~combat from feeling too stale as 2B progressed to each new fighting location. She has several hack-and-slash attacks~~, and ~~gamers can also utilize their floating pod companion to lay~~ down ~~bullets and trigger laser attacks from distance - something they'll have to do when enemies who can't be melee attacked enter the pict~~<br>		<br>While the demo we played only featured one boss fight against a giant buzz saw contraption, gamers should expect many more large-scale boss battle segments littered throughout NeiR: Automata . On top of that, Saito also confirmed that there are more mounts aside of previously revealed deer and boars, commenting cryptically that not every mount may be an animal. The addition of several difficulty options this time around will also make for an easier playthrough experience, a sharp contrast from the difficult-by-default original NieR . The game will also feature an 'Auto Mode' for those who fail to progress through the action sequences but still want to experience the st<br><br> <br>NieR: Automata represents a big step forward for the series, as it attempts to correct the many mistakes that were made in the original NieR while also preserving its core sense of identity. Fans of the original game praise its story and character development as its biggest selling points, and NieR: Automata will have to carefully balance all of the innovations it is bringing to combat with the things that made the first NieR memorable in spite of its fl<br><br>The difference appears to be less visible during cutscenes, where developers probably managed to squeeze a little more juice out of the standard PS4 due to the controlled rendering environment, bur it's still quite noticeable in elements like YoRHa 2B's hair.<br><br>In all our previous projects, we sound designers made individual settings for echoes to fit the exact shape of each area in the game. However, since NieR: Automata takes place in a more open world, it would take a massive amount of work to do it that way. We’re aiming to cut down on all that effort while creating a realistic soundscape for the game by using a system that can manage echoes on the fly.<br><br> <br>"Join androids 2B and 9S and their ferocious battle to reclaim a machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machine lifeforms... NieR: Automata is a fresh take on the action role-playing game genre that gracefully blends mesmerising action with a captivating sto<br><br>In a tight, closed space, sounds don’t echo very much. In a wide open room like the one above, though, echoes last longer. Echoes also change depending on the materials that make up an area: They’re louder when you’re surrounded by metal than when you’re surrounded by dirt, for example. Each area you explore in a game needs its own reverb settings to get these echoes just right.<br><br>As usual we encourage you to allow the pictures below load properly, since they're rather big files, and to avoid downloading them on mobile platforms if you're on limited data, since they'll eat it up rather fast.<br><br>There is a really popular show for instance, Game of Thrones, well Drakengard was dealing with all themes presented in GoT long before it was popular. This game has it all, incest, child abuse, sadism and other heavy themes. It also has dragons, which are dealt with in a more realistic way than GoT. Fans of fantasy know Dragons are almost god-like beings, hell, in Dark Souls they’re immortal…. getting back on topic though. This series is known for pushing boundaries’. Drakengard was the first of its kind, a game doing something different that few games, especially beat ‘em ups were approaching. The storytelling in Drakengard was astounding. Drakengard, convey's a sense of permanence of choice that games can still struggle with today. Not that every game must have a rigid backbone to it, that wouldn’t make video games fun. It’s understanding the way the story is being told though that allows for the praise this game series deserves. Long story short, Drakengard tells a story in its own way, also knowing how to end a game. The same can be said for Nier. Even both game’s sequel game’s manage to keep things interesting while remaining in the realm of the weird.<br><br>Nier, which creative director Taro Yoko has stated is the direct follow-up to Drakengard 2, follows suit perfectly for what these games offer up. Nier might take place a thousand-plus years in the future, but that changes nothing. There could easily be a whole essay on how all the games are connected (there probably is), but that’s not what this article is about. The series is asking deep questions, questions that might not be as obvious at first. The series, for as wacky and bombastic as it can be, is a reflection on events taking place in our world and how "we" fit into that world. It flips over rocks that might be hiding something nasty and at other points opens doors most people never want to peer behind. Not everyone wants to [https://Nierautomatafans.com/ look at here] at these things, nor should they be forced to. For those who usually let curiosity get the best of them or are looking for a deeper understanding of something, it’s worth pulling back the veil.<br><br>Here’s a distinctive landscape! Rows and rows of nearly identical housing units stretch across the desert as far as the eye can see. To be honest, I’m not crazy about having to draw the same thing out over and over again like this in 2D, so I started making this piece by digitally placing models of the buildings in 3D space and painting over that. To keep it consistent with the overall game world, I brightened the scene up and toned the colors way down until it’s nearly monochromatic.<br>

