Upcoming ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Game Attacked As ‘Woke’ Over Black Samurai Protagonist—But It’s Based On A Real Black Warrior
Yasuke is a real historical figure thought of by historians as the “first Black samurai.” Though his exact origins are ...
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Assassin's Creed slammed for 'forced diversity' with African Samurai
However, the decision to include Yasuke, a samurai of African origin who entered ... I don't care that we have a black protagonist. I'm just disappointed I still can't play a male Asian assassin.' ...
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Yasuke not being an assassin in Assassin's Creed Shadows is nothing new, it's just the first time Ubisoft isn't in denial
Syndicate isn't the only AC game that's tried to broaden our combat horizons. Ubisoft has been seeding the concept of a ...
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Japanese Fans Are Puzzled That Yasuke Is In ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’
However, the issues start with the fact that the other protagonist is Yasuke and he’s now a samurai. Yasuke has been portrayed in a bunch of different ways over the years, in anime such as Afro ...
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Hands-On: A Sneak(ing) Peek at Ninja Fights and Samurai Brawls
The first character is Yasuke, a powerful Black samurai brought to Japan as a Portuguese slave. His large build and heavy armor makes him a great choice for any missions where you plan to charge ...