Shadows is the latest game in the franchise which, after years of requests, finally sees the series extend into feudal Japan.

the story follows Yasuke on his journey from the African continent to feudal Japan in the 16th century, where he was made a samurai after a local lord recognised his skill and dignity as a warrior.

Teppo weapons in Assassin's Creed Shadows offer higher damage, accuracy, and range than the Bow but come with a slow fire ...

Our student writer argues that the video game developers should issue an apology for skewing perceptions of the country.

This revival blends retro charm with modern flair, offering a lighter, energetic take on the samurai genre, now streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix Japan. The revamped Yaiba keeps its original ...

First Japanese setting in a mainline AC game: Fans have begged for this for over a decade, and it’s finally happening in the late 1500s—when ninja clans, samurai power struggles, and European ...

Marty Connor was 18 years old when he fought all 36 days during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. But perhaps his greatest legacy would be what happened after the war. 80 years after Iwo Jima, his ...

It took almost 30 years for Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu to exorcise the demons that have caused him heartbreak at the World Cup. The Samurai Blue’s stirring come-from-behind 2-1 win over ...

As Star Wars Celebration Japan ... black with a helmet that screams fear. Let’s start with the most iconic villain in cinema history: Darth Vader. His helmet and face mask were directly inspired by ...

So far, one thing has been clear: The “U.S. century,” which lasted for 80 years after the ... which continues to struggle with bad loans, and Japan, which is still trying to “escape deflation.” ...