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[RoboFu]

The game is going to be great. I understand that crazy wokness in gaming has everyone on edge but this is a samus moment not a concord.

 

[rkofan87]

Trevor project = supports gender transitioning for children, a made up solution for a made up problem. This is not charity. This is child abuse.

Off topic but oh my God that's what the Trevor Project has become sad very very sad it used to be about lgbtq rights not supporting turning children into trans when they're not very sad when it's becoming 2024

 

[Bombolone]

She is not athletic. Gives me Marvel Echo energy.

Some people have it some people don’t.
It looks like a cool hobby she takes up, just leave her out of the mocap room.

 

[N30RYU]

Let her coCk

Fixed

 

[Bojji]

Dual Katana confirmed.

They had guns in this time period

 

[DAHGAMING]

Not expecting anything. I don't know of what roles she has played in the past. She could be a very good actress. I'd expect so actually if Sucker Punch choose her for the part.

What I don't understand is why anyone thinks her bio in 2024 is going to affect the character she plays in 1600s Japan.

Come on we know theres going to be a fish supper scene.

Nah I like a joke and piss take but your right with your balanced take, we dont know what the character will be like yet, like you say its Sucker Punch aswell, im hyped for this game either way.

 

[Bojji]

Come on we know theres going to be a fish supper scene.

Nah I like a joke and piss take but your right with your balanced take, we dont know what the character will be like yet, like you say its Sucker Punch aswell, im hyped for this game either way.

SP are super wore (like almost all American studios of SCE), there will be no surprises here. They want us to consume the message here. We will learn how hard life was for a female, gay warrior in Japan of this era and how all men are evil or pussies (and nothing in between). You can save this post for late 2025 to compare with released game.

 

[Sintoid]

Lucky we are that the thread is about Kenjutsu abilities and not about wokeism/antiwokeism...

 

[Branded]

Whether it's he, she, they, them, whatever-the-fuck this person identifies as is fine by me. This person can use whatever words to describe themselves if that makes them happy.

You're fine with the mental health epidemic that's taken a hold of people?

Okeh.

 

[CompleteGlobalSaturation]

Whether it's he, she, they, them, whatever-the-fuck this person identifies as is fine by me. This person can use whatever words to describe themselves if that makes them happy.

But, good lord, you would think if they're being cast in a high profile, action role, they might want to hit the gym a bit and look the part. This person looks like they shouldn't be trying to stab people with swords and should instead be stabbing themselves with insulin.

I identify as your father.

 

[Rising_Hei]

There were strong female characters in the previous game already, and Sucker Punch won't rewrite history.

 

[solecon64]

I miss the days when things like this would just be practicing counting to 41. The gaming industry has given way too much attention to elements that do not deserve it.

 

[Ribi]

Let her cook

I read that as let her cock

 

[Sentenza]

There were strong female characters in the previous game already, and Sucker Punch won't rewrite history.

Almost every "unequivocally strong" character in the game in fact.
Even your tentative love interest was more manly than her own brother.

I guess people didn't raise a stink about it because the "anti-woke" paranoia was not as highlighted yet few years back.

 

[Tokio Blues]

WHAT DA FUCK, is she a man? or is he a woman?

 

[Rising_Hei]

Almost every "unequivocally strong" character in the game in fact.
Even your tentative love interest was more manly than her own brother.

I guess people didn't raise a stink about it because the "anti-woke" paranoia was not as highlighted yet few years back.

If people weren't trolling the main character is played by a trans, and didn't research her on social media, they'd have no complains. I get why many would dislike companies like Sweet Baby Inc, which actively help games and their writing get worse, but the paranoia and trying to boycott games like TLOU2 or this new Ghost of game is too much, it kinds of validates the opposing side arguments.

 

[FewRope]

The forum having a normal one as usual

 

[Nankatsu]

WHAT DA FUCK, is she a man? or is he a woman?

Career Opportunity wise it's like

 

[nemiroff]

In the morning light, she rises with the dawn,
With a heart so strong, she faces the new day.
Her spirit’s bright, like the cherry blossoms bloom,
In the dojo, she finds her way.

Oh, she’s a warrior, with a sword in her hand,
Dancing through the air, in a graceful stand.
With every swing, she feels so alive,
In the art of Kenjutsu, she thrives.

