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Tupac Shakur digitally resurrected for new video game 'Stranger Than Heaven'

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The upcoming video game "Stranger Than Heaven" will feature a digital resurrection of the late rapper Tupac Shakur. Tupac will portray a character named Amaru, using his birth name, with his likeness created from archival footage and photographs, and developed in collaboration with his estate. This marks another instance of Tupac's digital presence in media, following a controversial holographic appearance and recent use of AI voice mimicry in a rap beef. AI

IMPACT The use of digital resurrection for deceased artists in media continues, with this game explicitly stating it does not use AI for Tupac's portrayal, contrasting with recent controversies.

RANK_REASON The article discusses the inclusion of a deceased celebrity's likeness in a video game, which is a product-related announcement but not a core AI development or release.

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Tupac Shakur digitally resurrected for new video game 'Stranger Than Heaven'

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Max Miller) ·

    Tupac is coming to Stranger Than Heaven and we're as confused as you are

    Did that Coachella appearance land him the gig?

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