The Tetris Company has issued a public statement condemning the White House’s release of a game titled “Build the Wall,” which closely mimics the mechanics of the iconic 1984 puzzle game. The company’s response emphasizes its commitment to unity while making clear that it had no involvement in creating the knockoff title and views the matter as a potential copyright violation.
The White House released five retro-style games this week through a new platform called Arcade.gov, each designed to promote Trump administration policies through reimagined versions of classic titles. “Build the Wall” encourages players to defend borders against immigration, representing one of several games released as part of the initiative.
In its official statement posted across social media, Tetris declared its stance against division and reiterated its non-involvement with the project. The company added pointed postscripts warning that it “takes copyright infringement very seriously,” signaling potential legal action may follow if the game remains available.
This dispute reflects a broader pattern of intellectual property conflicts between entertainment companies and the Trump administration. Previously, the Pokémon Company distanced itself from a Department of Homeland Security video that utilized its characters without permission, while numerous musicians have filed legal action against the administration for unauthorized use of their songs at campaign events.
Originally reported by Mashable →
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