Whats better than playing video games? Buying overpriced pieces of plastic based on video games. I love merchandise. Right now as of writing I can look around my room and wherever I look I am reminded that my parents are disappointed in me.

One of the best types of collectables, especially for properties that feature Mecha or Giant Robots is the Model kit. Popularized by bandai’s Gunpla Line (that’s Gundam Plastic Model kits, Gun-Pla) which took the Iconic robots from the hit gundam animes and shot them out in 1/144 scale kits that you have to build yourself, since then most franchises have had *some* form of model kit representation.

The most recent to join this fray is Square Enix, who are putting out a kit of the flight Unit from 2016’s surprise hit Nier: Automata. Surprise hit because what the hell is a drakengard? Nier automata was a game that really shouldn’t have done well. The rest of director Yoko Taro’s games in the drakengard/Nier franchise had not done well, in part due to the development team… not being too great. These games had cult appeal, sure, and a dedicated fanbase, but I don’t think anyone was expecting Automata to be as big as it was. Then again, the old developers, Cavia, were out for this one, and replacing them were action game legends Platinum games, best known for the bayonetta franchise.

The game came out and was an instant classic, reviving interest in the series and allowing for the recent remake of the original Neir Replicant. Alongside this was a tone of merchandise, because… well I would love to say it was because the characters are just cool, but being real its probably because most people want Protagonist 2B to step on them. However one part of the series that has yet to get much is the flight units that are a part of the Shoot-Em-Up/Bullet hell sections of the game.

Now, Square has Released a Model kit for them. There are 2 variants, one for 2B and one for 9S, with 2b coming out in may and 9s in april. Now as far as I can tell this is being made in house by Squares Merchandise department, who i don’t *think* have a huge amount of experience in kits as compared to bandai, good smile company or kotobukiya, so maybe watch out a little.

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Voice of Cards releasing this Thursday 28^th October

Voice of Cards was fully announced at Nintendo’s Direct Streamed on the 23rd of September. The Nintendo Direct featured other games, such as Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Bayonetta 3, Splatoon 3 and but most importantly, Yoko Taro’s newest masterpiece, Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars (VOD or Voice of Cards for Short) brought to you by Square Enix. Yoko Taro has also worked on previous games and is very well-known known for his work on the NieR and Drakengard series. However, Yoko Taro is only one of the masterminds that bring his work to life.

What is Voice of Cards?

Voice of Cards is a tabletop RPG, as described by Square Enix themselves “The story follows a self-proclaimed hero as they set off to slay a recently awakened dragon” The game is presented in the form of a tabletop RPG, the gameplay being narrated by one known as the gamemaster. The trailer doesn’t reveal much and neither does the Twitter account, except a few words from Square Enix this week during the countdown towards the game.

– 3 days to go – “Three is the magic number! Dizzy symbol Not long until you are introduced to Melanie and can find out more about her grudge with the Dragon in #VoiceOfCards The Isle Dragon Roars.”

– 2 days to go – “Unlock character and enemy stories as you make your way through your quest and fight monsters.”

Square Enix has been very subtle about what they show their viewers, they want the players to go in without any expectations and just enjoy the game for what they dish out to them. They have shown little gameplay, but not nearly enough to pull out a judgement card.

Should You Get Voice of Cards?

Well, it depends if you enjoy story, reading and narration. If you enjoy thinking strategically during gameplay. If these are all a yes, then this game is for you.

Personally speaking, Voice of Cards feels like it will be a masterpiece and I could tell from just playing the DEMO. The writing is fantastic and the way it’s been executed is a great way to draw you in. Not only are you welcomed by the game master, but the game master also informs you that the ‘journey’ in this game of cards will be a dangerous one. However, there’s something that makes you want to continue and once you’re in, you feel as though you HAVE TO commit, you have to finish what you started.

The soundtrack is beautiful, but that is to be expected. Square Enix has always been good at working with people who know how to make amazing soundtracks, especially with the NieR Series where the soundtrack has been described as ‘God singing’.

There’s a lot to expect from Voice of Cards and tons to unfold. It’s certainly worth a try and for the price, we can’t complain.

Here’s a small list of some of the masterminds behind Voice of Cards.

• YOKO TARO (Creative Director)
• Keiichi Okabe (Music)
• Kimihiko Fujisaka (Character Design.)

Pssst…if you’re interested in NieR, why not check out Nier: Automata?

