Immigration Policy
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The White House removed its border-wall Tetris clone
The White House has removed the 'Build the Wall' game, a Tetris clone that incorporated the Trump administration's immigration policies. The game filtered classic block-stacking mechanics through the lens of the former administration's border policies.
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.
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.
Some International Developers Skipping GDC
International developers are reportedly skipping the Game Developers Conference due to concerns over immigration enforcement. Ars Technica reported on the impact of these policies on event attendance.