We welcome back our friends Jasmin and Isa to discuss Assassin's Creed Mirage, a sprawling action-adventure game from Ubisoft set in 9th Century Abbasid Baghdad, that tells the story of Basim Ibn Ishaq (Lee Majdoub) and his mentor Roshan (Shohreh Aghdashloo). We go into detail on why this game is the the best Iraqi, Arab, Persian, Muslim, and SWANA representation we've ever seen in gaming, and why the story and setting resonated with us so much. Beware of spoilers later the conversation. We also discuss the tragic news of the unfolding Israeli genocide in Gaza, and what we can keep doing to support Palestinians and work towards a Free Palestine.

Full Spoilers for the ending of Assassin's Creed Mirage from 1:01:00-1:17:31

Come join us at our panel at Awesome Con in Washington, DC, 'The State of SWANA Representation in Pop Culture,' March 9th, 2:30-3:15 at the Walter E. Convention Center!

Decolonize Palestine

Support the Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA) and families in Gaza

Six ways you can support Palestinians in Gaza

Islamic Relief USA: Support Families in Palestine

Masha Gessen's piece in The New Yorker: 'In the Shadow of the Holocaust'

Swara's piece on Assassin's Creed Mirage for But Why Tho?

Swara's interview with Shohreh Aghdashloo for But Why Tho?

Swara's interview with Lee Majdoub and Narrative Director Sarah Beaulieu for But Why Tho?

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