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Ubisoft canceled its Tokyo Game Show stream due to controversy surrounding “Assassin’s Creed: Shadows,” a game featuring a black samurai protagonist in Japan, created by a white author, despite claims of historical accuracy.
The game’s pre-orders are reportedly underperforming for Assassin’s Creed standards, according to some sources, potentially indicating a lack of confidence in the product just two months before release.
The controversy stems from the game’s depiction of Yasuke, a black samurai, with some questioning his historical existence and Ubisoft’s creative liberties, causing concern within the Japanese community.
Ubisoft’s decision to cancel the stream may be an attempt to avoid further backlash and maintain investor confidence, as the company faces financial struggles and criticism for rushing out games.
The situation highlights the importance of sensitivity readers and historical consultants in game development, particularly when depicting culturally sensitive topics and historical figures from different cultures.
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Ubisoft is facing significant backlash and distrust from Japanese gamers over its portrayal of Japanese culture in the upcoming Assassin’s Creed game, leading to the cancellation of its Tokyo Game Show stream and concerns about historical accuracy and cultural sensitivity.
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