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White House Removes 'Racist' Tetris Rip-Off After Backlash

A game described as a "racist" Tetris rip-off has been removed from The White House's virtual arcade following criticism from gaming fans and a statement from The Tetris Company.

  • The game, 'Build The Wall', was part of a series of politically-charged games launched by The White House.
  • The Tetris Company stated they take copyright infringement seriously and had no involvement with the virtual arcade.
  • The White House removed 'Build The Wall' without providing an explanation.

A game described as a "racist" Tetris rip-off has been removed from The White House's virtual arcade. The game, titled 'Build The Wall', was part of a collection of politically-charged games launched by Donald Trump's White House earlier this week.

The Tetris Company issued a statement confirming they were not involved with Trump's virtual arcade, adding, "We take copyright infringement very seriously." The company also stated, "At Tetris we believe in the power of connection and bringing people together, not dividing them."

'Build The Wall' has since been removed from The White House's website without explanation. Other games in the arcade, such as 'Trump Saving Tycoon' and 'Rio Run', also drew inspiration from classic retro titles and promoted some of Trump's policies.

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