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[Kerotan]

Just turn the brightness up until he becomes white, bro.

My TV has a brightness setting called Thriller.

 

[Phobos Base]

Black Flag had a Welsh privateer in the Caribbeans…

Not trying to be mean here, but do some of you actually play these games?

Why would that be unusual, there were plenty of Europeans there at the time?

 

[MagiusNecros]

I suppose it is not too different from William in Nioh ie. a person who is not of a Japanese background becoming a samurai.

Both William Adams and Yasuke were real people but games of course will take a lot of liberties with realism in order to make a better game (I doubt the real William Adams used a kusarigama to kill a big titty semen demon irl). Nioh also featured Yasuke as one of the final bosses named "Obsidian Samurai".

The real reason to be skeptical of the game is that Assassins Creed has fucking stunk since Origins.

Difference is William became one of the first Western Samurai and Yosuke never became a Samurai at all.

Yosuke was only a Retainer/Page and never was granted the title of Samurai/Knight.

But hey video games.

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I feel like in a AC game which is primarily stealth you should just be a Ninja/Kunoichi instead of a Samurai frontliner.

 

[simpatico]

Naoe is Japanese. Everyone else in the game aside from Yasuke, is Japanese.

Everyone but the main character. They do get to be the bad guys though! Tough luck Nippon bro’s, you guys are second fiddle. Maybe we will circle back to Japan again in AC 32 and give them a main character.

 

[Alebrije]

lol

I Will wait for the PS extra edition by 2026-27

 

[March Climber]

Why would that be unusual, there were plenty of Europeans there at the time?

Welsh Privateers were a thing, even 100 years prior to the start of Black Flag. Read up on Henry Morgan.

Clearly you know as little about history as you do about the reason people are annoyed at this game. But thanks for proving my point.

I don't think March Climber cares to understand history. His stance seems to just be gaslighting and mental gymnastics to justify why nobody should be upset with this.

I don’t think it’s unusual. Look at his argument (the person I quoted) to see why I said that. In his logic, the Black Flag protagonist should have been a native Caribbean since it’s set in that area.

Everyone but the main character.

It’s dual main characters. Naoe is also the protagonist.

 

[Ristifer]

Honestly, I don't give a fuck what race/gender/identity is given to the protagonist(s). The writing will most likely suck a large amount of balls, and so the actual story of the protagonist(s) will be forgettable. And that's being generous.

 

[Raven117]

Oh, I'll give it a go. As always. If I don't have anything else to play. Who is doing the soundtrack? One thing about Ubisoft games is that their soundtracks are often the best part of the game. (Far Cry 5, Assassins Creed 2).

 

[Aion002]

I am just curious about the combat now.

If it is more garbage like Valhalla or if they were actually able to make something fun to play.

The art style seems cool.

 

[Arsic]

I just need to see gameplay man.

This has the potential to trump odyssey as my favorite game from Ubi.

 

[MagiusNecros]

I just need to see gameplay man.

Gameplay would help I agree.

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

What's this I'm hearing about always online and the whole game isn't on the disc?

 

[Stafford]

The additional screenshots in the IGN article don't look all that crazy. After all that lighting talk and it being current gen only.....i expect more. It's just screenshots, not footage just yet, but still.

 

[Mortisfacio]

I am just curious about the combat now.

If it is more garbage like Valhalla or if they were actually able to make something fun to play.

The art style seems cool.

I expect more like Valhalla, but want to be proven wrong. I have no idea how Ubisoft managed to make norse mythos SO boring.

 

[Lionel Richie]

僕らはサムライでクソだった

 

[Black_Stride]

Difference is William became one of the first Western Samurai and Yosuke never became a Samurai at all.

Yosuke was only a Retainer/Page and never was granted the title of Samurai/Knight.

Do we have a source for this?

 

[Kiya's Guard]

Damn, too soon. I'm still waiting for AC Mirage to hit $20.

I got it for 15 bucks two days ago. It was at 25 and a 10 bucks discount with the promo code

 

[Black_Stride]

The scene in which Yasuke strikes with some kind of sledgehammer... it's such nonsense. The opposite of a samurai. Well, someone's going to tell me he's not really one,.

Mate.
You arent even trying are you.....or maybe you.
Trying really hard to be angry at things.
That weapon is real.
And was considered Samurais most devastating weapon.

Its even featured in many anime and manga.

 

[Kenpachii]

I just need to see gameplay man.

This has the potential to trump odyssey as my favorite game from Ubi.

Just finished replaying odyssey, such a good game.

Really have high hopes for this one.

 

[Black_Stride]

First gameplay screenshot?

This game leaked so long ago I even forgot I had this picture:

From photomode downsampled from 24K

 

[TheInfamousKira]

First gameplay screenshot?

From photomode downsampled from 24K

Jesus, someone warn that small Asian woman there's a Shadows with a sword behind her.

 

[TheInfamousKira]

Mate.
You arent even trying are you.....or maybe you.
Trying really hard to be angry at things.
That weapon is real.
And was considered Samurais most devastating weapon.

