Digital Tupac Revival in a Yakuza-Style Game Sparks Debate

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Source: Kotaku
Digital Tupac Revival in a Yakuza-Style Game Sparks Debate
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Kotaku reports that Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios’ Stranger Than Heaven will digitally resurrect Tupac Shakur with Snoop Dogg involved, a move that has drawn sharp criticism for monetizing a deceased artist’s likeness and likening it to “zombie capitalism,” while noting the broader trend of reviving iconic figures in media and its potential impact on the game’s vibe and legacy.

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