This isn't the first time Microsoft has had to contend with its own toxic fans in Brazil. Back in June,
Vice reported that Microsoft
officially distanced itself from a group known as "Xbox Mil Grau" after public outcry about Mil Grau's racist, sexist, and transphobic behavior online. Despite its reputation, Mil Grau enjoyed a relationship with Microsoft that, according to Brazilian gaming journalist Bruna Penilhas, gave members opportunities to join Xbox head Phil Spencer on stage during an Xbox Brazil presentation and even be flown to E3 2018 by Mixer, the now-defunct Microsoft streaming platform.