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Voice of Cards is One of The Best Card-Based RPG’s I’ve Played (and it’s only the Demo)

Voice of Cards was announced on Twitter Prior to the Nintendo Direct, but there hadn’t been much information revealed about it until Nintendo’s Direct Streamed on the 23rd of September. The Nintendo Direct features other games, such as Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Bayonetta 3, Splatoon 3 and of course, Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars (VOD or Voice of Cards for Short). Brought to you by Square Enix and one of the well-known masterminds Yoko Taro who is also known for his work on the NieR and Drakengard Franchise, but it’s good to remember he is only ONE of the masterminds and the hard-working hands that brings the game to life.

So What is Voice of Cards Anyway?

Voice of Cards is a tabletop RPG, as described by Square Enix themselves “The story follows a self-proclaimed hero as they set off to slay a recently awakened dragon, presented in the manner of a tabletop RPG and playing out through narration from the game master.” They do not reveal much about the game at all, they’ve been very subtle about what they show their views, even since the moment they announced it. Despite the fact they have shown some gameplay from the Trailer, it isn’t enough for us to squeal in joy…that is until you download the DEMO. You will be more than happy they were so secretive.

Voice of Cards is a masterpiece, I say that with pride and I’ve only played the demo. From the moment I was blessed by the title screens music and the Game Master’s (Narrator’s) voice, I knew it was going to be good. The voice acting in this game is fantastic. As someone who enjoys writing scripts, stories and poetry, the introduction was really good. The writing worked well enough to pull you in, no pun intended. You are welcomed in by the gamemaster and then introduced to what feels like a different world, I want to be able to explain without spoilers, but it is very difficult.

Let’s just say, there’s a lot to expect and it’s more than what you think. Expect more than what you’re expecting. Voice of Cards is immersive to the point you truly feel like you’re in the position as the player and that you’ve entered something…where you have no choice, but to go through with it.

Not to mention that the soundtracks are amazing, the music makes me want to sit back and relax, it helps build the atmosphere but also draws this ‘sinister’ vibe out of the screen. The artwork is fantastic, what can I say? The hand-drawn style makes you feel as though you are truly playing a card game in person, you only wish you had a real stack of those cards to play around within your bare hands.

Here’s a list of some of the master minds behind Voice of Cards.

• YOKO TARO (Creative Director)
• Keiichi Okabe (Music)
• Kimihiko Fujisaka (Character Design.)

How does the NieR Franchise connect to Voice of Cards?

Well, Yoko Taro has mentioned that Voice of Cards is not a NieR game, BUT…the game will feature some of NieR characters and will be added as an exclusive DLC. It will have a theme around the NieR Replicant. Below is a list of all their DLC’s that’ll be available for pre-order and upon launch.

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Square Enix open Pre-Orders for Nendroid Kainé Action Figure & More!

Square Enix has been gaining more and more popularity amongst the NieR franchise and always seem to be coming out with something new. Recently, they’ve done a crossover event on Nier Reincarnation, with Nier Automata & Nier Replicant ver 1.224744987139 (It’s quite the number, I wonder about the other versions…just kidding.) The crossover events were the perfect time to open pre-orders for a Kainé Nendroid Action figure. Square Enix has already done one for the Adult protagonist and a regular action figure for the young protagonist, as well as a plushie doll for ‘the carrier’ from NieR Reincarnation. All of these merch items can be found here.

What is NieR Replicant?

NieR Replicant follows the story of the main, young protagonist, who happens to be the older brother of his sister Yonah. The two struggle to thrive in a world that’s falling apart. It is a remaster of the original game NieR Gestalt and with a slight change of relationships between the main character. The game is certainly worth trying and has multiple endings and small changes to the story each playthrough, so the game remains interesting.

As Square Enix described the main protagonist action figure, they said “The game’s graphics have become even more beautiful; we’ve recreated the upgraded look with this figure. From the protagonist’s confident expression showing his inner strength to his outfit’s wrinkles and fine embellishments, we’ve taken the utmost care in showing off each individual texture in breathtaking detail.”

“From NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…, Kainé – the Shade-possessed warrior who accompanies the protagonist in his journey – joins the Nendoroid lineup!” – Square Enix-

Kainé’s Nendroid comes with interchangeable facial expressions, along with her twin swords, her grandma’s Lunar Tear flower crown hair accessory, even slashing effect pieces, which we often see as she attacks shades in Nier Replicant. It’s said that the figure won’t release until May 2022, (yikes!) but if you’re into collecting bits and pieces like these, then it’s certainly worth the wait for Kainé lovers like myself. I hope to see a King of Facade Young and Adult Action Figure, but as of now, that feels like a distant dream.