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	<br>~~The beginning of the game was playable at the show~~, ~~and it was absolutely fantastic~~. ~~The full thing isn't so far off~~, ~~and if this demo is any indication~~, ~~with further polish~~ on ~~top of it~~, ~~we're~~ in ~~for~~ a ~~real treat~~.<br><br> ~~<br>Those interested in checking~~ out ~~what should be one of~~ the ~~first big RPG releases of 2017 should head over to~~ the ~~PlayStation Store now to begin downloading their copy of the demo. First impressions matter a lot~~, and if the buzz surrounding the demo is any indication, NieR: Automata could be a sleeper hit waiting to happen - perhaps Square Enix and Platinum Games will be able to combine to top the former's incredible 2016 after <br><br> <br>NieR: Automata was revealed by Square Enix back at E3 2015 , alongside the announcement that ~~Bayonetta developer Platinum Games would be tasked with delivering some oomph~~ to the ~~game. Revolving around a future world where humanity has been forced to flee to the Moon after a sudden attack from alien beings and mechanical life forms~~, ~~NieR: Automata tasks~~ the ~~player with restoring order to the world~~, ~~taking~~ on ~~the role of one of these android warriors~~. ~~It certainly sounds like the kind of high-octane action that Platinum Games is renowned <br><br>~~The ~~moment you manage to place your ship~~ in ~~a position that allows~~ you ~~to bring down a full broadside on an enemy while preventing~~ them ~~to shoot at the same time (a traditional maneuver that seamen call "crossing the T"),~~ you~~'ll feel like a god~~. ~~Try~~ to ~~resist~~ the ~~temptation to scream "FIRE!!~~!~~" into the mic if you can. I couldn't.~~<br><br> ~~<br>This year's Square Enix E3 2016 presentation largely centered around Final Fantasy 15~~ , ~~and rightfully so - the game took~~ a ~~decade~~ to ~~develop and has been heralded as one of the best JRPGs~~ in ~~recent memory~~. ~~Unfortunately, however~~, and ~~perhaps unjustly, that meant Platinum Games' NieR: Automata took~~ a ~~backseat on~~ the ~~grandest gaming stage~~ of ~~them all~~. Ever since gamers caught a first look at NieR: Automata , they've been intrigued by NieR: Automata 's grim industrial world and mysterious android protagonist, and news about the upcoming title has been difficult to come<br><br> <br>~~Fans of the original~~ NieR ~~have always felt that the game~~ was ~~unfairly overlooked~~, ~~and that 2010’s action RPG is one~~ of the ~~hidden gems of the last console generation. When another~~ game ~~in the franchise in the form of NieR: Automata was revealed at E3 2015, many~~ were excited ~~about what~~ the title ~~would bring when it saw release. Now, publisher Square Enix and developer~~ Platinum Games ~~have perhaps revealed what the sequel may have in store~~, ~~through videos released in the wake~~ of ~~a new~~ [https://nierautomatafans.com/ NieR Automata ~~Patch Notes~~\|Https://~~Nierautomatafans~~.Com/] ~~event~~ that ~~took place on April~~<br><br> <br>~~YS: We~~ have ~~been asked this before during other interviews at Gamescom~~, ~~and I~~ have ~~been telling everyone that~~ it ~~would be~~ 25 hours, ~~because that's just how I felt. But when I told that~~ to ~~my Japanese staff yesterday night, they were like "no~~, it~~'ll probably~~ take ~~a lot~~ longer than th<br><br> <br>~~NieR~~: Automata ~~was not playable at the show~~, ~~but what was was showcased on stage was plenty to make it up for~~ that. The ~~return~~ of ~~beloved characters~~ from the ~~first~~ game ~~was great,~~ but ~~when we saw actual gameplay, many jaws drop~~<br><br> <br>~~The second video, meanwhile, gives a glimpse at~~ the ~~game’s protagonist, an android named 2B.~~ Square Enix ~~had previously revealed the character~~, ~~but this is perhaps~~ the ~~most in-depth look those excited about~~ the ~~title have received so far. There’s one catch, however –~~ the ~~video is in Japanese~~, ~~so those who don’t speak the language might~~ not ~~get much out of~~ it~~, aside from a look at the character’s design~~. ~~Those interested can catch the video on YouTube, courtesy of user xenosaga7~~ . ~~The first part of the gameplay video, meanwhile, is embedded be~~<br><br> <br>~~As usual~~, ~~keep~~ in ~~mind that~~ the ~~list below (or~~ at ~~least most of it) represents our personal feelings~~ and ~~taste~~. ~~It's perfectly ok~~ to ~~disagree~~, ~~and~~ you can ~~and should feel free~~ to ~~express your own winners in the comme~~<br><br>~~In an action~~ game, ~~the response time between when~~ a ~~player pushes a button~~ and ~~when their attack is performed has to feel great. To improve this response time, we use~~ a ~~special tool to fine-tune when each animation can~~ be ~~canceled~~ into ~~other actions~~, and ~~occasionally even make subtle adjustments~~ to ~~their total speed. We have to be careful, though – if the animators catch us changing the speed too much, they get pretty mad…~~<br><br> <br>~~That description is consistent with~~ the ~~development narrative that has been told by Platinum Games~~, ~~with~~ the ~~studio often emphasizing in press releases that it wants~~ NieR: Automata ~~to redeem~~ the ~~original~~ game's ~~failures~~. ~~The demo~~, ~~which is available for free, features~~ action ~~combat that is more akin~~ to ~~Bayonetta than a traditional action-RPG~~, and ~~the early response from those who~~ have ~~gotten their hands on the demo is~~ a ~~positive one. That~~'s ~~good news for Platinum Games~~, as the ~~developer would like~~ to ~~bring NieR: Automata~~ to ~~Xbox One as well if there is enough demand for~~<br><br> <br>While ~~it's a strategy RPG~~, ~~God Wars definitely qualifies as~~ the ~~best strategy~~ game ~~at Tokyo Game show~~. ~~While visuals aren't exactly its strong point (besides the high quality art~~ and ~~character design),~~ the ~~game appears~~ to ~~be an extremely solid entrance in~~ the ~~genre~~, and ~~it does so coming very much~~ from the ~~left fi~~<br>		<br>In a tight, closed space, sounds don’t echo very much. In a wide open room like the one above, though, echoes last longer. Echoes also change depending on the materials that make up an area: They’re louder when you’re surrounded by metal than when you’re surrounded by dirt, for example. Each area you explore in a game needs its own reverb settings to get these echoes just right.