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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 Could Guerrilla Games' Horizon: Zero Dawn be delayed and get a 2017 release instead of 2016? From what industry insider Shinobi602 has to say, it looks like it might be a possibility. If you want to know more about it, you can read it all in the arti 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 [https://nierautomatafans.com/ NieR Automata upgrades|https://Nierautomatafans.com/] 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. 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 While some among the easily offended crowd mightÂ take issue at the display, a whole lot of artistically-inclined fans appear to be appreciating, and that has given birth to a veritable cornucopia of fan art prominently showcasing 2B's rear The gameplay of Nier: Automata is very similar to Nier. The bulk of the demo plays like a beat 'em up action RPG, where 2B has a strong and weak attack that she can string together in combos and can jump and dodge, all while using the right bumper to provide support fire from her floating gun turret. Platforming is thrown into the mix, though nothing really too elaborate was encountered. There is a section of aerial combat that was actually quite fun and added some variety, and the scale of the enormous enemy that was fought in this dogfight fashion was an impressive spectacle to behold. While this was a sudden shift in play style the transition was seamless, suggesting that the execution of incorporating multiple game genres is improved this time around. The battle controls in Nier: Automata make combat as enjoyable to control as it is to watch. 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 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

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−	<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>What~~ you ~~see here is a test level where we check characters’ animations to make sure they’re ready to go in the game. We also use this level to try out visual effects~~, ~~like the sword arc~~ you can see above, as well as special effects like clouds of dust, explosions and more.<br><br>After a bit of tweaking, we try it out and see how it feels. Then we tweak again, and test again, then tweak again, then… It’s repetitive work, but all ~~this testing is essential to make NieR: Automata feel exactly as it should. Sometimes we end up spending an entire day just working out~~ the ~~perfect way to position enemies in a single fight scene!<br>I made this concept art of an abandoned city by painting over a screenshot of the area as it looked in~~ the ~~unfinished game~~. ~~Environmental concept art~~ like this serves as a solid guideline for the team that makes all the environmental models. I originally painted this cityscape with much darker colors – though the weather was always pretty nice! In the end, I decided that it didn’t match the overall feeling of ~~NieR: Automata very well~~, ~~so I brightened it up to what~~ you see here.<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> <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>That description~~ is ~~consistent with [https://Nierautomatafans~~.~~com/ visit the following site] 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>"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> <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>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>~~Could Guerrilla Games' Horizon: Zero Dawn be delayed and get~~ a ~~2017 release instead~~ of ~~2016? From what industry insider Shinobi602 has~~ to ~~say,~~ it ~~looks like~~ it ~~might be a possibility~~. ~~If you want~~ to ~~know more about it, you~~ can read it ~~all~~ in the arti<br><br>~~Character models are animated through a system of joints~~ that ~~we call "bones." Each~~ of ~~these colorful lines is one~~ of ~~the boss’s bones~~. ~~She has 364 bones in total – 249 in her body~~, ~~plus another 115 in cloth details like her cape and dress~~. ~~The metal skirt that makes up her lower body is collapsed in this view, so it’s covered by her cloth dress<br><br> <br>NieR~~: ~~Automata Â 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. It's definitely a hotly anticipated game~~. ~~It won our staff-pick for Most Anticipated Game of 2017 , and it ranked third among our read~~<br>	+	<br>Have you been following the recent announcements made during PAX East 2016 this weekend? Our Features Editor Ryan attended the event and worked very hard to keep you up with any relevant information coming up. In case you missed anything, you can find all the coverage on the website. Also, if you would like to see some awesome pictures from this 2016 edition of PAX East, you can check out our Instagram accou<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>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>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>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>Since the Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV event which occurred a couple of weeks ago, Director Hajime Tabata has been giving away several additional information that were not covered before. During an interview with the French site JeuxVidéo, he talked about some interesting aspects of the game such as DLC, frame rate and PC version. You can read all the relevant info in the article.