Ubisoft issues statement over Assassin’s Creed Shadows backlash
As a passionate gamer, I was excited about the announcement of Assassin’s Creed Shadows set in Feudal Japan earlier this year. However, my excitement was short-lived when I saw the controversy surrounding its portrayal of Japan’s history and the addition of Yasuke, a Black Samurai, as one of the game’s main characters. The backlash from a vocal portion of the gaming community was swift and intense.