Webdesk: After Brazilian uproar, Google removed Slavery Simulator from its app store. Magnus Games’ April 20 game permitted “buying and selling” black characters.
Before its withdrawal on Wednesday, local media reported that over 1,000 people downloaded the app.
Moreover, The game worried Brazil, which only abolished slavery in 1888. The game’s blurb claimed players could “exchange, buy, and sell slaves” and torture black characters. While, Screenshots showed users having the option to “use slaves for your own enrichment” and prevent the eradication of slavery to get rich.
Moreover, The game gained four stars after its removal, with one review requesting more torture choices. While, The game angered Brazilians on social media, and some lawmakers asked for digital corporations to held to stricter standards. “Blatant racism,” tweeted Rio de Janeiro politician and black activist Renata Souza. Absurdly violent. Google and the developer must answer for this hate crime and prejudice.”
Brazil’s Public Prosecutor is investigating how Simulador de Escravidão authorised on the Google Play Store. The Ministry for Racial Equality will meet with Google to examine “anti-racist content moderation” practises and threaten legal action.
In response to the incident, a Google spokeswoman said the Play Store does not allow apps that encourage violence, instigate race or ethnic hatred, or show or endorse gratuitous violence or risky behaviours. The representative stressed that breaches addressed.
