Square Enix Europe Announce Nier Is Coming Out In Europe On 23rd April

Square Enix Europe have revealed that Nier will be released in Europe, and other PAL Countries, on 23rd April for both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

Press Release

Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces NIERTM will be available as a simultaneous global release on 23rd April 2010, for both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

NIER, the newest title from Square Enix, delivers unique and memorable characters, intense action-packed battles, explosive magic and storytelling like only Square Enix can.

Nothing is as it seems in this latest action RPG game, set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognisable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, Nier, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, infected with the Black Scrawl disease. With powerful allies and a mysterious book by his side, Nier encounters things that will confound even the most mighty warrior.

Armed with a powerful set of magical abilities as well as mighty swords and armour, Nier will do battle alongside a set of formidable allies against waves of dark enemies and giant bosses to discover the truth about the disease, his daughter…and himself.

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “NIER fuses fast-paced action with a mature and mysterious narrative. The game sees a new direction for Square Enix and one that will appeal to action, adventure and RPG fans. We look forward to its release across PAL territories.”

For more information about NIER please visit the official website at www.niergame.com and Facebook page www.facebook.com/PlayNier

Square Enix Europe Have Released Screenshots, Concept Artwork, And A New Trailer For Nier

Square Enix Europe have released a new trailer, screenshots and concept art for Nier. The game is coming out on both the 360 and PS3, but the screenshots are from the 360 version of the game. The Screenshots show various aspects of the game and are in-game cutscenes or from in-game action. they show fighting, towns, menus and more.
the trailer for Nier provides some back story for the game and is made from in-game action, without a HUD, and in-game cutscenes.
The Concept art is done much like a movie poster, showing the main protagonist and what appears to be his daughter.



Nier Xbox 360 Screenshots


Nier Concept Art