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Masayoshi Yokoyama, executive director of Stranger Than Heaven, addressed concerns regarding the inclusion of Tupac Shakur's likeness in the game, stating that both Tupac's estate and family approved his role.

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Who
Masayoshi Yokoyama, Tupac Shakur
What
Masayoshi Yokoyama, executive director of Stranger Than Heaven, addressed concerns regarding the inclusion of Tupac Shakur's likeness in the game, stating that both Tupac's estate and family approved his role.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:24:41 GMT · 2h 13m ago
Where
Japan ·
Why
The decision to feature a deceased music star prominently in the game raised concerns, especially given past legal disputes involving Tupac's estate.
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The use of deceased celebrities' likenesses, even with approval, can be a sensitive issue for video game developers and potentially influence public perception of the game's ethical considerations. This discussion highlights the ongoing debate around digital resurrection in media.

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    The executive director of Stranger Than Heaven, Masayoshi Yokoyama, addressed concerns regarding the casting of Tupac Shakur in the game, stating both his estate and family approved his role.
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    Masayoshi Yokoyama, the executive director of Stranger Than Heaven, addressed concerns regarding the casting of deceased music star Tupac Shakur in the game, stating that both Tupac's estate and family approved of his role.
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    Masayoshi Yokoyama, executive director of Stranger Than Heaven, addressed concerns regarding the inclusion of Tupac Shakur in their upcoming game, stating both his estate and family approved.
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    Masayoshi Yokoyama, executive director of Stranger Than Heaven, addressed concerns regarding the inclusion of Tupac Shakur's likeness in the game, stating that both Tupac's estate and family approved his role.
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    Masayoshi Yokoyama, head of RGG Studio, discussed the decision to include a depiction of the deceased rapper Tupac Shakur in their upcoming game 'Stranger Than Heaven'.
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