Its even featured in many anime and manga.

*jazz techno intensifies*

 

[Aion002]

Do we have a source for this?

William Adams (samurai) - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

If you want to read more about it:

In the Service of the Shogun

“Exhaustively researched. . . . Students of Japanese history and culture owe Cryns a debt of gratitude for this impressive achievement.”—Wall Street Journal • “William Adams comes alive in the revelatory In the Service of the Shogun. . . . Fans of the novel Shogun and the television series...

press.uchicago.edu

 

[MagiusNecros]

Do we have a source for this?

Nothing concrete in regards to Yasuke.

Yasuke - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Much more info on Willaim though.

William Adams (samurai) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Gaiff]

Do we have a source for this?

There's precious little information regarding Yasuke. There's no specific mention of him being a samurai as far as I'm aware but he also lived in a period where the title had different connotations compared to later on. He was probably a Bushi which is somewhat incorrectly used interchangeably with the term Samurai.

 

[Black_Stride]

William Adams (samurai) - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

If you want to read more about it:

In the Service of the Shogun

“Exhaustively researched. . . . Students of Japanese history and culture owe Cryns a debt of gratitude for this impressive achievement.”—Wall Street Journal • “William Adams comes alive in the revelatory In the Service of the Shogun. . . . Fans of the novel Shogun and the television series...

press.uchicago.edu

Nothing concrete in regards to Yasuke.

Yasuke - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Much more info on Willaim though.

William Adams (samurai) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

There's precious little information regarding Yasuke. There's no specific mention of him being a samurai as far as I'm aware but he also lived in a period where the title had different connotations compared to later on. He was probably a Bushi which is somewhat incorrectly used interchangeably with the term Samurai.

Near literally the perfect character for Ubisoft to use creative license on.
I dont get why some people are getting upset over it and stating speculation as fact. (not you guys).

 

[FeralEcho]

I really don't mind the main character,at least he looks cool here and he was a badass in Nioh as well and at least it's not another edgy woman with that terrible sidecut or afro with 0 personality which seems to be the norm in games nowadays.

I do find it funny that gaming companies keep pulling the inclusion and diversity card but only for certain races and genders...Fuck everyone else apparently.

Outside of Ghost of Tsushima I struggle to think of another western game with an asian protagonist....Stranglehold?Sleeping Dogs? Like 15 years ago....And to make things worse,there have already been two black protagonists in AC with none asian,even in a game set in their own land lol Inclusion my ass.

Still,like I said,at least they made him look badass so that's great,he looks visually appealing and I want to see his story in a big AC game, I'm just worried about the writting.... it's current day Ubisoft afterall...

My main gripe however is the always online requirement,fuck that,I ain't buying a game I won't own...So if they won't change that aspect till launch then I won't get this and considering I have all the main AC games that's saying something...

 

[FeralEcho]

Just finished replaying odyssey, such a good game.

Really have high hopes for this one.

Best non traditional AC by far. My favourite AC in the new style.

 

[SHA]

Nice, specially designed for insecure overseas male beta player to fulfil their power fantasy to get pretty asian girl (after they slaughter a tons of local alpha "Chud" male of course)

Not sure if she's the innocent one here.

 

[Gaiff]

There was never a black samurai. Yasuke was never an actual samurai. He was a “pet” at best.

It's debated but, I lean towards no. The second part is complete bullshit.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Near literally the perfect character for Ubisoft to use creative license on.
I dont get why some people are getting upset over it and stating speculation as fact. (not you guys).

I think people just wanted both male/female Japanese protagonists in a game set in Japan.

My only issue is the Always Online and the lack of actual gameplay footage.

Can't really make a judgment call until then. And given Ubisoft games have tons of padding and lack of engagement it's a easy wait for sale kind of game.

 

[Gaiff]

Near literally the perfect character for Ubisoft to use creative license on.
I dont get why some people are getting upset over it and stating speculation as fact. (not you guys).

I recommend this video to learn more about him.

 

[Danjin44]

It’s their choice what character they want put in the game…..there is no “rule” what character should be or shouldn’t in the game.

Biggest issue is story is gonna bland as fuck with boring gameplay loop.

 

[Doczu]

Looks sick as fuck, instant buy, come at me bros

I won't come at you cause it sounds that you'd like it you sick enjoying Ubisoft games pervert

 

[Black_Stride]

I think people just wanted both male/female Japanese protagonists in a game set in Japan.

My only issue is the Always Online and the lack of actual gameplay footage.

Can't really make a judgment call until then. And given Ubisoft games have tons of padding and lack of engagement it's a easy wait for sale kind of game.

Your first sentence makes the most sense.
People are just dancing around saying it, by criticizing that Yasuke was most definitely not a samurai......come on his title is the least of their worries.
Be real.



The always online bullshit.....now that can suck a dick.....WHY?!?!

I recommend this video to learn more about him.

My thing is if the historical figure has a lot of blank spaces......isnt that the perfect place for Ubi to just inject things?
Creative/Artistic/Historical License aint dead.

