apr 25, 2017 - Tencent redesigned “Jing Ke” in "Honor of Kings" after public criticism over historical inaccuracy.
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Jing Ke (荆轲), a patriotic male assassin from the late Warring States period known for his failed attempt to kill the future First Emperor Qin Shi Huang, was portrayed as a woman in "Honor of Kings." The deviation from history sparked backlash for “misleading children about history,” prompting Tencent to redesign the character.
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