Assasins Creed Shadows Sparks Investigation Onto Historian

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As a seasoned gamer and history enthusiast, I find myself both amused and dismayed by the recent turn of events surrounding Assassin’s Creed Shadows and the investigation into Thomas Lockley, the historian behind Yasuke’s character in the game.

Assasins Creed Shadows Sparks Investigation Onto Historian
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Samuel Brickell

Funny news recently as Assasins Creed Shadows sparks internal ivestigations in Japan!

Thomas Lockley, the historian behind Yasuke, is being investigated by his university.

But the man has gone and deleted all of his social accounts after being called out.

Assasins Creed Shadows Sparks Investigation Into Thomas Lockley

To begin with, you might be curious about who Thomas Lockley is. He’s the man responsible for creating the intriguing legend of Yasuke, a renowned Samurai figure in Japanese history.

Thomas holds the position of an associate professor at Nihon University College of Law in Tokyo, with Jewish background. He is known for instructing students about Japan’s international and multicultural history. However, what makes Thomas particularly noteworthy is his co-authorship of the book “African Samurai.” In this captivating work, they explore the intriguing story of Yasuke, a servant to the renowned Japanese warlord, Nobunaga.

Writing a book about Yasuke, a intriguing historical figure from the sixteenth century, is not a problem at all. In fact, it’s something to look forward to. Nevertheless, it’s important to note that the book in question is marketed as a genuine biography of this person.

The book, purporting historical truth, served as the foundation for Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. Subsequently, this production sparked an inquiry from within the institutions concerning Thomas’ involvement.

Currently, publications such as the Nihon Journal and others are accusing this individual of deceit. He allegedly misrepresented information on the English Wikipedia by citing his own book. Furthermore, this person has disappeared from the online world.

Surprisingly, just as an assassin would vanish, he’s withdrawn from public view, shunning accusations. He’s erased his online presence, removing accounts on Facebook and X, and concealed himself in a stack of hay.

Thomas is in a difficult situation, as numerous Japanese media outlets express their disapproval. I mentioned earlier that Nihon University has erased his records. Additionally, NHK has terminated his program.

Needless to say, this paints not only himself but also Ubisoft in a rather unappealing light.

The Big issue

Initially, the primary concern is indeed rewriting history. This individual sought to present Japan’s past in a specific light, disregarding factual accuracy. The Nihon Journal warns that such manipulation could bring detrimental effects on Japanese culture.

As someone who has spent years studying history and cultural representation, I strongly believe that it’s important to distinguish between fact and fiction. While it’s perfectly fine for someone to create a story about a cool black samurai, what becomes problematic is when this is presented as historical truth.

It takes away from the real history and the real Yasuke himself.

As a gamer, I’ve noticed that there’s been some debate around a controversial topic in the gaming community recently – the Genshin Impact Petition. I delved into this issue, acknowledging its racial undertones. However, it feels hypocritical that similar controversies aren’t addressed with the same intensity and scrutiny in other games or communities.

I understand a new perspective, but the reactions from certain sources leave me puzzled. They place great emphasis on quick reporting, and once the facts emerge, players often downplay the situation, stating “it’s just a game” or “it’s not real.” However, only a few days prior, they were vehemently criticizing anyone who questioned the topic and are now debating the Genshin Impact controversy in their subsequent posts.

In the end, it’s just another Assassin’s Creed game by Ubisoft that may not hold your interest. However, when Assassin’s Creed Shadows stirs up such a contentious debate that even the Japanese government gets involved, you can be sure something went wrong!

Now, it’s clear that the historical accuracy of the game is questionable at best. And even if we could confirm its historical authenticity, that wouldn’t necessarily make it an enjoyable game.

Although it’s reassuring that deceitful individuals like Thomas are held accountable, the situation with Ubisoft remains unclear. It’s possible they too were misled by Thomas when he altered the books. Let’s give them the benefit of the doubt – they might have been as oblivious as most others.

If you’re among those who wish to explore more of the intriguing Yasuke character, I recommend giving Nioh a try. In this game, Yasuke is featured and some captivating elements are developed around him. remarkably, this isn’t met with criticism since it’s set in the fantasy realm.

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2024-07-20 18:30