 

[MagiusNecros]

I really don't think it matters in the long run. What I find curious is that Naoe(technically) isn't tied to JP history but Yusuke barely is.

But I found this so this is interesting.

Naoe Kanetsugu - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Slothbeing1209]

Best part about Ubisoft game is cinematic trailer. Main female character looks boring , her face ,outfit,.. everything is bland af. Idk she looks like Philippines girl than Japanese girl lol.

 

[StereoVsn]

Wait, this is always online plus the Battle Passes? I guess Ubi doesn’t want those filthy PC players “cheating” in this SP game.

Keep digging, Ubi, keep digging.

 

[SHA]

Nice, specially designed for insecure overseas male beta player to fulfil their power fantasy to get pretty asian girl (after they slaughter a tons of local alpha "Chud" male of course)

What's beta player? Are you saying multiplayer players are the alpha ones?

 

[The_Observer]

In an objective sense I found it interesting, that a black samurai is the main character which could lead to a really interesting and good story in the proper hands. But after Odyssey’s vomit-inducingly shitty writing I don’t expect anything. And of course we all know the real reason why these two are the main characters. DEI bullshit.

 

[Romulus]

My main problem is we finally get a Assassin's Creed game in Japan with Asians and they ignore all the hundreds of Japanese real Samurai(actually confirmed) to plaster a Black guy who was never even confirmed a samurai.

It's forced. There's absolutely no way around it.

 

[SNPlayen]

Rise of the Ghost of Assassins Checkbox Game

 

[Zathalus]

Some interesting stuff about Yasuke here:

Who Was Yasuke, Japan's First Black Samurai?

In the late 16th century, the enigmatic warrior fought alongside a feudal lord dubbed the "Great Unifier"

www.smithsonianmag.com

Some notes:

- He probably wasn't a slave, but a free man acting as a bodyguard for Alessandro Valignano, an Italian Jesuit missionary.
- Nobunaga was so fascinated in the first meeting he thought he was covered in black paint and when ordered him washed. After finding out it wasn't paint Nobunaga threw a welcome party for him.
- Yasuke was described as “[appearing] to be 26 or 27 years old. … This man looked robust and had a good demeanor. What is more, his formidable strength surpassed that of ten men.”
- Other chronicles characterize the samurai as an intelligent, imposing figure who stood more than six feet tall. Though Yasuke was already a skilled warrior, he likely underwent additional martial arts training upon joining Nobunaga’s army.
- It doesn't appear that Nobunaga and him were lovers.
- He was quite popular with the locals.
- Yasuke was one of two people present when Nobunaga committed seppeku. He escaped with Nobunagas head.
- He was not executed buy official records of him stop at this point.

It's not actually clear if he was made a Samurai or not, but considering he was one of two present when Nobunaga killed himself he was apparently highly trusted. The idea that he was a pet or simple servant is laughable.

Some clarification on what his role likely was -

 

[Z O N E]

My main problem is we finally get a Assassin's Creed game in Japan with Asians and they ignore all the hundreds of Japanese real Samurai(actually confirmed) to plaster a Black guy who was never even confirmed a samurai.

It's forced. There's absolutely no way around it.

THIS, THIS and THIS.

There were MANY different options for a Samurai they could've picked, but instead they chose the 1 black guy who we don't even have evidence was ever given the title of Samurai.

Also, the game would've been amazing had we played as Miyamoto Musashi. He was undefeated across 60 duels. Also won most of his duels with a wooden stick.

 

[Nigel]

 

[marjo]

I don’t think it’s unusual. Look at his argument (the person I quoted) to see why I said that. In his logic, the Black Flag protagonist should have been a native Caribbean since it’s set in that area.


It’s dual main characters. Naoe is also the protagonist.

Yes, but apparently she doesn't count because, you know, vagina.

 

[Arachnid]

Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Inside Ubisoft’s Ambitious Open World Japan - IGN

An inside look at Assassin's Creed Shadows, Ubisoft's ambitious open world Japan where your every move is affected by weather, season, and lighting systems.

www.ign.com

I’m very excited for this one.

That interview hits all the right notes for me. I want a legit stealth experience.

Unfortunately, this is AC, so I'll keep my expectations low.

 

[El Muerto]

 

[SirKicksalot]

My main problem is we finally get a Assassin's Creed game in Japan with Asians and they ignore all the hundreds of Japanese real Samurai(actually confirmed) to plaster a Black guy who was never even confirmed a samurai.

It's forced. There's absolutely no way around it.

It's a convenient way tutorial character. Culture seen through the outsider's eyes etc. Also a convenient backdoor to a shitty Africa map or expansion. Where did he go with Nobunaga's noggin? Why, back to Mozambique of course!

 

[TheInfamousKira]

It's a convenient way tutorial character. Culture seen through the outsider's eyes etc. Also a convenient backdoor to a shitty Africa map or expansion. Where did he go with Nobunaga's noggin? Why, back to Mozambique of course!

Will buy collectors edition if one of the DLC is titled Nobonaga's Noggin