Her eyes are sharp, like the edge of her blade,
With every move, her fears start to fade.
In the ancient art, she finds her peace,
In the flow of Kenjutsu, her worries cease.

Oh, she’s a warrior, with a sword in her hand,
Dancing through the air, in a graceful stand.
With every swing, she feels so alive,
In the art of Kenjutsu, she thrives.

Through the seasons, she trains with pride,
With the strength of the mountains, and the ocean’s tide.
Her laughter echoes, in the dojo’s hall,
In the joy of Kenjutsu, she stands tall.

Oh, she’s a warrior, with a sword in her hand,
Dancing through the air, in a graceful stand.
With every swing, she feels so alive,
In the art of Kenjutsu, she thrives.

As the sun sets, she bows with grace,
With a smile on her face, she knows her place.
In the heart of a samurai, she finds her song,
In the world of Kenjutsu, she belongs.

 

[Emedan]

There were strong female characters in the previous game already, and Sucker Punch won't rewrite history.

Lesbians even..

 

[Sentenza]

it kinds of validates the opposing side arguments.

That's always the problem, isn't it?

On one hand some trends are hard to deny and can be understandably annoying in the long run, like the blatant attempts at pandering/preaching some "social messages".
On the other hand you have people who are genuinely guilty of what the other side accuse them of and are into the habit of entering a stupified frenzy every time ANY hint of representation/diversity shows itself.

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

Crossposting

Oh no, the actor is crazy. I refuse to consume any media with crazy or eccentric actors.

Now what media can I consume now...?

..
..
Oh.


Actors perform a role, much like how most of you are being performative right now.

 

[midnightAI]

Some of you trying to cancel her based on information unrelated to the game and before seeing her actual game performance.

I think some people need to go and look at their voice acting credits, wouldnt be surprised if they are in one of their favourite games.

 

[Trilobit]

If people weren't trolling the main character is played by a trans, and didn't research her on social media, they'd have no complains. I get why many would dislike companies like Sweet Baby Inc, which actively help games and their writing get worse, but the paranoia and trying to boycott games like TLOU2 or this new Ghost of game is too much, it kinds of validates the opposing side arguments.

Previous experiences have made people, including me, hesitant to feel hyped before we know for sure what kind of game this will be. A game where the story is in the focus or a game where the agenda is in focus.

 

[Cakeboxer]

The in game character looks much better than the actress which is a first for Western studios.

That makes me wonder, why she got cast. They changed her face and what i've seen from her Kejjutsu practises they definately shouldn't use her for motion captoring either.

 

[//DEVIL//]

Am I the only one not surprised Sony hired a girl by name only ? She has more muscles than I do .can’t ignore that fat belly too. 3-pack baby !!

So pretty too. She used to be a gang model before this gig.

Oh and what an amazing performance . How was she able to swing that sword . And only took her 10 seconds to put it back .

Amazing stuff I tell you

 

[Rudius]

This may be the first instance in this decade when the in game character is better looking than the actress. Not enough to be good looking, but still.

 

[killatopak]

Some of you guys jump to conclusions about how a character would act based on the actor too much.

Like Lord of the Rings and How I Met Your Mother isn't woke. Those have very prominent gay actors in leading roles.

 

[StereoVsn]

Not expecting anything. I don't know of what roles she has played in the past. She could be a very good actress. I'd expect so actually if Sucker Punch choose her for the part.

What I don't understand is why anyone thinks her bio in 2024 is going to affect the character she plays in 1600s Japan.

It’s Sony though. Every single sequel of theirs got worse from perspective of storytelling and characterization.

And yeah, in the face of it what they/them do in their personal time doesn’t matter.. but I just can’t help and think Sony is trying to make their usual preachy point to along with Modern Audiences.

 

[SyberWolf]

i dont realy have a huge issue with some inclusion.
but lately it is very IN YOUR FACE this year, with almost every big release.

 

[Senua]

i dont realy have a huge issue with some inclusion.
but lately it is very IN YOUR FACE this year, with almost every big release.

It's getting more and more ridiculous, dragon age is just nuts lol

 

[Punished Miku]

God damn, hopefully they don't use her for motion capture.

