Lore summary - From Drakengard to Nier: Automata @ValkyrieAurora

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] (SPOILER WARNING!) This video contains spoilers for the games Drakengard 1, Drakengard 2, Drakengard 3 and Nier: Gestalt/Replicant.
CC is available if you can't decipher my mumbling.
This started out as just a project between me and my friend trying to piece together the story so-far in order to help out our mutual friend who has little to no knowledge of the Drakenier universe but it quickly got out of hand and so we decided to piece together this video in hopes of not only raising awareness of the series but also help the people that aren't very knowledgable about the series. This is a series that I hold very dear to my heart and so I really don't want people to overlook Nier: Automata as I believe it will bring the true gameplay and world-building that Yoko Tarou's stories have been deprived of in the past. His past games aren't exactly well-known in the West, mainly due to their convoluted plots but also due to the fact that they're just not that great when you look past the story. But I am desperately hoping that Nier: Automata will be a turning point, which is why I am strongly opposed the idea of people sleeping on this game. As I mentioned in the video, you don't actually have to know any of the lore in order to enjoy Nier: Automata but the people that are going into the game with no prior knowledge of the series will be missing out on over 11000 years of lore, and that's just a bummer!

Here is a link to a wonderfully well done picture showing the different timelines (created by Rekka Alexiel):
http://nier2.com/images/DOD-NIER-timeline-20160418.png

Nier: Automata will be released in the beginning of March, please make sure to support it!
JPN release date: 2017/02/27
NA release date: 2017/03/07
PAL release date: 2017/03/10

updated 7 years ago

Lore summary - From Drakengard to Nier: Automata

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2017-01-31 | (SPOILER WARNING!) This video contains spoilers for the games Drakengard 1, Drakengard 2, Drakengard 3 and Nier: Gestalt/Replicant.
CC is available if you can't decipher my mumbling.
This started out as just a project between me and my friend trying to piece together the story so-far in order to help out our mutual friend who has little to no knowledge of the Drakenier universe but it quickly got out of hand and so we decided to piece together this video in hopes of not only raising awareness of the series but also help the people that aren't very knowledgable about the series. This is a series that I hold very dear to my heart and so I really don't want people to overlook Nier: Automata as I believe it will bring the true gameplay and world-building that Yoko Tarou's stories have been deprived of in the past. His past games aren't exactly well-known in the West, mainly due to their convoluted plots but also due to the fact that they're just not that great when you look past the story. But I am desperately hoping that Nier: Automata will be a turning point, which is why I am strongly opposed the idea of people sleeping on this game. As I mentioned in the video, you don't actually have to know any of the lore in order to enjoy Nier: Automata but the people that are going into the game with no prior knowledge of the series will be missing out on over 11000 years of lore, and that's just a bummer!

Here is a link to a wonderfully well done picture showing the different timelines (created by Rekka Alexiel):
http://nier2.com/images/DOD-NIER-timeline-20160418.png

Nier: Automata will be released in the beginning of March, please make sure to support it!
JPN release date: 2017/02/27
NA release date: 2017/03/07
PAL release date: 2017/03/10

update

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2020-06-17 | I am asking politely that you do not spam me or any other friend or creator close to me asking me to come back. Creating content and the impact that it had on me has changed over the course of several years, and I am ready for a new chapter.
I am grateful for all the love and support that has helped me grow these past years. Maybe we'll see each other once again in a new form. Thank you. ♥️

Valkyrie Ventures: Final Fantasy X

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2020-06-15 | Final Fantasy X is a game about protecting the ones you love, rebelling against fate to create your own hope, finding your own place you can truly call home and... Blitzball?

Atelier Ryza - Is it a good starting point?

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2020-06-05 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
Only six months later, right guys? H-Hehe, right...?

music:
▶️ Atelier Ryza OST - The Island of Silence
▶️ Atelier Ryza OST - A regular every day

A tour of my Animal Crossing Island (& short update!)

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2020-05-20 | Here is a short update video in a format that (hopefully) isn't boring.

Because of quarantine and the current situation of the world, I've been taking a lot of time to try to help my family more. Besides things just being more busy outside of me creating content I've also had a lot more swirling around in my mind, I suppose. Which can sometimes halt things when it comes to creating content. Of course I will be trying my very best to get back on track however, which I hope you all are trying to do as well. All we can is our best, so let's try to do that together!

Valkyrie Ventures: Final Fantasy VII Remake

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2020-04-19 | This video contains large amount of screaming, crying, squee-ing and otherwise very loud noises. You absolutely have been warned and I am very sorry for your ears.

Valkyrie Ventures: Animal Crossing: New Horizons

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2020-03-29 | Nintendo swooped in to save us all from the pits of despair during these harsh times and peace has once again returned to my soul.

WORLD OF HORROR - Early access First impressions

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2020-03-20 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
If you too enjoy not being able to walk downstairs at 2AM to get a drink because you're too scared, please considering supporting WORLD OF HORROR!

music:
▶️ WORLD OF HORROR OST - Forest Mystery
▶️ WORLD OF HORROR OST - Investigation Combat

An idiot tries to build bridges (Poly Bridge)

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2020-03-01 | This stream took a turn for the worse and I am so sorry.

