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San Francisco techie shuts down game about killing homeless people
Original: San Francisco techie shuts down video game that had players killing 'homeless people'; says: Made a perso
A San Francisco tech worker has shut down a video game in which players attacked and killed homeless people, saying it was made as a personal project. The decision followed backlash over the game's premise, which drew criticism for trivialising violence against one of society's most vulnerable groups. The case has reignited debate over ethical limits in game development and whether developers should face consequences for content that dehumanises real communities.
Why now: The game's violent premise targeting homeless people sparked public outrage, prompting its creator to pull it.
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- San Francisco techie shuts down video game that had players killing 'homeless people'; says: Made a perso · The Times of India
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