<br><br> <br>Kadokawa Games brought the addictive concept of the ship girls to overwhelming success with Kantai Collection , and Starly Girls seems to have the full potential to translate that concept to mecha battles, creating another successful franch<br><br> <br>Japanese visual novel Corpse Party will release both physically and digitally in North America for Nintendo 3DS and PC. Xseed has announced that the game will come out uncensored and with its voice acting intact. If you want to know more about it and take a look at the lovely physical edition, go ahead and read the arti<br><br>What games have you been playing this weekend? Did you heavily praise the sun after dying for the 9999th time in the newly released Dark Souls III? Did you give a chance to the open beta of Doom and destroyed demons all night long? Let us know!<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>Our very own Giuseppe recently had an interview with Tales of Berseria producer Yasuhiro Fukaya. Since the main female protagonist Velvet wears quite a revealing outfit, some of you might have been worried to see it censored when it comes to the west. Luckily, we got to directly ask the question to Fukaya-san and his answer on the topic was quite encouraging. You can read about it in the arti<br><br>We know that many of you are eargerly expecting to see more of upcoming PS4 exclusive NieR: Automata . Well, look no further. During the [https://Nierautomatafans.com/ nier automata updates\|https://nierautomatafans.com/] Music Concert & Talk Live event set in Tokyo, Director Taro Yoko and Producer Yosuke Saito introduced the first live gameplay, which looks absolutely awesome. If you want to see YoRHa 2B and YoRHa 9S in action, make sure to watch the videos in the article.<br>

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−	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> <br>~~Could Guerrilla Games' Horizon: Zero Dawn be delayed and get a 2017 release instead of 2016~~? ~~From what~~ industry insider Shinobi602 ~~has to say,~~ it ~~looks like it might~~ be ~~a possibility~~. If you ~~want~~ to ~~know more about it, you can read it all in the arti~~<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~~ [~~https://nierautomatafans.com/ NieR Automata upgrades\|~~https://Nierautomatafans.com/] ~~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> <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>~~While some among~~ the ~~easily offended crowd mightÂ take issue at~~ the ~~display~~, a ~~whole lot of artistically~~-~~inclined fans appear~~ to ~~be appreciating, and that has given birth~~ to ~~a veritable cornucopia of fan art prominently showcasing 2B~~'s ~~rear~~ <br><br>~~The gameplay of Nier: Automata is very similar to Nier. The bulk of the demo plays like a beat 'em up action RPG~~, ~~where 2B has a strong and weak attack that she can string together in combos and can jump and dodge~~, ~~all while using~~ the ~~right bumper to provide support fire from her floating gun turret~~. ~~Platforming is thrown into the mix~~, ~~though nothing really too elaborate was encountered. There is~~ a ~~section of aerial combat that was actually quite fun~~ and ~~added some variety~~, ~~and the scale of the enormous enemy~~ that ~~was fought in this dogfight fashion was an impressive spectacle to behold. While this was~~ a ~~sudden shift~~ in ~~play style~~ the ~~transition was seamless~~, ~~suggesting that~~ the ~~execution~~ of ~~incorporating multiple game genres is improved this time around~~. The ~~battle controls in Nier: Automata make combat as enjoyable to control as~~ it ~~is to watch.~~<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>~~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>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>What you see here is a test level where we check characters’ animations to make sure they’re ready to go in the game. We also use this level to try out visual effects, like the sword arc you can see above, as well as special effects like clouds of dust, explosions and more.<br><br>After a bit of tweaking, we try it out and see how it feels. Then we tweak again, and test again, then tweak again, then… It’s repetitive work, but all this testing is essential to make NieR: Automata feel exactly as it should. Sometimes we end up spending an entire day just working out the perfect way to position enemies in a single fight scene!<br>I made this concept art of an abandoned city by painting over a screenshot of the area as it looked in the unfinished game. Environmental concept art like this serves as a solid guideline for the team that makes all the environmental models. I originally painted this cityscape with much darker colors – though the weather was always pretty nice! In the end, I decided that it didn’t match the overall feeling of NieR: Automata very well, so I brightened it up to what you see here.<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> <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>That description is consistent with [https://Nierautomatafans.com/ visit the following site] 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>"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> <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>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>Could Guerrilla Games' Horizon: Zero Dawn be delayed and get a 2017 release instead of 2016? From what industry insider Shinobi602 has to say, it looks like it might be a possibility. If you want to know more about it, you can read it all in the arti<br><br>Character models are animated through a system of joints that we call "bones." Each of these colorful lines is one of the boss’s bones. She has 364 bones in total – 249 in her body, plus another 115 in cloth details like her cape and dress. The metal skirt that makes up her lower body is collapsed in this view, so it’s covered by her cloth dress<br><br> <br>NieR: Automata Â 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. It's definitely a hotly anticipated game. It won our staff-pick for Most Anticipated Game of 2017 , and it ranked third among our read<br>