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White House Game Sparks Copyright Clash | Global News

White House Game Sparks Copyright Clash | Global News

Published 2 days, 3 hours ago
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The White House’s “Build The Wall” game—Tetris-style, with a political twist—sparked controversy after The Tetris Company slammed it for copyright infringement, calling the game divisive. They’ve done this before, notably suing an iPhone game in 2012. The game was swiftly taken down days after their statement, while four other quirky games remain online. This latest move adds to the growing debate over video games as political tools, especially as the White House continues to blend gaming culture into its messaging.

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