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White House Drops Retro Game Site | Mesa News

White House Drops Retro Game Site | Mesa News

Published 1 day, 11 hours ago
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The White House launched Arcade.gov, a bizarre collection of five retro-style games designed to promote Trump’s agenda — from “Build the Wall” (a Tetris ripoff) to “Rio Run” featuring a Trump-like figure detaining people. With flashy MAGA-themed animations and titles like “Flappy Bill” and “Trump Savings Tycoon,” the site sparked controversy when The Tetris Company accused it of copyright infringement. Politicians like a Texas rep slammed the move, urging focus on real issues like groceries instead of gaming. It’s a wild, divisive experiment in digital political messaging — sparking debate but raising serious questions about cost, legality, and public priorities.

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