Assassin's Creed Shadows Backlash & Ubisoft's Financial Crisis

In this episode of Red, White & Rude, William del Pilar unpacks the controversy surrounding Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the latest installment in the franchise that’s ignited a heated cultural debate. Ubisoft’s struggles continue as the company faces financial uncertainty, disappointing sales figures, and backlash over historical inaccuracies. We also cover the disastrous Snow White box office numbers and the decline of Disney’s remake strategy. Plus, an update on Captain America: Brave New World and its financial viability. Stay tuned for The Rude Rundown, where we break down the hottest topics in entertainment, gaming, and pop culture.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction – Welcome to Red, White & Rude
00:57 Assassin’s Creed Shadows – A Woke Misfire?
03:30 Ubisoft’s Struggles – Financial Troubles & Stock Decline
10:34 Shadows’ Launch – Sales Numbers & Market Reception
18:28 Controversy Over Historical Accuracy in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
25:17 Gaming Industry’s Push for Inclusivity – Backlash & Debates
35:01 Snow White Box Office Disaster – Disney’s Woke Gamble Fails
41:55 Captain America: Brave New World – Another Marvel Flop?
46:49 The Rude Rundown – Entertainment & Pop Culture Highlights
47:04 Jimmy Kimmel Backlash – Tesla Arson Comments Stir Outrage
48:06 Ryan Reynolds vs. Justin Baldoni – Deadpool Lawsuit Drama
49:52 Hollywood vs. AI – Actors Fear Copyright Infringement
51:55 Universal Loses Jason Bourne – Future of the Franchise
53:24 Meghan Markle’s Netflix Struggles – A Failing Brand?
55:27 Assassin’s Creed Shadows Controversy – Cultural Sensitivity Clash
57:55 Disney’s Snow White Dwarf Backlash – Actors Protest CGI Replacements
59:24 John McTiernan Criticizes Hollywood’s Decline – Comic Book Movies Under Fire
01:01:55 Gaming & Parental Shifts – Parents Embracing Kids’ Gaming Careers
01:05:22 Jonathan Majors’ MCU Redemption Hopes – Comparing to Robert Downey Jr.
01:08:19 Closing Thoughts – The Future of Gaming & Film