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[Hektor]

A few months ago in an Interview from Novacrystallis:

Nova Crystallis: Since we have two main characters experiencing the story together and since it’s an action game I wondered if you considered including a multiplayer mode.

Yosuke Saito: There is no real direct multiplayer or co-op mode, but we are thinking about a certain connection between players. We can’t get into details right now, but there will be some connectivity.

http://www.novacrystallis.com/2016/...view-exploring-the-world-of-platinums-latest/

Now some nifty people spotted a new PS+ requirement on Nier Automata's japanese PSN page

http://nier2.com/blog/2016/11/09/eye-opening-insignias-and-dreams-of-multiplayer-goodness/

So since games like Journey or No Man's Sky do not require PS+, can we assume that there is going to be something more substantial in this game? Maybe some proper Taro fuckery even.

 

[bobbychalkers]

Could be something akin to Bayonetta 2's online

 

[Fat4all]

Probably nothing, but who knows.

 

[Sevyne]

Could it just be a PS+ requirement for the soon to be released demo?

 

[dragonzdogma]

Maybe some proper Taro ****** even.

A proper what?

 

[Hektor]

Could it just be a PS+ requirement for the soon to be released demo?

Wouldn't demo's like that get their own store page?

A proper what?

fuckery
n. derivative of the word fuck

Absolute bullshit; utter nonsense; something rather suspicious that can bring forth uneasy, angry, or irritated feelings. The stunt pulled by people who don't know how to tell the truth or enjoy messing with people's heads as a hobby.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Fuckery

 

[NinjaBoiX]

Maybe some proper Taro fuckery even.

Maybe some proper what fuckery even?

 

[Hektor]

Maybe some proper what fuckery even?

Taro Yoko (横尾 太郎 Yokoo Tarō?, born June 6, 1970), also written as "ヨコオタロウ", is a Japanese video game director and scenario writer, having worked most notably at now-defunct game company Cavia. He became known for his work on the action role-playing video game series Drakengard and its spin-off Nier.

He is equally famous for being a Trolling Creator, including unusual gameplay design elements to engage in Playing the Player and Player Punch to great effect.




I did not copy pase this from wikipedia or tvtropes.

 

[nivorae]

Maybe some proper what fuckery even?

do you know his games? They're wicked, he literally describes his experience as seeing a friend commit suicide as a big design influence

 

[Fisty]

Taro Yoko (横尾 太郎 Yokoo Tarō?, born June 6, 1970), also written as "ヨコオタロウ", is a Japanese video game director and scenario writer, having worked most notably at now-defunct game company Cavia. He became known for his work on the action role-playing video game series Drakengard and its spin-off Nier.

He is equally famous for being a Trolling Creator, including unusual gameplay design elements to engage in Playing the Player and Player Punch to great effect.




I did not copy pase this from wikipedia or tvtropes.

The man is a genius.

Spoiler

He said that Caim dying in ending E of Drakengard (which requires you to collect all the weapons) in an explosion is the reason a lot of the weapons from Drakengard appear scattered around the world in Nier. He then goes on to say that's the pretty answer, and the truth is it was easier to reuse assets from Drakengard.

Pure genius.

Whatever this ends up being, I can guarantee it will be something amazing.

 

[NinjaBoiX]

Taro Yoko (横尾 太郎 Yokoo Tarō?, born June 6, 1970), also written as "ヨコオタロウ", is a Japanese video game director and scenario writer, having worked most notably at now-defunct game company Cavia. He became known for his work on the action role-playing video game series Drakengard and its spin-off Nier.

He is equally famous for being a Trolling Creator, including unusual gameplay design elements to engage in Playing the Player and Player Punch to great effect.




I did not copy pase this from wikipedia or tvtropes.

Good for you man.

Good for you.

 

[RainbowIslands]

It looks like some default text that fits a game whether it's online or not.

If you add the implied [このゲームが]~

※オンラインマルチプレイに対応している場合、オンラインマルチプレイを楽しむにはPlayStation®Plusへの加入（有料）が必要です。

If online multiplayer is supported, to enjoy online multiplayer, it is necessary to join PS+ (paid service).

It doesn't confirm or disconfirm anything. And to be fair, Gravity Daze/ Rush 2 has the same thing and that doesn't have synchronous multiplayer at all.

 

[Movalpolos]

It looks like some default text that fits a game whether it's online or not.

If you add the implied [このゲームが]~


If online multiplayer is supported, to enjoy online multiplayer, it is necessary to join PS+ (paid service).

It doesn't confirm or disconfirm anything. And to be fair, Gravity Daze/ Rush 2 has the same thing and that doesn't have synchronous multiplayer at all.

Thanks for clarifying.

 

[Namikaze]

do you know his games? They're wicked, he literally describes his experience as seeing a friend commit suicide as a big design influence

What? When did he ever say that?

 

[Militaratus]

PS+ is required for situations with real-time interactions with other players. But if it isn't co-op or multiplayer, then what could it be?

 

[Roto13]

PS+ is required for situations with real-time interactions with other players. But if it isn't co-op or multiplayer, then what could it be?

After you finish the game, you can meet other players in a lobby and hold each other and cry

 

[Faustek]

To be crazy I'm actually expecting something like the Old Monk in Demon's souls. Still can't believe no one has ripped that off yet.
It would also fit in this droid filled world.

 

[Eusis]

fuckery
n. derivative of the word fuck

Absolute bullshit; utter nonsense; something rather suspicious that can bring forth uneasy, angry, or irritated feelings. The stunt pulled by people who don't know how to tell the truth or enjoy messing with people's heads as a hobby.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Fuckery

Maybe he actually objected to swearing for some reason.

Not the right game to act that way about it.

 

[Armaly]

Damn, I said I wasn't going to resub because I never actually use my ps+ but for this I might have to.

 

[Exentryk]

Don't care for multiplayer, so this doesn't bother me. I have PS+, but don't think will be renewing in Feb.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Actual co-op would be neat, maybe something like the Bloodborne system.

Dunno what else would require Plus.