 

[StereoVsn]

Great, so now this game is going to fail due to the Woke agenda.

I get it, it sucks IF they push some crazy politics into the game, like force us to understand that a Ghost/Samurai assassin is a lesbian. That will suck!

But, let's give the game the benefit of the doubt for now.

It’s AAA Sony game which is a follow up of a highly successful GoT. There is no question it’s going to sell a lot.

At the same time we can be disappointed in the direction Sony is taking here.

 

[Sentenza]

Crossposting

Actors tend to be (almost by nature of their work of choice) narcissist and attention-seeking people, with an inflated perception of what importance their viewpoints and opinions hold.
if anything it's the well-adjusted ones (especially among the successful top of the crop) who are the unicorns.

 

[StereoVsn]

SP are super wore (like almost all American studios of SCE), there will be no surprises here. They want us to consume the message here. We will learn how hard life was for a female, gay warrior in Japan of this era and how all men are evil or pussies (and nothing in between). You can save this post for late 2025 to compare with released game.

You forgot that she is Ainu so there will be anti-colonization / brave native vibes since Japanese didn’t treat Ainu well at all.

 

[Saber]

Chessuz, is that true?
Why, why it aways need to be a crazy ass activist? Why cant be a normal person?

 

[IAmAnAgnostic]

He also voiced female Rook apparently!

Although she may be gender-fluid I don’t think Sucker Punch will make Atsu have the same sexual orientation as him. She is her own person separate from the character they voice

In the tweets the thing (hey, it said all pronouns, so fair game) literally said the game characters should reflect the actor behind, the very opposite of what you were hoping/coping for, citing trans characters as an example.

So absolutely no chance.

 

[CompleteGlobalSaturation]

This may be the first instance in this decade when the in game character is better looking than the actress. Not enough to be good looking, but still.

I actually think the in game face is very good, and fits the character. You would not expect a trained killer to look like a princess, but on the same note, her face does not resemble the typical 'western AAA' female protagonist assface. All in all, a good character design by Sucker Punch.

 

[Aurelius]

Will just play in Japanese with subtitles if it's too bad.

 

[Putonahappyface]

 

[GermanZepp]

Let her cock

FTFY

 

[Nickolaidas]

She's also the voice of (lady) Sektor in mortal kombat 1.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I actually think the in game face is very good, and fits the character. You would not expect a trained killer to look like a princess, but on the same note, her face does not resemble the typical 'western AAA' female protagonist assface. All in all, a good character design by Sucker Punch.

I don't mind her look either and hope her personal views in life do not bleed over into the game as it would be super easy to ruin this game going down that path of self exploration

In fact I would actually be a little more put off if she weighed like 90 lbs and like you said looked like a princess and dual wielding blades

So far nothing has concerned me about this game

 

[ChiefDada]

I'm just going to say it: many of you in this thread are just unnecessarily cruel and hoping to find some "woke" agenda to crusade against. Not only does the actress appears to have directly applicable skill set, but they seemed to have also made the game character more conventionally attractive compared to the actress' real life appearance, something that you lot constantly whine about.

Do better, Gaf.

 

[PeteBull]

Chessuz, is that true?
Why, why it aways need to be a crazy ass activist? Why cant be a normal person?

 

[mansoor1980]

 

[mindfreak191]

Threads like these just show how whinny and uninformed some of you are…spoiler alert: The actor for Jin didn’t do his motion capture either, they just do the regular scenes, combat motion capture is still done by professionals. Seriously it’s been less than 12h since the game has been announced, we already have 3 threads filled with the most insecure, can’t even call them “men”. Jesus fucking Christ, hilarious.

 

[Toots]

WHAT DA FUCK, is she a man? or is he a woman?

 

[Deleted member 848825]

I'd love to see her fight Star Wars kid.

 

[Bojji]

You forgot that she is Ainu so there will be anti-colonization / brave native vibes since Japanese didn’t treat Ainu well at all.

Damn, choosing someone from Ainu minority is almost like choosing a black guy as main character in Japan based game. Both Ubi and now Sony really trying hard to get fucked by Japanese people.

And then they will cry and ask: Why our game didn't sell?