Passionate (and often toxic) debates can arise from whether a game is ‘historically accurate’, although like many historical debates, these clashes are often less about the past than about present political concerns. I’ve spent a (shameful) number of hours speaking to a variety of historical figures in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.Ī scene from Assassin’s Creed Odyssey ’s Discovery Tourĭigital games have become one of the primary ways most people consume and construct historical knowledge, often unknowingly. This extended game time has also made me reflect on how many of the games I’ve played recently have a strong relationship with history and historiography.
I have a sneaking suspicion I’m not alone. I’ve been playing a lot of video games recently: working from home and self-isolation has made me reach out for my Switch/PS4 controller much more than I used to, which-trust me-says a lot.
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