Summary of Civilization 7 makers work with Shawnee to bring sincere representation of the tribe to the game
Summary of Civilization 7 makers work with Shawnee to bring sincere representation of the tribe to the game
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Firaxis, the game studio behind the popular Civilization series, has partnered with the Shawnee Tribe to create a playable character of Tecumseh, a famous Shawnee leader, in the upcoming game Civilization 7. The partnership aims to accurately represent Shawnee culture and language, and to promote language revitalization programs and facilities for the tribe. The game studio has acknowledged past missteps in representing Indigenous cultures and has worked closely with the Shawnee people to ensure authenticity and sincerity in the representation.
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quoting nevent1q…sfcvCivilization 7 makers work with Shawnee to bring sincere representation of the tribe to the game
The chief of the Shawnee Tribe grew up playing video games, including hundreds of hours colonizing a distant planet in the 1999 title Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri
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Firaxis, the game studio behind the popular Civilization series, has partnered with the Shawnee Tribe to create a playable character of Tecumseh, a famous Shawnee leader, in the upcoming game Civilization 7. The partnership aims to accurately represent Shawnee culture and language, and to promote language revitalization programs and facilities for the tribe. The game studio has acknowledged past missteps in representing Indigenous cultures and has worked closely with the Shawnee people to ensure authenticity and sincerity in the representation.