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Machiavelli Was a Real Political Philosopher
Niccolò Machiavelli, Ezio's mentor figure in the Italian Brotherhood, was a genuine Renaissance diplomat and writer widely regarded as the father of modern political science.
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Ezio's Real Family Feud: The Sforza Assassination
Although he never appears on screen, the real-life assassination of Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan, is referenced in letters Giovanni Auditore writes to Lorenzo de' Medici, framing it as the opening spark of the game's Templar conspiracy in 1476.
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A Twelve-Year Community Obsession
The Mount Chiliad mural spawned an entire dedicated subreddit, r/ChiliadMystery, where fans spent over a decade cross-referencing glyphs, murals, and in-game code in the hope of uncovering a hidden reward, becoming one of gaming's longest-running amateur investigations.
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The Most Expensive Game Ever Made
GTA V's development cost is estimated at around $265 million, with a further $128-150 million spent on marketing, bringing the total to roughly $400 million. At the time of its 2013 launch, that made it the single most expensive entertainment product ever produced.