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Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation Sony postponed a streamed event at which it was to showcase games tailored for new-generation PlayStation 5 consoles,  stepping back amid growing unrest in US cities.

The event, which was dubbed “The Future of Gaming” was set to take place June 4, and would have unveiled some of the games coming to Sony’s next-generation console. The Japan-based Sony did not indicate a new date for the online presentation.

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“While we understand gamers worldwide are excited to see PS5 games, we do not feel that right now is a time for celebration, and for now, we want to stand back and allow more important voices to be heard.” the PlayStation team said in a tweeted message.

The move comes amid rising violence and racial tensions in response to the police killing of 46-year-old unarmedAfrican-American George Floyd in an incident captured on video.

The company also issued statements on Twitter, saying “We denounce systemic racism and violence against the Black community. We will continue to work toward a future marked by empathy and inclusion and stand with our Black creators, players, employees, families, and friends. #BlackLivesMatter," and "Being silent about the violence and racism Black people experience is being complicit. We stand in solidarity today and every day with the Black community."

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AFP