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[SketchTheArtist]

He's straight? But what about the gay stereotypes that was radiating off of him?

The Internetz's White Shining Knights of the Round Table.

 

[mreddie]

I would complain Baker is in another game but A. I don't think he's played a villain and B. Good performance we saw on Monday showed that he might surpass Vaas.

 

[L1NETT]

Here's hoping (FC3 spoilers)

Spoiler

he doesn't get killed halfway through and get replaced with some dull villain accountant from Boring Town

Seems interesting nonetheless.

 

[snoopeasystreet]

well internet, I bet you're embarrassed now.

 

[Squire]

Twist is that he is actually gay, he really loved Mohan. You are the son of the man he loved and could never give to him.

This also wouldn't surprise me. Not sure why people are assuming he's not gay. Ubi has yet to say that. Could very easily be a twist.

 

[BeesEight]

As incredibly interesting for this game to explore, I highly doubt it. Only because most of the audience wouldn't care. =\ My assumption, though I would like to be proven wrong.

I'd dig it, though.

One can dream.

 

[ChosenPredator]

now that they mention Ichi the killer i can see where the character design comes from not bad

 

[Dragonborn]

This also wouldn't surprise me. Not sure why people are assuming he's not gay. Ubi has yet to say that. Could very easily be a twist.

Why are people assuming he's gay in the first place?

 

[aly]

I'm curious if - given the setup they have - the story touches on some of the ongoing issues between Tibetans and Chinese in its themes. I find it a little funny that the original complaints about some dominating foreign force leering over a local upon broken religious imagery translates pretty well to that conflict with the reveal that the foreigner is Chinese and the man at his feet is a Himalayan.

Would be interesting, but I doubt Ubisoft is going that deep into anything.

 

[Squire]

Why are people assuming he's gay in the first place?

Because Ubisoft can't write characters to save their lives and it would be in character of them to make Min an aggressive, closeted gay man. Ubisoft is very regularly tone-deaf. Far Cry 3 certainly is.

 

[AwShucks]

What's so controversial about him?

He looks to be a great villain, I actually am more interested in the game after seeing the trailer because of him, but controversial? Come on.

I agree with every word of this.

 

[Renekton]

Because Ubisoft can't write characters to save their lives and it would be in character of them to make Min an aggressive, closeted gay man. Ubisoft is very regularly tone-deaf. Far Cry 3 certainly is.

Subjective probably.

I thought Vaas was interesting.

 

[dimb]

Ubi didn't lie, but they definitely told a half-truth. He looks white because he is in part.

This is like saying Barack Obama isn't actually black.

 

[bidguy]

how could anyone take inspirations from ichi the killer

such a fucked up movie

 

[Squire]

Subjective probably.

I thought Vaas was interesting.

Oh, Vaas is interesting, but "interesting " and "well written" aren't mutually exclusive in the slightest.

Min is interesting. His backstory is interesting and he's got a damn fine actor to bring him to life. The only concern is whether Ubi can him write him up to snuff.

This is like saying Barack Obama isn't actually black.

Nah, you either didn't read what I wrote or chose to ignore it.

"He looks white because he is in part."

He is Chinese and Brittish. He is mixed. He is, in part, white.

 

[Lime]

I dont get why they're gonna use Troy Baker for this one. Why not use someone who's actually chineae/British or from that country the game is set in?

 

[hohoXD123]

I almost feel bad for Ubisoft, getting caught in all these fabricated "controversies".

Don't be, free advertising.

This also wouldn't surprise me. Not sure why people are assuming he's not gay. Ubi has yet to say that. Could very easily be a twist.

Are we going to start thinking that there may be a twist in regards to the sexuality of every other character in upcoming video games or is it just this guy because of his pimping suit, despite the fact that he has previously shown interest in women and the inspirations for his colourful suit has already been explained?

Besides, Vaas was great imo, so can't say I agree with you on Ubisoft not being able to write characters for shit.

 

[Woo-Fu]

They made him pagan? When will it end?

 

[antitrop]

I dont get why they're gonna use Troy Baker for this one. Why not use someone who's actually from that country the game is set in?

Because Troy Baker is the best voice actor in the industry and they have the budget to get him. He's a sure thing, you know what you're getting when you hire him. He's easy to work with and always turns in a worthwhile performance. Are there a lot of dependable, well-trained video game voice actors from the Himalayas?

 

[aly]

I dont get why they're gonna use Troy Baker for this one. Why not use someone who's actually chineae/British or from that country the game is set in?

Because Troy Baker sounds awesome and fits the role?

 

[Toa TAK]

Subjective probably.

I thought Vaas was interesting.

They could've done something interesting with him and his relationship with his sister (being the leader of the resistance on the island/Rakyat).

But no. You kill him early. =(

 

[Fried Food]

Love the line about Baker's confidence

 

[Akainu]

Kakihara is the flamboyant villain, not Ichi.

That's what I was thinking, this person must of just saw a cover of it and assumed it was Ichi.

 

[RELIGHT]

His design is quite controversial though. Just look...

 

[lmpaler]

What's so controversial about him?

He looks to be a great villain, I actually am more interested in the game after seeing the trailer because of him, but controversial? Come on.

I wonder if he will be the ACTUAL FUCKING VILLIAN this time around. UBI dropped the ball on that with Far Cry 3 in my opinion, the final bad guy was extremely weak in comparison.

 

[legacyzero]

Wait.

Wait....

THAT WAS FUCKING TROY BAKER?!

 

[Popnbake]

He's straight? But what about the gay stereotypes that was radiating off of him?

