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One industry insider referred to this culture as a form of "toxic positivity," implying that Ubisoft dismisses out of hand any negative feedback—particularly when it challenges their ideological direction. This isn’t just about creative differences; critics suggest that ideological agendas have become embedded into their game narratives, sometimes at the expense of quality or cultural authenticity. For instance, backlash in Japan over Shadows for incorporating Chinese architecture into a game representing Japanese history exemplifies the cultural insensitivity and lack of internal review at Ubisoft.