<br><br>This system sends signals out into the area around the player, and these signals provide information that helps determine how much reverb to use – what the walls are made of, how big the room is, and so on. The green dots in this image are the exact spots where these signals hit, but you won’t see them when you play NieR: Automata. They’re just there to help us debug the dynamic echo system!<br><br>As an animator first and foremost, there’s a lot you can’t help but want to leave in. But you’re not making a movie here – you’re making a game, and it has to be tight and responsive. The truest sign of a skilled game animator is their ability to make something great with the number of frames they’re given.<br><br> <br>When NieR: Automata was first announced , fans of the original game were excited to hear that the title was making an unexpected return thanks to Platinum Games. This week, Game Rant had a chance to go hands-on with an early build of [https://nierautomatafans.com/ NieR Automata weapons\|Https://nierautomatafans.Com/]: Automata , speaking with the producers about how the sequel aims to fix the extensive gameplay problems of the original title, while expanding the lore and universe from the first NieR that fans seemed to systematically love more than crit<br><br> <br>Because it's an action RPG genre, there is a main story, but we do have side quests as well. While we do call them side quests, some of them actually have chapters within themselves as well. Some of them are actually really difficult. If you want to really complete everything, it might take from 25-30 hours of gameplay, and you might need to upgrade all your weapons and whatnot to complete the quests as well, so it may take longer than t<br><br> <br>While the demo we played only featured one boss fight against a giant buzz saw contraption, gamers should expect many more large-scale boss battle segments littered throughout NeiR: Automata . On top of that, Saito also confirmed that there are more mounts aside of previously revealed deer and boars, commenting cryptically that not every mount may be an animal. The addition of several difficulty options this time around will also make for an easier playthrough experience, a sharp contrast from the difficult-by-default original NieR . The game will also feature an 'Auto Mode' for those who fail to progress through the action sequences but still want to experience the st<br>The game will release in Japan for PS4 on February 23rd, in North America on March 7th, and in Europe on March 10th, 2017. A PC version is also scheduled to come next year, but no release window has been announced for that one.<br><br>According to the latest information broadcasted by Square Enix , PS4 Pro and PS4 render the game respectively at native 1080p resolution (1920×1080) and 1600 x 900. Considering that the difference between the two pixel counts isn't enormous, I did not expect it to be too prominent. Boy was I wrong.<br><br> <br>Fans from the NieR franchise have been quite spoiled within the past two weeks. We got to see a new trailer and some gameplay for PS4 exclusive NieR: Automata last week. This time, new lovely screenshots and artwork were revealed in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu. Read the article if you want to get a better look at YoRHa No. 9 Type S and YoRHa Type A N0. 2. Also, if you would like to see the direct feed version of these beautiful assets, you can head over to this artic<br><br> <br>What could upcoming PS4 exclusive game by Sony Bend Studio look like? While it still remains quite shrouded in mystery, industry insider Shinobi602 teased a bit and gave a few hints about what it could be about. If you're into survival, bikes and apocalypse; this might be of interest to <br><br> <br>The producer also confirmed that the game would be PS4 Pro optimized, and confirmed than an Xbox One release was on the cards depending on how NieR: Automata sales fair from the game's launch early next year. From our time with the game, the action sequences look to have heavily improved, and Platinum Games will be banking on an enveloping storyline and smoother combat keeping fans hooked. While we have some concerns about large bland locations and a lack of cannon fodder enemy variety, it's clear that NieR: Automata looks like a marked improved on the original, and action RPG fans should consider the title when it eventually releases across the gl<br><br>It’s absolutely critical to start with a solid premise, then playtest again and again to make sure you’re staying on track. Passersby usually assume we’re just playing games all day, never suspecting how much blood, sweat and tears it takes…<br><br> <br>While the red-eyed enemies did run the risk of repetition, the game mixed up the action with unique camera angles, switching from a traditional 3D perspective to a 2D sidescroller. These transitions felt seamless, and the bold move to play with camera angles kept the combat from feeling too stale as 2B progressed to each new fighting location. She has several hack-and-slash attacks, and gamers can also utilize their floating pod companion to lay down bullets and trigger laser attacks from distance - something they'll have to do when enemies who can't be melee attacked enter the pict<br>

