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technology3 years ago•2 min saved

Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game from store after Brazil outcry.

Google has removed a Portuguese-language gaming app called "Slavery Simulator" from its Playstore after it allowed players to buy, sell and torture black virtual "slaves," sparking a racism outcry in Brazil. The app had come with a disclaimer condemning "all types of slavery" and insisting the game was "solely for entertainment purposes." Brazil's ministry of racial equality has asked Google to put in place measures "to filter out content containing hate speech, intolerance and racism" and "to prevent it from spreading so easily, without moderation."

via FRANCE 24 English|

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technology3 years ago•2 min saved

Google removes controversial 'Slavery Simulator' game from Brazilian app store.

Google has removed a game called Slavery Simulator from its app store after it caused outrage in Brazil. The game allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters and inflict various forms of torture on them. Brazil is still coming to terms with its legacy of slavery, which was only abolished in 1888. The game had a rating of four out of five stars before it was removed. Social media users in Brazil expressed fury over the game, and a number of prominent politicians urged officials to hold tech companies to a higher standard.

via BBC|

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technology3 years ago•3 min saved

Google removes controversial game from store after backlash in Brazil.

Google has removed a game called "Slavery Simulator" from its app store after receiving widespread criticism from Brazilian social media users. The game, developed by Magnus Games, allowed players to "buy and sell" enslaved Black characters. Brazil's Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into why the game was made available on the Play Store. The game's prompts included "Slave level: the highest the level, the highest the profit the slave will bring" and "Use slaves for your own enrichment. Prevent the abolition of slavery and accumulate wealth."

via CNN|

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