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[Perona]

That default box art gives me freedom wars vibes.

 

[Brix]

I hope that demo drops soon. Let people try this out. I want a sequel!

 

[Golnei]

That would've been a horrible cover.
The reversible is the best one, the regular one is pedestrian but alright.

It's a great poster and standalone piece of art, but it'd scale down horribly to box art - to even be able to make 2B discernible, you'd zoom in to the point that the scope of the artwork is lost.

 

[GrayChild]

Has Square given some confirmation or further insight on the PC release date after the PSX trailer? The communication on their end regarding that version has been rather poor.

 

[Raybunny]

Excited for the game and with that trying to get the black box edition for France is a task. SE FR boutique does not have it and the European boutique does not have France on the delivery country list.

Contacted SE and SEFR for further details. Hope to get a positive answer soon.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Both covers are dogshit.

This should have been the one

That's much better than the other two, but perhaps a bit too busy for a small box art.

Looking forward to the demo dropping. They said "in the next few weeks", didn't they?

 

[Hektor]

The Nier Automata Story from trailer a few weeks ago is now available in english!
https://twitter.com/NieRGame/status/805773733688320004

€: It's onle the short version unfortuantely

 

[Grim Patron]

I hope that demo drops soon. Let people try this out. I want a sequel!

I just got a PR email that the demo is "coming soon" to playstation network. no other info yet.
It ends with

NieR: Automata will be available for the PlayStation 4 system on March 7, 2017 in North America for $59.99 and Steam in 2017.

 

[GwyndolinCinder]

I just got a PR email that the demo is "coming soon" to playstation network. no other info yet.
It ends with

I'm so excited

 

[BRSxIgnition]

The reversible art is also cool, but if it omits the typical stuff you see in the back of any game box art, then I'm not interested in switching to the reversible. It probably just expands the art I'm guessing.

I'm really hoping it's just like any other box art and has all the promotional messaging and info on the back so that the cover can be shown properly on the front.

If it's black and white or stretched then they've ruined it.

I always have to end up buying them on Ebay for $15-20. Ugh

Honestly, if the game is as good as I believe it will be, I won't mind doing that.

 

[Parsnip]

NieR: Automata will be available for the PlayStation 4 system on March 7, 2017 in North America for $59.99 and Steam in 2017.

If that means what it sounds like it means, I guess I'll just delay my purchase to a sale sometime 2018.

 

[Ginko-sensei]

Excited for the game and with that trying to get the black box edition for France is a task. SE FR boutique does not have it and the European boutique does not have France on the delivery country list.

Contacted SE and SEFR for further details. Hope to get a positive answer soon.

It is available, go buy it!
https://www.square-enix-boutique.com/product/435247/nier-automata-black-box-edition-ps4

I know I just did

 

[jmga]

Same date for the PC version according to PC Gamer:

Update: a Square Enix rep has confirmed that the PC release date will be the same as the PS4 date in the west – March 7 in North America and March 10 in Europe and Australia.

http://www.pcgamer.com/nier-automata-has-a-new-trailer-and-a-possible-release-date/

All this bullshit and secretism about the PC version makes me think there is a marketing deal with Sony.

 

[Exentryk]

^ Hell yes!

 

[jacobeid]

Same date for the PC version according to PC Gamer:



http://www.pcgamer.com/nier-automata-has-a-new-trailer-and-a-possible-release-date/

All this bullshit and secretism about the PC version makes me think there is a marketing deal with Sony.

This is great news.

 

[Basileus777]

It seems that GhostTrick has triumphed over Duckroll.

 

[LOLCats]

Spring is so packed...

 

[GhostTrick]

It seems that GhostTrick has triumphed over Duckroll.

Man, I've been sweating really hard -___-
Was thinking "shiiiiet incoming tag change to banned". But to be fair, I'd be more pissed by the delay.

 

[EVA UNIT 01]

...i just dont think i can stomach $190.00 for that LE

 

[Wanderer5]

Same date for the PC version according to PC Gamer:



http://www.pcgamer.com/nier-automata-has-a-new-trailer-and-a-possible-release-date/

All this bullshit and secretism about the PC version makes me think there is a marketing deal with Sony.

Well good that they cleared that up lol.

 

[MultiJhonny]

Same date for the PC version according to PC Gamer:



http://www.pcgamer.com/nier-automata-has-a-new-trailer-and-a-possible-release-date/

All this bullshit and secretism about the PC version makes me think there is a marketing deal with Sony.

good news for thsoe who want it on PC!!!

Would be silly to release it after PS4 lol


Also quick question about the wording on the Black Box edition, I already have mine ordered but the Soundtrack says containing or featuring (depending on which websitre) 13 live songs from NieR and NieR:Automata, I am wondering what is people's interpretation of this, whether it is only a 13 song disc or a full (or close to full) OST with these added tracks to maybe add some exclusivity (which I hope it is)?

Spoiler

I will probably buy the NIeR:Automata OST separately anyway

 

[cm osi]

Same date for the PC version according to PC Gamer:



http://www.pcgamer.com/nier-automata-has-a-new-trailer-and-a-possible-release-date/

All this bullshit and secretism about the PC version makes me think there is a marketing deal with Sony.

wanna wear a tinfoil hat while you're at it?
you think sony made a deal with s-e to not have them write on twitter the release date on pc? for how much, 50$?
the bare minimun they make deal for is dlc a month before the others

 

[Phu]

...i just dont think i can stomach $190.00 for that LE

It's super rough, and the first game is one of my favorite games.

