'Assassin's Creed' controversy: Dive into the debate surrounding the latest instalment

'Assassin's Creed' controversy: Dive into the debate surrounding the latest instalment

Join us as we explore the heated discussions around the newest "Assassin's Creed" video game, praised for its beauty but sparking debates over character choices and historical accuracy. Plus, discover the incredible rescue of 18th-century French masterpieces from Los Angeles wildfires, now on display near Paris. Finally, don't miss the groundbreaking exhibition at the Pompidou Centre honouring Black artists, before the museum closes for a five-y…

Assassin's Creed' sparks bitter battles

The Assassin's Creed series of video games is adored for painstaking historic accuracy, but also sparks controversy with heavy use of artistic license – most recently with a black samurai in the latest instalment, Shadows. Released on Thursday, Shadows takes place in 16th-century feudal Japan, replete with imposing fortified cities and tranquil temples crafted by developers. "They've done a really fantastic job with very accurate recreations," s…

The Prime Minister of Japan Responded to a Question About Assassin’s Creed Shadows Today — Here’s What’s Actually Going On

Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister of Japan, responded to a question about Assassin’s Creed Shadows today during an official government conference meeting. While some reports have indicated that Prime Minister Ishiba hit out at Ubisoft’s Feudal Japan-set game and its maker Ubisoft over concerns about its depictions of shrines, the truth is less controversial.

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows shrine destruction prompts response from Japanese government

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that he would like to discuss ‘legal measures’ when asked about the depictions of shrines and other locations in games like Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. According to the Japanese site Game*Spark, the topic of Assassin’s Creed: Shadows and how players were able to destroy environmental objects and kill Japanese civilians was brought […] Source

New 'Assassin's Creed' game criticised in Japan parliament

'Shadows' has already sparked fierce debate online and beyond for casting a black samurai

Assassin's Creed Shadows gives you a lot of freedom. Disrespect for Japanese culture and tradition is not one of them.