Upcoming ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Game Attacked As ‘Woke’ Over Black Samurai Protagonist—But It’s Based On A Real Black Warrior
Yasuke is a real historical figure thought of by historians as the “first Black samurai.” Though his exact origins are ...
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Hands-On: A Sneak(ing) Peek at Ninja Fights and Samurai Brawls
The first character is Yasuke, a powerful Black samurai brought to Japan as ... Naoe is your protagonist of choice: a Japanese ninja who prioritizes stealth and maneuverability.
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Japanese Fans Are Puzzled That Yasuke Is In ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’
The new trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows has dropped and this time it’s set in feudal Japan, but some Japanese gamers are puzzled that it includes Yasuke. Yasuke was an actual historical ...
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There's a New Assassin's Creed Shadows 'Controversy'
Assassin's Creed Shadows' portrayal of Yasuke has been criticized before. Many believe his presence alone is anomalous since the game depicts him as a Black person living in Japan during the ...
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Keeping DEI in games means finding authenticity in our narratives | Full Inventory
This is a serious insult to Japanese culture and history, and may also be linked to Asian racism.” In the comments, several petition signers blame DEI for the “imposition of diversity.” Many link the ...