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	<br>The ~~shooter category~~ was ~~crowded this year~~, and ~~the competition~~ was ~~very~~, ~~very close. Ultimately~~, ~~Battlefiel 1 narrowly came back~~ on top ~~from at least four games that would have been worthy~~ of ~~the award~~.<br><br> <br>~~That description is consistent with~~ the ~~development narrative that has been told by Platinum Games, with~~ the ~~studio often emphasizing in press releases that it wants NieR: Automata~~ to ~~redeem~~ the ~~original game's failures~~. ~~The demo, which is available for free, features action combat that is more akin to Bayonetta than~~ a ~~traditional action-RPG~~, and the ~~early response from those who have gotten their hands on~~ the demo is a ~~positive one. That's good news for~~ Platinum Games~~, as the developer would like~~ to ~~bring NieR: Automata~~ to ~~Xbox One as well if there is enough demand for~~<br><br>~~But alas~~, ~~we have only one award~~ to ~~give~~, ~~and Battlefield 1 's absolutely stunning and extremely fun desert map brings it home. And~~ the ~~horses... oh~~ the ~~horses... They're unbelievably fun. If you see one available~~ on the ~~battlefield, grab it~~.<br><br>~~As usual, remember~~ that the ~~winners below reflect our personal feelings and opinions. It's perfectly ok if you disagree, and have your own list. As~~ a ~~matter of fact~~, feel ~~free~~ to ~~post it in~~ the ~~comments~~.<br><br>~~The world of Nier: Automata appears to be more technologically advanced than its predecessor.~~ This ~~shouldn~~'~~t be too surprising as this title takes place 9929 years into the future~~, ~~though things appear to have fallen into disrepair since~~ the ~~last time players got~~ to ~~visit this world. Instead~~ of ~~a wise cracking spell book 2B has a floating gun turret~~. ~~The NPC android that assists 2B during her mission~~, 9S, ~~has~~ a ~~pretty sweet flying apparatus that is equipped for battle~~. ~~Humans are no longer on Earth~~, and ~~the androids left behind are at war. The factory where the demo takes place is enormous~~, and ~~is completely overrun by hostile machines.~~<br><br> <br>~~That will likely change~~ in ~~2017~~, ~~however, if~~ the ~~past few weeks have been any indiciation~~. ~~Not too long ago~~, Square Enix ~~announced that there would be~~ a ~~link between Final Fantasy 15 and~~ [https://~~Nierautomatafans~~.com/ ~~nier automata strategy~~\|~~https~~://~~nierautomatafans~~.~~com~~/]~~: Automata , a statement~~ that showed a strong belief in the latter's development progress. Today, developer Platinum Games upped the ante even further, unleashing a 4.4 GB demo of NieR: Automata in the PlayStation Store. The demo also got an updated description once it went l<br><br> <br>YS: We have been asked this before during other interviews at Gamescom, and I have been telling everyone that it would be 25 hours, because that's just how I felt. But when I told that to my Japanese staff yesterday night, they were like "no, it'll probably take a lot longer than th<br>~~The demo for Nier~~: Automata ~~follows two androids~~, ~~2B and 9S, inside of a massive abandoned weapons factory~~ that ~~is now run by machines~~ . The ~~player takes control~~ of ~~2B as she (do androids have genders?) travels through this factory on a mission to take out a Goliath-class weapon. Immediately upon playing this demo~~ the familiarity of its predecessor is apparent. 2B has a floating mechanical companion that can provide fire power assistance as she battles the robotic enemies as they shoot the familiar orb projectiles. Nier was ~~no slouch with a sword~~, but watching 2B in melee combat is truly a thing of beauty as she is able to dispatch her enemies by using her blades with the finesse of a ballerina trained by ninjas. The explosive action on screen is accompanied by a beautiful choral infused soundtrack, ~~which was one of the more memorable aspects of the original.~~<br><br> <br>**Giuseppe Nelva: The ~~soundtrack has always been very important in NieR~~ , ~~and in fact you even held~~ a ~~concert a few months ago in Tokyo: what kind of inspiration and philosophy you you~~ had ~~while composing~~ the ~~music for NieR: Automata <br><br>NieR was a charming game~~, but ~~NieR: Automata seems to have~~ the ~~potential to surpass it~~ in ~~basically every aspect~~. ~~With PlatinumGames providing its trademark stylish action~~, ~~Akihiko Yoshida bringing his beautiful character design~~, ~~Keiichi Okabe's music and~~ the ~~visionary direction~~ of ~~Yoko Taro~~, the ~~pieces are really starting to fall in place~~.<br><br> <br>~~Those interested~~ in ~~checking out what should be one of~~ the ~~first big RPG releases~~ of ~~2017~~ should ~~head over~~ to the ~~PlayStation Store now to begin downloading their copy of~~ the ~~demo. First impressions matter~~ a ~~lot,~~ and ~~if the buzz surrounding the demo~~ is ~~any indication~~, ~~NieR: Automata could be~~ a ~~sleeper hit waiting~~ to ~~happen~~ - ~~perhaps Square Enix~~ and ~~Platinum Games will be able~~ to ~~combine~~ to ~~top~~ the ~~former's incredible 2016 after~~ <br><br>~~The Biggert Shocker award goes to~~ the ~~game~~ that ~~really surprised us. Final Fantasy XV did. Considering that it~~ has been ~~delayed~~, ~~you would expect~~ it to ~~be a bit rough around~~ the ~~edges, but it simply isn~~'t.~~<br><br> <br>YS: You won't need~~ to do the ~~side quests to reach~~ the ~~ending~~, ~~but~~ as ~~with~~ the ~~previous title we'll have multiple endings, so if you really want~~ to ~~find out the truth of the game, then you'll probably have~~ to ~~do the side que~~<br><br> <br>~~NieR: Automata represents~~ a ~~big step forward for the series~~, as ~~it attempts to correct~~ the ~~many mistakes that were made in the original NieR while also preserving~~ its ~~core sense of identity. Fans of~~ the ~~original game praise its story~~ and character ~~development as its biggest selling points~~, ~~and NieR: Automata will have~~ to ~~carefully balance all of~~ the ~~innovations~~ it ~~is bringing to combat with~~ the ~~things that made the first NieR memorable in spite of its fl~~<br>		<br>The beginning of the game was playable at the show, and it was absolutely fantastic. The full thing isn't so far off, and if this demo is any indication, with further polish on top of it, we're in for a real treat.