In Real Life

The Beautiful (And Bloody) Cosplay Of Misaki Hanamura

Her work is idyllic at times. At other times, it’s risqué and racy. And then it can be downright gory. Say hello to Misaki Hanamura.


February 13, 2012
In Real Life

Big In Japan, Made In England

Music wasn’t what brought singer Emi Evans to Japan. But it’s what made her stay — and what is making her famous. With her work on Dark Souls and Nier, the British-born singer is quickly creating a name for herself.


September 7, 2010

Reader Review: Nier

Kotaku AU

Do you have what it takes to get a review published right here on Kotaku? Corey does, as he recovers from Nier’s genre whiplash.


May 21, 2010
News

Macho, Macho Man, Nier’s Gotta Be A Macho Man

Ever wonder why there are two versions of role-playing game Nier?


May 17, 2010
News

This Nier DLC Costume Is Not Subtle

Along with a younger version of the protagonist, role-playing game Nier (read our review!) is getting new downloadable outfits. One of which sure is saucy!


May 11, 2010
News

Young Nier Appears In The World Of Recycled Vessel

The younger model of Nier that appeared in Japan’s PlayStation 3 exclusive Nier Replicant makes a special Western appearance in The World of Recycled Vessel, downloadable content for Square Enix’s action-RPG which explores the past of the grizzled protagonist.


May 5, 2010

Nier Review: Not Without His Daughter

Can one hideously ugly man facing impossible odds to save his daughter from a mysterious disease make for a beautiful action role-playing game? Find out in our review of Square Enix’s Nier.


April 23, 2010
News

Xbox 360 Or PS3 Version: Which Is More Popular?

In Japan, role-playing game Nier has been released in two flavours: Nier Replicant for the PS3 and Nier Gestalt for the Xbox 360. Which version do you think is more popular in Japan?


April 20, 2010
News

Nier Art: An East Vs West Comparison

Upcoming Japanese action role-playing game Nier is getting an English language comic book. How does it compare to the original Japanese art?


March 26, 2010

Is The Best Way To Play Games The Subversive Way?

From the moment I broke Mario through the ceiling of Super Mario Bros World 1-2 to bypass the next few levels of that game, I’ve assumed an essential part of playing video games is being subversive.