The free PlayStation 5 Giveaway ends with riots and injuries
All of us love to receive freebies. We all love freebies, right? You can do it, but only within reasonable limits. I am sure that you would not give a copy of Retribution to your worst enemies (Google).
It’s not the best scenario to receive a free PlayStation 5, but a massive riot that results in injuries and mass injury isn’t ideal either, regardless of how eager you are to obtain the latest console.
reports that the giveaway was organised by Youtuber, and Twitch streamer Kai Cenat. Kai Cenat has more than four million subscribers, and six million followers, respectively. He was accused of inciting a protest and illegal assembly by trying to organize a PlayStation 5 Giveaway at the weekend. This event caused chaos in New York City, which would have put beehives in shame.
On Friday, 4 August 2023, a large crowd assembled in Manhattan’s Union Square in hopes of receiving Sony’s latest console free. The event did not turn out as planned and Kai Cenat’s public relations firm issued an apology.
The statement read: “We’re deeply disappointed by the recent outbreak of disorderly behavior that has affected innocent businesses and people, and we do not condone this behavior.”
According to reports,’ several hundreds’ of hopefuls had gathered at Union Square. However, when chaos broke out, the barricades fell and items were thrown. At least seven people were reported to have been injured, and 66 were arrested.
While not for free, the price reduction on PS5 resulted in massive sales.
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