<br><br> <br>Those interested in checking out what should be one of the first big RPG releases of 2017 should head over to the PlayStation Store now to begin downloading their copy of the demo. First impressions matter a lot, and if the buzz surrounding the demo is any indication, NieR: Automata could be a sleeper hit waiting to happen - perhaps Square Enix and Platinum Games will be able to combine to top the former's incredible 2016 after <br><br> <br>NieR: Automata was revealed by Square Enix back at E3 2015 , alongside the announcement that Bayonetta developer Platinum Games would be tasked with delivering some oomph to the game. Revolving around a future world where humanity has been forced to flee to the Moon after a sudden attack from alien beings and mechanical life forms, NieR: Automata tasks the player with restoring order to the world, taking on the role of one of these android warriors. It certainly sounds like the kind of high-octane action that Platinum Games is renowned <br><br>The moment you manage to place your ship in a position that allows you to bring down a full broadside on an enemy while preventing them to shoot at the same time (a traditional maneuver that seamen call "crossing the T"), you'll feel like a god. Try to resist the temptation to scream "FIRE!!!" into the mic if you can. I couldn't.<br><br> <br>This year's Square Enix E3 2016 presentation largely centered around Final Fantasy 15 , and rightfully so - the game took a decade to develop and has been heralded as one of the best JRPGs in recent memory. Unfortunately, however, and perhaps unjustly, that meant Platinum Games' NieR: Automata took a backseat on the grandest gaming stage of them all. Ever since gamers caught a first look at NieR: Automata , they've been intrigued by NieR: Automata 's grim industrial world and mysterious android protagonist, and news about the upcoming title has been difficult to come<br><br> <br>Fans of the original NieR have always felt that the game was unfairly overlooked, and that 2010’s action RPG is one of the hidden gems of the last console generation. When another game in the franchise in the form of NieR: Automata was revealed at E3 2015, many were excited about what the title would bring when it saw release. Now, publisher Square Enix and developer Platinum Games have perhaps revealed what the sequel may have in store, through videos released in the wake of a new [https://nierautomatafans.com/ NieR Automata Patch Notes\|Https://Nierautomatafans.Com/] event that took place on April<br><br> <br>YS: We have been asked this before during other interviews at Gamescom, and I have been telling everyone that it would be 25 hours, because that's just how I felt. But when I told that to my Japanese staff yesterday night, they were like "no, it'll probably take a lot longer than th<br><br> <br>NieR: Automata was not playable at the show, but what was was showcased on stage was plenty to make it up for that. The return of beloved characters from the first game was great, but when we saw actual gameplay, many jaws drop<br><br> <br>The second video, meanwhile, gives a glimpse at the game’s protagonist, an android named 2B. Square Enix had previously revealed the character, but this is perhaps the most in-depth look those excited about the title have received so far. There’s one catch, however – the video is in Japanese, so those who don’t speak the language might not get much out of it, aside from a look at the character’s design. Those interested can catch the video on YouTube, courtesy of user xenosaga7 . The first part of the gameplay video, meanwhile, is embedded be<br><br> <br>As usual, keep in mind that the list below (or at least most of it) represents our personal feelings and taste. It's perfectly ok to disagree, and you can and should feel free to express your own winners in the comme<br><br>In an action game, the response time between when a player pushes a button and when their attack is performed has to feel great. To improve this response time, we use a special tool to fine-tune when each animation can be canceled into other actions, and occasionally even make subtle adjustments to their total speed. We have to be careful, though – if the animators catch us changing the speed too much, they get pretty mad…<br><br> <br>That description is consistent with the development narrative that has been told by Platinum Games, with the studio often emphasizing in press releases that it wants NieR: Automata to redeem the original game's failures. The demo, which is available for free, features action combat that is more akin to Bayonetta than a traditional action-RPG, and the early response from those who have gotten their hands on the demo is a positive one. That's good news for Platinum Games, as the developer would like to bring NieR: Automata to Xbox One as well if there is enough demand for<br><br> <br>While it's a strategy RPG, God Wars definitely qualifies as the best strategy game at Tokyo Game show. While visuals aren't exactly its strong point (besides the high quality art and character design), the game appears to be an extremely solid entrance in the genre, and it does so coming very much from the left fi<br>

