AC Sisterhood Speaks!

We interviewed Anouk Bachman who worked on the Assassin's Creed brand for about 10 years, most notably on transmedia and marketing. Topics include transmedia collaborations, launching AC Valhalla amid mounting challenges, the importance of support networks, mental health and more.

We sat down with Akwiratékha' Martin who worked as language consultant and translator on the Mohawk/Kanien'kéha sections in Assassin's Creed 3 and Valhalla. Topics include the complexities of translating between Kanien'kéha and English, acting experience in AC3, campfire stories in Valhalla, cultural representation and more. Check out the links below to learn more about supporting and preserving Kanien'kéha:ka culture.

Odin is with us! We interviewed actor Magnus Bruun who portrayed male Eivor and Odin in AC Valhalla. Topics include the mystery and complexity of Eivor's gender, challenges of portraying many different characters within the same story, working together with the team to shape Eivor's character and more. Beware spoilers!   

This one's a mini-sode! Cecilie Stenspil, the actress behind Eivor in AC Valhalla, took some time off her busy schedule to answer questions from fans. Topics include fans' reaction to the lack of female Eivor during the game's marketing, bringing Eivor to life, inspirational women and more. 

Writer Betty Robertson discusses her work on AC Odyssey and Valhalla. Topics include mentorship, technical challenges of writing for video games, linearity vs. player freedom, Valhalla's characters and more. Beware SPOILERS!

In this episode we talk to concept artist Yelim Kim who recently worked on Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Topics include her career, design process, inspirations, adapting the Sisterhood logo into an in-game tattoo and more.  

In our second episode we sat down with Kim Belair—writer and co-founder/CEO of her own narrative development company, Sweet Baby Inc.—to discuss her work and experiences on Assassin's Creed, sensitivity reading, diversity in the gaming industry, representation in games and more.

Introducing AC Sisterhood Speaks! A podcast where we highlight and uplift diverse voices in and behind the scenes of the Assassin's Creed games, with a special focus on women. In our first episode we interview the actors who brought to life two powerful women in AC Origins: Alix Wilton Regan (Aya) and Zora Bishop (Cleopatra). Topics include the Sisterhood movement and what led to its formation, the diminished roles of Aya and Cleopatra, sexism in the games industry, a surprise performance and more.