 

[Kagari]

Same date for the PC version according to PC Gamer:



http://www.pcgamer.com/nier-automata-has-a-new-trailer-and-a-possible-release-date/

All this bullshit and secretism about the PC version makes me think there is a marketing deal with Sony.

Wonder why it wasn't in the press release then.

 

[GhostTrick]

Wonder why it wasn't in the press release then.

Either the PR didn't want to mention it or PCGamer's SE representative was wrong. In any case, SE needs to brint some clarifications.

 

[Kagari]

Either the PR didn't want to mention it or PCGamer's SE representative was wrong. In any case, SE needs to brint some clarifications.

Yeah they do cause it's a general press sheet and not just "hey, look at PSX" kind of thing.

 

[jmga]

wanna wear a tinfoil hat while you're at it?
you think sony made a deal with s-e to not have them write on twitter the release date on pc? for how much, 50$?
the bare minimun they make deal for is dlc a month before the others

It is not just about the date, the Steam logo isn't even on the official website and all the marketing material ignores the PC version.

Who would be more interested in this, S-E or Sony?

 

[Eolz]

Same date for the PC version according to PC Gamer:



http://www.pcgamer.com/nier-automata-has-a-new-trailer-and-a-possible-release-date/

All this bullshit and secretism about the PC version makes me think there is a marketing deal with Sony.

Yesssssss!
Shame about that awful PR though.

 

[GhostTrick]

Yesssssss!
Shame about that awful PR though.

You should wait before rejoicing. I suspect that the person they talked to didn't had all the informations. Especially on the two different release dates for a Steam game... Which usually is a worldwide release.

 

[Angelina]

Is this going to be different from the normal platinum games style of basically boss after boss in each room. As much as i like bayo etc that stuff got tiring

 

[Abilidebob]

Same date for the PC version according to PC Gamer:



http://www.pcgamer.com/nier-automata-has-a-new-trailer-and-a-possible-release-date/

All this bullshit and secretism about the PC version makes me think there is a marketing deal with Sony.

PLEASE let this be the truth, SE.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Is this going to be different from the normal platinum games style of basically boss after boss in each room. As much as i like bayo etc that stuff got tiring

Well it's an RPG not a character action game despite the improved combat.

 

[Moze]

Sony's messaging with this game is a fucking shitshow. Getting sick of this nonsense of getting one over on MS and the other way round.

 

[Eolz]

You should wait before rejoicing. I suspect that the person they talked to didn't had all the informations. Especially on the two different release dates for a Steam game... Which usually is a worldwide release.

True.
I'm getting it on PS4 anyway, but this PC release is really badly handled so far. Better than no port for sure, but still...

 

[Gbraga]

:C

 

[sense]

Sony's messaging with this game is a fucking shitshow. Getting sick of this nonsense of getting one over on MS and the other way round.

Sony?

 

[NightShift]

Sony's messaging with this game is a fucking shitshow. Getting sick of this nonsense of getting one over on MS and the other way round.

It's not Sony, it's SE. The game also isn't under an exclusivity deal and could still come out on the Xbone.

 

[InfiniteNine]

It's not Sony, it's SE. The game also isn't under an exclusivity deal and could still come out on the Xbone.

Yeah didn't Platinum say it could come to the Xbone at a later point?

 

[Moze]

Sony?

It's not Sony, it's SE. The game also isn't under an exclusivity deal and could still come out on the Xbone.

I specifically heard Gio say it is exclusive to the PS4 at PSX.

 

[farisr]

I specifically heard Gio say it is exclusive to the PS4 at PSX.

Console exclusive = exclusive as far as Sony's concerned.

 

[wmlk]

Both the front and reverse are a miss this with this game. :/

 

[Yabberwocky]

It's been a long time since I've been so excited to get my hands on a demo, lawd.

The Nier Automata Story from trailer a few weeks ago is now available in english!
https://twitter.com/NieRGame/status/805773733688320004

€: It's onle the short version unfortuantely

I keep going back and forth about whether or not it is Jamieson Price speaking at the end. The 'glory' I'm less sure on, but the 'to mankind' sounds a hell of lot like him.

Spoiler

BRING BACK PAPA NIERRRR WAHHHHH

Joji Nakata seems to be voicing ???? in the Japanese version, and considering the amount of times Price has dubbed Nakata's characters, that would be a fitting casting reversal.

Spoiler

Though I know Papa Nier doesn't exist in the Japanese version of the game, so I imagine it's not the exact same character.

 

[Lime]

Both the front and reverse are a miss this with this game. :/

I disagree, I think it's visually interesting

 

[Moze]

Console exclusive = exclusive as far as Sony's concerned.

I seem to remember Sony making an effort to distinguish between console exclusive games and actual exclusive games at the last PSX.

Maybe Gio made a mistake. I will give him a pass because he is a nice guy and is the one that announces the Yakuza games every year.

 

[DriftingSpirit]

I disagree, I think it's visually interesting

Yeah, I agree. A lot going on visually and thematically.

 

[EVA UNIT 01]

I disagree, I think it's visually interesting

i need this in a 1920x1080 HD image.
anyone?

 

[Clear]

It's not Sony, it's SE. The game also isn't under an exclusivity deal and could still come out on the Xbone.

Don't kid yourself, its extremely unlikely that its going to get a belated port onto Xbone, particularly when there's a PC version already planned via Steam.

 

[Armaly]

Simultaneous pc release is great news.

 

[Lime]

i need this in a 1920x1080 HD image.
anyone?

doesn't exist as far as my google search can find for you

 

[sixteen-bit]

Simultaneous pc release is great news.

Yeah, I was relieved to hear this.