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Google withdraws Slavery Simulator game after racism outcry in Brazil

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" enslaved Black characters and was downloaded more than 1000 times before its removal.
Brazil's Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into why the game was allowed on the Play Store and has requested specific information from Google. Many social media users and politicians in Brazil have criticized the game and the tech companies involved.

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BBC News

Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil

The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month.

11 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Google Removes 'Slavery' Gaming App Amid Racism Outcry in Brazil

Google withdraws a gaming app amid racism outcry in Brazil. The "Slavery Simulator" allowed trading virtual slaves and faced hate speech investigation.

11 months ago·India

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NDTV

After Brazil Outcry, Google Pulls 'Slavery Simulator' Game From App Store

Google has withdrawn a gaming app that allowed players to buy, sell and torture virtual "slaves" after a racism outcry in Brazil.

11 months ago·New Delhi, India

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CNN

Google removes slavery game after a wave of anger in Brazil

Google has now removed a game called "Slavery Simulator" from its Play Store, after widespread anger in Brazil. Julia Vargas Jones reports from Sao Paulo.

11 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Washington Post

Brazilian lawmakers file complaint against Google for ‘Slavery Simulator’ game

A game available on Google Play had users sell, buy and punish enslaved people. Now, it's at the center of a federal probe in Brazil.

11 months ago

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KIFI

Google removes ‘Slavery Simulator’ game from store following a wave of criticism in Brazil

By Mia Alberti and Julia Jones, CNN (CNN) — A game entitled “Slavery Simulator,” where players can “buy and sell” enslaved Black characters, has been taken down from Google’s app store after widespread criticism from Brazilian social media users. The app, developed by Magnus Games, was launched on Google’s Play Store on April 20 and was downloaded more than 1000 times before it was removed on Wednesday, according to a statement from Google to C…

11 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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