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Ubisoft has issued a statement to the Japanese community who are concerned about some cultural aspects of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, namely Yasuke. The promotional materials used for the game included Yasuke, an African man who is one of the game’s protagonists. This caused some arguments online regarding the historical accuracy of the character.

Ubisoft Publishes Letter to Placate Japanese Community Concerned By Assassin’s Creed Shadows

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Ubisoft also addresses conversations surrounding Yasuke, again

Ubisoft apologizes for Assassin's Creed Shadows promotional material that's "caused concern within the Japanese community," promises the RPG will "keep evolving until launch"

Since the announcement of Ubisoft’s next Assassin’s Creed game, Shadows, it has been at the center of a culture war. Most of the conversation has been carried out in intensely bad faith, focusing on the usual suspects’ hatred of any game that doesn’t center a straight white male character, but it’s also grown more complicated following a series of issues raised by Japanese audiences regarding promotional materials. Ubisoft has now released a lengthy statement via its social media.

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The official Twitter account for the Assassin’s Creed franchise has posted an apology for the way its portrayal of Japan has been received by Japanese audiences. In their apology, Ubisoft acknowledged that their depiction of Yasuke as a samurai is “a matter of debate”, tempering their initial commitment to affirming Yasuke as a samurai. Yasuke’s inclusion as a samurai in the new Assassin’s Creed game has led to edit wars on Wikipedia and criticism of historian Thomas Lockley.

Ubisoft admits Yasuke being a samurai is a ‘matter of debate’

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

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Hype for GTA 6 is rising once again after Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two made a key announcement.GTA 6 is the video game everyone is waiting for and it's safe to say it's the most anticipated game of all time.There haven't been many announcements about the game itself though - all that's come from official channels was confirmation at the end of 2023 Rockstar is working on GTA 6 along with a first trailer.A release window was given of 2025.In May, during an earnings call, Take-Two, an American holding company that owns Rockstar and 2K, narrowed that down by saying...

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From Bastila Shan to Luke Skywalker, the Jedi of Star Wars have captivated the hearts and minds of fans for decades. Indeed, representing some of the most beloved characters and factions in Star Wars, the Jedi have accrued a plethora of novels over time. Sadly, the sheer volume of literature on these galactic guardians often deters the casual Jedi fan, who doesn’t wish to waste time cutting through some less engaging offerings.

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Many wonderful creatures exist in the fantasy genre, but none are as well-known and beloved as the dragon. These mighty lizard-like creatures come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but the most commonly seen are armed with bat-like wings and the ability to breathe fire upon their enemies. There are as many depictions of dragons as there are cultures on Earth, meaning that they can fulfill any role in a story, be it the final enemy the hero must overcome or a wise and powerful ally against evil.

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According to a recent internal email reported on by Business Insider and IGN, Microsoft is shutting down a diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) team. The team’s lead claims that the company’s leadership has showcased “investigated and evidenced discrimination, harassment, and toxicity.” Additionally, they claim that their “role and team were eliminated due to ‘changing business needs’ as of July 1st, 2024.” It also states that DEI programs and teams are at a danger across all businesses.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows is fiction, Ubisoft reiterates after Yasuke debate

Ubisoft emphasized that Assassin's Creed Shadows is a fictional story as the debate around Yasuke's inclusion rages...

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is fiction, Ubisoft reiterates after Yasuke debate

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