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Tupac Returns as In-Game Character, Stirring Debate Over Digital Likeness
technology1 month ago

Tupac Returns as In-Game Character, Stirring Debate Over Digital Likeness

The late rapper Tupac Shakur is set to appear as an original character named Amaru in the upcoming game Stranger Than Heaven from RGG Studio, announced at Summer Game Fest and drawing mixed reactions. The studio says the likeness was developed using archival material without AI, with Snoop Dogg involved and the estate overseen by Tom Whalley. Critics worry about the ethics and long-term impact of posthumous appearances on Tupac’s legacy, while others see it as a bold, curios approach in gaming. The debate reflects broader concerns about digital re-creations and the treatment of deceased figures in media.

via CBC|
#digital-likeness#ryu-ga-gotoku-studio#stranger-than-heaven
RGG Studio Reimagines Tupac's Life in 2026 for Stranger Than Heaven
technology1 month ago

RGG Studio Reimagines Tupac's Life in 2026 for Stranger Than Heaven

RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven will feature a digitally resurrected Tupac Shakur and explore how he might act if he were alive in 2026, with consent from his family and estate and a focus on envisioning a potential future rather than recreating his past; the cameo ties to Snoop Dogg's role and the game's Tojo Clan origin story, with a winter release and ongoing rights considerations.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#likeness-rights#rgg-studio#stranger-than-heaven
RGG Studio Defends Tupac Shakur Casting in Stranger Than Heaven
technology1 month ago

RGG Studio Defends Tupac Shakur Casting in Stranger Than Heaven

RGG Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama explains the decision to cast Tupac Shakur in Stranger Than Heaven, a move inspired by Snoop Dogg and pursued with Tupac’s family and estate approval; the team intends to depict Tupac’s potential future rather than his past, a choice that remains controversial as the game launches January 15, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

via Game Informer|
#likeness-rights#rgg-studio#snoop-dogg
Tupac Shakur Returns as Digital Cameo in Stranger Than Heaven, With Estate Approval
news1 month ago

Tupac Shakur Returns as Digital Cameo in Stranger Than Heaven, With Estate Approval

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will digitally resurrect Tupac Shakur as a character in Stranger Than Heaven after obtaining approval from Tupac’s estate and family; the idea, which followed discussions with Snoop Dogg about casting, is framed by the developers as adding value to the game, despite backlash, and is placed in the broader context of Japan’s practice of reviving deceased actors (e.g., Bunta Sugawara).

via Kotaku|
#masayoshi-yokoyama#news#stranger-than-heaven
Stranger Than Heaven Debuts Heavier, Parry-Driven Combat That Leaves Its Motives Murky
games1 month ago

Stranger Than Heaven Debuts Heavier, Parry-Driven Combat That Leaves Its Motives Murky

Hands-on with Stranger Than Heaven reveals a weighty, parry-based combat system that maps left/right bumper actions to stance-specific strikes and uses directional blocks for precise counters, all while sticking to a knife-wielding, no-dodge approach. Encounters with waves of enemies and a challenging miniboss showcase a tense, Souls-like rhythm, but the author remains unsure what Makoto Daito fights for or what RGG Studio is ultimately aiming to say, especially given recent controversies around the Tupac cameo and broader studio direction. At its core, the demo excites with its brutal, methodical combat, even as the larger narrative questions linger.

via Kotaku|
#combat-system#games#parry
gaming1 month ago

Tupac Shakur Joins Sega’s Stranger Than Heaven Cast for 2027 Release

At Summer Game Fest 2026, Sega and RGG Studio announced that rapper/actor Tupac Shakur will join the cast of STRANGER THAN HEAVEN as the character Amaru, joining Snoop Dogg and Cordell Broadus in the game. The title is set for a worldwide release on January 15, 2027 and will be available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, with pre-orders open for digital standard/ deluxe editions and physical standard/collector’s editions. The Collector’s Edition includes a 12-inch vinyl, exclusive steelbook, and DLC codes; Tupac’s portrayal is supervised by his estate and created without AI, with more details to come.

via Games Press|
#gaming#rgg-studio#sega
Tupac Shakur to Star in 2027 Action-Adventure Stranger Than Heaven
gaming1 month ago

Tupac Shakur to Star in 2027 Action-Adventure Stranger Than Heaven

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN will release on January 15, 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, with Game Pass support. Tupac Shakur joins the cast as Amaru, alongside other announced actors, and Snoop Dogg with Cordell Broadus appear, contributing to the soundtrack. Pre-orders are available for digital and physical editions, including a limited Collector’s Edition with a 12-inch vinyl, SteelBook case, and bonus content; the game is developed by RGG Studio and published by SEGA.

via Gematsu|
#gaming#rgg-studio#sega
Digital Tupac Revival in a Yakuza-Style Game Sparks Debate
games1 month ago

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.

via Kotaku|
#games#rgg-studios#snoop-dogg
Mopreme Shakur files wrongful-death suit over Tupac murder, citing new leads
crime-and-courts2 months ago

Mopreme Shakur files wrongful-death suit over Tupac murder, citing new leads

Tupac Shakur's stepbrother Mopreme Shakur filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Duane “Keffe D” Davis and unnamed defendants, arguing that grand jury transcripts and Netflix's Sean Combs: The Reckoning reveal a broader conspiracy behind the 1996 Las Vegas murder; Davis, charged with first-degree murder, is set for trial this summer. The suit—brought as administrator of Tupac's stepfather Mutulu Shakur's estate— seeks damages from those involved.

via Los Angeles Times|
#crime-and-courts#duane-davis#mopreme-shakur
Assata Shakur, Fugitive and Activist, Dies in Cuba at 78
world9 months ago

Assata Shakur, Fugitive and Activist, Dies in Cuba at 78

Assata Shakur, a Black Liberation Army member and fugitive with a $2 million FBI reward, died in Havana at age 78, where she had received political asylum from Fidel Castro. She was known for her involvement in a 1973 shootout, her escape from prison, and her life on the run, including her years in Cuba where she was a controversial figure. She was also Tupac Shakur's godmother.

via CNN|
#assata-shakur#cuba#fbi
"Legal Battle Over Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect's Jailhouse Calls and Bail"
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Legal Battle Over Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect's Jailhouse Calls and Bail"

Authorities are investigating jailhouse phone calls from Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a suspect in the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, after hearing remarks indicating he might have been conspiring to harm witnesses cooperating with the prosecution. Prosecutors allege that Davis posed "credible threats to witnesses" and a "danger to the community," citing conversations that led to the relocation of a witness. Davis denies the allegations, claiming the calls were misinterpreted and that the "green light" comments were a threat against him or his family. His trial date is set for June 3, and he has pleaded not guilty.

via ABC News|
#crime-and-justice#duane-keffe-d-davis#jailhouse-calls