AI: The Somnium Files - Review

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2020-02-16 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
DrCullenPHD's video: youtube.com/watch?v=ARuz7_9IdJA
I'm six months late to the party! As usual! But I made it!
I still have several games from 2019 that I want to talk about but I also don't want to rush it, so I'm going to take my time and just talk about what I want to talk about. Since that's what is the most enjoyable for me to make (and hopefully the most enjoyable for you guys!)

music:
▶️ AI: The Somnium Files OST - Automobile Interior
▶️ AI: The Somnium Files OST - Delegation
▶️ AI: The Somnium Files OST - Appearance of Intelligence

Atelier Dusk Trilogy DX - review/recommendation

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2020-01-16 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
The Atelier Dusk trilogy DX pack is finally here and you know I'm going to shill. Koei Tecmo has answered all of my prayers. I will never ask for anything ever again.

music:
▶️ Atelier Ayesha OST - Flower Marks
▶️ Atelier Ayesha OST - North Wind Musette
▶️ Atelier Escha & Logy OST - Morning dew pizzicato
▶️ Atelier Shallie OST - Red Light
▶️ Atelier OST - Invitation Flower (Summer)

Rating your gaming wives and husbands

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-12-13 | this video was enabled by my twitter followers. i am deeply sorry.

Valkyrie Ventures: Pokémon Sword

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-11-21 | Pokémon type match-ups hard. Brain small.

FFXIV: The Copied Factory - Reaction

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-11-03 | Warning! This video contains lots of yelling and strange sounds. Video games were happening after all.

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout - First impressions

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-10-20 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
I got the chance to play some of Atelier Ryza early, so here are some thoughts and feelings!

music:
▶️ Atelier Ryza OST - Hitonatsu no daibouken
▶️ Atelier Ryza OST - Soramimi
▶️ Atelier Ryza OST - Gin no oto sayaka

Valkyrie Ventures: Code Vein

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-10-12 | I turned into a cool anime boy and did cool things that anime boys do and hung out with my cool anime friends. anmime.

Valkyrie Ventures: Untitled Goose Game

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-09-29 | he said honk and I felt that

I bought School Girl Zombie Hunter for $16...

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-09-20 | CC is available!
Me and my dear friend Shib went on an unforgettable adventure

thumbnail art by WOMU:
twitter.com/WomuART

Valkyrie Ventures: Astral Chain

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-09-06 | Astral Chain is here! Time to kill some chimeras, chain down some baddies and fight omnipotent deities!
wait

Oninaki - Review

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-08-30 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
I played Oninaki! It was... okay!

music:
▶️ Oninaki - Title screen
▶️ Oninaki - Boss 2

Nier: Automata - 2B - Lost in translation

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-08-12 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
The time has finally come, let's talk about 2B's character being lost in translation. Or if she ever really was lost in translation at all? Let's speculate!

music:
▶️ Nier: Automata - Fortress of Lies
▶️ Nier: Automata - City Ruins

Valkyrie Ventures: Bloodstained Ritual of the Night

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-07-21 | I may not be the best at metroidvanias and I may have encountered a lot of bugs but by god did I have a good time

Judgment - Spoiler-free review

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-06-22 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
Time to solve some mysteries, hit up some bars and waste four hours at the batting cages! Judgment is finally here!

music:
▶️ Judgment OST - Sono nazo, hodoite misemashou
▶️ Judgment OST - It's Show Time!!

Final Fantasy VII Remake - E3 Reaction

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-06-15 | Trailer reaction starts at 5:30
Warning: this video contains loud squeaks that could (most likely) be interpreted as obnoxious.
I don't know why, but past Sophie thought it would be a good idea to record a live reaction to the Square Enix E3 FFVII presentation. And so, this video was born.

Nights of Azure & Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the new Moon - Review

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-06-13 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
I went on a journey with lesbian demon hunters. A journey that left me sombre and heartbroken, but most important of all - horribly confused.

music:
▶️ Nights of Azure OST - mi'd rauna
▶️ Nights of Azure OST - Miko
▶️ Nights of Azure OST - Pallide Memorie
▶️ Nights of Azure OST - Bride's Room

Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland - Review

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-05-23 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
The latest Atelier game is here and I've arrived to tell you all about it! So sit back and relax as I tell you what's up this time around.

Valkyrie Ventures: VA-11 HALL-A

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-05-10 | The closest this channel will ever get to ASMR. Grab your drinks, your snacks and let's relax at the bar.

FFXIV x FFXV Crossover Event

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-04-19 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
The most inelegant of Dark Knights goes on a date with a prince.

Valkyrie Ventures: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-04-03 | Local shinobi fails at doing everything a shinobi should before falling over into the maw of a giant snake while samurais watch.

Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World - Review

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-03-27 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
I checked out Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists and although I ruined the economy of my town about 10 times over, I had a very good time doing it.
music:
▶️ Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists OST - Aoiro no kutsu hibikasete
▶️ Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists OST - Zattou wo Nukete ~for Nelke~

Valkyrie Ventures: Devil May Cry 5

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-03-13 | 1000% MOTIVATED.

Valkyrie Ventures: Apex Legends

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-02-24 | Buns tries to keep me and KT on a baby leash.mp4

The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince - Review

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-02-15 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
A 6/10 game with 10/10 fairy tale cuteness.

music:
▶️ The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince OST - A Song Melting in the Moonlight
▶️ The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince OST - Blue Ocean Lullaby

Valkyrie Ventures: Resident Evil 2 (2019)

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-01-29 | Mr.X stole my lunch money and gave me a wedgie

My Top 5 Atelier games

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-01-19 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
More Atelier because I went back and played five minutes of Atelier and then couldn't stop myself because I have the impulse control of a six year old.
music:
▶️ Atelier Lydie & Sulle OST - Camellia
▶️ Atelier Totori OST - Following the Footsteps
▶️ Atelier Firis OST - Song of Leaving Home
▶️ Atelier Rorona OST - Sunbathing
▶️ Atelier Shallie OST - Explain!
▶️ Atelier Escha & Logy OST - Miss, Would you like to eat apples together?

Stream highlights - Dead or Alive Xtreme 3

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2019-01-04 | ''How is her butt doing that? It's like she's walking forwards and backwards at the same time.''

GRIS Review - The ethereal platformer

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2018-12-23 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
I would sell my soul for Studio Nomada.
Please support GRIS.

music:
▶️ Atelier Firis OST - Warmth Returns Someday

Valkyrie Ventures: Super Smash Bros Ultimate

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2018-12-16 | Solid Snake: lost member of the cheetah girls

10 Games to help you through the holiday season

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2018-12-03 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
I put this video idea up on twitter and the response was overwhelmingly positive! So here we go with some of my favorite feel-good games.

music:
▶️ Kirby's Epic Yarn OST - Snow Land
▶️ Kirby's Epic Yarn OST - Weird Woods

Some thoughts on The Quiet Man

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2018-11-10 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
I want my three hours and $15 dollars back

music:
▶️ AAron EVO - Beverly Chills

The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories - Spoiler-free review

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2018-10-24 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
Swery is an absolute madman and I would die for him no questions asked.

music:
▶️ The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories OST - Her Song

Please support Lost Soul Aside

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2018-10-10 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
link to Bing Yang's channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_VqmQunkvKzVLKIllPoqnA
link to Playstation China Hero Project channel: youtube.com/channel/UC3OKUzUHmYXshD5ey4gikZw

I will not shut up until people know that this exists.

music:
▶️ FFXV OST - Luna
▶️ FFXV OST - Song of the Stars

Valkyrie Ventures: Donut County

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2018-09-25 | I have never craved donuts so badly in my entire life.

Valkyrie Ventures: Marvels Spider-Man

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2018-09-10 | Local asshat swings around city and smashes into buildings, more at 11.

How Haunting Ground scarred my teenage self

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2018-08-31 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
Revisiting this game and making me re-live my teenage trauma took a toll on my soul. Hopefully this was worth it.

music:
▶️ Liebestraum No. 3

Valkyrie Ventures: Metal Gear Rising Revengeance

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2018-08-03 | Five years after the release of Metal Gear Rising, one woman refuses to let it die.

An introduction to Atelier

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2018-07-14 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
It's been a while since I put out a long video that's actually scripted so hopefully this is entertaining, and hopefully you'll be interested in trying this series out!
Seriously, please do!
Even if you're just a little bit interested!
I'm serious I don't want these games to die p l e a s e

music:
▶️ Atelier Lydie & Suelle OST
▶️ Atelier Firis OST

Blue Reflection Review - The Magical girl RPG

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2018-06-07 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
Let's discuss this magical girl JRPG and the cheesiness that comes with it.

music:
▶️ Blue Reflection OST - (Main theme) Blue Reflection
▶️ Blue Reflection OST - Sugu soba no kanata
▶️ Blue Reflection OST - Nagi no hayasa de

Valkyrie Ventures: Yakuza 0

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2018-05-17 | (This video contains certain NSFW segments!)
Time to beat up some punks, suffer from severe emotional trauma and DANCE!

Namco made the perfect rival character

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2018-04-27 | CC is available if you can’t decipher my mumbling.
It's time for something self-indulgent once again. As soon as I finished Shiika's route in this game I pretty much threw myself onto my computer and started writing this scipt. Which in-turn only made my love for Shiika grow even more. At this point I can confidently say that I feel nothing but pride for my Austrian idol daughter and I want nothing but happniess for her.

music:
▶️ Kirby's Epic Yarn - Melody Town
▶️ Kirby's Epic Yarn - Flower Fields

Valkyrie Ventures: Shadow of the Colossus HD

ValkyrieAurora [INACTIVE] 2018-04-06 | Does me screaming for 10 minutes qualify as content?