The main protagonist Nendroid has Weiss- “My name is Grimoire Weiss and is NOT to be abbreviated!” right…sorry, Grimoire Weiss, accompanies the main protagonist here with the common attack ‘Dark Lance’ which proves to be one of the most helpful attacks during gameplay. He also comes with other pieces such as the Kusanagi sword, which is a weapon we automatically get after a certain point in the game, interchangeable expressions, along with a few other surprising bits.

Lastly, we have the carrier from Nier Reincarnation, which is an adorable, black, ghost-like plushie doll, it’s a fairly simple design, yet it screams unique to me, and somewhat has that steampunk, post-man look to it, with a bit of fantasy thrown in there. It’s quite hard to explain, I could be wrong altogether but at least I tried to come up with a description as Square Enix hadn’t said much other than height. The carrier is 21cm tall. This plush is sold separately from Mama, who is a companion alongside the main character.

With each of their products, especially pre-orders, Square Enix has left this message for buyers in their description. “Release date is approximate. Shipment may take longer if the parcel contains an import product and faces delays due to customs and duties.  Also, please be aware of potential release date changes which shall be updated on the website. This product does not balance on its own. Please use the included stand. Please note that images shown may differ from the final product. Paintwork is done partially by hand and therefore final products may vary.”

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The Ultimate Gamer’s Magazine: A Profound Waste Of Time, Finally Back on Kickstarter

A lot of the time, most people feel as though they only get a hold of the end product when it comes to a game, we hardly see the in-between. Yes, here and there we’ll see the development, but we never truly hear about what it’s like to create a game or participate in the production of one. Whether they are a designer, programmer, artist, writer, engineer…you name it. The point is, this magazine gives us a glimpse of that and from different people. However, they also touch on everyday gamers like you and me, YouTubers and more.

APWOT’s magazine, A profound Waste of Time, received strong demand for a reprint and reached its Kickstarter goal of £40,000 in less than 24 hours, exceeding up to 43,000 as of recent times and counting. Anyone who missed the campaign can get a second chance at buying the magazine WITH the special items that can only be obtained through the Kickstarter Campaign, add-ons such as enamel pins, a game themed tarot card set, digital wallpapers and more.

Issue 1

As described on their Kickstarter page In Issue 1 has two editions, the standard edition and the glow in the dark edition. They have also listed what the magazine includes and who they include, which I’ve listed from their page in the following:

•  “Yacht Club Games – Shovel Knight, Cyber Shadow” 
•  “Jonathan Holmes – Destructoid, Nintendo Force, Sup Holmes”
•  “Toby Fox – Undertale, Deltarune”
•  “Ashly Burch – Life is Strange, Horizon: Zero Dawn”
•  “Ojiro Fumoto – Downwell”
•  “Dennis Wedin – Hotline Miami, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number”
•  “Adrian Bauer – Owlboy, Savant Ascent, D-Pad Studios”
•  “John ‘JJ’ James – 2064:Read Only Memories, Midboss”
•  “Temmie Chang – Undertale, Dweller’s Empty Path”
• ” Adam Heart – Killer Instinct, Iron Galaxy”
•  “Rami Ismail – Nuclear Throne, Ridiculous Fishing, Vlambeer”
•  “Hannah Nicklin – RPS, Twisted Tree Games”
•  “Kat Brewster – The Guardian”
•  “Adam Tierney – WayForward”
•  “Dant Rambo – Bit.Trip Runner, Choice Provisions”
• “Jake Kaufman – Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Shovel Knight”

Issue 2

A fantastic follow-up to our debut issue, Issue 2 is filled with art and words from an incredible line-up of people, including Keita Takahashi, Tetsuya Mizuguchi, Jenny Jiao Hsia and many more. This issue has an interview with Team Cherry, creators of beloved indie metroidvania Hollow Knight, along with a visual essay by internationally renowned photographer Liam Wong, exploring the parts of Tokyo that have inspired videogames.

