Digital Tupac Revival in a Yakuza-Style Game Sparks Debate
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.