Google Takes Down "Slavery Simulator" Game Amid Outrage in Brazil

A cellphone game called Slavery Simulator allowed players to buy, sell, and abuse enslaved Black characters
The game was available for download in Brazil for about a month before being removed due to complaints
Brazilian lawmakers and activists are demanding action against the developer, Magnus Games, and regulation of digital platforms
Google removed the game from its Play Store citing policies against content that incites hate or promotes violence
The controversy sparked an official investigation into how the game came to be offered on the Play Store