Yoko Taro says he made NieR: Automata the way he wanted, without a specific target audience from Square Enix. “I just made what I wanted to, and I tried to stay hidden from Square Enix as much as possible.” That clearly worked. NieR: Automata became a huge success, selling over 10 million copies and bringing the series to a much wider audience. Taro also says he sees his games as pretty normal, despite their reputation for being strange: “I think I am making normal games targeted towards normal people.”

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Masayoshi Yokoyama has addressed concerns about Tupac Shakur appearing in Stranger Than Heaven, stating that the late rapper’s inclusion was approved by his estate and handled with respect. Yokoyama responded that the team worked closely with those protecting the rapper’s legacy and created the character “with the utmost respect.” The developers confirmed that “no AI was used” in bringing Tupac into the game. Snoop Dogg, also involved in the project, said he and his son worked with Tupac’s estate and viewed the appearance as a tribute, adding that Tupac’s “spirit still lives on.”

NieR creator Yoko Taro says he would like to retire from making video games, but fear of dementia keeps him working. The director of NieR: Automata and Drakengard recently admitted he feels he has already achieved his main goal in game development. His first game as director, Drakengard (2003), let him create almost everything as he wanted. “I’m done with working. I don’t want to do it anymore,” Taro said of his future plans. He has considered retiring, believing his savings and pension could support him. He worries about developing dementia as he ages. When work frustrates him, he tells himself continuing could help keep his mind active.

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