White House pulls ‘build the wall’ game after Tetris criticism

The White House has removed its 'Build the Wall' video game from its website after the Tetris Company expressed opposition to the game's politics and copyright infringement.

The game, which was launched last week alongside other arcade-style games to promote Trump administration policies, allowed players to stack blocks to form a wall. Tetris clarified that it was not involved in the creation of the game and criticized its political message.

This move comes after the Tetris Company stated, 'At Tetris, we believe in the power of connection and bringing people together, not dividing them.' The company also hinted at potential legal action.

The White House games also borrowed mechanics from iconic games like Snake and Flappy Bird, drawing criticism from Democratic lawmakers who argued that the administration should focus on policies to help people rather than games.

Read the full story at Time Magazine.