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gaming1 year ago

"Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Director Cuts Price Amid Harassment and Racism Issues"

Abubakar Salim, founder of Surgent Studios and creative director of Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, addressed the targeted harassment he and his studio have faced since the game's release, attributing much of it to opposition against diversity and inclusion. In response, Salim announced a price reduction for the game on the Nintendo Switch to make it more accessible, with plans to extend the discount to other platforms. Salim emphasized the importance of diverse stories in gaming and encouraged other developers to continue creating inclusive content.

via IGN|
#abubakar-salim#diversity#game-pricing
entertainment1 year ago

"Actor from 'House of the Dragon' Creates Video Game in Honor of Late Father"

Abubakar Salim, star of "House of the Dragon," created the video game Tales of Kenzera: Zau as a way to cope with the grief of losing his father. The game, set to launch on April 23, follows a young shaman who bargains with the god of death to bring his father back to life, reflecting the theme of coping with loss. Inspired by Bantu culture and his father's stories, the game's combat and storytelling aim to celebrate African culture and explore the concept of death as a passage into the new.

via WIRED|
#abubakar-salim#bantu-culture#entertainment
gaming1 year ago

"Tales of Kenzera: Zau's Demo Ignites Anticipation in the Gaming Community"

Abubakar Salim, known for voicing Bayek in Assassin's Creed Origins, has released a demo for his debut game Tales of Kenzera: Zau on Steam ahead of its full launch in April. The game, a Metroidvania-style side-scrolling action-adventure, follows the journey of Zau, a young shaman who bargains with the God of death to bring his father back from darkness, and draws inspiration from African Bantu tales. The demo includes the first two sections of the game, a taste of Zau's skills, and an unlockable ability, with a 10 percent pre-order discount available until launch day.

via Eurogamer.net|
#abubakar-salim#demo#gaming
entertainment2 years ago

"Abubakar Salim's Emotional Journey Inspires Unexpected Competition in Tales of Kenzera: Zau"

Abubakar Salim, an actor known for his roles in films, TV, and games, has created his first video game, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, inspired by the grief of losing his father. Bonding over their love for games, Salim felt compelled to explore his feelings of grief after his father's death in 2013. The game, developed by Surgent Studios, allows players to actively go on a journey with the characters, reflecting the process of grief. Salim sees the game as a celebration of life and a way to communicate the things he wishes he had said to his father.

via BBC.com|
#abubakar-salim#entertainment#game-development
gaming2 years ago

"EA Originals Unveils Stylish Action Platformer, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, at The Game Awards"

EA Originals unveiled their next game, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, at the Game Awards 2023. The side-scroller, developed by Surgent Studios and priced at $19.99 USD, will be released on April 23, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game, which explores the grieving process, follows the protagonist Zau on a quest to bring his deceased father back to life. Guided by the God of Death, Zau navigates mystical realms to harness cosmic powers and embark on a journey of spiritual healing.

via IGN|
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