Issue 2 also has two editions, the standard edition and the iridescence edition, which is a shiny rainbow glimmering type cover, the colours change as the reader moves the magazine around. Once again they have also listed what the magazine includes the people involved, which I’ve listed (originally from the kickstarter) below:

•  “Keita Takahashi – Wattam, Katamari Damacy, Noby Noby Boy”
•  “Laura E Hall – Boss Fight Books, Meridian Adventure Co.”
•  “Tetsuya Mizuguchi – Tetris Effect, Rez, Space Channel 5″
•  “Simon Parkin – New Yorker, Observer”
•  “Jenny Jiao Hsia – Consume Me”
•  “John Ricciardi – 8-4 Play, NeiR: Automata, EGM, NOM UK”
•  “Holly Nielsen – The Guardian, Royal Holloway”
•  “Joakim ‘Konjak’ Sandberg – Iconoclasts”
•  “Kris Piotrowski – Superbrothers Swords and Sworcery EP, Below”
•  “Chella Ramanan – Assemble with Care, PoC in Play”
•  “Ben Bertoli – Memory Card, Polygon, Kotaku”
•  “John ‘JJSignal’ James – 2064: Read Only Memories, Neurodiver”
•  “Liam Wong – TO:KY:OO, After Dark, Ubisoft”
•  “Team Cherry – Hollow Knight, Hollow Knight Silksong”
•  “Joe Sparrow – Amphibia, Homunculus”
•  “Camille Young – Fangamer”
•  “Keith Stuart – A Boy Made of Blocks, The Guardian”

And for both Issue 1 & 2, it doesn’t end there. The magazine is filled with much more to get your teeth stuck into. There’s a lot going and it’s for sure increasing in popularity, so you better get your hands on one while you can, the estimated shipping time is December, so if you miss your chance now, you may not get one until 2022. Why wait for something so amazing?

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The Nier Reincarnation X Nier Replicant Crossover Came Sooner Than expected

Square Enix has released over 5 events since the launch of Nier Reincarnation including the Nier Automata crossover. Now they’ve announced a Nier Replicant crossover, which was released earlier this week on the 7^th of September 2021. Nier Replicant was originally released as ‘Nier’ on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2010, then square Enix released a remake ‘Nier Replicant 1.22 ver’ on the PS4 (Playable on PS5) back in April 2021.

The Nier Reincarnation and Nier Replicant crossover will feature 3 characters: the main protagonist, Kaine, and Emil. This will also include an exclusive story for the three characters that can only be found through the gameplay of Nier Reincarnation and nowhere else. The log-in bonus for the event will be a weapon called ‘Iron Pipe’ which is the first weapon the player uses in Nier Replicant’s prologue and can obtain later on in the game as a side quest in ‘The Forest of Myth’. The event will last from the 7th September – 7^th October 2021.

It's here! The NieR Replicant ver.1.22 crossover is on now!

Featuring limited characters from the world of NieR Replicant ver.1.22 including Kainé, The World-Ender, and Emil! Who are you hoping to get?

Download: https://t.co/5Smqiz1ARg#NieR #NieRReincarnation #NieRReplicant pic.twitter.com/TYf4HQVhzU

— NieR Re［in］carnation EN (@NieRReinEN) September 8, 2021

What is Nier Reincarnation?

Nier: Reincarnation is one of Square Enix’s most recent creations and originally released for mobile platforms on the 28^th July 2021 and was shown at Square Enix’s E3 2021 showcase. Nier: Reincarnation, an action-roleplay game that takes place in the same universe as Nier: Replicant and Nier: Automata. It is the first game in the Nier series to ever be released on a mobile phone.The game is set in a mysterious world called ‘The Cage’ where the player takes on the role of the main character who is known as ‘The Girl of Light’ who is guided by a ghost-like being called Mama, who seems to have more of a child-like appearance, the best way to explain it is the look of a small napkin thrown over a tiny doll, in attempts to look similar to a simple Halloween costume. The two venture together through The Cage to unlock memories all while avoiding a God-like creature they call The Dark Monster.

An exciting crossover with NieR Replicant ver.1.22 is on the horizon!

Featuring crossover characters you might be familiar with…
Meet The World-Ender, Kainé, and Emil in NieR Re[in]carnation from Sept. 7th PST.#NieR #NieRReincarnation #NieRReplicant pic.twitter.com/dAib59glW1

— NieR Re［in］carnation EN (@NieRReinEN) September 3, 2021

This game is only available on mobile, however playing through this event will allow you to experience the Nier Replicant characters in a different setting and enjoy NieR in general on a new format, not to mention that completing this event means you’ll be able to get to keep Emil, Kaine and the protagonist and playable characters (that’s completing by collecting enough event medals to do so).

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