As fans eagerly wait for the upcoming instalment of Shogun, there is a piqued interest in the historical context that guides the plot of the series. In fact, Yoshi Toranaga's character has led many to ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. According to Alex Hutchinson, who was the creative director on 2012's Assassin's Creed III, an Assassin's Creed game set in feudal Japan might feel ...

Adapted from a best-selling manga series and a classic 1990s anime, Rurouni Kenshin follows the journey of Himura Kenshin, a legendary assassin who vows never to kill again. But beneath the surface of ...

With “Ghosts of Yotei” and “Assassin’s Creed: Shadows” set for wide release in 2025, it looks as though feudal Japan is going to be on a lot of gamers’ minds this year. And with good reason: From “Way ...

The mainstream media regularly report that young Americans have no interest in history or other cultures. But every month, tens of thousands of them buy the latest installment in the adventures of ...