Yoko Taro

Nier Automata's Nintendo Switch release will allow you to see the dirt under the fingernails of Yoko Taro's beautiful world.

That is, unless someone gives him a whole lot of money.

The development staff features a litany of Drakengard and Nier vets.

From booze to canned ideas, we spoke to writer and director Yoko Taro and PlatinumGames designer Takahisa Taura about the creation of last year's surprise JRPG hit, Nier: Automata.

The Bayonetta creator credits Nier: Automata director for saving PlatinumGames.

We chat with Nier: Automata director Yoko Taro on the hypocrisy of humanity and how the sequel even materialized in the first place.

We explore the reasons behind the cult appeal of Taro Yoko's strange, nihilistic action series.