"Assassin's Creed Shadows Sparks Debate Over Black Protagonist in Feudal Japan"
TL;DR
Ubisoft's upcoming game "Assassin’s Creed Shadows" faces criticism from conservative circles for featuring a Black samurai protagonist, Yasuke, and potential LGBTQ romances. Despite backlash, Yasuke is a real historical figure who served as a samurai in Japan. The game aims to explore his story creatively, allowing players to discover Japan through his perspective.
- 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' Called 'Woke' For Black Protagonist In Feudal Japan Forbes
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- How Assassin's Creed Shadows can use the history of samurai and shinobi to make a series-best experience Gamesradar
- Boy, I Sure Hope Assassin's Creed Shadows Isn't Just Ghost Of Tsushima TheGamer
- Gaming's latest culture war targets Yasuke, Japan's Black samurai The Japan Times
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