It's sad that homicidal villains can't have an eye for fashion these days without their sexual orientation being put into question.

 

[Squire]

Are we going to start thinking that there may be a twist in regards to the sexuality of every other character in upcoming video games or is it just this guy because of his pimping suit, despite the fact that he has previously shown interest in women and the inspirations for his colourful suit has already been explained?

Besides, Vaas was great imo, so can't say I agree with you on Ubisoft not being able to write characters for shit.

I don't know. Are we going to start pretending that video games are typically more tactful than that? 'Cause they're not.

 

[MikeDown]

not sure what is so controversial about him

 

[dyergram]

What's so controversial about him?

He looks to be a great villain, I actually am more interested in the game after seeing the trailer because of him, but controversial? Come on.

People assumed he was a gay racist basically.

 

[hohoXD123]

I don't know. Are we going to start pretending that video games are typically more tactful than that? 'Cause they're not.

Are we going to start pretending that they can't be?

 

[dyergram]

They could've done something interesting with him and his relationship with his sister (being the leader of the resistance on the island/Rakyat).

But no. You kill him early. =(

I thought it was going to turn out that you were vaas at the end of the game. The story turned out so badly in that game.

 

[Squire]

Are we going to start pretending that they can't be?

They can be, but I don't think Ubisoft has earned the benefit of the doubt.

 

[Nome]

I can see it now, people thinking "Finally, I can call a character in a game a faggot and he will actually be one."

lol.

 

[Circle Jerk]

I don't know. Are we going to start pretending that video games are typically more tactful than that? 'Cause they're not.

You are literally making shit up to be offended about. Videogames do have issues, so why don't you focus on them rather than talking about a hypothetical situation you made up with no real basis in reality beyond your apparent belief a pink suit equals gay.

 

[iNvid02]

I dont get why they're gonna use Troy Baker for this one. Why not use someone who's actually chineae/British or from that country the game is set in?

what antitrop said, but also kyrat is their fictional reigon in the himalays

 

[AU Tiger]

can't wait. troy baker gonna amaze us.

protagonist is going to be boring as hell though I bet.

 

[BronsonLee]

Baker, eh?!
Count me in even more

 

[Teknoman]

Count me in the more interested in FC4 because of the villain and setting camp.

 

[Messofanego]

So, not gay or racist. Good job journalists and bloggers once again on jumping to conclusions.

I'm glad this Ubi team didn't respond directly to those claims. Unlike the Ass Creed Unity Ubi guys towards the silly female characters animations thing.

 

[Toa TAK]

Wait.

Wait....

THAT WAS FUCKING TROY BAKER?!

For real, once I read this I re-watched the trailer.

Couldn't even tell then, can't tell now.

 

[AppleMIX]

So, not gay or racist. Good job journalists and bloggers once again on jumping to conclusions.

I'm glad this Ubi team didn't respond directly to those claims. Unlike the Ass Creed Unity Ubi guys towards the silly female characters animations thing.

I honestly wouldn't be shocked if a article comes up complaining how it was a missed opportunity that he wasn't gay.

Honestly Troy Baker killed it, super pumped for this one.

 

[FluxWaveZ]

Wow, Troy Baker truly is incredible.

I can see it now, people thinking "Finally, I can call a character in a game a faggot and he will actually be one."

lol.

Fucking ridiculous.

 

[link4117]

I honestly wouldn't be shocked if a article comes up complaining how it was a missed opportunity that he wasn't gay.

Honestly Troy Baker killed it, super pumped for this one.

Indeed. I can understand people wanting more diversity in games, but that also means some of your villains will be minorities too. Seems the only way for there not to be backlash about racism/sexism/homophobia is to have a black female protagonist who is a shining paragon of humanity. Otherwise someone, somewhere will complain that company X clearly hates whatever it is. Kinda funny the same people wanting to end gay stereotypes jumped to the conclusion that the guy was gay because of his suit color...

On topic, he does sound like an interesting character. Far Cry 3 felt a little too check listy to me, hopefully this one manages the side quests a little better.

 

[Skiptastic]

I'm really excited to play this game.

That whole part about Kyrats lunatic governors: Would be cool if your goal is to take out Min's governors but you don't have to kill Min himself. You can choose to join him at the end and rule the country together. Or if Min doesn't even want you hurt (like the trailer showed) but actually helps you along the way.

I don't know but I loved what I saw of Min at the Ubi conference. Very excited.

 

[Circle Jerk]

I can see it now, people thinking "Finally, I can call a character in a game a faggot and he will actually be one."

lol.

Man that dude... has some issues.

 

[Mysterious Stranger]

He's just a dictator with blonde hair and nepalian. He just wants stand out a little bit.

 

[Toa TAK]

Indeed. I can understand people wanting more diversity in games, but that also means some of your villains will be minorities too. Seems the only way for there not to be backlash about racism/sexism/homophobia is to have a black female protagonist who is a shining paragon of humanity. Otherwise someone, somewhere will complain that company X clearly hates whatever it is. Kinda funny the same people wanting to end gay stereotypes jumped to the conclusion that the guy was gay because of his suit color...

It's funny because we had that already. I think people just want more is all.

 

[bengraven]

I thought the controversy was because he looked a lot like Julian Assange in the first pics we saw of him, that they were going to make this character some kind of pro-information villain.

 

[JayEH]

I understand the man is talented but I'm tired of Troy Baker. He's already voicing the main character in Shadow of Mordor and Advanced Warfare this year. The industry needs to branch out more (or we need better voice actors in the world).