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	<br>~~NieR: Automata~~ was ~~revealed by Square Enix~~ back at ~~E3 2015 , alongside~~ the ~~announcement~~ that ~~Bayonetta developer~~ Platinum Games ~~would be tasked~~ with ~~delivering some oomph~~ to the game. ~~Revolving around~~ a ~~future world where humanity has been forced~~ to ~~flee~~ to the ~~Moon after~~ a ~~sudden attack from alien beings and mechanical life forms~~, ~~NieR~~: Automata ~~tasks~~ the ~~player with restoring order~~ to the world, ~~taking~~ on the ~~role of one of these android warriors~~. ~~It certainly sounds like~~ the ~~kind of high-octane action that Platinum Games~~ is ~~renowned~~ <br><br>~~During~~ Square ~~Enix’s E3 live coverage , NieR~~: Automata ~~Director Taro Yoko~~, ~~Producer Yosuke Saito and Director Takahisa Taura provided lots of information about~~ the ~~title’s gameplay~~, ~~story~~, ~~characters and more~~.<br><br>The demo for Nier: Automata follows two androids, 2B and 9S, inside of a massive abandoned weapons factory that is now run by machines . The player takes control of 2B as she (do androids have genders?) travels through this factory on a mission to take out a Goliath-class weapon. Immediately upon playing this demo the familiarity of its predecessor is apparent. 2B has a floating mechanical companion that can provide fire power assistance as she battles the robotic enemies as they shoot the familiar orb projectiles. Nier was no slouch with a sword, but watching 2B in melee combat is truly a thing of beauty as she is able to dispatch her enemies by using her blades with the finesse of a ballerina trained by ninjas. The explosive action on screen is accompanied by a beautiful choral infused soundtrack, which was one of the more memorable aspects of the original.<br><br>~~On paper~~, ~~Nier sounds like a strange game. It's an action RPG where the player controls the titular protagonist who is on a quest to cure his daughter Yonah from a disease called Black Scrawl~~ and ~~takes place 1312 years after the year 2049. Nier is accompanied by a talking floating book known as Grimoire Weiss, "female" warrior Kaine with~~ a ~~mouth that could make~~ a ~~sailor blush, and Emil, who has something~~ in ~~common with gorgons and ends up looking like something retrieved from the nether regions of Tim Burton's mind. This game is actually about as weird as it sounds, but that is part~~ of ~~the charm that has made the title nier~~ and dier to many gamers. The emotional story, memorable characters, humorous dialog and fantastic soundtrack have made it a cult hit among action RPG fans, and because of this there is a certain level of excitement over the ~~upcoming Nier~~: Automata~~, which recently received a playable demo.~~<br><br> ~~<br>The second video, meanwhile, gives~~ a ~~glimpse at the game’s protagonist, an android named 2B. Square Enix had previously revealed the character~~, but ~~this is perhaps~~ the ~~most~~ in~~-depth look those excited about the title have received so far~~. ~~There’s one catch~~, ~~however – the video is in Japanese~~, ~~so those who don’t speak~~ the ~~language might not get much out~~ of it, ~~aside from a look at~~ the ~~character’s design~~. ~~Those interested can catch the video on YouTube, courtesy of user xenosaga7 . The first part of the gameplay video, meanwhile, is embedded be~~<br><br> <br>Those interested in checking out what should be one of the first big RPG releases of 2017 should head over to the PlayStation Store now to begin downloading their copy of the demo. First impressions matter a lot, and if the buzz surrounding the demo is any indication, NieR: Automata could be a sleeper hit waiting to happen - perhaps Square Enix and Platinum Games will be able to combine to top the former's incredible 2016 after <br><br>~~9S isn't really a close friends with the protagonist 2B, they're more like acquaintances. 2B is a battle-type android, while 9S is a scanner-type.~~ The ~~way they control when you play them is slightly different due~~ to ~~their abilities. Their movements are about~~ the ~~same, though~~.~~<br><br>The world of [https://Nierautomatafans~~.~~com nier automata Walkthrough\|https://nierautomatafans.com/]: Automata appears~~ to be more technologically advanced than its predecessor. This shouldn't be too surprising as this title takes place 9929 years into the future, though things appear to have fallen into disrepair since the last time players got to visit this world. Instead of a wise cracking spell book 2B has a floating gun turret. The NPC android that assists 2B during her mission, 9S, has a pretty sweet flying apparatus that is equipped for battle. Humans are no longer on Earth, and the ~~androids left behind are at war. The factory where the demo takes place is enormous~~, ~~and is completely overrun by hostile machines~~.<br><br> <br>~~Square Enix Japan doesn~~'t ~~seem~~ to ~~have trouble showing it off even in official promotional screenshots~~, as ~~you can see below, and during~~ the ~~latest livestream~~, ~~Producer Yosuke SaitoÂ even took some time~~ to ~~clarify that~~ the ~~white underwear worn by 2B isn~~'~~t actually panties, but~~ the ~~bottom of a leot~~<br><br>~~The demo for Nier~~: Automata ~~is contained to~~ the ~~mission inside the factory and took about an hour~~ to ~~complete, though 45 minutes is probably more accurate if~~ the ~~player isn't constantly taking screenshots. During the demo 2B has only one companion~~ that ~~only communicates with her a few times. The humorous bickering among NPCs in Nier was something enjoyable about that game, but I must stress that just because it was absent~~ in the ~~demo does not mean anything regarding~~ its ~~absence or inclusion in~~ the ~~final~~ game, ~~though it would be disappointing if we do not get anything comparable to Grimoire Weiss~~ and ~~Kaine going back and forth. Nier is a personal favorite from the previous console generation, but looking at it objectively, it did~~ have ~~a few rough edges. A game cannot be judged on a single level demo, but the content~~ of the ~~demo indicates that Nier: Automata will present a world that~~ is ~~different from its predecessor but will retain its essence but~~ with ~~more refinement. The odd motif of covered eyes seems like it will be more prominent, and~~ the ~~graphics look to be of a much higher relative quality than~~ the ~~original. The overall soundtrack cannot be judged based on a single level, but what was included~~ in ~~the demo sounded like the natural progression~~ of its ~~predecessor's score. So nier, far, wherever you are , if you were a fan of Nier, this demo indicates that we can be optimistic about the upcoming sequel.