Assassin's Creed Lorecast

The Cups are back with another episode about a famous historical figure. This person may be our most recent entry yet -- President, freedom fighter, activist, and Venezuelan Hugo Chávez. Listen now and share your thoughts in the comments if you disagree with our takes!

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The Cups are joined by the patrons to come up with the best assassin, templar, and ally pairings to be portrayed in a buddy cop movie. Who's he good cop, who's the bad cop, who's the best mustache pairing, who's the sassiest pairing, and more answered!

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SPOILER WARNING: There are heavy spoilers in this episode, primarily the second half, for AC: Shadows! Listen at your own risk.

In this week's episode, the Cups go through their ratings of and thoughts on Assassin's Creed: Shadows. We discuss what we liked, what we didn't like, what we loved, and where we think AC is going next.

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In this week's episode, we're back with another artist to evaluate, this time John Lennon, famed member of the Beatles. We discuss his role in the Beatles, his relationship with Yoko Ono, and primarily, whether his political beliefs would have led him more toward the assassins or the templars. Listen now!

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In today's episode, the Cups head to South Africa, discussing President Nelson Mandela. An activist working to abolish apartheid, he became South Africa's first president. Listen now to find out all we know about this historical figure and how they factor into Assassin's Creed!

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In today's episode, the Cups topically tackle the papacy, specifically Pope Gregory VII. Listen now to find out all we know about this historical figure and how they factor into Assassin's Creed!

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Today, the Cups discuss renowned pirate, assassin, and father of assassins and templars – Edward Kenway. We break down everything we know about his character before, during, and after AC: Black Flag. We discuss if he ranks in our top protagonists and more. Listen now!

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The Cups are joined by the patrons to discuss who would do what at an Assassin's Creed talent show. Who's putting on the best show, who's the mean judge, who's the nice judge, who's refusing to participate? All these and more answered!

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The Cups are back with another assassin vs. templar showdown! And we're heading back to Asia, but focusing on 20th century China this time. We're taking a look at famous ruler Chairman Mao Zedong.

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The Cups are back with another assassin vs. templar showdown! And we're still in England. This week, we're taking a look at arguably the most famous writer of all time: William Shakespeare.

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The Cups and the patrons discuss their first reactions to Assassin's Creed: Shadows! Spoiler alert: we will not be talking about any major spoilers. Any spoiler will be announced first or will be anything that they've previously shown in trailers.

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The Cups are back with another assassin vs. templar showdown! And we're still in England. This week, we're taking a look at the second wife of King Henry VIII -- Anne Boleyn.

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Join the Cups as they discuss one of the first ever historical characters that appeared in Assassin's Creed: Richard the Lionheart. He ruled over the armies during the Crusades, and left his brother John ruling in his stead in England. Listen now and leave us a comment if you disagree with our assassin or templar prediction.

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In this week's episode, the Cups go over newly-released information about the progression system in Assassin's Creed: Shadows.

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In this week's episode, the Cups go over newly-released information about the exploration system in Assassin's Creed: Shadows.

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In this week's episode, the Cups and the patrons discuss everything they're looking forward to about Veilguard ... and everything they're hesitant about, too.

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Henry, King of Portugal ruled from 1578 to 1580, just two short years. He was also a Catholic Inquisitor and Cardinal. Coincidentally, King Henry is also ruler of Portugal during (at least some of) the events of Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Listen now to find out everything we know about this historical figure, and whether or not we think he'll play a role in Shadows!

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In this week's episode, the Cups go over newly-released information about the parkour system in Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Listen now to learn all about how the game will innovate parkour, furthering the distinction between Naoe and Yasuke's roles in the game.

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In this week's episode, the Cups discuss a character who will be featured in Assassins Creed: Shadows, but who is also pre-established in the AC canon already. It's likely that the canon information surrounding Oda Nobunaga will change once Shadows releases, but this episode covers what we know about him in canon so far.

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In this week's episode, the Cups go over newly-released information about the combat system in Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Listen now to learn all about how the game will innovate combat, making distinct the roles between Naoe and Yasuke.

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In this week's episode, the Cups discuss iconic French ruler, Napoleon Bonaparte. Known by his moniker of Napoleon complex, we discuss how he does and doesn't live up to this, as well as where we think he would ACTUALLY fall with the assassins or templars.

