White House takes down ‘Build the Wall’ game after the Tetris Company complains
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
The White House removed a “Build the Wall” video game from its website after the Tetris Company lodged a copyright complaint. The arcade‑style game, posted by the Trump administration, mimicked Tetris mechanics by having players stack variously shaped blocks to construct a wall against a “zombie border siege,” drawing criticism for its racist overtones. The Tetris Company, which owns the original Tetris intellectual property, issued an Instagram statement confirming it had no involvement in the game’s creation and emphasized its policy against infringement. Following the public outcry and the company’s objection, the game’s page now returns a 404 error. The administration’s site still hosts “Rio Run,” a game where a white male avatar attempts to deport immigrant characters.
💡 Why It Matters
- · The takedown highlights how political entities can inadvertently breach copyright, prompting swift legal pushback that forces removal of controversial content.