~~<br>		<br>The shooter category was crowded this year, and the competition was very, very close. Ultimately, Battlefiel 1 narrowly came back on top from at least four games that would have been worthy of the award.<br><br> <br>That description is consistent with the development narrative that has been told by Platinum Games, with the studio often emphasizing in press releases that it wants NieR: Automata to redeem the original game's failures. The demo, which is available for free, features action combat that is more akin to Bayonetta than a traditional action-RPG, and the early response from those who have gotten their hands on the demo is a positive one. That's good news for Platinum Games, as the developer would like to bring NieR: Automata to Xbox One as well if there is enough demand for<br><br>But alas, we have only one award to give, and Battlefield 1 's absolutely stunning and extremely fun desert map brings it home. And the horses... oh the horses... They're unbelievably fun. If you see one available on the battlefield, grab it.<br><br>As usual, remember that the winners below reflect our personal feelings and opinions. It's perfectly ok if you disagree, and have your own list. As a matter of fact, feel free to post it in the comments.<br><br>The world of Nier: Automata appears to be more technologically advanced than its predecessor. This shouldn't be too surprising as this title takes place 9929 years into the future, though things appear to have fallen into disrepair since the last time players got to visit this world. Instead of a wise cracking spell book 2B has a floating gun turret. The NPC android that assists 2B during her mission, 9S, has a pretty sweet flying apparatus that is equipped for battle. Humans are no longer on Earth, and the androids left behind are at war. The factory where the demo takes place is enormous, and is completely overrun by hostile machines.<br><br> <br>That will likely change in 2017, however, if the past few weeks have been any indiciation. Not too long ago, Square Enix announced that there would be a link between Final Fantasy 15 and [https://Nierautomatafans.com/ nier automata strategy\|https://nierautomatafans.com/]: Automata , a statement that showed a strong belief in the latter's development progress. Today, developer Platinum Games upped the ante even further, unleashing a 4.4 GB demo of NieR: Automata in the PlayStation Store. The demo also got an updated description once it went l<br><br> <br>YS: We have been asked this before during other interviews at Gamescom, and I have been telling everyone that it would be 25 hours, because that's just how I felt. But when I told that to my Japanese staff yesterday night, they were like "no, it'll probably take a lot longer than th<br>The demo for Nier: Automata follows two androids, 2B and 9S, inside of a massive abandoned weapons factory that is now run by machines . The player takes control of 2B as she (do androids have genders?) travels through this factory on a mission to take out a Goliath-class weapon. Immediately upon playing this demo the familiarity of its predecessor is apparent. 2B has a floating mechanical companion that can provide fire power assistance as she battles the robotic enemies as they shoot the familiar orb projectiles. Nier was no slouch with a sword, but watching 2B in melee combat is truly a thing of beauty as she is able to dispatch her enemies by using her blades with the finesse of a ballerina trained by ninjas. The explosive action on screen is accompanied by a beautiful choral infused soundtrack, which was one of the more memorable aspects of the original.<br><br> <br>**Giuseppe Nelva: The soundtrack has always been very important in NieR , and in fact you even held a concert a few months ago in Tokyo: what kind of inspiration and philosophy you you had while composing the music for NieR: Automata <br><br>NieR was a charming game, but NieR: Automata seems to have the potential to surpass it in basically every aspect. With PlatinumGames providing its trademark stylish action, Akihiko Yoshida bringing his beautiful character design, Keiichi Okabe's music and the visionary direction of Yoko Taro, the pieces are really starting to fall in place.<br><br> <br>Those interested in checking out what should be one of the first big RPG releases of 2017 should head over to the PlayStation Store now to begin downloading their copy of the demo. First impressions matter a lot, and if the buzz surrounding the demo is any indication, NieR: Automata could be a sleeper hit waiting to happen - perhaps Square Enix and Platinum Games will be able to combine to top the former's incredible 2016 after <br><br>The Biggert Shocker award goes to the game that really surprised us. Final Fantasy XV did. Considering that it has been delayed, you would expect it to be a bit rough around the edges, but it simply isn't.<br><br> <br>YS: You won't need to do the side quests to reach the ending, but as with the previous title we'll have multiple endings, so if you really want to find out the truth of the game, then you'll probably have to do the side que<br><br> <br>NieR: Automata represents a big step forward for the series, as it attempts to correct the many mistakes that were made in the original NieR while also preserving its core sense of identity. Fans of the original game praise its story and character development as its biggest selling points, and NieR: Automata will have to carefully balance all of the innovations it is bringing to combat with the things that made the first NieR memorable in spite of its fl<br>