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In this week's episode, the Cups go over newly-released information about the stealth characteristics in Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Listen now to learn all about how the game will innovate stealth, while also returning to an older style of stealth.

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In this week's episode, the Cups discuss one of the most influential philosophers from history - Karl Marx. We dive into some of his beliefs, which actually differ quite substantially from those who name themselves as Marxists. Listen now to find out if he's an assassin or templar!

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In this week's episode, we're covering a hotly debated philosopher and scientist, Charles Darwin. His theories are still debated today, and you might not know it, but he does indeed appear in Assassin's Creed: Syndicate. Listen now to find out his affiliation!

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Today, the Cups and the patrons discuss which characters from Assassin's Creed would win the Hunger Games. We're excluding full Isu gods, since they'd have an unfair advantage, but everyone else is fair game. Listen now to find out who we chose!

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In this week's episode, The Cups discuss an infamous Roman emperor, Caligula. The name we know him as actually means "Little Boots." Listen now to learn what we think about and what the lore says about his affiliation with the assassins, templars, and/or the Isu.

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In today's episode, the Cups discuss the United States' 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, who was the Commander in Chief during America's Civil War. Check it out to see if we think this president was an assassin or templar – and the answer might surprise you!

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In this week's episode, the Cups travel way back to the first century to look at the female chieftain of a Briton tribe, Boudica. She launches a rebellion against Rome to avenge her family. Listen now to find out if we think she would be part of the assassins or templars, or maybe if she has other affiliations!

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This week, the Cups discuss J. Robert Oppenheimer's proximity to Abstergo Industries and the templars. We also discuss his life, accomplishments, and identities and how this may or may not contribute to his philosophical leanings. Listen now to learn all about this historical character!

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In today's episode, we're taking a look at famous inventor, Nikola Tesla, and his affiliation with the Order of Assassins. This is a character who we know for sure in lore was an assassin sympathizer. While that may seem surprising if you know anything about Tesla, check out the episode for how he gets involved with the assassins. Listen now for where we think this character lies. And tell us what you think via reviews, comments, or discord!

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In today's episode, we're discussing whether former Protestant and Russian Empress Catherine the Great would be an assassin or templar. Surprisingly, she doesn't appear much in Assassin's Creed canon - but she is related to some important players! Listen now for where we think this character lies. And tell us what you think via reviews, comments, or discord!

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The Cups and the patrons come together to discuss which fictional characters would be a great assassin or templar. From Star Wars to Game of Thrones, Marvel, and more, we have a diverse cast of characters to discuss. If you want to join us on the next patron chat, become a patron at patreon.com/aclorecast.

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In today's episode, we're discussing whether Italian noblewoman and mother of French kings Catherine d'Medici would be an assassin or templar. Surprisingly, she doesn't appear much in Assassin's Creed canon - but she is related to some important players! Listen now for where we think this character lies. And tell us what you think via reviews, comments, or discord!

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In today's episode, we're discussing whether American icon Harriet Tubman would be an assassin or templar. Surprisingly, she doesn't appear at all in Assassin's Creed canon - yet! Listen now for where we think this character lies. And tell us what you think via reviews, comments, or discord!

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In today's episode, we're discussing whether Charles III of France, or Charles the Fat, is an assassin or templar. He appears as an antagonist in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla's Seige of Paris DLC. Listen now for where we think this character lies. And tell us what you think via reviews, comments, or discord!

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In today's episode, we're discussing whether Cleopatra, as she appears in Assassin's Creed: Origins and is mentioned in Assassin's Creed: 2, is an assassin or a templar. She has plotlines that dive into both the assassins and the templars, so listen now for where we think this character lies. And tell us what you think via reviews, comments, or discord!

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The Cups and the patrons come together to discuss which historical figures they think should be added to the world of Assassin's Creed -- from Revolutionary War heroes to rebels against slavery, from feudal lords to African emperors, and more, we have a diverse cast of characters to discuss. If you want to join us on the next patron chat, become a patron at patreon.com/aclorecast.

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Welcome to SEASON SIX!!! In this season, we're going to be looking at major historical figures that appear in Assassin's Creed, and talking about their affiliation with the assassins or the templars. Some will be official with one group or the other, while some will be more open-ended. We're starting today with America's first president: George Washington.

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In this week's episode, the Cups and the patrons discuss which protagonist would win which Senior Superlative if they were in American high school.

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