I went early to the first day of the Summer Comic Market (aka comiket / comike) to pick up the new NieR:Automata merchandise! I was worried that it would all be sold out by the time I got there, but it was okay!! I managed to get one of each without a problem! Here’s a look at what was available (and may later be released on the SQEX e-STORE at a later date):
During the 2nd Live Broadcast tonight, we were shown some new merch available through Lawson’s online shop:
12 piece Limited Cookie Set, 2,250 yen [Loppi #214267]
Mini Emil Table, 4,320 yen [Loppi #214266]
Smart Phone Case, 4,536 [Loppi #214263]
Emil Pillow Cushion, 4,104 yen [Loppi #214262] Diameter: 300mm, Width: 100mm Polyester cover with stuffed beads
Yoshida Akihiko Reproduction Genga Illustration, 16,200 yen [Loppi #214258] Acrylic, with unique serial number, Size: 328 x 415 x 22mm
This is what the display looks like for ordering the cookies on the Loppi system at a Lawson convenience store:
So, it looks like the delivery box that the cookies will be packaged in is the same design as the smartphone case!
In other news, Yoko Taro was asked to make a comment regarding the new Fantasy RPG in development from Atlus*.
* I was a little quick to write about this, so I apologize for getting your hopes up that he would be directly involved. It does not appear that is the case at the moment.
Dengeki PlayStation will host their first NieR:Automata Live Broadcast this Thursday, December 15 at 8:00PM (Japan Standard Time).
More gameplay footage and new info is scheduled to be released. Ishikawa Yui (2B), Hanae Natsuki (9S), Saito Yosuke (SQEX), Nishimura Eijiro (PG), and Tadatsugu (MC) will be on the show.
Fans have suggested that potential areas of discussion may revolve around the upcoming demo and/or Jump Festa this Saturday, December 17th. Remember, the new NieR YoRHa/2B designed hoodie will be available first at the event before it’s brought over to the SQEX e-STORE.
Also, if you remember way back when Saito Yosuke started a poll on Twitter to ask fans whether they’d be interested in a NieR themed PS4… This would be good timing to let an announcement like drop ahead of the NieR:Automata demo! Perhaps we’ll hear more about this during this live stream…?
Personally… I won’t be able to watch this live as it’s happening since my company scheduled an “enkai” that night. I’m really sorry about that, but I will get home to report the new goodness as soon as I can! Thanks!!
Watch the live broadcast at the following sites:
Just a couple days ago (maybe yesterday, even? I’ve lost track…), Producer Yosuke Saito posted a couple photos of a sweet hoodie with the YoRHa logo and 2B, but we’ve just learned more about it.
Apparently, NieR:Automata will be featured at the Jump Festa on December 17 and 18! They will be releasing a new trailer as well as offering this cool hoodie for 4,200 yen at the official SQEX Goods Shop! But be prepared… it’s only available in one size: Large! I don’t really know why they couldn’t offer other sizes, but…. 😛 The hoodie will eventually go to the e-STORE after this event.
If you’re curious what other Square Enix goods that will be available at the Jump Festa, you can see the full list of items here.
About this time every year, the detailed events schedule at Tokyo Game Show is released, and like any other year, TGS will be spread out among the following four days in September:
Business
September 15-16
Public
September 17-18
Therefore, we now know when to expect the Square Enix Presents event for NieR:Automata!
Stage Event:
NieR:Automata
Saturday, September 17
12:00-1:00pm
Special Guests:
Saito Yosuke, Producer
(Square Enix)
Taura Takahisa, Designer
(Platinum Games)
Yoko Taro, Director
(Bukkoro)
Ishikawa Yui, 2B
Hanae Natsuki, 9S
During this presentation, Square Enix will release a new NieR:Automata trailer that details more information regarding the RPG elements in the game.
We can also expect some new NieR merchandise!
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I will also personally be in attendance at this presentation,
so please feel free to stop by and say hello!! <3
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Image Source: Saito Yosuke, Twitter