Google removes game that has players 'buy and sell' Black slaves: report

Google has removed a controversial video game called "Slavery Simulator" after it sparked outrage in Brazil, BBC News reported.

The game, which allows players to "buy and sell" Black characters, was downloaded more than 1,000 times before it was removed on Wednesday. Its developer said that users could "exchange, buy and sell slaves." Players can also use different forms of torture on the characters.

"Great game to pass the time. But I think it lacked more torture options," read one review of the game.

A Black activist and regional politician from Rio de Janeiro called the game, "Blatant racism."

"The image illustrating the game has a white man surrounded by black men. It is absurdly violent," Renata Souza tweeted. "Google and the developer must answer for this crime of hatred and racism."

Speaking to the BBC, a Google spokesperson said that its Play Store does not allow "apps that promote violence or incite hatred against individuals or groups based on race or ethnic origin, or that depict or promote gratuitous violence or other dangerous activities."

Read the full report over at BBC News.