# Nier creator Yoko Taro says he's achieved his career dreams, but he continues working because it's 'good for preventing dementia'

> They say that art is never finished, only abandoned—but that doesn't seem to be the case for Yoko Taro, creator of Nier and Drakengard, who you might recognize by the round, smiley Emil mask he wears.

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/nier-creator-yoko-taro-says-hes-achieved-his-career-dreams-but-he-continues-working-because-its-good-for-preventing-dementia/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6acbd30012dcaebd7add310a)
- **Published:** 2026-10-11
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #ai
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