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Just days after The Tetris Company warned that 'we take copyright infringement very seriously,' the Tetris clone in the White House Arcade suddenly disappears
A Tetris clone game called 'Build the Wall,' featured in the White House's virtual arcade and promoting elements of Donald Trump's agenda, has been removed shortly after The Tetris Company issued a strong warning against copyright infringement. The Tetris Company clarified it was not involved in the game's creation and emphasized its belief in connection over division, contrasting with other companies whose intellectual properties have been used by the White House without permission.
The White House launches online 'arcade' with its own takes on Tetris and other popular games, and it's…
The White House has launched an online arcade featuring games like 'Flappy Bill' and 'Build the Wall: Zombie Border Siege,' which are heavily criticized for their racist and xenophobic themes. The article details each game's gameplay and controversial messaging, noting that The Tetris Company has distanced itself from the 'Build the Wall' game due to copyright concerns.
Evening Reading - September 3, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of topics including reviews for NHL 27 and Halloween: The Game, news on Guild Wars 3 and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's DLC and release date, and NVIDIA's acquisition of Hugging Face. It also touches on Sonic Team's lead Takashi Iizuka's comments regarding Fortnite's Sonic and the White House posting propaganda games.
White House posts propaganda games on its website continuing its copyright infringement agenda
The White House has been criticized for releasing poorly made games on its website that allegedly infringe on copyright, using branding from Xbox 360, GameCube, and SEGA. The games repurpose classic gameplay mechanics for political messaging, drawing condemnation for their content and alleged copyright violations. This follows previous instances where the US government has used video game intellectual property for propaganda.
Saturday Metaverse
Google is altering how Chrome extensions manage user data, a change that could impact privacy. Separately, the White House has removed numerous web pages related to energy conservation amidst a severe heatwave impacting the US.
Ariana Grande Murka Gedung Putih Pakai Lagunya di Video ICE
Pop star Ariana Grande publicly condemned the White House for using her song 'bye' in a TikTok video promoting an ICE operation. Grande expressed outrage in the video's comments, calling the use of her music for such content 'barbaric, inhumane, and vile.' The White House has since removed the audio from the video.
The White House is reportedly forcing its official app onto all government employee phones
The White House is reportedly mandating that its official app be installed on all government employee phones. This move is seen as an effort to artificially inflate the app's download numbers.
Evening Safety Dance
A security researcher has identified significant tracking and security flaws within a White House application. The analysis reveals a concerning lack of robust security measures and extensive data tracking capabilities within the app.
The White House is considering tighter regulation of new AI models
The White House is reportedly considering new regulations for artificial intelligence models. A working group may be established to review new AI models before their public release, indicating a move towards tighter oversight in the AI industry.
White House Tweets Criticized
Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Toshimitsu Motegi, criticized the White House for using footage from Nintendo's Wii Sports without authorization in a social media post. The incident highlights concerns over intellectual property usage in political messaging.
US government wants gamers to become air traffic controllers
The US government is launching a recruitment campaign targeting gamers to encourage them to become air traffic controllers. Videos featuring popular games like Fortnite and League of Legends aim to attract young adults to the career, highlighting a significant staffing shortage within the US Federation Aviation Administration.
The White House app is just as weird and unnecessary as you'd expect
The official White House App, available on the App Store and Google Play, provides direct communications from the Trump administration, including press releases and photo galleries. However, the app has been criticized for its biased news selection, misleading economic data, and features that appear to be marketing tools rather than genuine feedback channels.
Animal Crossing is the latest Nintendo game to be used in White House post
The White House utilized the game Animal Crossing in a social media post to promote National Agriculture Week. This follows previous instances where Nintendo properties, including Wii Sports and Pokemon, were featured in White House promotions. Nintendo has not officially commented on these uses of their intellectual property.
White House releases stricter AI guidelines attempting to preempt state regulation
The White House has released new guidelines for Artificial Intelligence, aiming to preempt state-level regulation. The administration intends to discourage and potentially penalize states that enact their own AI legislation.
Evening Legal Briefs
The White House has proposed a new framework for Artificial Intelligence policy that aims to supersede existing state laws. Separately, a WIRED article discusses a turbulent week for prediction markets, describing them as 'a rigged and dangerous product'.
The White House proposes new AI policy framework that supersedes state laws
The White House has proposed a new AI policy framework that advocates for federal regulation to supersede state laws, aiming to create a uniform approach to AI development and deployment across the United States. The framework addresses areas such as child privacy and AI's role in the workforce, while allowing states to enforce existing laws protecting children, even when AI is involved in generating harmful content.
Master Chief Voice Actor Steve Downes Condemns "Juvenile" White House Video
Steve Downes, the voice actor for Master Chief in Halo, has publicly condemned the White House for using his voice in a pro-Iran war social media video without his consent. Downes stated he did not participate in the video's creation and does not endorse its message, calling it "disgusting and juvenile war porn" and demanding its removal.
The Pokémon Company Issues Response To The White House's Pokopia Meme
The Pokémon Company has issued a statement regarding the White House's use of the "Pokémon Pokopia" font generator for a "make america great again" meme. A spokesperson confirmed that no permission was granted for the use of their intellectual property and that the company is not affiliated with any political viewpoint. This follows a similar incident in September 2025 where the Department of Homeland Security used Pokémon anime imagery in a recruitment video without permission.
