S4·E34 Assassin's Creed: Battle of the Black Samurai
Synopsis
The trailer for the video game “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” sparked a real outcry: online attacks, petitions, calls for boycotts. In question? The presence of a black samurai. Deciphering a controversy which revives debates on representativeness in video games.
On May 15, 2024, Ubisoft studios released the trailer for one of their most anticipated video games: Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This clip, which presents the fourteenth part of the cult saga, aroused very violent opposition. The reason: the character of Yasuke, a black samurai. However, far from being a pure marketing creation, Yasuke is a very real historical character. Executive producer of the Assassin’s Creed brand, Marc-Alexis Côté tells us about this anti-Yasuke revolt. The founder of the Afrogameuses association, Jennifer Lufau, traces the history of racialized characters in video games.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 4 Episode 34 of The World in Images air?
Season 4, Episode 34 ('Assassin's Creed: Battle of the Black Samurai') originally aired on March 20, 2025.
How long is Season 4 Episode 34 ('Assassin's Creed: Battle of the Black Samurai')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The World in Images.
What happens in The World in Images Season 4 Episode 34?
The trailer for the video game “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” sparked a real outcry: online attacks, petitions, calls for boycotts. In question? The presence of a black samurai. Deciphering a controversy which revives debates on representativeness in video games. On May 15, 2024, Ubisoft studios releas...