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Sony PlayStation 5 June 4 event postponed as a result of George Floyd protests

The PlayStation 5 event postponed in light of the continuing George Floyd protests.
Sony was going to offer us our first take a look at the PlayStation 5 video games before the console launches.
EA Sports, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook additionally expressed their solidarity with the Black Community.

The PlayStation 5 event scheduled for June 4 postponed by Sony in light of the continuing George Floyd protests within the US.

Though the event was online. Sony stated now shouldn’t be the appropriate time for a celebration and that more important voices should be heard.

At its June 4 event, Sony was going to offer us our first take a look at the PlayStation 5 video games. However, there’ll still be enough time for that before the console launches.

Whereas Sony hasn’t unveiled the PlayStation 5 yet, it detailed the next-gen gaming console’s {hardware} and features back in March. You’ll be able to head this way to learn more.

Sony isn’t the only tech firm to cancel its event in support of George Floyd – who died on May 25, 2020 while in police custody – and the racial injustice towards the Black Community.

US-based video game maker Electronic Arts (EA) additionally called off its Madden NFL 21 football video game announcement.

Other tech firms have additionally expressed their solidarity with the Black Community.

YouTube and Facebook have pledged $1 million and $10 million, respectively, towards efforts committed to ending racial injustice.

Whereas, Twitter uploaded black-colored profile image and banner on social media accounts to indicate its support for the Black Community.