Why NieR: Automata is the Most Profound Video Game Ever Made

Special thanks to Steven for helping edit this video, and Indi for making the thumbnail art! Patreon: SubscribeStar: PayPal: Join this channel to get access to perks: Max’s Gaming Podcast (MAXimum News): Twitter: Discord Link: Twitch: 1. Context: 0:00 - 1:37 2. Definitions and Comparisons: 1:38 - 4:39 3. The Scope of the Game’s Philosophy: 4:40 - 9:43 4. Existentialism in a Nutshell: 9:44 - 11:08 5. Synopsis: 11:09 - 12:36 6. Yoko Taro’s Style: 12:37 - 14:08 7. Transcendental Meditation: 14:09 - 14:59 8. SPOILER WARNING: 15:00 - 15:24 9. Character Names and Their Philosophy: 15:25 - 16:55 10. Immanuel and the “Thing-in-Itself“