The Curious Case of Pointless Video Game Controversies

Today, controversies have grown into intricate problems, frequently linked to political disagreements, such as the heated online discussions about Assassin’s Creed Shadows on social media platforms. The developers endured harassment from a swarm of internet trolls, leading Ubisoft to gather a complete legal team to manage the situation. Additionally, the game encountered criticism due to Yasuke’s representation, with critics arguing that he was not historically a samurai.

Why Haven’t Fighting Games Copied Injustice 2’s Best Feature?

By emphasizing individuality, we were reminded of how Injustice 2 tackled this issue effectively. Instead of replacing a character with a clone, the developers opted to create alternate skins for the existing fighters. Despite being skins, they still had distinct voices and unique character interactions, giving the impression that each one was entirely separate.