Tetris says it didn’t give White House permission for ‘Build the Wall’ game
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The Tetris Company announced on Friday that it did not authorize or give permission for the White House to use its iconic imagery and mechanics for a new online arcade game. The Trump administration launched the online arcade site on Thursday, which features games emulating the style of classic arcades, including a game titled "Build the Wall."
Following the release of the site, which highlights President Trump's policies, The Tetris Company warned that the "Build the Wall" game may constitute copyright infringement. The company clarified that it was not involved in the creation of the controversial game.
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The Hill (US)Focuses on potential copyright infringement and legal implications for the White House.
Japan Times (JP)Emphasizes Tetris distancing itself from the controversial arcade games.