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White House launches Arcade.gov, a minigame site parodying immigration enforcement and border security
The White House has launched Arcade.Gov, a website featuring browser minigames that parody Donald Trump's immigration and border security policies. Games include 'Rio Run' where players collect prisoners, 'Build the Wall: Zombie Border Siege,' and 'Trump Savings Tycoon.' The initiative uses gaming culture for political messaging, drawing criticism from entities like Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, and prompting actor Steve Downes to demand his voice be removed from a related propaganda video.
No, Tom Cruise wasn't nearly Halo's Master Chief, and Julia Roberts wasn't nearly in the series either - but there was this conversation at a party
Contrary to rumors, Tom Cruise and Julia Roberts were never close to being cast in Halo. Voice director Marty O'Donnell confirmed a conversation at a party where a casting agent proposed Cruise as Master Chief and Roberts as Cortana for Halo 2, but O'Donnell rejected the idea, prioritizing the established fan connection with original voice actors Steve Downes and Jen Taylor.
Halo Master Chief actor condemns 'juvenile war porn' clip from White House
Steve Downes, the voice actor for Master Chief in Halo, has condemned a White House propaganda video that used his voice and the character to promote the war in Iran. Downes stated he did not consent to or endorse the video's message and demanded its removal. The clip also featured other pop culture icons, drawing criticism from figures like director Ben Stiller.
Master Chief voice actor demands White House remove his voice from 'disgusting and juvenile war porn' video
Steve Downes, the voice actor for Master Chief in Halo, has requested the White House remove his voice from a video posted on their X account. The video, titled "JUSTICE THE AMERICAN WAY," is described as propaganda related to the war in Iran. Downes joins other performers who have objected to their likeness or voice being used by the White House for political messaging.
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.
Master Chief actor calls out White House's use of Halo footage in "disgusting and juvenile war porn" propaganda
Steve Downes, the voice actor for Master Chief in Halo, has demanded the removal of his voice from a White House propaganda video that glorified the war in Iran. Downes stated he was not consulted and does not endorse the video's message, calling it "disgusting and juvenile war porn." The Pokémon Company also recently objected to the White House's use of its intellectual property in political content.
Master Chief Actor Steve Downes Hits Out at the White House for Use of His Voice in ‘Disgusting and Juvenile' Social Media Video - IGN
Steve Downes, the voice actor for Master Chief in the Halo series, has publicly demanded the White House remove his voice from a social media video he deemed "disgusting and juvenile war porn." Downes stated he did not consent to or endorse the video's message, which spliced his iconic line with war footage and clips from other media. This incident follows previous instances of the White House using popular intellectual property for social media content, including from Microsoft and The Pokémon Company.
Master Chief Actor Condemns Use Of His Voice In White House Social Media Post
Voice actor Steve Downes, the voice of Master Chief in Halo, has condemned the White House for using his voice in a social media video that supported military action in Iran. Downes stated his voice was used without permission and demanded its removal. This is not the first time the White House has used Halo imagery for political purposes, previously posting a meme of Donald Trump as Master Chief and using Halo memes for ICE recruitment.
Halo’s Master Chief Voice Actor Calls Out White House Propaganda
Steve Downes, the longtime voice actor for Master Chief in the Halo series, has accused the White House of using his voice for propaganda without permission. The controversy has sparked discussions within the gaming community and among voice actors about intellectual property rights and the misuse of recognizable voices, especially in the context of advancing AI voice generation technology.