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NieR: Automata was revealed by Square Enix back at E3 2015 , alongside the announcement that Bayonetta developer Platinum Games would be tasked with delivering some oomph to the game. Revolving around a future world where humanity has been forced to flee to the Moon after a sudden attack from alien beings and mechanical life forms, NieR: Automata tasks the player with restoring order to the world, taking on the role of one of these android warriors. It certainly sounds like the kind of high-octane action that Platinum Games is renowned During Square Enix’s E3 live coverage , NieR: Automata Director Taro Yoko, Producer Yosuke Saito and Director Takahisa Taura provided lots of information about the title’s gameplay, story, characters and more. The demo for Nier: Automata follows two androids, 2B and 9S, inside of a massive abandoned weapons factory that is now run by machines . The player takes control of 2B as she (do androids have genders?) travels through this factory on a mission to take out a Goliath-class weapon. Immediately upon playing this demo the familiarity of its predecessor is apparent. 2B has a floating mechanical companion that can provide fire power assistance as she battles the robotic enemies as they shoot the familiar orb projectiles. Nier was no slouch with a sword, but watching 2B in melee combat is truly a thing of beauty as she is able to dispatch her enemies by using her blades with the finesse of a ballerina trained by ninjas. The explosive action on screen is accompanied by a beautiful choral infused soundtrack, which was one of the more memorable aspects of the original. On paper, Nier sounds like a strange game. It's an action RPG where the player controls the titular protagonist who is on a quest to cure his daughter Yonah from a disease called Black Scrawl and takes place 1312 years after the year 2049. Nier is accompanied by a talking floating book known as Grimoire Weiss, "female" warrior Kaine with a mouth that could make a sailor blush, and Emil, who has something in common with gorgons and ends up looking like something retrieved from the nether regions of Tim Burton's mind. This game is actually about as weird as it sounds, but that is part of the charm that has made the title nier and dier to many gamers. The emotional story, memorable characters, humorous dialog and fantastic soundtrack have made it a cult hit among action RPG fans, and because of this there is a certain level of excitement over the upcoming Nier: Automata, which recently received a playable demo. The second video, meanwhile, gives a glimpse at the game’s protagonist, an android named 2B. Square Enix had previously revealed the character, but this is perhaps the most in-depth look those excited about the title have received so far. There’s one catch, however – the video is in Japanese, so those who don’t speak the language might not get much out of it, aside from a look at the character’s design. Those interested can catch the video on YouTube, courtesy of user xenosaga7 . The first part of the gameplay video, meanwhile, is embedded be Those interested in checking out what should be one of the first big RPG releases of 2017 should head over to the PlayStation Store now to begin downloading their copy of the demo. First impressions matter a lot, and if the buzz surrounding the demo is any indication, NieR: Automata could be a sleeper hit waiting to happen - perhaps Square Enix and Platinum Games will be able to combine to top the former's incredible 2016 after 9S isn't really a close friends with the protagonist 2B, they're more like acquaintances. 2B is a battle-type android, while 9S is a scanner-type. The way they control when you play them is slightly different due to their abilities. Their movements are about the same, though. The world of [https://Nierautomatafans.com nier automata Walkthrough|https://nierautomatafans.com/]: Automata appears to be more technologically advanced than its predecessor. This shouldn't be too surprising as this title takes place 9929 years into the future, though things appear to have fallen into disrepair since the last time players got to visit this world. Instead of a wise cracking spell book 2B has a floating gun turret. The NPC android that assists 2B during her mission, 9S, has a pretty sweet flying apparatus that is equipped for battle. Humans are no longer on Earth, and the androids left behind are at war. The factory where the demo takes place is enormous, and is completely overrun by hostile machines. Square Enix Japan doesn't seem to have trouble showing it off even in official promotional screenshots, as you can see below, and during the latest livestream, Producer Yosuke SaitoÂ even took some time to clarify that the white underwear worn by 2B isn't actually panties, but the bottom of a leot The demo for Nier: Automata is contained to the mission inside the factory and took about an hour to complete, though 45 minutes is probably more accurate if the player isn't constantly taking screenshots. During the demo 2B has only one companion that only communicates with her a few times. The humorous bickering among NPCs in Nier was something enjoyable about that game, but I must stress that just because it was absent in the demo does not mean anything regarding its absence or inclusion in the final game, though it would be disappointing if we do not get anything comparable to Grimoire Weiss and Kaine going back and forth. Nier is a personal favorite from the previous console generation, but looking at it objectively, it did have a few rough edges. A game cannot be judged on a single level demo, but the content of the demo indicates that Nier: Automata will present a world that is different from its predecessor but will retain its essence but with more refinement. The odd motif of covered eyes seems like it will be more prominent, and the graphics look to be of a much higher relative quality than the original. The overall soundtrack cannot be judged based on a single level, but what was included in the demo sounded like the natural progression of its predecessor's score. So nier, far, wherever you are , if you were a fan of Nier, this demo indicates that we can be optimistic about the upcoming sequel.